Not then, not now – a new mural to celebrate the Battle of Cable Street has been painted on the corner of the Old Spotted Dog Ground Clubhouse.
The Old Spotted Dog Ground
@oldspotteddog.bsky.social
London's oldest senior football ground. Based in the Forest Gate area of Newham. Owned by @claptoncfc.co.uk members, managed by the OSD Ground Trust. Web: oldspotted.dog
Since I wasn’t able to be at the book event, I ordered a copy of Rebel Footprints so I can learn more about the sociological and political roots of my @claptoncfc.co.uk club.
The Old Spotted Dog Ground@oldspotteddog.bsky.social · 3w agoA great sold-out @newhambookshop.bsky.social event at the Old Spotted Dog Ground clubhouse last night helping to mark the 90th anniversary of Cable Street. @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social was in conversation with David Rosenberg about the new edition of radical guide to London, Rebel Footprints.
⚠️ The Old Spotted Dog is without mains power. Until we're reconnected, these events are sadly OFF: 🧘♀️ Newham U3a Chair Yoga 🏘️ London Renters Union meeting 👨👩👧👦 Shoulder to Shoulder Community Group 🍉 Newham Palestine Group 🥊 Clapton Punks Self Defense Club Updates to follow. Sorry for the disruption!
We were shockingly and unceremoniously disconnected from mains power on Tuesday 😮 A huge thankyou to everyone who pulled together to get this game powered so we could welcome 1,117 fans to watch our second league win of the season. 🤝 #ForzaClapton
Clapton CFC@claptoncfc.co.uk · last wk.ATTENDANCE: Clapton Community v Great Wakering Rovers - 1,117 http://fwp.co/CZbMRR
Wonderful result - particularly for those behind the scenes at the club who put in so much work this past week to get this game on ⚡ Forza Clapton!
Clapton CFC@claptoncfc.co.uk · last wk.FULL-TIME: Clapton Community 3-0 Great Wakering Rovers http://fwp.co/CZbMRR
Electrician now booked in - thanks all for your help!
New on tap at the OSD clubhouse bar 🍻 Fast Gary Superior Stout, brewed by Pressure Drop, just down the road in Tottenham. It's a 4.6% smooth and easy drinking stout, which we think will go down a treat on matchdays. Currently available on draft only starting at @claptoncfc.co.uk game vs Heybridge
A great sold-out @newhambookshop.bsky.social event at the Old Spotted Dog Ground clubhouse last night helping to mark the 90th anniversary of Cable Street. @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social was in conversation with David Rosenberg about the new edition of radical guide to London, Rebel Footprints.
Tonight at the Old Spotted Dog Ground People's Scarf Machine - Fundraising Party ✅Cheap bar ✅Pizza ✅Giant withy football workshop ✅Learn to knit - and race the machine www.tickettailor.com/events/peopl...
Buy tickets – People's Scarf Machine - Fundraising Party – The Old Spotted Dog Ground
People's Scarf Machine - Fundraising Party – The Old Spotted Dog Ground, Sat 5 Sep 2026 - ✅Cheap bar✅Pizza✅Giant withy football workshop✅Learn to knit - and race the machine Help us get a massive scar...
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Join the monthly Grounds Open Volunteering Session on Sunday from 11am to 3pm. We will be getting rid of debris from the installation of the new paths as well as giving it a general tidy up. All abilities welcome, no experience necessary.
Brilliant Newham Bookshop event coming up at the Old Spotted Dog Ground: David Rosenberg in conversation with Michael Rosen. Tickets £6 on sale now 👇 fienta.com/david-rosenb...
David Rosenberg in conversation with Michael Rosen
Wed 16. September at 19:00 - 21:00
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Newham Bookshop@newhambookshop.bsky.social · 2mo ago@davidjrosenberg.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
You'll find some new fixed bins around the Old Spotted Dog Ground to help improve our recycling rates. 🟢 Green bins for all cans, plastic bottles and single-use plastic cups ⚫ Black bins for general waste - including food packaging Everything is on fire, let's do what we can.
New pathway almost complete 🔥 Those visiting the Old Spotted Dog Ground now have more room and step-free access making matchdays safer and more accessible. One last bit to go - a small patch between the pitch entrance and the dressing room walkway. @claptoncfc.co.uk
The second day of concreting took place last Saturday with the added pressure of completing before a @claptoncfc.co.uk friendly at 3pm. With the right sort of concrete delivered this time, our volunteer crew had little to no problems in getting it sorted 🙏👏
First pouring today of our new lager, Hair of the Dog, named following a @claptoncfc.co.uk members vote. Brewed by Pretty Decent, it's only available at the Old Spotted Dog Ground clubhouse 🐾
Today @claptoncfc.co.uk welcome @nyintfc.bsky.social to East London - www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2026/07/14/c...
Match preview // Clapton CFC Men’s First Team vs New York International FC // 18.07.26 - Clapton Community FC
After the club’s jaunt to Gijón, it’s our turn to host overseas opposition at the Old Spotted Dog Ground, as the Clapton CFC Men’s First Team take on New York International FC
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Concrete being laid for new paths ahead of the new season 💪 Come and check out the progress at Saturday's @claptoncfc.co.uk Men's First Team game vs @nyintfc.bsky.social
The next stage of works has begun to improve accessibility at the Old Spotted Dog Ground ➡️ New fencing in ⬅️ Old fencing out 🪨 Hardcore laid for new path 🍃 Soil and turf removed More information 👇 www.oldspotted.dog/news/update-...
Volunteers found this Twix wrapper while digging at the Old Spotted Dog Ground - best before 1984.
Clapton CFC 25/26 & The Play-Off Winners Get 10% off until midnight with the discount code: CLAPTON-CFC Prints available in A4, A3, A2 & A1 with optional framing 🛒: www.matthewjiwood.com/subbuteo-tea... #ClaptonCFC @claptoncfc.co.uk
Clapton CFC Men’s First Team have been placed in the Essex Senior League for 2026/27 after promotion. Includes East London derbies with Barking, Frenford, Ilford, Romford, Soul Tower Hamlets, Sporting Bengal United, West Essex and Woodford Town 😍 www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2026/05/14/c...
Before this Saturday's play-off final at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social. Join us as we mark the 90th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War with a rededication of the Newham International Brigades Memorial It's also a chance to celebrate International Workers' Day. Come along from noon,
It's not a results business. It's a people business! An unbelievable day at @oldspotteddog.bsky.social. If you build it, they will come. And @claptoncfc.co.uk have built something very special, and it's only just begun. #NonLeagueIsTheBestLeague
At our first home league match as a fan-owned club, 256 fans came down to the "Stray Dog" pitch round the back of Wadham Lodge. 1712 at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social is unreal.
Clapton CFC@claptoncfc.co.uk · 6mo agoOur club record home attendance of 1712. From these streets, we built this club.
Most clubs would ask the kids kicking a ball round the back of the clubhouse to stop. @claptoncfc.co.uk isn't most clubs ❤️🤍
The Old Spotted Dog Ground@oldspotteddog.bsky.social · 6mo agoWe’ve built a little goal for kids, around the back of the clubhouse ⚽⚽ It got its first usage on Sunday with lots of mini-ballers getting involved at the @claptoncfc.co.uk Women's First Team game.
Down to the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social for @claptoncfc.co.uk 4 #FCRomania 2 yesterday, a top vs bottom clash in front of a record CCFC gate of 1,712. For context, this 10 tier game attracted more fans than five matches in the National League, five tiers above. Extraordinary.
