Non league club Bristol Manor Farm have sadly been forced to cancel hosting a pre-season friendly due to an act of overnight vandalism.
They issued a tweet on Saturday (26 July) morning, saying: “Unfortunately, due to an act of vandalism overnight we are unable to host today’s planned home fixture. A massive thanks to @AvonmouthFC who have agreed to host at last minute notice…
🆚 Avonmouth
🕒 3PM
📍 BS11 9ND
💰 FREE ENTRY
“The Farm fight on. It’s not the day we planned — but we refuse to be knocked down. After this morning’s events, we’ve flipped the fixture and will be away at Avonmouth this afternoon. You’ll never get rid of The Farm.
“After a tough day, we’re running a Happy Hour from 5–7PM with £3 pints of lager & cider. Let’s come together, raise a glass, and show what this club is all about.”
𝗙𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
Unfortunately, due to an act of vandalism overnight we are unable to host today’s planned home fixture
A massive thanks to @AvonmouthFC who have agreed to host at last minute notice
🆚 Avonmouth
🕒 3PM
📍 BS11 9ND
💰 FREE ENTRY#UpTheFarm pic.twitter.com/IFcIRYh3Ur— Bristol Manor Farm (@ManorFarmFC) July 26, 2025
Twitter users gave their reaction as the non league club say they have been forced to cancel hosting friendly due to an act of overnight vandalism…
@TonyToony31: Absolutely disgusting and hope those responsible are caught.
@DgGentle: Why on earth would anyone do this,I sincerely hope they are caught and punished
@ShifnalHarrier: Hope those responsible are found and brought to account
@DaveReado: Hope that gets sorted. Enjoyed Wealdstones trip there a few years ago. Have a good season
@Lewypayne: That’s shocking. Hope they catch whoever done this. Visited last year and really enjoyed the day. Best wishes for the new season.
@OliverW67143851: Can’t believe what I’m seeing 😢 this is absolutely crazy and so upsetting thank you for Avonmouth for agreeing to host the game fair play. Sorry to say this means I won’t be able to make the fixture as planned. But I will be back down the creek next season. UTF.
@phillybuk2014: Thank you Avonmouth
@Jords_dons: Just when you think you’ve seen it all
@IanParfitt: That is absolutely shocking!
@john_nufc42: Hope these scum bags who did this are found asap absolutely no place for this
@Ryann_BRFC_95: Some seriously scummy people out there
@IanParfitt: The amount of hard work that goes on at clubs then you get vermin like this, who have no value to society coming along and destroying everything!
@LarkhallAFC: That’s shocking, so sorry
@Jackobrfc999: All the hard work over the summer for this to happen 😡
@TheShoeArmy1897: Went Bristol Manor early last season before we played Bristol Rovers away. Proper, proper non league set up. Super hospitable, everyone happy to show you around and chat to you. Pints, good facilities, good people. Anyone who pulls this shit on good family clubs is an absolute tool
@Jessif28: Disgraceful to see! Hope those responsible are caught 😡
@PAULREES10: Absolutely shocking !!! Hard working good club don’t deserve anything remotely like this. So sorry all ❤️
@OliverW67143851: WTF no way who would do something like this 😲 sorry to say that I won’t be able to make it to Avonmouth I think this would be to much for me to travel now I’ve moved sending my love to the farmy army.
@Matt_Hayden1: Christ. What is wrong with people?!
@BarnhamAlex: Absolutely heartbreaking to see especially after how much work has gone in recently. This is where The Farm will come together and really show our strength in numbers. #UTFF
@thefarmilybmf: Senseless. A big thank you to our friends at @AvonmouthFC for taking on the game.. proof the football community is stronger than cowards. UTF
@nicharrison24: What a shit thing to do. Let’s hope they’re caught – by the fans for real justice !
@redwine_rebel: So sorry to see this 💔 xx what on earth is wrong with people !!!
@RobbieSkeates: WTF is wrong with people
@Nintendoubt815: Who the fuck is going around driving cars onto football pitches and setting fire to them?
@campariwithice: Diabolical…. no answer to this kind of vandalism.
@athurston_1996: That is fucking awful
@AdrianoDeGenna1: The country has gone. This is diabolical
@sdaveyljd: Unbelievable, what is wrong with these idiots nowadays 🤬
@GW_AwayDays: Absolute shocking and mindless vandalism. Feel for the club and volunteers who put in so much time and effort to provide a club for the area. All the best for the season.
@mattyadders: Shocking. @Official_BRFC @BristolCity anything you guys can do to help? New goal posts, pitch barriers, help with the pitch?
@_NateTweets: Hate seeing stuff like this. Especially to more local clubs. Why can’t people respect the property of others? Hoping Bristol Manor Farm are able to both, find who’s responsible and fix all damages quickly.
@Teds_Tours27: What the fuck is wrong with some people
@CallumHallett6: What the fuck!! 😱
@hadyncity: What the fuck is wrong with people. This is heartbreaking to see
@Hoppo101: What’s wrong with people. This is likely to cost a non league club alot of money they haven’t got. @BristolCity @BristolRoversCT something you guys could do to help a local club?.
@HoppersGuide: Wtf is wrong with people? 🤬
