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oldspotteddog.bsky.social
London's oldest senior football ground. Based in the Forest Gate area of Newham. Owned by @claptoncfc.co.uk members, managed by the OSD Ground Trust. Web: oldspotted.dog
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Matchday! It's a BIG East London derby at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social Winners get a place in the cup semi-final. πŸ˜ŽπŸ†πŸ›πŸΊπŸŽ΅

647 of you down at London’s oldest football ground yesterday! Help keep this going - become a member today from Β£10 πŸ‘‡ www.claptoncfc.co.uk/membership/

Do you ever watch the news and feel like screaming? Well now YOU can turn that existential rage into vocal support for your local antifascist football club! We have: loud shouting, dodgy dancing, friendly folk and excellent refreshment πŸ™‚ Next match is 3pm tomorrow - see you then! πŸ—£οΈ

Almost done! Final touches being applied to the new fence and alleyway at the Old Spotted Dog Ground. @claptoncfc.co.uk

A successful first monthly open volunteering day... πŸ”€ Teaching people how to paint pitch lines 🐭 Sorting and mouse-proofing our black container πŸ—‘οΈ Collecting three large bags of litter β™Ώ Improving path accessibility for wheelchair users πŸ₯€ Lots of gardening www.oldspotted.dog/news/great-f...

We're looking for donations to the "Little Library" for young fans at @claptoncfc.co.uk matches πŸ“• Picture books are better for much younger children. Bring any donations into the Clubhouse on a match day.

We will be playing tunes again pre and post @claptoncfc.co.uk against @MeridianFC game at @oldspotteddog.bsky.social and will be joined by DJ@mtee66 🍻 Bar open from 2pm Come and join us! #musicistheanswer🎢🎡❀️ #footballvhomophobia #forzaclapton #olddogsdisco

β˜•οΈ Warm up at the Clubhouse! β˜•οΈ Hot drinks are free at the Old Spotted Dog Clubhouse if you bring your own reusable cup. If you need a disposable cup, buy one at the bar for Β£1. Refill as many times as you like. β˜•οΈ Tea β˜•οΈ Coffee 🍫 Hot choc πŸŸ₯ Bovril πŸŸͺ Hot Vimto www.oldspotted.dog/news/free-ho...

The fencing and paving is almost finished but there's still some building work to go. We're using the Upton Lane entrance for the @claptoncfc.co.uk vs Meridian VP game. Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes

Tram outside Old Spotted Dog pub Forest Gate London, on its way to Wanstead Flats Leytonstone

It's our second @footballvhomophobia.com game at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social this Saturday πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Pick up some stickers Donate to the bucket shake Get a hand-made CCFC badge Read articles in the match programme Drink a @queerbrewing.bsky.social pale ale www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/02/11/f...

Women's First team beat Ashford United 3-0 @oldspotteddog.bsky.social in the L&SERWL Trophy and are rewarded with a home tie against HackneyWFC. Matchday Photos : www.flickr.com/photos/clapt...

Inside the Spotted Dog pub 🍷🐾 New plans to renovate the Grade II listed pub next door to the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social were recently submitted to Newham Council by its owners (not us!) Here’s a sneak peek of what the pub looks like inside now, two decades on from its closure in June 2004...

Matchday! πŸ†πŸ† A huge cup game at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social as the CCFC underdogs take on higher division opponents. Plus it's the first of our #fvh2025 games.

Despite today's rain, the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social pitch is much improved after lots of work including verti draining. However, it needs protection. So strictly only match officials, players and grounds volunteers on the grass at any point this weekend please πŸ™

Building work is nearly finished 🏁🏁🏁 Paving almost complete 🟨 Outer fencing going up ⬛ We're using the Upton Lane entrance for this weekend's two @claptoncfc.co.uk home games once again. Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes

We're nearly there with the building works outside the Old Spotted Dog Ground. The path by the Upton Lane entrance is dug up and the brick paving going in. @claptoncfc.co.uk

❌ Match postponed ❌ Today's Clapton CFC Women's First Team game vs Ashford United has been postponed after a pitch inspection. it has now been rescheduled for next Sunday - February 9. www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/02/02/c...

The deadline for the role of Bar Manager at the Old Spotted Dog Ground is fast approaching. Get your application in before Sunday night.

Latest photos of the alleyway building work. Follow the yellow brick road to the Old Spotted Dog Ground...

Come on, you know you wanna… Join me at @claptoncfc.co.uk historic ground, the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social, and run probably the best community bar in east London. Bar Manager, apply by Sunday, 2 Feb. πŸ‘‡ www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/01/21/n...

25 January Top #NonLeague Crowds Step 6 611 Clapton Community 403 Nuneaton Town 403 Newquay 358 Winsford United 227 Coalville Town 209 Haverhill Rovers 178 East Cowes Victoria Association 170 Cullompton Rangers 167 Market Drayton Town 163 Forest Hill Park 159 Euxton Villa 158 Dronfield Town

"Powerful portraits from London’s fan-owned, anti-fascist football club" - photo essay by Roman Manfredi & Megan Wallace. #antifa, #antifascist, #antifascism, #claptoncommunityfootballclub, #ccfc, #nofootballforfascists, #soccer, #football

Emphatic victory for men's first team beating Halls AFC 6-1 in front of 611 fans @oldspotteddog.bsky.social Match Photos : flickr.com/photos/clapt...

Shot of the weekend! πŸ“·πŸ˜

Matchday! Get down to the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social today as we take on both Richmond & Kew. Good football, food, bar, music and hot drinks.

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Don't worry, there's no Bovril shortage at the Old Spotted Dog clubhouse. We also have tea, coffee, hot chocolate and hot Vimto available by the bar, help yourself and put a donation in the tin.

The latest photos of the building works on the alleyway behind the Old Spotted Dog Ground. We're using the Upton Lane entrance again for this weekend's @claptoncfc.co.uk home games

Verti draining on the Old Spotted Dog Ground pitch by Lawn Doctor Essex to deal with the rainfall ahead of this weekend's @claptoncfc.co.uk games.

London's oldest football ground is now on Bluesky! The Old Spotted Dog Ground, located in Forest Gate, is owned and run by the fans of @claptoncfc.co.uk. If you'd like to own a football ground, hit the link in the thread below. Otherwise, see you at our next match! Saturday 3pm ⚽