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Arbroath Ground Name: Gayfield Park Capacity: 6,488 (seated 714) Address: Arbroath, Angus, DD11 1QB Telephone No: 01241-872-157 Fax No: 01241-431-125 Pitch Size: 115 x 71 yards Year Ground Opened: 1925* Club Nickname: Red Lichties Home Kit Colours: Maroon & White Official Web Site: www.arbroathfc.co.uk Unofficial Web Sites: Lichties News Arbroath Mad (Footy Mad Network) |
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| What's The Ground Like? |
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Gayfield is predominantly
made up of terracing which extends around three corners of the
ground. However, this gives the stadium a lot of character,
especially as terracing is slowly but surely disappearing generally
from football stadia. On one side is the new Gayfield Main Stand,
opened in 2002. This is a covered single tiered, all seated stand.
The other sides of the ground are all terraces that are of a similar
size. Each side has a small covered area, that covers the centre
part of the terraces to the rear. There are also a number of small
floodlight pylons that run down the East side of the pitch, the
bases of which are situated within the East Terrace. |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? |
| Supporters are normally housed in the
Seaforth Terrace at one end of the ground. This end is also
affectionately known as the 'Pleash End' as it has the Pleasureland indoor amusement arcade at the
back of it. If demand requires it, then the East Terrace at one side
of the pitch can also be allocated. Normally a relaxed and hassle
free day out. John Stenhouse adds; 'make sure you have a pie, they
are amongst the best you'll find'. Jamie Malley informs me; ''no matter how good the weather forecast is take a coat! and if its anytime between October and March also take a set of thermals. Gayfield is the closest ground to the sea in Britain (and in fact in Europe) and when the wind comes in off the North Sea it gets a wee bit chilly. Also if its really windy don't stand in the East terrace unless you've got an umbrella - the sea may come over the wall and you'll end up very wet!' |
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| Where To Drink? |
| The nearest bar to the ground is
the Tutties Neuk, on Queens Drive, which is just across the road
from the ground. The bar is popular with both home and away fans,
although it is a little on the small side. Jamie Malley adds; 'Tutties is the place to go pre-match. Home and away supporters will freely mingle before the game and the banter is pretty good - I've even heard some away fans describe this as the best pre-match boozer in Scotland. Otherwise, within the town itself there are a number of pubs, the best of which is probably the Corn Exchange (a Wetherspoons outlet) for cheap beer 'n' food. If you are after a quieter pub the harbour area has a load. For food the pies at Gayfield are so-so and if you want one best go before half time as they usually run out. Remember Arbroath is famous for its fish, so make sure you have some fish and chips before you leave. If there's a chippie that serves better and fresher fish than Peppos on the harbour, then I've yet to find it and I've eaten fish & chips all over the country! Also if you are down at the harbour there's no end of shops selling Smokies'. |
| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park |
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The ground is easy to find as it is
located on the main A92. If approaching Arbroath on the A92 from the
South, you will come to the ground on your right. There is plenty of
street parking to be found along the sea front. |
| Train/Bus Station |
| Arbroath train station is around a 15
minute walk away from the ground. From the railway station come out
of the main entrance and turn left. Walk down to the bottom of this
road and turn right into Milgate Loan. The ground is approximately
half a mile along this road - you can't really miss it. From the Bus Station - come out of the bus station onto the dual carriageway - turn right and walk away from the town towards the Signal Tower museum. You'll see the ground ahead of you - its a 10/15 minute walk. Thanks to Jamie Malley for providing the directions. |
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| Local Rivals |
| Montrose, Forfar & Brechin. |
| Admission Prices |
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All Areas Of The
Ground: |
| Ground Layout |
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| Programme Price |
| Official Programme £1.50. |
| Fixtures 2009-2010 |
| For the Arbroath fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website). |
| Record & Average Attendance |
| Record Attendance: 13,510 v Rangers, February 22nd, 1952. Average Attendance: 2008-2009: 639 (Division Two) 2007-2008: 612 (Division Three) 2006-2007: 730 (Division Three) |
| Hotel Accommodation |
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| Feedback |
| If anything is incorrect or you have
something to add, please e-mail
me and I'll update the guide.
* The present Gayfield Park overlies part of the original
Gayfield ground which dates back to 1880. The old Gayfield was
demolished and the pitch moved a short distance along the coast
where the new ground was built and opened in
1925. |
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