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South East England grounds picture quiz Apr 11, 2015 21:53:31 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2015 21:53:31 GMT

Another quiz? This one is rather more fiendish.

These grounds are all in what we may care to describe as the south-east corner of the country.

Well, for Devon-based readers, let’s say Hampshire and beyond.

You’ll be correct in thinking one of the venues is not known for either soccer or rugby. I just happened to be passing a few months back.

There’s a couple where Torquay United have ventured in the FA Cup.

There are one or two “upwardly mobile” clubs featured who we could easily be facing in seasons to come.

SOUTH EAST 1

SOUTH EAST 2

SOUTH EAST 3

SOUTH EAST 4

SOUTH EAST 5

SOUTH EAST 6

SOUTH EAST 7

SOUTH EAST 8

SOUTH EAST 9

SOUTH EAST 10

SOUTH EAST 11

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South East England grounds picture quiz Apr 11, 2015 22:49:04 GMT

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Post by hector on Apr 11, 2015 22:49:04 GMT

I won't pretend I recognise these - I have used clues in the pictures to identify any I think it could be.

3) Folkestone Invicta (gleaned from their sponsor)
5) Maidstone United - it says about the Stones and the seat colours are in Maidstone colours
9) Woking
10) Something about this ground reminds me of Bognor Regis but I'm sure in 1988, that end behind the goal had a roof, if it is the same ground.
11) Maidenhead United

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South East England grounds picture quiz Apr 12, 2015 6:55:23 GMT via mobile

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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 6:55:23 GMT

These are correct with the exception of 10 where the confusion may be understandable.

I liked the view of the downs at Folkestone; it's the new Maidstone ground complete with artificial surface.

There's plenty here for Budleigh...

...and one still outstanding on the SW thread.

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South East England grounds picture quiz Apr 12, 2015 7:13:37 GMT

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Post by Budleigh on Apr 12, 2015 7:13:37 GMT

I'm not going to waste more hours... honest, even though this is my old neck of the woods! I might have a peek later...

But No.7 was a place I spent many a day on the ale watching Kent play cricket; whilst in the winter I would watch the football team from that town now playing at ground No.5.

The cricket ground is the delightful Mote Park, Maidstone.

And while I'm at it, No.6 is taken from the wonderful stand at Marlow F.C., across town from one of the great restaurants; the Compleat Angler situated right on the banks of the Thames. Not the cheapest, but stunning food!

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South East England grounds picture quiz Apr 12, 2015 8:04:06 GMT via mobile

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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 8:04:06 GMT

Budleigh on the ball.

The Compleat Angler? When I was at Marlow v Potters Bar before Christmas I just about managed one of those cheese and tomato pastas in a plastic container from Sainsbury's. The extravagance was a coffee at Starbucks after missing the train as a consequence of having to wait behind a gate as the players left the field.

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South East England grounds picture quiz Apr 16, 2015 22:16:54 GMT via mobile

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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2015 22:16:54 GMT

In the excitement of the last few days it's gone quiet on the picture quiz front.

If Budleigh remains underground much longer I shall be forced to conclude the East Devon Consortium is the mystery bidder for Torquay United.

Budleigh has identified Marlow. It's posh there so he knows it well. Another of our grounds is just as close to the Thames but further down stream.

We've got Folkestone; there's another three along the south coast, each within whiff of the sea.

Another is not too far inland. It may have been visited by some, probably not many, in the name of Torquay United.