Dugout of the week

We see these kinds of dugouts quite often, in Italy, Brazil, Argentina. But seldom in England, let alone in non-league Football.

This very Continental idea is home to Corinthian FC, a Kent based Club who play in the Premier Division of the Kent Leagues. They were formed in 1972 by millionaire builder Ron Billings, primarily to give his sons something to do. Corinthian FC play at Gay Dawn Farm. You wouldn't boast about that, would you?

The Hoops aren't to be confused with another Corinthian FC, a London Club who were used as a development side for the England National team back in the late 1800's. You all knew that anyway.

Picture by Daniel Braddock.
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Dugout of the week

This week’s dugout of the week comes courtesy of Alton Town FC. The Hampshire based club seem to have nicked their local bus shelter to employ as a dugout – but at least you can sit in it, unlike Hurtspierpoint FC’s excuse for a dugout in my first edition! Oh I can here all the elderly folk crying out over their stolen shelter.

Alton Town FC ply their trade in the Wessex League Premier Division, and way back in the 1972-3 season they reached the first round proper of the FA Cup! They play their home matches at the Bass Sports Ground which seats 120 people and also has a small Director’s Box. Not too shabby for a non-league side.

At least after a disappointing home result, the Alton boys can expect the local bus to come and pick them up!

Picture by Daniel Braddock.

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Dugout of the week

In order to celebrate the beauty and overall greatness of football, I’ve decided to do a feature on dugouts. Every week I will post a ‘dugout of the week’.

This rather unique idea is courtesy of Hurstpierpoint FC, members of the Sussex County League Division 3. The club was formed way back in 1888, and have been members of the Sussex Leagues since 1983.

I don’t know about you, but I’d hate to be a sub every week playing for these boys. Something gives me the impression that I wouldn’t be very comfortable, especially being 6ft4.

Photograph by Daniel Braddock.

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