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My favourite football photos from 2024 can be found on the link below.
flic.kr/s/aHBqjBWn7Z
Sample selection (L-R) K.R.C. Mechelen, SC Bad Hofgastein, NSÍ Runavík, Queen of the South
Wherever you go in 2025, enjoy your travels!
Mike Bayly
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Mike Bayly
@Mike_Bayly
Amateur photographer and writer. Football ground enthusiast. Contributor to @wsc_magazine and @TerraceEdition. Author of 'British Football's Greatest Grounds'.
Joined June 2010
- Strong 'long-serving non-League kitman' vibes about this photo.William Shatner of 'Star Trek' says he's ready to go to space for real trib.al/cgozxlk
- Hillsborough Stadium, taken at half-time during Sheffield Wednesday's 1-0 over Luton Town this evening. #WAWAW #swfc #Sheffieldissuper
- Had a sort through my albums yesterday. This is probably my favourite image taken at a match. The cooling towers, the tackle, the dog looking at the camera. As much as anything, football photography requires a degree of luck. I got very lucky here.
- A unique and historic day, as the #rugeleypowerstation cooling towers are demolished during a Stafford & District Sunday Football League game between Brereton Lion FC and Dormans FC. Before and after shots below.
- Replying to @markwhlteThe first football game at Bramall Lane took place during the American Civil War.
- An unexpected bonus from Saturday’s visit to @Glentoran, was discovering The Oval is on the Belfast City Airport flightpath. Full album from a quite sensational ground to follow.
- Railway Inn Pontefract 1 – 5 Wrenthorpe Rangers Reserves Wakefield & District Sunday League 30.12.2018 One of the most dramatic backdrops I’ve seen at a football match. Stunning. Full set here: flic.kr/s/aHskPDVWuQ
- Britain's amateur football clubs play at some wonderful rural venues. Be sure to check them out once football safely resumes. Some of the settings are breathtaking. A few examples shown below (Marsden FC, Northend Thistle FC, Railway FC, Ullswater United FC).
- Scottish football may not have the financial resources to compete with other nations, but the grounds can be breathtaking, very welcoming and often steeped in history. I could happily spend the rest of my days touring leagues north of the border. @TheJuniorsInfo @Fitba_Stadiums
- On the subject of must-see football venues, does anyone know if matches are likely to be played at Bamburgh Castle next season? Surely the John Holmes of ground porn.
- A dismally wet day outside, so here is one of my favourite British grounds in sunnier times. This is Bellslea Park, the stunning home of Highland League club @FraserburghFC . Old main stand, church and sea views. Should be on everyone's bucket list.
