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New Bucks Head 
New Bucks Head in 2006Location Telford, England Coordinates 52°41′50.18″N 2°30′04.81″W / 52.6972722°N 2.5013361°WCoordinates: 52°41′50.18″N 2°30′04.81″W / 52.6972722°N 2.5013361°W Opened 2003 Owner Telford and Wrekin Council Surface grass Capacity 6,300 Website telfordunited.com/stadium/new-bucks-head-stadium.html Tenants A.F.C. Telford United (2004- )
Telford United (2003-2004)New Bucks Head is a stadium in Telford, England and the home of Conference National football club A.F.C. Telford United. It was originally built for Telford United to play at before they went bankrupt. The stadium is on the same site as the original Bucks Head, which had been home to Telford United and Wellington Town for over a century. The stadium was completed in 2003, and has a capacity of 6,300. It is covered on three out of four sides. The stadium lease and assets are currently held by Telford and Wrekin Council.
The stadium regularly hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. reserve fixtures. When Steven Gerrard returned from injury in the Liverpool Reserves it attracted one of the biggest crowds the stadium has ever seen.[citation needed] The stadium played host to the National youth lions cup final in the 2006–07 season involving Sandiacre Town of Nottingham and Milton United.[citation needed] It has also been used for international football, hosting England U16's against Wales U16's in the Victory Shield.
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Sir Stephen Roberts Stand
The Sir Stephen Roberts Stand (Main Stand) is all seated and covered, with capacity for 2,200 spectators. At the top of the stand there are around 15 corporate hospitality boxes. The stand houses the club's corporate and press facilities, as well as the gymnasium, swimming pool, bar and brasserie and reception sections of the Telford Whitehouse Hotel.
Frank Nagington Stand
The Frank Nagington Stand is situated at the southern end of the stadium. This section had previously usually only opened when a larger than average crowd, or a particularly large away support, was expected. However it is now used for home supporters with the aim of creating an improved atmosphere when Telford shoot towards this end, and for segregated use for away fans when required. Full ground segregation has now been re-inforced to ensure a greater level of crowd control, and remained in place due to the club's promotion to the Conference North at the end of the 2006–07 season.
David Hutchison Stand
The David Hutchison or 'The Hutch' is where the more "die hard" fans stand and is the noisiest part of the stadium on matchdays. It is situated at the northern end of the ground and can hold a capacity of 1100 spectators.
Telford Whitehouse Hotel
The Telford Whitehouse Hotel was built as an integral part of the stadium. A number of its rooms overlook the pitch from behind the Frank Nagington Stand. Part of the hotel development incorporates The Dugout Bar, which is open to the public.
External links
- AFC Telford United official website
- Panoramic stadium tour
- Whitehouse hotel website
- Telford and Wrekin Council
Categories:- Sport in Shropshire
- Football venues in England
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