The recent storms within the last week have managed to leave multiple non league clubs’ stadiums flooded, underwater and damaged.
Belper Town and Tadcaster Albion are just some of the more higher profile sides to have once again been left devastated after flooding caused by Storm Franklin left their ground looking like a river.
It is the third time in four years that Belper has been hit by flooding, and on this occasion, they have uploaded a video showing just how deep the water is at the ground.
Our Flood Cam showing just how high the water level is at the moment pic.twitter.com/u6ZX29cwWo
— Belper Town (@BelperTownFC) February 21, 2022
The club’s pitch was completely submerged in 2019 with the ground’s clubhouse and changing rooms was left severely damaged and requiring extensive repair work.
Chairman Ian Woodward tweeted on Monday morning: “Absolutely gutted this morning when I inspected the club house to find it once again completely flooded, another major clean up and rebuilding required.”
This led to a huge number of replies from the non league community with many asking them if they need help once they’re able to gain access into Raygar Stadium.
Once again, this flooding has come as a huge blow to a club with upcoming home fixtures jeopardised and left counting the costs, putting their Northern Premier League Midlands playoff hopes to one side.
@ian_woodward1: Absolutely gutted this morning when I inspected the club house to find it once again completely flooded, another major clean up and rebuilding required 😥💛🖤
Belper Town v #StormFranklin
Away win. pic.twitter.com/e0dNnr4MQf— kris (@gigticket) February 21, 2022
Tadcaster Albion’s Ings Lane home ground has also been hit, with the club issuing an update on Monday morning to report that their pitch was under approximately 1.5 metres of water.
They were due to host Stocksbridge Park Steels in the Pitching In Northern Premier League East division on Saturday but heavy rainfall and a snow storm meant that the fixture couldn’t go ahead.
Colin Swann, a volunteer for the club, said: “Obviously until we get to have a look inside the clubhouse we don’t know what damage it’s done in there again.”
When asked what did he make of seeing the club in this state again after suffering flooding at the ground a few years back, Colin responded: “Its absolutely devastating, there’s an army of volunteers trying their best to keep the club going on a small budget and when damage like this happens, we’re talking thousands and thousands of pounds, so it’s not easy but we will certainly fight back!”
Our reporter @NatalieAHiggins is at @TadcasterAlbion’s ground which has been devastated by the flooding.
She‘s with club volunteer Colin 👇#Tadcaster #flooding pic.twitter.com/Z07JMvzSwm
— Greatest Hits Radio York & North Yorkshire (@GHRYork) February 21, 2022
Not a good morning @TadcasterAlbion
We will await the water to go down and see the damage!! pic.twitter.com/np2y2uherY— Tadcaster Albion (@TadcasterAlbion) February 21, 2022
Twitter users gave their thoughts as storms leave multiple non league clubs’ stadiums flooded, underwater and damaged…
@Matlock_TownFC: We are so gutted to see these floods hit you in this way again but you have a fantastic community who we are sure will rally round in your time of need. Stay strong friends 💙🤍💛🖤
@nonleaguevol: Sorry to see this 😞 once the water clears and you need helpers to get the pitch/ground ready for football let me know!
@YouYeltz: Sorry to see this. Such a great place to watch football – I really hope the water doesn’t cause any major damage.
@CarltonFans: Unfortunately, this is getting a bit regular for you. All the best at clearing it up when the water subsides.
@BelperBakes: If you need any help with the clean up, let us know. Happy to bring extra hands down to help
@brindy: Maybe play some water polo instead?
@andrew_corthorn: That’ll fork out
@markbwbfc: Absolutely gutting for you, as Chairman of Worsbrough Bridge AFC we know how soul destroying this is but we know like us you will put it right and bounce back (again). Good luck
@smilfordfc: Sad to see 😔 If anyone can lend the club a hand as and when the clean up begins, please shout out!
@robertwynne4·: Oh guys this is so bloody annoying for you
We at clee town fc hope the damage is not too bad
Sending you our thoughts and strength from clee town fc fans
@Lauraissound: So gutted for Tadcaster again, houses evacuated, high street flooded, doctors surgery under water. #StormFranklin
@LUSCgriffinLUFC: Terrible news for the Brewers again this morning. Reliant on volunteers to repair and replace the inevitable club house & stand damage at least once a year. Heartbreaking – and not as simple as putting up defences or moving location for a grassroots club with limited funds.
@TheDB30: Happens to them far too often. Hopefully it’ll all sort itself out soon and if need be clubs in the local area can offer to let them use their grounds for home matches.
@FGroundhopper: Really shocking pictures @TadcasterAlbionthis morning!. Looks like the ground is part of a river! Just hope the damage caused doesn’t cost too much for the club to fix!.
@TomClaisse4: Oh no! Heres hoping the damage is minimal
@langdog8777: I feel for these lads local council and water board are to blame as well as crooked government
@JDM149: If you need any volunteers to help clear up, shout up!
Hi Marcus, yes for a numbers of years we have tried to relocate. We really need the town to be protected better by flood defences 🙏🏻
— Tadcaster Albion (@TadcasterAlbion) February 21, 2022
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