Leverstock Green F.C.

[Rhodes]

On 05/12/2020 at 22:53, Rhodes said:

Leverstock Green travelled the short distance to Vauxhall Road this afternoon to take on a Hemel Hemstead Town XI in a hastily arranged behind closed doors friendly fixture

Photographs and match report from Leverstock Green's 9-0 behind closed doors drubbing at Vauxhall Road on Saturday. Leverstock Green entertain Chipperfield Corinthians at Pancake Lane on Tuesday evening in a friendly fixture with spectators more than welcome this time:

HHTFC 9-0 Leverstock Green (Friendly) - 05.12.20 | Flickr

Green return to action after lockdown – Leverstock Green F.C. (levgreenfc.co.uk)

[Rhodes]

On 23/06/2020 at 02:56, Rhodes said:

Some records of anoraks visits to Pancake Lane over the years:

https://www.botp.co.uk/blog/battle-of-the-greens

https://footygrounds.blogspot.com/2014/03/leverstock-green-pancake-lane.html

http://pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com/1993/05/leverstock-green-fc.html

https://worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2009/07/leverstock-green.html

https://allroadsleadsomewhere.blogspot.com/2010/10/leverstock.html

https://nlbpt.blogspot.com/2018/09/neither-side-flipped-at-pancake-lane.html

Some additional links found of groundhoppers visits to Pancake Lane:

The Cold End: LEVERSTOCK SIX GOAL VICTORY MAKES THE LIONS GREEN WITH ENVY

Many Games Have I Seen...: Leverstock Green 3 v 1 Ampthill Town

Football Grounds visited by Richard Bysouth: Leverstock Green FC (flysouthbysouth.blogspot.com)

FA Vase diary: Leverstock Green play onnnnnnnnnn into next round

[Rhodes]

Photographs, match report and programme from a 2020/21 SSML Premier Division fixture between Baldock Town and Leverstock Green, at Hitchin Road on Saturday 3 October 2020, resulting in a 3-1 win for Leverstock Green:

(A) Baldock Town – Leverstock Green F.C. (levgreenfc.co.uk)

files.pitchero.com/clubs/1770/aRHIYWST5gfFpM65nXaA_Programme_Vol+13_Iss4_Leverstock+Green.pdf

Edited January 14, 2021 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

Photographs, match report and programme from a 2019/20 SSML Premier Division fixture between Baldock Town and Leverstock Green, at Hitchin Road on Saturday 9 November 2019, Leverstock Green won 3-0 with goals from Jack Stevens, Frank Jowie and Louie Griffiths:

(A) Baldock Town – Leverstock Green F.C. (levgreenfc.co.uk)

files.pitchero.com/clubs/1770/SCoBmpBnS5uV1KAX6JzP_Programme_Vol+12_Iss8_Leverstock+Green.pdf

Edited January 14, 2021 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

That's always a sight to behold isn't it, particularly for groundhoppers, when entering Pancake Lane:

[Savagebee]

12 minutes ago, Rhodes said:

That's always a sight to behold isn't it, particularly for groundhoppers, when entering Pancake Lane:

Where's the main stand gone? ?

[petethegreek]

49 minutes ago, Savagebee said:

Where's the main stand gone? ?

Must be an old photo unless they have moved the dug outs again.

My first game at the venue had the dug outs on the far touchline as per phot.

Have since moved them stand side.

[Rhodes]

Saturday 5 April 2014,

4 hours ago, Savagebee said:

Where's the main stand gone? ?

Savagebee - Yes, apologies, that might be an old photograph, hopefully Deano5 will confirm. Anyway I thought you hadn't been to Pancake Lane since Saturday 5 April 2014 and the Hanwell Town game that 2013/14 campaign when Ian Bywater saw red, weren't the dugouts still where they are in the photograph back then. 

[Savagebee]

20 hours ago, Rhodes said:

Saturday 5 April 2014,

Savagebee - Yes, apologies, that might be an old photograph, hopefully Deano5 will confirm. Anyway I thought you hadn't been to Pancake Lane since Saturday 5 April 2014 and the Hanwell Town game that 2013/14 campaign when Ian Bywater saw red, weren't the dugouts still where they are in the photograph back then. 

I'm sure the dugouts were in front of the clubhouse then I think ? near the players entrance to the pitch. I can't really remember.

Edited February 16, 2021 by Savagebee

[Rhodes]

On 20/07/2020 at 14:39, Rhodes said:

This might also interest Savagebee, YouTube highlights from Leverstock Green v Hanwell Town in a 2013/14 SSML Premier Division fixture, at Pancake Lane on Saturday 5 April 2014, which Hanwell Town won 2-1 on their way to the Championship that season, losing just one game, and promotion to the Southern League Division One Central

Savagebee - Well here are the highlights of the game to remind you:

Leverstock Green FC v Hanwell Town FC - YouTube

[Savagebee]

17 hours ago, Rhodes said:

Savagebee - Well here are the highlights of the game to remind you:

Leverstock Green FC v Hanwell Town FC - YouTube

That's very kind of you Rhodes.

[Rhodes]

I think this is a more up to date photo with the dug outs now on the stand side of the pitch at Pancake Lane:

[Rhodes]

A team sheet from Leverstock Green v Brache Sparta in a 2002/03 SSML Division One fixture, at Pancake Lane on Saturday 11 Janauary 2003. Leverstock Green won 2-1 and were promoted that season despite only finishing fourth, 21 points behind Champions Pitstone & Ivinghoe who were unable to gain promotion as were Tring Athletic, Mick Vipond's men went up with Harpenden Town and have remained in the Premier Division ever since:

[Rhodes]

Interesting newsletters issued by Leverstock Green during the lockdown period for January, February, March and April:

Microsoft Word - Newsletter Issue 4.docx (levgreenfc.co.uk)

Microsoft Word - Newsletter Issue 3.docx (levgreenfc.co.uk)

Microsoft Word - Newsletter Issue 2.docx (levgreenfc.co.uk)

2101.pdf (levgreenfc.co.uk)

[Rhodes]

Another newsletter from Leverstock Green for May including an excellent article by SSML Official Mark Mellor which will be of interest to PetetheGreek, some might remember Mark having a heart attack during a SSML Premier Division fixture in March 2006:

http://levgreenfc.co.uk/documents/Newsletters/2105.pdf

[Savagebee]

[Rhodes]

Savagebee - Yes, that's a turn up for the books isn't it, Leverstock Green never like to dispense with a Manager's services as they are such a nice Club. I didn't think that Matt Harding was doing such a bad job and of course he had Mick Vipond as his trusted 'lieutenant', what more could he ask for.

Edited May 21, 2021 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

Despite Matt Harding's surprise departure from Pancake Lane this week it should still be an interesting visit to Broadwater this afternoon (22 May) to take on Berkhamsted in an end of season friendly fixture. I think Berkhamsted are being a little optimistic though if they are expecting an attendance of 650: 

Berkhamsted FC are delighted to welcome supporters back to Broadwater to watch the first team on Saturday 22nd May

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It is an end-of-season friendly against local rivals Leverstock Green. The match will kick off at 3pm and the clubhouse bar will be open from 12 noon. Admission to the game will be £5 for adults, with concessions £3 and under 16s free with an adult or £1 unaccompanied. The match-day programme is £1.50. The turnstile and tea bar are cash only, but card payments are taken in the clubhouse (including for admission).

Current government regulations will allow both indoor and outdoor table service from the bar, but indoors still requires tables of six or two households with adherence to social distancing and rules on face coverings – though no substantial meals are required! The club will monitor government and FA announcements ahead of the game to make sure we're compliant on the day.

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the entire local community, and it would be great to see as many supporters as possible, old and new, to watch the Comrades in action for the final time in season 2020/21. The FA have provided us with details of increased attendance limits, and for this game we’re allowed up to 650 fans – we’re confident all will be able to watch the game, but please allow a bit of extra time on arrival for track and trace.

Do keep an eye on our social media for news on our exciting plans for next season, including the new kit & merchandising partnership with O'Neills and our pre-season fixture schedule. We look forward to welcoming you all to Broadwater.

https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/berkhamstedfootballclub/news/comrades-host-leverstock-green-on-22-may-to-finish-season-2616617.html

Edited May 22, 2021 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

It is Mick Vipond's birthday today, many happy returns Mick, here is the great man pictured at Broadwater where Leverstock Green went down 7-3 this afternoon in the hugely entertaining end of season friendly fixture:

Edited May 22, 2021 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

YouTube highlights, and match report, from Staines Town v Leverstock Green in a 2014/15 FA Cup Second Qualifying Round tie, at Staines Town on Saturday 27 September 2014. Then Conference South Staines Town unsurprisingly won 5-0 and halted Leverstock Green's impressive run where they had beaten Newport Pagnell Town, Harefield United  and Biggleswade United under supremo Dene Gardner:

Leverstock Green F.C. (levgreenfc.co.uk)

 

Edited May 23, 2021 by Rhodes