Crewe Alexandra v Hereford United
Football League 2
Saturday 26th November 2011 Kick-Off 3.00pm
Alexandra Stadium
Gresty Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW2 6EB
Phone 01270 213 014
Travelling United fans face the trip to Gresty Road on Saturday as The Bulls look to return to winning ways following two disappointing results against Yeovile and Burton.
Crwho are one of those disgraceful clubs that shamelessly exploit visiting fans by charging three pounds more for adults than they do for their own "member" fans. They even refuse any student concessions by insisting that their student scheme is members only. Do the discrimination laws in this country only apply to race? Adults £19.50, 12-16 £9, U11's £5, Seniors and disabled £15.50.
Coaches – HUISA Departs Radford's at 11.00 am with a fare of £16 (HUISA members £14) Bookings can be made through the HUFC office (08442 761939).
FUNBUS not running (going on the choo choo).
BY CAR - follow the A49 north via Lemner, Slopland and Whitchurch. From Whitchurch, take the A535 (sign Newcastle, Nantwich A530) then after about three miles join the A530 to Nantwich. At Nantwich, join the A534 (sign Crewe). As you enter Crewe, you will pass the Shell Crewe Road Service Station. At the lights, turn right onto South Street then left into Gresty Road. This route is around 88 miles but you should allow at least two hours and ten minutes. Postcode is CW2 6EB.
PARKING -there is a large car park at the ground but this fills up with home fans towards the start of the game. Late-arriving away fans are advised to use parking on the Weston Road Industrial Estate, which is a ten-minute walk from Gresty Road.
TRAINS depart Hereford at five to every hour with a journey time of ninety minutes. There is no "group saver" from Hereford but there is from Leominster. The best ticketing plan therefore is to buy a day return to Leominster (£4.45) and a "small group day" return from Leominster to Crewe (£14.80). Both tickets can be bought at Hereford before you depart. As you leave Crewe Station, turn left and Gresty Road is just a short walk. Return trains leave Crewe at twelve minutes past the hour every hour until 08.12 pm.
ALEHOUSES – The Borough Arms at 33 Earle Street probably has the best range of ale and is a fifteen-minute walk from the ground on the north edge of the town. For those parking on the Weston Road Industrial Estate, The Brocklebank (CW1 6FX) is convenient and provides reasonable food and Sky screens. The Rookery Wood is also on Weston Road. It is a large "Brewsters" pub that has improved greatly since a change on management. Nearer The ground, you will find The Royal Hotel on Nantwich Road (pretty much opposite the end of Gresty Road) although this is predominantly a fizzy outlet. My own favourite is The British Lion, which, again, is in Nantwich Road just a few hundred yards from the ground. The local 'Spoons is The Gaffers Row at 48 Victoria Street.
There are three CHIP SHOPS very close to the ground with the "Chip Stop" in Gresty Road and TJS and Full-Bellies on Nantwich Road.Pubs near to the ground tend to have doormen on and HUFC fans travelling by train can expect Crewe’s finest to be in attendance for their arrival at Crewe Station.
COYB