<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mysite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysite]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:04:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Rotherham United – Millmoor (Lost Ground)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millmoor Stadium, nestled in the industrial heart of South Yorkshire, has long stood as a poignant symbol of Rotherham United Football Club’s enduring history, pride, and identity. Known affectionately as "The Tivoli" by many of the club's passionate supporters, Millmoor was more than just a football ground—it was the spiritual home of Rotherham United for the best part of a century. The story of this once-vibrant ground is inseparably intertwined with the formation, struggles, triumphs, and...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/rotherham-united-millmoor-lost-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">629dda4b4fbc2ddf757fc406</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_eb04fd0db71640aa8eace1d08b0ea163~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_964,h_672,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton &#38; Hove Albion – Goldstone Ground (Lost Ground)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Goldstone Ground, once the proud home of Brighton &#38; Hove Albion Football Club , was a football ground filled with history, passion, and drama. Situated in Hove , East Sussex, it served as Albion’s base for 95 years, from 1902 until its closure in 1997. More than just a sports venue, it was the heart and soul of Brightonian football culture—a place where the dreams, struggles, and stories of the Seagulls unfolded before generations of supporters.   Origins and Early Development   Brighton...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/brighton-hove-albion-goldstone-ground-lost-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680e8e537302aaa8bd8aa502</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_d1b5de648f73476fbc2e6fd6517125bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_697,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empire Stadium (Lost Ground)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Empire Stadium, London: A Monument to British Sporting and Cultural Heritage Introduction The Empire Stadium, more commonly referred to as Wembley Stadium, was one of the most iconic and enduring landmarks in British sport and culture. From its construction in 1923 for the British Empire Exhibition to its eventual demolition in 2003, the original Wembley served as a stage for national triumphs, global events, and unforgettable memories. For eight decades, the "Twin Towers" stood as a...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/empire-stadium-lost-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680ddb927302aaa8bd883b0c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_91d19ae379d4456d959eec0d80f2e398~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_168,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal – Highbury (Lost Ground)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal Football Club, one of English football’s most celebrated institutions, began life in 1886 in south-east London. The club was founded by workers at the Royal Arsenal munitions factory in Woolwich, who came together to form a team initially known as Dial Square. Shortly after its formation, the club changed its name to Royal Arsenal, before evolving again into Woolwich Arsenal as it took on a more professional identity. Woolwich Arsenal turned professional in 1891 and achieved entry...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/arsenal-highbury-lost-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680e733e70de5d5367c18c59</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_bb44539706184b5a91373f99f65368ac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_755,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accrington Stanley – Peel Park (Lost Ground)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled in the heart of Accrington, Lancashire, Peel Park was more than a football ground—it was a focal point of community pride, a stage for local heroes, and the beating heart of a town’s sporting identity. From its founding in 1919 to its quiet decline after 1966, Peel Park bore witness to triumphs, tragedies, and the resilient spirit of Accrington's people. Though the ground no longer stands, its legacy endures in memory, myth, and name. Peel Park - former home of Accrington Origins: The...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/accrington-stanley-peel-park-lost-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680b5ac479871879a1e1cabd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_4d247f8bb79f4e4d94d522a9a2a3a8ec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doncaster Rovers – Belle Vue (Lost Ground)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founding of Doncaster Rovers: Roots in the 19th Century   Doncaster Rovers Football Club was founded in 1879 by a group of railway workers in South Yorkshire. The man credited with founding the club was Albert Jenkins, a fitter from the Great Northern Railway works. Football was gaining popularity across England, particularly in the industrial towns of the north, and Jenkins’ idea to form a team was in line with a broader trend of working-class men finding purpose and recreation through...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/doncaster-rovers-belle-vue-lost-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680e8fda70de5d5367c1f48e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_c2b4e54924b4445e859b0245a845447b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_721,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal – Manor Ground (Lost Ground)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal Football Club, one of England’s most celebrated and successful football institutions, traces its origins back to the late nineteenth century. The club was founded in October 1886 under the name Dial Square by a group of workers at the Royal Arsenal armaments factory in Woolwich, southeast London. These pioneering figures, notably led by Scotsman David Danskin and with crucial support from Jack Humble, Fred Beardsley, and others, sought to establish a team that would provide recreation...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/arsenal-manor-ground-lost-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680e742b02e22389d111b943</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_120b2cb857554e5cb9a33b14a98180c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield Wednesday – Hillsborough Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheffield Wednesday are older than most of the game they helped to popularise. The club grew out of The Wednesday Cricket Club, whose members had Wednesday afternoons free from work, and on the evening of 4 September 1867 they met at the Adelphi Hotel in Sheffield to form a football team to keep themselves together and fit through the winter. From the beginning, Wednesday belonged to that first, experimental era of organised football in which rules, competitions and even the idea of a “home...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/sheffield-wednesday-hillsborough-stadium-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680dd9c002e22389d10faa46</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_f7afd639f6004fffa267a78bd39f670c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnet – The Hive Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barnet Football Club’s story is the sort of long, textured tapestry that makes English lower-league football endlessly absorbing: a club born in the late Victorian era, rooted for a century at a charming, idiosyncratic ground with a notorious slope, and then reinvented in the twenty-first century with a modern sporting complex that doubled as a community hub and training centre. The Hive Stadium, the club’s home since 2013, is the most visible expression of Barnet’s resilience and...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/barnet-the-hive-stadium</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695a27e0564ad52a95940ee4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_217966dd523e4e09a176028e23b52f48~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest – City Ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest Football Club, is one of English football’s most iconic stadiums, situated on the banks of the River Trent in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. The history of both the club and its home is rich with triumph, adversity, and transformation, tracing back to the earliest days of organized football in England.   Nottingham Forest Football Club was founded in 1865 by a group of shinney players—shinney being a variant of hockey—who decided to switch to the...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/nottingham-forest-city-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695a28b1564ad52a959410b9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:49:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_7076cadfd6e84dd2a5f0218bbda8d8c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembley Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wembley Stadium, often dubbed the "home of football," is more than just a sports arena—it is a cultural and historical icon woven into the fabric of British life. Located in the northwest of London, Wembley has played host to the nation's most memorable sporting and musical moments, from World Cup glory in 1966 to the anthems of global rock legends. This history explores both the original Empire Stadium (1923–2000) and the current Wembley Stadium (opened in 2007), providing a detailed look...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/wembley-stadium</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68062d6084f5077a2f850bb1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_05862dfd887b4fcda6c1365f4fb8f983~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotherham United – New York Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rotherham United Football Club, affectionately known as “The Millers,” has a rich and varied history deeply intertwined with the industrial roots of South Yorkshire. The club was officially formed in 1925 following the merger of two struggling sides—Rotherham County and Rotherham Town. Both predecessor clubs had flirted with professional football, with Rotherham County having been a member of the Football League Second Division as early as 1919. However, the merger was seen as a necessity to...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/rotherham-united-new-york-stadium</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680ddac702e22389d10faf7c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_eb04fd0db71640aa8eace1d08b0ea163~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_964,h_672,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry City – CBS Arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coventry City Football Club has one of the most intriguing histories in English football, both in terms of its development as a club and the challenges surrounding its home stadiums. Formed originally as Singers FC in 1883, named after the cycle company that many of the founding players worked for, the club’s early years were defined by its working-class roots and connection to the industrial heritage of Coventry. The city itself was a powerhouse of British manufacturing in the late...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/coventry-city-cbs-arena</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69022f3915073ecb94331023</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_ce658a746bf54039ad98f5925e5aef9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_961,h_673,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa – Villa Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa Football Club, established in 1874 by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Handsworth, Birmingham, is one of...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/aston-villa-villa-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683b660b8f951bdeee8704eb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_f33d253fd2944d509fcfd908b9afdcf4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_747,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwich City – Carrow Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrow Road, nestled in the heart of Norwich, is more than a football stadium—it is a symbol of pride, perseverance, and identity for thousands of Norwich City supporters. Since opening in 1935, it has witnessed the Canaries rise through the ranks of English football, endure both triumph and tragedy, and evolve into a modern-day football venue that balances tradition with progress. From the urgency of its construction in just 82 days to its redevelopment through various decades, Carrow Road...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/norwich-city-carrow-road</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6806306184f5077a2f85176e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_72de0b85f5a6403685b0705d3600dc4f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accrington – Crown Ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[The history of Accrington Stanley Football Club and the Crown Ground is a story of resilience, revival, and steady progress through the tiers of English football. Accrington’s association with football stretches back into the 19th century, when the original Accrington Football Club, often known as "Accrington FC," became one of the twelve founding members of the Football League in 1888. However, Accrington FC resigned from the League in 1893 and folded altogether in 1896, leaving a void in...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/accrington-crown-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680e8d2270de5d5367c1ea66</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_4d247f8bb79f4e4d94d522a9a2a3a8ec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doncaster Rovers – Lakeside Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doncaster Rovers occupy a distinctive place in the patchwork of English football: a club born in the Victorian era which, across more than a century, has been reshaped by industrial change, spectacular highs and lows on the pitch, and a slow architectural evolution from improvised fields to a modern, multi-purpose stadium at Lakeside. The story of the club’s grounds and stadiums is inseparable from the story of Doncaster itself—its railway works, its mining communities and, more recently, the...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/doncaster-rovers-lakeside-stadium</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6806290781b71810c3ddb8a7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_c2b4e54924b4445e859b0245a845447b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_721,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackpool – Bloomfield Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of Bloomfield Road is inseparable from the formation and evolution of Blackpool Football Club itself. The club, born in 1887 through the amalgamation of Victoria and Stanley, entered a sporting landscape that was only just beginning to be shaped by the professional game. Lancashire was at the forefront of football’s development, with towns like Preston, Burnley, and Blackburn already making their mark on the national stage. Blackpool, an emerging seaside resort attracting millions...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/blackpool-bloomfield-road</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f52c257bc313c4b1956c44</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_74f049ad7211491480c3e78e40f81820~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds United – Elland Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elland Road, the storied home of Leeds United Football Club, stands as one of the most iconic football stadiums in England, steeped in over a century of rich sporting heritage, passion, and dramatic history. Located in Beeston, a suburb just south of Leeds city centre, the stadium has been the backdrop to the trials, triumphs, and traditions of one of English football's most passionately supported clubs. From humble beginnings to becoming a fortress in English football, Elland Road's tale is...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/leeds-united-elland-road</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6829e72d0b7f5042f1ddf613</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_21d38c80c0af41a9b8cf1e7d0a1a49e5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool - Anfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anfield is one of football’s most evocative places: a patch of terraced housing and cobbled streets in north Liverpool that, for well over a century, has acted as both a crucible of local identity and a global stage for some of the game’s most unforgettable moments. The story of Anfield cannot be separated from the story of Liverpool Football Club; the ground predates the club that made it famous, and its evolution — from a rented field with a wooden stand to a modern, multi-tiered stadium...]]></description><link>https://theawayend.wixsite.com/index/post/liverpool-anfield</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6830a4c2f31beb68fb07de3f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641340_743246a7551647cfb0be9dc6e1fba6df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jimmy Muir</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>