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slightfold · Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 609

Congratulations to Sutton on winning the National League by beating Hartlepool 3-0. Mind you they will have to rip up their 3G pitch, as did Harrogate Town, to kick off their new campaign.

Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 3:15 pm Post subject:

As a long-term resident of the Borough of Sutton, I can't tell you how proud I am of the club to have done this after 123 years of existence. They have long been my "second team" and I have been to GGL many times. But I never expected this to happen. It's amazing.

However, not only will they have to rip their 3G pitch up, they will have to:-

Plant a grass pitch and hope it grows in time for next season - chances are they will be playing 2 or 3 home games at maybe Wimbledon or Palace.

Employ groundsmen rather than a maintenance man.

Hire or buy mowing equipment and somewhere to store it.

Hire a training ground.

Lose all income from hiring pitch out 24/7 (including to Sutton Common Rovers and Wimbledon Ladies, etc).

And all that for a chance to join the biggest and best league on the planet. What an exciting moment in the history of a great little club! Congratulations to all concerned.

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Brem75 · Joined: 08 May 2011 Posts: 50 Location: Poynton, Cheshire

Well done to Sutton. The league table never lies. Lets hope my beloved County (Stockport) can join them in the EFL.

derby1884 · Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 9:02 pm Post subject:

Delighted for them - a club with a bit of history joining the EFL (rather than those johnny-come-latelies like FGR, Stevenage and Crawley!)

I thought they would run out of steam eventually and be overtaken by one of the ex-Lge clubs but good for them.

Hope they draw Palace in the League Cup, Pete.
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HendonHotshots · Joined: 30 May 2013 Posts: 134

Really pleased for Sutton.

I think they are Definitely the template for smaller clubs not throwing money at securing promotion to the EFL and making progress on and off the field.

For those interested their last hone programme in non league is digital and free

https://www.suttonunited.net/product/sutton-united-v-hartlepool-united-vanarama-national-league-matchday-programme-may-2021/

Their last match next week at Barnet will also be online.

Gander green lane was Never a happy hunting ground for Hendon over the years but I always enjoyed the trips there.

tufcprogs · Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 460

Well played Sutton, congratulations. It was Torquay who ran out of steam with 3 draws in their final 3.

Home advantage 1 leg semi final it is then with the final at Wem-ber... oh wait, Ashton Gate, Bristol.

Fishy · Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 1218

Great news for Sutton! Helped in no small part by one of our youngsters on loan: Isaac Olaofe - 16 goals this season.

What a great finish to have over 1000 fans at the ground as well.
https://newsatden.co.uk/80466-millwall-forward-hits-16th-goal-of-season-to-help-south-londons-sutton-to-historic-promotion/

Living in Cornwall I was a bit torn between Sutton (because of the Millwall connection) and Torquay for winning the league. Now Torquay will get my total support for the final run in!
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52/3 Swindon.

se20blue · Joined: 21 Jul 2014 Posts: 889

Ian

Where will your support be if Bromley manage to get in the play offs with Alex Mitchell earning rave reviews ?
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martino · Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 10:26 am Post subject:

Talking of Sutton United, Dario Gradi was my sports master when I attended Glyn Grammar School, Epsom circa 1965 for a couple of years.

At that time he was a regular in the famous Sutton United team at that time.

I remember him out training every lunchtime but he never managed to improve my footballing skills!!

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Fishy · Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 1218

se20blue wrote:

Ian

Where will your support be if Bromley manage to get in the play offs with Alex Mitchell earning rave reviews ?

You had to throw a spanner in the works Don ! lol

Football is a moveable feast and I may find myself eating elsewhere.......
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Millwall league AWAYS wanted
45/6 Newport; Swansea; Leicester.
47/8 Coventry.
48/9 Newport.
49/0 Walsall; Exeter.
50/1 Port Vale.
51/2 Port Vale 1/5.
52/3 Swindon.

realred · Joined: 06 Nov 2009 Posts: 354 Location: Malpas Cheshire

Really friendly club, enjoyed my trips down there with Wrexham.
Lets hope we can join them, unlikely though I think.
Anybody after any Sutton programmes got loads here for sale.
Mainly homes from the early to mid 70's then later national league.
A few aways from the late 60's on.
Drop me a pm if anybody wants a list.

Five and In · Joined: 15 Sep 2015 Posts: 1436 Location: Dawlish, Devon

I can only echo the words already said in this thread.

Well done to Sutton.

I have to admit that I was hoping for Torquay to pip them, but only due to where I now live and the fact I have a lot of Gulls fans as friends.

I will watch Sutton's results with interest next season. Clap