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Diary of a Ground Hopper

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
3 September 2017

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TUSEDAY AUGUST 15
York City 0
Darlington 0
TONIGHT I am keen to say a fond farewell to Bootham Crescent – charismatic home of York City – before they ship out to a (no doubt) soulless new stadium in the near future.
I remember my trips to York when I followed Notts County with affection. Here, City are playing Darlington in a fixture between two sides seeking to regain past glories: The Minstermen v The Quakers! Both teams linger in the National League North for the 17-18 season having reached this level by varying circuitous, troubled routes.
I arrive early and nick one of the ...

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