Macclesfield Town v Hereford United
Blue Square Bet Premier
Saturday 6th April 2013 KO 3.00pm
Moss Rose
London Road
Macclesfield
SK11 7SP
Phone 01625 264686
The visitors terrace is uncovered but provides a good view. Some seats are usually provided in part of the McAlpine Stand. With the weather forecast predicting rain, it should be a testing afternoon with The Silkmen.
BY CAR – 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. Allow 2 hours 30 minutes. Post Code SK11 7SP
HUISA – depart from Radford’s at 10.00am with a fare of £18 (members £16). Seats can still be booked through The Club office (08442 761939).
TRAIN/BUS – Macclesfield train and bus stations are about a mile from the ground (twenty-minute walk).
ADMISSION – Terrace, adults £14, Conc £10 (Over 60’s), U18’s and Students £5 and U12’s £3. Seating, £18, £14, £5 and £3. Savings of, typically, £2 can be made by booking in advance through the Macclesfield ticket office (01625 264686) before 5.00pm on Friday
REFRESHMENTS – Keith’s Bar at the ground usually welcomes visiting supporters and serves decent Pug Grub. The Bar opens at around 12.30 and has Sky Sports screens. 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). There is a refreshment kiosk behind the visitors end inside the ground.
See you at The Moss Rose