Saturday sees the Bulls travel to The Moss Rose to take on The Silkmen and hopefully bounce back from the disappointing result against Mansfield.
There's been a Macclesfield FC in existence since the mid 1850's, albeit a rugby-playing club originally, but in 1874 MFC changed direction and became an Association Football Club. The move wasn't a success and after several years as founder members of the local Cheshire Combination League, the original club went bankrupt and floundered in 1897. A local amateur side, Halliwell FC, took over the tenancy at the Moss Rose ground and a year later changed their name to - Macclesfield FC.
League 2 Macclesfield Town v Hereford United (Saturday 20th January KO 3.00 pm)
By Road - You need to travel north on the M6 either via Worcester and the M5 or, in my case, up the A49 to the north of Shrewsbury joining the A53 to Market Drayton and onto the M6 at J15 (Stoke). Leave the M6 at J17 (sign Sandbach/Congleton), then at the crossroads turn right onto Old Mill Road - A534 (sign Congleton). At Congleton, join the A34 and follow signs for Manchester. Then join the A54 (sign Buxton). At Bosley crossroads, turn left onto the A523 (sign Macclesfield). Follow this road into Macclesfield and the ground will be on your left. Parking is mostly in the Streets around the ground. Distance approx 120 miles. Post Code SK11 7SP.
By Train - Departures from Hereford are at 08.56, 09.56 and 10.56 arriving at 11.15, 12.37 and 13.15 (Change at Stockport). The return trains leave Macc. At 18.21 and 19.21 arriving in Hereford at 20.45 and 21.45 (again change at Stockport). After leaving the station turn left and walk up Sunderland Street until reaching the first major crossroads. Left here, and follow London Road for approximately one mile to The Moss Rose which is on your right.
HUISA - Coach departs Edgar Street at 10.30am - Fare £13
FUN BUS - Departs The Street at 10.30 am.
Admission - Alfred McAlpine Stand (Seating) - Adults £13, Concessions £10Silkman Terrace - Adults £10, Concessions £7 Under 16's £5 Under 12's Free
Refreshments - Leaving the ground, follow the A523 (London Road) towards the town centre. You will find several decent Pubs along the way including The Albion at 6 London Road and the nearby Railway View in Byrons Lane (Boddingtons, Cains plus four guests and the best pies in Macc). Also worth a visit is the Waters Green Tavern in Waters Green (Taylors Landlord plus at least four guests!) on the way from the Station. The Boarhound in Brook Street is a Robinsons outlet which has a pool table. The Golden Lion in Moss Lane is the closest to the ground being just 500 yards or so away. It usually has a good mix of both home and away fans but, I believe, only serves keg beers whereas The British Flag in Coare Street has a range of Robinsons ales and I think is still run by a home supporter. It has a big screen but no food. Finally, The Sun (Mill Lane) is about halfway between the Station and the Moss Rose. It has two bars, Sky TV and offers an excellent range of beers (no children).
Lets make some noise and bring back the points - it ain't going to be easy!