What was Shrewsburys ground called?
Montgomery Waters Meadow
Shrewsbury Town F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
How far is Shrewsbury FC from town Centre?
Accessed by Oteley Road the football ground is within easy access of the A5 and just a 30 minute walk from Shrewsbury Town Centre.
Who plays New Meadow?
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Montgomery Waters Meadow/Teams
When did Shrewsbury move to New Meadow?
2007
New Meadow officially opened on 14 July 2007 with a friendly match between Shrewsbury and an All Star XI. The record attendance at the stadium was set in 2014 when Shrewsbury hosted Chelsea in a League Cup tie.
What division is Shrewsbury?
EFL League One
FA CupWelsh Cup
Shrewsbury Town F.C./Leagues
What is the capacity of Shrewsbury Town FC?
9,875
With an all-seated capacity of 9,875, the biggest of the stands is the West Stand, behind which the main Manchester to Cardiff railway line runs, which boasts 3,317 seats. Opposite is the Roland Wycherley Stand, named after the Chairman, with 2,741 seats.
When was New Meadow built?
July 2007
Montgomery Waters Meadow/Opened
What is the capacity of the Stadium of Light?
49,000
Stadium of Light/Capacity
Why are Oldham called the Latics?
For a fairly obvious reason Wigan’s nickname is The Latics, inspired by local pronunciation of the suffix. The first Latics team in season 1932/3, playing in the Cheshire League, wore red and white halved shirts. The same coloured shirts were worn throughout the Thirties up until the outbreak of the Second World War.
Why is Shrewsbury called Salop?
Salop is an old name for Shropshire, historically used as an abbreviated form for post or telegrams, it is thought to derive from the Anglo-French “Salopesberia”. It is normally replaced by the more contemporary “Shrops” although Shropshire residents are still referred to as “Salopians”.
What is the capacity of Shrewsbury Town’s Stadium?
Based on Oteley Road, Montgomery Waters Meadow has been the home of Shrewsbury Town Football Club since 2007. The purpose-built stadium has a capacity of 9,875 across four stands. Away supporters are based in the DM Recruitment North Stand. The stand can hold up to 1796 away fans and includes platform seating for disabled fans.
What is the seating plan of Shrewsbury Town’s Montgomery Waters Meadow?
Below is a seating plan of Shrewsbury Town’s Montgomery Waters Meadow: Shrewsbury’s ground is made up of the following four sections: The Pro-Vision CCTV Stand (North), Roland Wycherley Stand (East), The Salop Leisure Stand (South) and The Surridge Stand (West).
Where was the Shrewsbury county football club formed?
The Shrewsbury Chronicle reported the club being formed at the Turf Hotel, Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury. It may be both accounts are true, with a get-together at The Lion being finalised at the Turf.
Where are the best places to play football in Shrewsbury?
Montgomery Waters Meadow has also proved a popular venue with the Football Assocation with Shrewsbury staging three internationals for the senior women’s side plus an England under-20 and under-19 international for the men’s teams.