Altrincham F.C. Vs The Gas - News/Build Up/Match Thread And Poll

Altrincham F.C. Vs Bristol Rovers, J Davidson Stadium, Altrincham, Vanarama Conference, Saturday 16th August 2014, 3:00pm Kick Off

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Club Info

Nickname: The Robins

Stadium Address: J Davidson Stadium, Moss Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 8AP http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moss_Lane

Capacity: 6,085 (1,154 seated)

Year Ground Opened: 1910

Main Tel No: 0161 928 1045

Fax No: 0161 926 9934

Home Kit Colours: Red & White

Manager: Lee Sinnott - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Sinnott

Official Web Site: http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/fixturesleague.htm

Unofficial Web Site: http://www.altyfans.co.uk/

More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altrincham_F.C.
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Its quite tough getting loads of info on the smaller clubs anyway all the news for this match will appear on this thread and as usual get you votes with the poll provided

I'm not sure how this one will go yet so won't vote straight away

 

These are the sorts of teams we will beat and score goals against. We just need to get decent results against the main rivals too...

 

We have to win this one surely??

 

well they are 1 of a small number of teams below us. relegation 6 pointer already????

 

Found some for you.....

About the stadium....

On one side of the ground is the Carole Nash Insurance Main Stand. This is a small single tiered all seated stand that sits astride the half way line. An old classic looking stand, it has glass windshields on either side, plus a number of supporting pillars, one of which is centrally located at the front of the stand. Views of the pitch may be further impaired by two small floodlight pylons that are located at the two front edges of the stand. On one side of this stand is a smaller separate structure, the Goodwin Family Stand. This is a very small covered all seated stand. On the other side of the Main Stand is a small open terrace that is only a couple of large steps high.

Opposite the Main Stand is the Popular Side. This is a covered terrace that runs the full length of the pitch, made unusual by having a section in the middle that has a higher roof compared to either side. At the Golf Road End is a small covered terrace, whilst opposite the Hale End is a small open terrace. If segregation is in force then this open terrace is allocated to away fans, as well as portion of seating in the Main Stand.

Moss Lane is completed with a set eight floodlight pylons, which run down each side of the ground (four on each side). A rather large (and ugly looking) telecommunications mast overlooks the ground, but at least your mobile phone reception should be good here!

 

About the away end....

Away fans are mostly housed in the open Hale End Terrace at one end of the ground. Away fans can also sit in the Carole Nash Main Stand, however the leg room there is a little on the tight side. Inside the ground there is a Club shop (on the Main Stand side towards the Golf Road End) and catering is provided by a couple of burger vans.


A visiting fans view....

It's a great ground to visit, it wasn’t segregated on the day we went which meant we had access to both ends. The Altrincham fans were in good voice which meant there was a decent atmosphere. It was easy to find and the catering was acceptable. The toilets weren’t the best, a little bit in the open air! There were very few stewards in attendance which was a bit of a concern considering it was a “high profile“ game but they weren’t needed so it was a good call. It is a neat ground, more than adequate for the Conference, and a visit I look forward to doing again.

 

Nice one CJs

 

Oh don't forget they have Gillespie. Sure to score against us.

 

couldn't agree more, this has become a must win game for us, not only to get our season up and running, but also to give the fans a reason to keep believing and most,importantly,we need to stop this not winning/not scoring habit we have so far carried over from last season before it becomes a habit yet again. A couple of decent wins now will restore a bit of pride and give our league position a bit of respectability before we become a complete laughing stock!

 

He will score its so obvious

 

Altrincham Summer Signings

Steven Gillespie - Striker - Free Agent

Ryan Crowther - Winger - FC Halifax Town

Not sure who else, this is all I know of

 

Altrincham Friendly Results

ALTRINCHAM 1 - 2 SHREWSBURY TOWN

ALTRINCHAM 1 - 1 ACCRINGTON STANLEY

HYDE FC (1) 2 ALTRINCHAM (0) 2 (Ray Stanley Memorial Shield)
Hyde won 5-4 on penalties

TRAFFORD 1 - 5 ALTRINCHAM

MOSSLEY 0 - 2 ALTRINCHAM

BUXTON 0 - 1 ALTRINCHAM

ABBEY HEY 1 - 6 ALTRINCHAM

 

Buy on the day

Tickets for Bristol Rovers' trip to Altrincham will be available to buy on the day.

Rovers travel to the J Davidson Stadium (Moss Lane) on Saturday, August 16th (ko 3pm).

Tickets in the uncovered away end are priced at £14 for adults, £9 for concessions and £2 for U12s.

The main stand is also open to away supporters, and tickets here cost £15 for adults, £10 for concessions and £2 for U12s.

 

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A look at the home of Saturday's opponents

J Davidson Stadium (Moss Lane)

Telephone:0161 928 1045

Wesbite: www.altrinchamfc.com

Ticket information: Tickets for Bristol Rovers' trip to Altrincham will be available to buy on the day. Tickets in the uncovered away end are priced at £14 for adults, £9 for concessions and £2 for U12s. The main stand is also open to away supporters, and tickets here cost £15 for adults, £10 for concessions and £2 for U12s.

Capacity: 6,085 (1,154 seated)

How to get there: Leave the M6 at Junction 19, and take the A556 towards Manchester Airport. At the large roundabout junction with the M56, turn right onto the M56, still heading towards Manchester Airport. Leave the M56 at Junction 6 and take the A538 towards Hale Barns/Altrincham. After two miles you will go through the traffic lights that is the junction with the A5144. After these traffic lights take the third right into Westminster Road. Carry straight on down Westminster Road, which becomes Bancroft Road and then Moss Lane. The ground is down on the right. For full directions click here

SatNav: WA15 8AP

Distance: 157.0 miles

Duration: 2 hour 53 minutes

Away Facilities: Away fans are mostly housed in the open Hale End Terrace at one end of the ground. Away fans can also sit in the Carole Nash Main Stand. There is a bar inside the ground called the Noel White Suite, which is situated under the Main Stand. It welcomes all fans, but is not generally available to away fans at half time.

Disabled Facilities: For information on disabled facilities at the J Davidson Stadium click here

Last visit: This will be Rovers' first visit to The J Davidson Stadium.​

 

I'm going for a 1-1 draw Altringham will be up for this game and out to cause a shock

 

Altrincham have tweeted that a player Shaun Densmore broke his toe and will be missing for 6 weeks. So thats 1 player out for our game.

 

They always used to have a bit of a giant killing tradition. I've got a feeling Eric Sykes was a notable supporter.