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Ground Name: Moss
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Ground Name: Moss
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| What's The Ground
Like? Future Developments Silk FM Main Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? How To Get There By Car & Where To Park Alfred McAlpine Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Looking Towards The HFS Loans Stand (Star Lane End) (photo) Admission Prices The Silkman Terrace (photo) Local Rivals Programme Price Ground Layout Disabled Facilities Fixtures 2007-2008 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Feedback Return To The Main Menu |
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| What's The Ground Like? | |
| Even with the recent developments at the ground, it is still on the smallish side, with a bit of a non league feel about it. One side is predominantly uncovered terracing, with the small seated Silk FM 'Main' Stand sitting in the middle. This type of stand, is a classic design, once common across the country, but many have since disappeared with re-development. It is though unusual to see a stand of such age, that doesn't have any supporting pillars running across the front of it. On the other side is the covered, single tiered Alfred McAlpine Stand, which was opened in March 2001. This smart looking all seated stand with a row of executive boxes to its rear, has greatly improved the overall look of the ground. The 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 terraced Silkman End, 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 Star Lane End. The ground also a set of unusual looking floodlights. | |
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The Club have outlined proposals to redevelop the Silkman End. The existing terrace will remain much the same but behind it will be a tier of seating and behind this a new four storey building containing offices and a gym. There will also be a roof over both the new seats and the terrace. However, no firm time scales have been announced as to when this will take place. |
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| Silk FM Main Stand | |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
| Away fans are primarily located in the open Silkman End, where up to 1,500 fans can be accommodated. Additionally, 403 seats are made available in the new Alfred McAlpine 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. On my last visit I opted for an away supporters seat in the Alfred McAlpine Stand. Oddly you gain access to this relatively new stand by going through a rather old looking turnstile. However, once inside you should be impressed with the excellent facilities on offer. From your seat you can also enjoy the views of the rolling countryside stretching away behind the Main Stand. The view of the playing action and the atmosphere within the ground are both pretty good, with some enjoyable banter between the two sets of supporters. Food inside the ground included Cheeseburgers (£2.80), Hot Dogs (£2.60) along with pies and pasties. The delicious 'Football's Famous Chicken Balti Pie' was also available (£2.10). Macclesfield is generally a good ground to visit and an enjoyable day out as well, being hassle free and friendly on both my visits. | |
| Where To Drink? | |
| The ground is
located on the outskirts of Macclesfield and therefore there is not a
tremendous choice of pubs or even a handy chippy. The Golden Lion is the
only close pub, about a ten minute walk from the away turnstiles. I found
the pub warm and friendly, although it didn't do any food which was
surprising. There was a 50-50 mix of home and away supporters in this pub on
my last visit. 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. If you like your real ale then I would suggest taking the 10 minute walk to The Railway View pub on Byrons Lane. This smallish pub has around six ales on offer including a number of guest beers. They also sell homemade pies and if the weather is good then there is a small beer garden. To find this excellent pub follow the A523 from the ground towards Macclesfield town centre. You will pass a pub 'The Albion' and then at the next set of traffic lights turn right into Byrons Lane. Just go over the railway bridge and the pub is on the right. Paul Petty a visiting Colchester United fan adds; 'I went to the Railway on Byrons Lane before (and after) the game. I am not sure if it is a annual event but I was lucky enough to hit their mini-spring beer festival. I would highly recommend the pub for both the quality of the beer and the friendliness of both the landlord and clientele. My only regret was that I didn't book a later train back to London!' Whilst Steve Bennett recommends 'The Albion' on London Road going towards the town centre from the ground. As Steve says; 'The pub serves first class real ales, has a great beer garden and is welcoming towards away fans'. |
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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 | |
| Home Fans: Silk FM Main Stand - Adults £13, Concessions £10 Alfred McAlpine Stand - Adults £13, Concessions £10 HFS Loans Stand (Star Lane End) - Adults £10, Concessions £7 Away Fans: Alfred McAlpine Stand (Seating) - Adults £13, Concessions £10 Silkman Terrace - Adults £10, Concessions £7 All Areas Of The Ground: Under 16's £5 Under 12's Free |
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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 at the ground please visit the relevant page on the National Association Of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website. | |
| Fixtures 2007-2008 | |
| For the Macclesfield Town fixture list click here (to take 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: 2006-2007: 2,428 (League Two) 2005-2006: 2.275 (League Two) 2004-2005: 2,321 (League Two) |
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| Fans Reviews Of Moss Rose | |
| Visited Moss Rose recently as an away fan or general football supporter? Then submit your own review of the ground and general day out click here. | |
| Hotel Accommodation | |
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| Feedback | |
| If anything is incorrect or you have something to add,
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