It’s a dog’s life

It used to be said that some matches attracted just one man and a dog, but the non league dog phenomenon is attracting growing interest.   You can see a selection of non league dogs here.   One of them is appropriately supporting Barking FC.

At Leamington a collie comes with his owner to every match and watches the play intently.   Indeed, so badly does he need his fix that he comes to some junior matches as well.  In winter he wears the club’s colours.

It used to be said that some matches attracted just one man and a dog, but the non league dog phenomenon is attracting growing interest.   You can see a selection of non league dogs here.   One of them is appropriately supporting Barking FC.

At Leamington a collie comes with his owner to every match and watches the play intently.   Indeed, so badly does he need his fix that he comes to some junior matches as well.  In winter he wears the club’s colours.

Yesterday a FA extra preliminary round tie was sponsored by two dachshunds who are also sponsoring Oldland’s keeper.   This opens up all sorts of marketing opportunities, although you can already buy dog coats in your club’s colours.