Accy Revisited on Saturday

Old rivalries will be renewed on Saturday when The Bulls travel to the Fraser Eagle Stadium for a League 2 fixture against Accrington Stanley. Many will consider that United did enough on their Friday evening Conference visit last season to deserve at least a point so this year there is even greater incentive to go for a win. Visiting fans are normally accommodated on the uncovered Coppice Terrace at one end of the ground although a number of seats are often made available in the main stand. The terrace is fairly exposed and supporters are advised to take some warm clothing for this trip towards the Arctic Circle.

Accrington Stanley vs Hereford United Saturday 24th March 2007 Kick Off 3.00pm
Fraser Eagle Stadium
Livingstone Road
Accrington
BB5 5BX

By Car, leave the M6 at Junction 29 and take the M65 towards Blackburn. Continue past Blackburn towards Accrington and leave the M65 at Junction 7. Then take the left hand exit at the roundabout onto the A6185 towards Clitheroe (this is in the opposite direction to Accrington). At the first set of traffic lights turn right onto the A678, towards Padiham, and then at the next traffic lights, turn right onto the A680 towards Accrington. After about half a mile along the A680 you will pass the Crown pub on your left. Take the next left into Livingstone Road and then an immediate left for the Club car park. Parking , for a small donation is also available on land adjacent to the ground, otherwise street parking. Distance approx. 165 miles allow three hours drive time. Admission Adult - £13. Concessions £8.

HUISA Coach departs Edgar Street 8.30 am Fare £20 (Club 01432 276666)
HUMADS Contact Reg (01684 572945)
FUNBUS Departs Edgar Street 9.30 am Fare est. £15 (Contact Oxo)

Trains depart Hereford at 07.56 and 08.56 arriving in Accrington at 11.19 and 12.19. In both cases change at Crewe and Preston. The return trains leave Accy at 18.06 and 19.06 arriving in Hereford at 21.45 and 23.03, again change at Preston and Crewe. The Station at Accrington is a twenty minute walk from the ground.

Refreshments. There is a club at the ground but visiting supporters are not admitted. The nearest Pub to the ground is The Crown which is behind the ground in the main Whalley Road whereas The Greyhound is a little further down the same road as is The Castle Hotel. There are reputed to be a couple of Irish bars in the centre but I have no details of these establishments, nor can I find any reference to a Wetherspoons. However, for proper ale fans there is an absolute gem of a boozer in Haslingden called The Griffin at 84 Hud Rake, BB4 5AF. Several excellent ales are brewed on the premises. It is well worth a visit and is about a 15/20 minute drive from the ground.

Enjoy

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