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| What's Moss Rose Like? Future Developments Silk FM Main Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? Henshaw's Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Looking Towards The Macclesfield Audi Stand (photo) Admission Prices John Askey Terrace (photo) Local Rivals Programme Price Ground Layout Disabled Facilities Fixtures 2012-2013 Record & Average Attendance Moss Rose Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Moss Rose Location Map |
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| What's Moss Rose Like? | |
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one side is the Silk FM 'Main' Stand. This stand
is covered and has a raised seating area, which means
that spectators have to ascend a small staircase to
enter it. It has windshields to either side and runs for
about a third of the length of the pitch, straddling the
half way line. This
type of stand, is a classic design,
once common across the country, but many have since
disappeared with re-development. Although it is old looking it was in fact
opened in 1968. It is though unusual to see such a
stand that doesn't have any supporting pillars running
across the front of it. It has portions of
terracing to each side and at its front. The team
dugouts are also located on this side. On the other side is the covered, single tiered Henshaw's Stand, which was opened in March 2001. This smart looking all seated stand with a hospitality area to its rear, has greatly improved the overall look of the ground. The Macclesfield Audi Stand (Star Lane End) is a relatively new covered stand, that is a strange mix of seating and terracing. Strange and unusual in having a terrace area behind the seating area. Apparently seating was added to the terrace in this way, so that the Club could fulfil the then Football League's rules concerning the number of seats that a Club ground needed to be admitted into the Football League. Opposite is the open John Askey Terrace (named after a former player and manager), which is given to away supporters. In one corner of the ground there is a basic looking electric scoreboard which sits on top of the Police Control Box, next to the Macclesfield Audi Stand. The ground also a set of unusual looking floodlights. |
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Plans for the Club to move to a new stadium have moved a step closer with the announcement from Cheshire East Council, that they in principle have given the 'green light; to the regeneration of Macclesfield town centre. These plans include the provision of a new 7,000 capacity stadium, situated south of the town centre, just a mile away from Moss Rose. Whether these plans can be turned into reality remains to be seen and will ultimately depend on whether the necessary financial backing can be found. |
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| Silk FM Main Stand | |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
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Away fans are primarily
located in the open John Askey Terrace, where up to
1,500 fans can be accommodated. Additionally, 403
seats are made available in the Henshaw's
Stand, which sits at one side of
the pitch. The seating may well be a better
bet, as this stand is covered and the facilities new. Entrance to both areas is by ticket
only, cash is not accepted at the turnstiles. Please note that for
certain games, only the seating area will be made
available to away fans. The Club are partly making
this decision on the projected number of traveling
fans and whether the visiting club has only seats
available (and no terracing) at their own ground. |
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| Where To Drink? | |
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The ground is located on the outskirts of Macclesfield and therefore there is not a tremendous choice of pubs or even a handy chippy. Adam Hodson a visiting Stockport County fan informs me; 'At the stadium itself, there is the Keith Alexander Bar which admits both home and away supporters. It is located in the Henshaw's Stand next door to the Sammy Macllroy suite Apart from alcoholic drinks, hot food is on offer too'. Jonathan Woodard a visiting Brentford fan adds; 'The bar is free to get in and prices are reasonable and perhaps best of all you get a great view of the pitch so you can watch the teams warming up an hour before the game!' The closest pub is the
Golden Lion, which is just under a ten minute
walk from the away turnstiles. I found the pub warm
and friendly and I my last visit there was a 50-50 mix
of home and away supporters. It serves real ale and on
matchdays they offer Pie & Chips, plus a pint for
£5, which can't be bad! The pub also offers free
parking for coaches and mini buses if arranged in
advance (Tel: 01625 423763). To find the Golden Lion,
simply head down Moss Lane, which goes behind the away
terrace, and then turn left at the corner of the
ground and walk down behind the new stand. Keep
straight on this road and you will come to the pub on
the left. |
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| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park | |
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| By Train | |
| Geoff
Knights informs me; 'Macclesfield railway station is
about one and a quarter miles from the Moss Rose ground,
about a 20 minute walk away.
As you leave the station, at the bottom of the station
approach, turn left onto Sunderland Street and follow
until the traffic lights at Park Green (War memorial and
gardens). Turn left onto Mill Lane (it is probably
better to cross onto the opposite side of the road here
at the traffic lights) and follow this road which
becomes London Road. Just after passing the Catholic
Church on the right the ground comes into sight ahead. Chris Dale adds; 'You can also catch a bus up to the ground from the new bus station in the town centre. To reach the bus
station from Macclesfield railway station, cross the main road outside
the station using the pedestrian crossing,
turn right and then turn left by the car showroom
into Waters Green and follow this road up the
hill (Queen Victoria
Street) to the bus station on the left. Buses
returning from the ground stop on the main road
outside the railway station.
Times and Routes:-
Service 9 Moss Rose
circular - every 30 minutes (hourly at night and on
Sundays)
Service 14 Langley -
hourly all day and evening (no Sunday service)
Further
information is available on Traveline: Telephone
number 0870 608 2608.
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| Admission Prices | |
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Home
Fans*: *
These prices are for tickets purchased prior to
match day. Tickets bought on the day of the game
can cost up to £2 more per adult ticket and
£1 more per concession ticket. |
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| Local Rivals | |
| Altrincham & Stockport County. | |
| Programme | |
| Official Programme £2 (on sale within the ground). | |
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| Disabled Facilities | |
| For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. | |
| Fixtures 2012-2013 | |
| Macclesfield Town FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website) | |
| Record & Average Attendance | |
| Record
Attendance: 9,003 v Winsford United, Cheshire Senior Cup 2nd Round, February 4th 1948 Average Attendance: 2011-2012: 2,229 (League Two) 2010-2011: 1,816 (League Two) 2009-2010: 1,887 (League Two) |
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| Fans Reviews Of Moss Rose | |
| Myles Munsey
(Neutral) 6/4/12 Matthew Firth (Bradford City) 31/10/09 Bobby Rooney (Everton) 3/01/09 |
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| Hotel Accommodation | |
| If you require hotel
accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking
service provided by Late Rooms. They offer all types of
accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from;
Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast
establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced
Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward
and easy to use. Yes this site will earn a small
commission if you book through them, but it will go to
help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going.
The Hotels listing also includes details of how far away
the accommodation is located from the football ground. Access their Macclesfield Hotels and Guest Houses page. Remember that you can use the above link or panel below to book any other hotels that you may need for business or leisure, either in the UK or abroad. |
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| Map showing the location of Moss Rose, Railway Station and Listed pubs | |
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Instructions for using
the map: |
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| Feedback | |
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anything is incorrect or you have something to add,
please e-mail me duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide. |
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