AFC FYLDE
FRIDAY 19th April 2019
National Premier Kick off 3.00pm
Stadium Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3JZ
Telephone 01772 682593
Club Colours White and Blue
Nickname
The Coasters
Key
Personnel
Dave Challinor is the
current Gaffer and has been in charge since November 2011. He had
previous managerial experience at Colwyn Bay in the Northern Premier
League.
As a tough defender
with at one point possessing officially the worlds' longest throw in
football had spells at Tranmere, Stockport and Bury between 1994 and
2008
Brief Directions by Road
Fairly
straightforward as the new ground is very close to the M55. M6 onto
junction 32 and then onto the M55. Come off at its Junction 3 and
take the A585 signposted Kirkham (Fleetwood Road). After about a mile
you will see the Stadium on your right. Entrance is situated near the
Aldi Supermarket.
Car Parking
There
is a good sized car park at the stadium. Proceeding to the next
roundabout, street parking becomes available
Directions by Train
Kirkham
and Wesham is the nearest station about a mile walk from the ground.
Served by Manchester Victoria or Preston and less frequently direct
from London Euston.
Eating
and Drinking Locally
The Bradley Sports Bar
at the ground admits visiting supporters – plenty of ales, ciders
and lagers are available. The nearest pubs are a good 10-15 walk away
and the club recommends the Lane End on Weeton Road. Close to the
station are the Stanley Arms and the Royal Oak, all endorsed by my
spies. There is a Hoody Fried Chicken establishment across the car
park if you really must. Look, 9 miles further on on the M55 is
Blackpool – let's go there for the morning!
Ground
Description
It was a surprise move
to Mill farm for the club in some ways as the old Kellamergh Park was
developing nicely, but such is the power of the Football Leagues'
tractor beam and ambition. The focal point of the ground is the main
stand with a distinctive semi circular roof which seats around 2,000.
Opposite is a good sized covered terrace, while to the left is the
South terrace also covered. Nice touches are the curved roofs to
compliment the main stand. To the left the North End is
underdeveloped at present offering just a flat hard standing area.
Our
Last Meeting & Memories
The last time these two sides met was in February in the FA Trophy quarter-final where the tie ended 0-0 at Mill Farm. However, Fylde came out on top and booked their place in the semis after winning 4-1 on penalties.
The last time these two sides met was in February in the FA Trophy quarter-final where the tie ended 0-0 at Mill Farm. However, Fylde came out on top and booked their place in the semis after winning 4-1 on penalties.
The
1-1 draw at the Hive in September 2018 was the only other meeting
between the two teams
Overnight
Stay Factor
10/10
As previously reported Blackpool is 9 miles away and offers
everything you will need for a weekend away. Like many clubs I
suspect stories of Barnet supporters visits to this part of the world
are legendary and best keep for the Legends Bar on a Saturday to be
honest
Celebrity
Watch
Police guitarist Andy
Summers, although he supports Blackpool, was born here and
allegedly he got the idea for Don't Stand So Close To Me while in the
crowd at Bloomfield Road when they played Preston in 1976. Music Hall
entertainer Tessie O Shea lived here as did brilliant ventriloquist
Keith Harris (I think his puppet was called Jason).
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| Andy Summers and his magnificent 1963 Telecaster |
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| Keith Harris and Jason |
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