Peckham Town FC - news and discussion

[pompeydunc]

That's the pitch Dartford women use next to the main ground. I should double check the venue for this fixture. I was under the impression Halls had taken over the Erith Leisure Centre from Erith Town, who have moved in at Thamesmead, and the FA fixture website lists it for there:

Mar 16, Halls AFC 4 Peckham Town 1 | NRG 24HR Gym Kent County Football League

Mar 16, Halls AFC 4 Peckham Town 1 fixture page in the NRG 24HR Gym Kent County Football League

fulltime.thefa.com

Correct. Presume they've moved there to be eligible for promotion, given that they are paying players. Another club with limited support paying for a groundshare and players. What happens when the money runs out?

 

[pompeydunc]

That's the pitch Dartford women use next to the main ground. I should double check the venue for this fixture. I was under the impression Halls had taken over the Erith Leisure Centre from Erith Town, who have moved in at Thamesmead, and the FA fixture website lists it for there:

Mar 16, Halls AFC 4 Peckham Town 1 | NRG 24HR Gym Kent County Football League

Mar 16, Halls AFC 4 Peckham Town 1 fixture page in the NRG 24HR Gym Kent County Football League

fulltime.thefa.com

Correct. Presume they've moved there to be eligible for promotion, given that they are paying players. Another club with limited support paying for a groundshare and players. What happens when the money runs out

It's been quite hard to work out where the fuck they are, to be honest, and the link to their official homepage is dead from the page I posted earlier.
I've emailed them.

The full time FA website is the most reliable source and what I go by.

 

[editor]

Their Twitter suggests they’ve played home matches at Erith Leisure Centre.

Eg:


Supposing we knocked them out of the Cup (I know this is a league game but stick with me) would your headline be “Decked the Halls”?

When I looked at their Twitter account it was packed full of pinned posts dating back years, but I can see that was down to my refusal to sign into Twitter/X/Muskface.

Their 2nd March game was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch so I'm not too hopeful for Saturday.

 

[editor]

As this thread heads towards a landmark figure of 1,000 posts, I thought I'd look back on my time with Peckham.

On Brixton Buzz, there's been over 130 articles about the club, with the first report being published in April 2015 by The Luxury Fan who seems to have vanished since.

I paid my first visit a week later and posted up a photo report, which now highlights how much the club has grown (as has Bryan's hair):

Celebrating Peckham Town FC: real grassroots community football

Ahead of tonight’s crucial match that could clinch promotion for Peckham Town, we thought we’d share with you some images showing what life is like in the lower divisions of English foo…

www.brixtonbuzz.com

See all Peckham reports on Buzz here: Search Results for “Peckham Town ”

 

[scousedom]

When I looked at their Twitter account it was packed full of pinned posts dating back years, but I can see that was down to my refusal to sign into Twitter/X/Muskface.

Their 2nd March game was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch so I'm not too hopeful for Saturday.

If it’s on I’m gonna go. But as you say, looking iffy.

 

[editor]

If it’s on I’m gonna go. But as you say, looking iffy.

I've converted a friend into a full on Peckham fan so he'll be along too, if the game's on.
He also came with me to Hamlet last Saturday but said he preferred the vibe further down the football pyramid.

 

[Pink Panther]

Incidentally Erith Leisure Centre is around 10 minutes walk from Erith Station in an area that is a barren desert for pubs. There's a bar with a balcony upstairs behind the main stand.

 

[Paula_G]

Annoyingly the Peckham Women’s game resulted in a walkover as Croydon were unable to field a team. Though we get awarded a 3-0 win this was an opportunity to add some pluses to the goal difference in the race for the Division One North title. We were briefly top of the table but our rivals Franchester won 6-1 to reclaim top spot with two weeks of the season left. There’s four games left both double headers, next week vs South London Laces then an amazing winner takes all doubleheader with Franchester on Saturday 9th March kicking off at 10am on Clapham Common. All support would be so appreciated.

Quick update. The kick off time for this game is now 11am.

 

[editor]

Incidentally Erith Leisure Centre is around 10 minutes walk from Erith Station in an area that is a barren desert for pubs. There's a bar with a balcony upstairs behind the main stand.

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That's a mighty grim looking ground. I'd better bring a super zoom lens to see any action.

 

[editor]

 

[Pink Panther]

That's a mighty grim looking ground. I'd better bring a super zoom lens to see any action.

At least it's not a 3G pitch. You might even snap the odd divot!

 

[editor]

The game is ON!

 

[editor]

The scoreline flatters the hosts, but they made the most of the opportunities in a tight game to beat Peckham 4-1.

 

[scousedom]

The scoreline flatters the hosts, but they made the most of the opportunities in a tight game to beat Peckham 4-1.

Their style of play was in keeping with their stadium: effective, efficient but highly unattractive.

 

[Paula_G]

Frustrating and somewhat controversial afternoon for the Peckham Feminista as we finished in runners up spot in the LWSFL Division One North following a 2-2 draw and a 2-1 defeat against title rivals Franchester United today.

 

[Paula_G]

The first game we started strongly but went behind when a deep cross shot from the right wing drifted beyond me & went in off the back post. We were still behind at the break but hit back to go ahead 2-1. However the goal that decided the destination of the title was a controversial one, a long throw going straight in with the referee saying a player had touched though no one seemed to know who. The 2-2 draw meant that although a win in the second could still have clinched the title we would have needed to win by 15 clear goals. We started well and took the lead but again some contentious decisions swing the game. The first a penalty for handball when a shot was smashed into a defender’s body. Not at my best for the conversion. The second free kick that was brilliantly finished into the top corner. We worked really hard for the full 2 hours of football but it was not to be. If a crumb of consolation could be taken it was that the last time we faced Franchester two seasons back in the Premier division we were roundly beaten 10-1. The improvements in this team is incredible. Our next target is the League where we have a bye to the quarter finals to face Camden Town. More information on kickoff and venue nearer the time.

 

[editor]

Weird that the referee who used to completely lose his shit if Peckham fans strayed within 5 metres of the pitch or stood behind the goal had no problems with kids kicking balls around the touchline for 90 mins or with this clown running across the field of play to retrieve his ball.

 

[Paula_G]

WTAF??? I’m used to this happening in women’s football… in one midweek 7s league I play in they’ve now brought in security to ensure that only those playing in the league access the pitches. There’d been so many incidents some of them quite threatening. In an incident reminiscent of this as we were defending an opposition attack I realised there was an adult male standing on the pitch punting in crosses to a child he was apparently coaching. Absolutely nuts!!!

 

[editor]

Pics:

In photos: Peckham Town lose 1-4 to high flying Halls AFC, Sat 16th March, 2024

The scoreline flattered the high flying hosts but Peckham’s failure to make it count in front of goal saw them roundly defeated by Halls AFC 4-1 on Saturday.

www.brixtonbuzz.com

 

[Paula_G]

After narrowly missing out on top spot in our division the women’s team now turn our attention to the League Cup. We’ve got a bye through the first round of the competition & have been drawn against Camden Town in the quarterfinals. The tie is set for Saturday 13th April although the kickoff time has yet to be confirmed. The venue is likely to be Raynes Park as the Clapham Common football pitches will be closed from April 8th in preparation for the festival season. More details when I have them.

 

[scousedom]

Bognor is shite. Come to Peckham.

Six reasons to choose Peckham Town on Non League Day this Saturday, 23rd March 2023

Peckham Town are at home to Cuxton 1991 this Saturday afternoon, with the game taking place at 2.45pm the Menace Arena, near Dulwich Park. Saturday is also Non league Day, and megafan Dom Smith off…

www.brixtonbuzz.com

 

[editor]

Things just didn't work out today as we lost 1-3 in front of a big crowd (update: attendance 280) with some Biblical weather thrown in.

 

[editor]

That was some weather!

 

[scousedom]

Was genuinely concerned that was the Rapture at one point.
First goal was the killer. Blatant handball the ref missed. The reaction from the players should have told him.
Just looking short of match fitness against sides that aren’t - understandable given how many games we’ve had cancelled.

 

[editor]

Hanging on for 1-1 with ten men against top of the table Halls.

 

[editor]

Second player sent off for Peckham

 

[editor]

Well was one hell of a testerone fuelled, puffed up shouty blokes encounter. 1-1 full time and it feels like a victory.

 

[pompeydunc]

Well was one hell of a testerone fuelled, puffed up shouty blokes encounter. 1-1 full time and it feels like a victory.

9 men, with outfield player in goal all game, due to all 3 GKs injured or not available, against top of the table; it feels like winning the champions league!

 

[editor]

9 men, with outfield player in goal all game, due to all 3 GKs injured or not available, against top of the table; it feels like winning the champions league!

The absolute highlight was when their captain did his best to ensure one of our players got sent off and then arrogantly waved goodbye in his face as he left the field - only for him to be sent off a short while after.

And here is he. Enjoy the schadenfreude!

 

[pompeydunc]

The absolute highlight was when their captain did his best to ensure one of our players got sent off and then arrogantly waved goodbye in his face as he left the field - only for him to be sent off a short while after.

And here is he. Enjoy the schadenfreude!

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Well they had done their research then. Tidi is so easy to wind up.