Diego_Sideburns Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) NOTE: This information may be out of date in an ever-changing world. Maidstone United, Gallagher Stadium, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1LQ The Stadium is very modern, having been built into a hillside in 2012, and it has an artificial 3G pitch. Away fans enter via turnstile 8, opposite the Kent History & Library Centre on James Whatman Way, and are housed on part of the North Terrace (towards the Main Stand). There is also a small block of 24 seats located on one at the front of the terrace, that are made available to visiting fans who need them. In addition to no smoking, the Club asks people to refrain from chewing gum, to make sure the stadium stays looking its best and is not blighted by bits of chewing gum on the paths. How to get there: By Car: Leave the M20 at Junction 6 or M2 at junction 3. Take the A229 towards Maidstone. Go straight across two roundabouts and on entering Maidstone at the third roundabout (where there is a large white office building on your right), take the third exit into James Whatman Way. You will now see the stadium right in front of you. At the T-junction turn left and the stadium entrance is further down on the right. Car Parking: No parking available at the Stadium. Car parks (pay and display) are located at Invicta House, off Lower Boxley Road, ME14 2UY (five minute walk), Sandling Road ME14 1AA (five minute walk), Maidstone East Train Station off Week Street, ME14 1QN, (seven minute walk) and Fremlin Walk off Fairmeadow or Earl Street, ME14 1PS (ten minute walk). Maidstone Lions operate a charity car park at Maidstone Job Centre Plus (Staceys Street). In the above car directions, on leaving the A229 at the roundabout (where there is a large white office building on your right hand side), then rather than taking the 3rd exit, take the first exit and at the next roundabout, completely go around and comeback on yourself (back towards the A229) and the entrance to the Job Centre and car park is just on the left. From the car park at Lockmeadow Centre on Barker Road (ME16 8LW), it is possible to walk along the River Medway via crossing Lockmeadow Millennium Bridge and going past All Saints Church and the Archbishops’ Palace along the towpath to the Stadium. By Train: There are two mainline train stations within walking distance of the Stadium. Maidstone East is on the London/Ashford International line and Maidstone Barracks is on the Medway Valley Line. By Bus: From The Mall Bus Station, take the 101 or 155 buses. These stop at the top of James Whatman Way, outside the Kent Library and History Centre. Where to drink: There is a large Supporters Club with sky and BT Sports TV (located next to the main entrance) called the Spitfire Lounge which sometimes welcomes visiting supporters. However, this is not likely to be available for away supporters because it is being used as a BBC TV studio for the broadcast of Football Focus. http://www.maidstoneunited.co.uk/2018/11/football-focus-from-the-gallagher/ Also on Sandling Road (just off the main roundabout by the stadium) is the Flower Pot pub, which is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Close to Maidstone East Railway Station is the Swan pub on County Road, which is also CAMRA Good Beer Guide listed and shows televised sports. The Stadium is only a ten-minute walk away from the town centre, where there are plenty of pubs to be found, including two Wetherspoon outlets. The closest of these is the Society Rooms on Week Street, which is also in the Good Beer Guide. Where to eat: A wide variety of hot and cold food and drink is available to purchase from the refreshment hut in away supporters area. The Stadium is about a ten minute walk from the town centre, where there are plenty of places to eat. Edited November 23, 2018 by Diego_Sideburns Update re BBC TV involvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusunga_Is_God Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Some trek this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Aren’t these full-time? That combined with the home advantage and plastic pitch doesn’t make me confident at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 7 hours ago, Ryan said: Aren’t these full-time? That combined with the home advantage and plastic pitch doesn’t make me confident at all... Frankie, get your boots on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 7 hours ago, Ryan said: Aren’t these full-time? That combined with the home advantage and plastic pitch doesn’t make me confident at all... Almost all teams at that level are full time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Ground capacity apparently 4200. Crowds (incl v Macclesfield in First Round) normally 2000 - 2300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 One of the ground guides has the away allocation as 750 but looking at the highlights of the Macclesfield game it looked like they gave them a couple of hundred, it might depend on demand but I'd expect 750 to be plenty even in the unlikely event that it's a 3pm Saturday kick off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/sport/cassidys-time-with-latics-193315/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horlicks Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 13 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/sport/cassidys-time-with-latics-193315/ "They were in the Premier League as recently as 1994" so just nearly a quarter of a century then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I could of moved down south with league clubs, but instead moved to a none league club down south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.S. Blues Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 16 hours ago, JoeP said: Frankie, get your boots on! My thoughts exactly. Will the league ever ok bringing back the plastic pitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 9 hours ago, U.S. Blues said: My thoughts exactly. Will the league ever ok bringing back the plastic pitch? They've voted on it at one of their recent annual meetings. I think it will happen, especially as they are allowed in non-league. I'm fairly certain they've played big Champions League games on artificial pitches. The issue may be that if they allow it, there will be a restriction on the level. Like only League 2, or anything below the Championship, if it's the first one I can't see us changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Internationals have been played on them, so why not? And they are a completely different animal to when we, QPR and Preston had one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.S. Blues Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, rudemedic said: They've voted on it at one of their recent annual meetings. I think it will happen, especially as they are allowed in non-league. I'm fairly certain they've played big Champions League games on artificial pitches. The issue may be that if they allow it, there will be a restriction on the level. Like only League 2, or anything below the Championship, if it's the first one I can't see us changing. Follow up. If the EFL ok’d it for the Championship and Leagues 1 and 2!how many on here would support Latics installing one? It seems like half the pro sports teams here in America use them. Your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 12 minutes ago, U.S. Blues said: Follow up. If the EFL ok’d it for the Championship and Leagues 1 and 2!how many on here would support Latics installing one? It seems like half the pro sports teams here in America use them. Your thoughts? I'd be fine with us having one. Helps with avoiding postponement. Allows better football to be played. Can generate more income. Wellens wouldn't like it he'd need a new excuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 When do they usually announce the TV games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Just after the rail journey prices have risen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Ackey said: When do they usually announce the TV games? Thursday after the draw usually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 59 minutes ago, disjointed said: Just after the rail journey prices have risen. It's looking pricey on the train to me whenever the fixture might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, yarddog73 said: It's looking pricey on the train to me whenever the fixture might be. What's the cheapest you have found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 25 minutes ago, disjointed said: What's the cheapest you have found? Depends when the game is, no? Tickets £15 according to the MUFC site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) 45 minutes ago, disjointed said: What's the cheapest you have found? Depends which day we play them but I reckon your looking at about £80, might be cheaper splitting ticket though I've not had a chance to look into yet. Don't really want to go by coach/minibus as it's around 250 miles and gonna take best part of five hours each way. If it's a Sunday lunchtime kick off trains no good as the earliest arrives at 13.00 hrs. Edited November 14, 2018 by yarddog73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 5 hours ago, rudemedic said: They've voted on it at one of their recent annual meetings. I think it will happen, especially as they are allowed in non-league. I'm fairly certain they've played big Champions League games on artificial pitches. The issue may be that if they allow it, there will be a restriction on the level. Like only League 2, or anything below the Championship, if it's the first one I can't see us changing. The only restriction I could see working is if they were allowed for everyone but the Prem. Get there and you wouldn't be arsed about ripping it out and putting really good grass down. You wouldn't be arsed if you were in the third division hoping to sneak up in the playoffs only to have to lay a new pitch for your forthcoming relegation season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 10 minutes ago, leeslover said: The only restriction I could see working is if they were allowed for everyone but the Prem. Get there and you wouldn't be arsed about ripping it out and putting really good grass down. You wouldn't be arsed if you were in the third division hoping to sneak up in the playoffs only to have to lay a new pitch for your forthcoming relegation season. They allowed plastic pitches in Divisions 3 and 4 (as was) when we had to rip ours up at the end of 90/91. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, yarddog73 said: Depends which day we play them but I reckon your looking at about £80, might be cheaper splitting ticket though I've not had a chance to look into yet. Don't really want to go by coach/minibus as it's around 250 miles and gonna take best part of five hours each way. If it's a Sunday lunchtime kick off trains no good as the earliest arrives at 13.00 hrs. Could be a drive Down and a travelodge, get a car full nice and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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