DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER

SATURDAY JUNE 3
Newtongrange Star 1 Forfar West End 0
WHILST chatting with fellow Hoppers at Richmond last week, the subject of summer plans cropped up.
After wiping away tears of laughter at someone’s ridiculous suggestion of cricket, Kiwi Katie then piped up that a few desperate souls were heading to Newtongrange Star on June 3. I was in no position to resist; it’s either that or no football at all! Star play near Dalkeith in Scottish Border territory.
The Fox and I set off early in order to explore the scenic Northumberland coast. The gorgeous spring sunshine perfectly comple...

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