Atherstone Play off Saturday.

[richard webb]

I have checked today and got the following message from Heidi at Atherstone "All is still correct and I can confirm that our food van will be there".

Club	Atherstone Town FC
Game Date	Saturday April 19th 2025
Game time	3.00pm
Ground address	The Pointons Community Stadium, Sheepy Road, Atherstone, CV9 3AD
Home colours	Red shirts white stripe on front, black shorts and socks.
Directions	Fastest way is M6 toll road to Junction T4 SP A5 Tamworth. Follow the A5 across the M42 to Atherstone. At Holly Lane Roundabout take the 1st exit onto Holly Lane - B4116. At next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Holly Lane. After ½ mile turn right at T junction into Sheepy Road SP Town Centre. The ground is on the right hand side. Abt 77.5m, 1hr 30 mins with no problems.
Parking facilities	you can park at Maya restaurant or Rowland Way side there is a car park
Railway station	Atherstone. Suggested route is train to Nuneaton (change at Crewe) then bus to Atherstone and walk (10 minutes)
Bus
Admission Prices	£8/£5/£2
Programme price	On line
Disabled access and toilets	We have disabled access in the stand and toilets on Rowland Way side
Carers	Allowed in free.
Food at ground	There will be a food van where supporters and players will get their food.
Drinks at ground	Alcoholic drinks are available but not real ale.
Local restaurants	Maya is next door, Herbs & Spices in town
Are dogs allowed	Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a lead.
Local pubs	There are a number of pubs in the town centre about ½ mile from the ground. Pubs & Clubs around CV9 3AD - CAMRA - The Campaign for Real Ale. Heidi mentioned the Market Tavern and the Angel, both 0.4m from the ground, between the station and the ground and around the corner from each other.
Other points	In the event of a draw at full time the game will go straight to penalties
Acknowledgement	Heidi-May Beale, Secretary Atherstone Town AFC

 

[Dennis Pearce]

Thanks for the info, unless I’m reading it wrong I think/hope you can get a train to Atherstone from Crewe without the need of getting a bus from Nuneaton, the ground doesn’t look too far from the station but maybe anyone who went this season can confirm.

 

[richard webb]

Thanks for the info, unless I’m reading it wrong I think/hope you can get a train to Atherstone from Crewe without the need of getting a bus from Nuneaton, the ground doesn’t look too far from the station but maybe anyone who went this season can confirm.

Looking on-line there appear to be 2 trains per hour direct from Crewe to Nuneaton on Saturday, and the station to be 3/4mile from the ground. There is a bus but it takes as long as it does to walk. I was on the bus so have to assume the trainline and google maps are correct.

 

[Tez]

Google Maps suggest there is an West Midlands Railway service - Crewe to Milton Keynes which stops at Atherstone

 

[Dennis Pearce]

Google Maps suggest there is an West Midlands Railway service - Crewe to Milton Keynes which stops at Atherstone

Yep that’s the one I’ve seen, I just use the national rail website.

 

[richard webb]

Google Maps suggest there is an West Midlands Railway service - Crewe to Milton Keynes which stops at Atherstone

And there is even a train from Cambridge to Atherstone changing only at Nuneaton if anyone might want it.

 

[Tez]

And there is even a train from Cambridge to Atherstone changing only at Nuneaton if anyone might want it.

But the journey time is measured by calendar as opposed to a watch

 

[Volley It]

Soooo looking forward to this game now. Sounds like Atherstone will be there in there numbers.

 

[danebanker]

Could it go to penalties? Hope they practised them tonight and hopefully the keeper is not 6'7" like the one at OJM

 

[Edge]

Could it go to penalties? Hope they practised them tonight and hopefully the keeper is not 6'7" like the one at OJM

It’s straight to penalties if level after 90 minutes - no extra time

 

[Tez]

Well let’s hope we can get our noses in front in normal time until the ref decides to blow - probably about 98 minutes

 

[Vicki England]

I will be in contact with people about the coaches - which coach people are on. This will hopefully come out tomorrow

Coach 1 - will leave the Memorial Court at 11am
Coach 2 - will leave at 11.30am.

We are giving ourselves extra time, with it being the Bank Holiday weekend and the motorway may be busier.

I would be very grateful if people could arrange to pay before the day, so that we are not carrying lots of cash. This can be done by cash at the Supporters meeting on Thursday evening. Alternatively, if you would like to transfer the money then please message me on 07975679624 and I will provide bank details.

There may well be half a dozen spaces available, once I know everyone is accounted for. Again, I will advise tomorrow. If you are thinking of travelling, please let me know asap.

It looks like we will have a very good following, with others travelling by train and cars. I know the lads will appreciate the support, as always