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Huddersfield Town Ground Name: Galpharm Stadium Capacity: 24,500 (all seated) Address: Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield, HD1 6PX Main Telephone No: 01484-484-100 Ticket Office: 01484-484-123 Fax No: 01484-484-101 Team Nickname: The Terriers Year Ground Opened: 1994 Shirt Sponsors: Yorkshire Building Society Home Kit Colours: Blue & White Away Kit Colours: White & Blue 3rd Kit Colours: Black & Red Stripes Kit Manufacturers: Admiral Official Web Site: www.htafc.com Unofficial Web Sites: HuddersfieldNet, Huddersfield Town Down Under, Terrier-Bytes, Down At The Mac (Rivals Network) Contents What's The Ground Like? Looking Towards The Panasonic (North) Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? Lawrence Batley Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Layout Of The Stadium Admission Prices Programme Price Local Rivals What Do The Huddersfield Fans Sing? Fixtures 2005-2006 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Car Hire Feedback Return To The Main Menu What's The Ground Like? This stadium was opened with three sides in 1995, the last stand being added a season later. The club previously played just down the road at the Leeds Road ground, now the site of a B & Q Superstore. Most new stadiums in this country are rather boring affairs with little character, but the Galpharm (I don't think I'll ever get used to that new name!) does not fall into this category. Each stand is semi circular rather than rectangular, and is further enhanced with large white steel tubing above the contours. In fact from the car park I first thought it looked like a new ride at Alton Towers! It is good to see something different from the architects for a change. The ground has won many design awards and is well worth a visit. The only disappointment is that the corners of the ground are open. The North Stand at one end and the Lawrence Batley Stand at one side are both two tiered stands, each with a row of executive boxes running across the middle. The other two sides of the ground are large single tiered affairs. There is an electric scoreboard at the back of the away end. Top Of Page Looking Towards The Panasonic (North) Stand Top Of Page What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? I had an enjoyable evening at the Glapharm Stadium. I was thoroughly impressed with the stadium and its facilities. However there is so a section of the lower tier of the Lawrence Batley Stand, where the home fans continually bait the away fans, resulting in a number of police taking up positions between the two sets of supporters. I personally did not experience any problems when I went, but it is worth bearing mind that the Huddersfield fans are passionate about their club and this can make for an intimidating atmosphere. Exercise caution around the ground and in the town centre. Away fans are located at one end of the ground in the Travelworld (South) Stand, where the facilities are good and the view of the action excellent. There is a Ladbrokes outlet and a bar at the back of the stand. Up to 4,000 away fans can be accommodated. Top Of Page Where To Drink? The ground is walkable from the town centre, albeit a long one! (20 minutes). Robert Smith recommends the Peacock, Rickys Bar and the Bradley Mills Working Mens Club. They are all located on Leeds Road, about five-ten minutes walk from the Stadium. There is also a cinema and entertainment complex behind the North Stand, where there is the Rope Walk pub. However on my last visit all of the above bars were not allowing in away fans, although I did manage to get into the Rope Walk Pub (I was not wearing colours), where I enjoyed an excellent pint. Dougie Hames recommends the Gas Club on Gasworks Street; 'all fans and families are welcome. Bass beers, food available and you can also park in the patrolled club car park at a cost of £2. The club is easy to find as it is right by the large gas holder'. Otherwise it is probably best to drink within the ground itself, as there are open bars at the back of the away end. If you can't bear to watch your team during the game, you can always escape as the bars remain open during the first half and half time. They even serve draught Guinness! Top Of Page Lawrence Batley Stand Top Of Page How To Get There By Car & Where To Park The stadium is just off the A62 Leeds Road. It can be easiest reached from Junction 25 of the M62, simply follow the signs for Huddersfield (A62) and you will come to the stadium on your left. Alternatively, if approaching from the South, then leave the M1 at Junction 38 and take the A637 towards and then the A642 into Huddersfield. As you approach the town centre try to keep to the right hand lane as you will turn right at the island and go onto the A62 Leeds Road. The stadium is a short distance down this road on the right. For the car parks turn right at the traffic lights, where the Market Pub is on the corner. The stadium is generally well signposted around Huddersfield town centre. There is a fair sized car park located at the ground (£4) and a number of unofficial car parks nearby (expect to pay around £3). For a map showing the location of the stadium click here (to take you to the Street Map website). To go to a simplified page, containing the directions and pub info, which you can print out click here. Top Of Page By Train The ground is walkable from Huddersfield train station, albeit a long one (15-20mins). After coming out of the Railway Station, turn down past the front of The George Hotel. Go straight over the crossroads into Northumberland Street and walk down across the Ring Road straight on into Leeds Road. Turn right down Gasworks Street. Straight over crossroads to the ground. Top Of Page Layout Of The Stadium Top Of Page Admission Prices The Club operate a category system (A & B) for matches, whereby the most popular matches cost more to watch. Category B prices are shown in brackets. Home Fans: Lawrence Batley Stand (Upper Tier): Adults £21 (£19) OAP's £12 (£11), Juniors £9 (£8) Lawrence Batley Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £19.50 (£17.50) OAP's £10 (£9), Juniors £7 (£6) John Smiths Stand: £18 (£16), OAP's £9 (£8), Juniors £6 (£5) Panasonic Stand: Adults £18 (£16), OAP's £9 (£8), Juniors £6 (£5) Away Fans: Travelworld Stand: Adults £18 (£16), OAP's £9 (£8), Juniors £6 (£5) Students can also qualify for a concessionary price in the home areas, providing that the ticket is purchased from the ticket office and a valid student identity card is produced on purchase. Top Of Page Programme Official Programme £2.50. Top Of Page Local Rivals Bradford City, Leeds United. Top Of Page What Do The Huddersfield Fans Sing? Those were the days my friend, I thought they'd never end, We won the league 3 times in a row, We won the FA cup and now we're going up, we are the town, oh yes we are the town. Were the YRA (Yorkshire's Republican Army) And it's Huddersfield Town, Huddersfield Town FC, We're the greatest team in football, The world has ever seen. (Repeat) We love the Huddersfield we do, we love the Huddersfield we do, we love the Huddersfield we do, oh Huddersfield we love you! If u all hate Bradford clap your hands, if u all hate Bradford clap your hands, if u all hate Bradford, all hate Bradford, all hate Bradford clap your hands! E-I, E-I, E-I-O, Up the Football League we go, And when we win promotion this is what we'll sing, We are Hudders, We are Hudders, Jacko is our king! There's a team that's dear to it's followers, Their colours are bright blue and white, They're a team of reknown, they're the talk of the town, And the game of Football is their delight. All the while upon the field of play, Thousands gladly cheered them on their way, Often you could hear them say, Who can beat the town today? Then the bells shall ring so merrily, Every goal shall be a memory, So town play up and bring the cup, Back to Huddersfield. Oh when the town go marching in........ Ooh to be a, Ooh to be a terrier! Thanks to Dan Waddington, Andy Rik & Michael Archer for supplying the song information. Top Of Page Disabled Facilities For details of disabled facilities at the ground please visit the relevant page on the National Association Of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website. Top Of Page Fixtures 2005-2006 For the Huddersfield fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website) Top Of Page Record & Average Attendance Record Attendance: At Leeds Road; 67,037 v Arsenal, FA Cup 6th Round, February 27th, 1932. At the Galpharm Stadium: 23,678 v Liverpool, FA Cup 3rd Round, December 12th 1999. Average Attendance: 2004-2005: 11,909 (League One) 2003-2004: 10,528 (Division Three) 2002-2003; 9,506 (Division Two) Top Of Page Fans Reviews Of The Galpharm Stadium Visited the Galpharm Stadium recently as an away fan or general football supporter? Then submit your own review of the ground and general day out click here. Top Of Page Hotel Accommodation If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Football Hotels who are powered by Activehotels, who specialise in locating accommodation near or within a short travelling distance of the football ground. They also have the added advantage over some other hotel booking services that you pay on departure. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going. To access their Huddersfield page click here. Alternatively there is a similar service provided by Superbreak in conjunction with Harvey World Travel. To access their service click here. Top Of Page Car Hire For Car Hire we recommend IIB Autos, our partners for Car Hire Huddersfield. Top Of Page From Terrier-Bytes Terrier-Bytes' Visitors Guide The Galpharm Stadium is one of the finest football stadiums in the UK, but what use is it to away supporters if they can't even find their way there?! Well, we've provided some useful information to make sure you always get to the stadium without any hassle! Arriving by train Lots of trains either pass through or terminate at Huddersfield train station, so you shouldn't have too many problems getting to Huddersfield's town centre. You can plan your train journey here. Once you get to Huddersfield and walk out of the train station, you'll find taxis waiting outside and a couple of bus stops to your right. The bus station is only a couple of minutes away as well. Getting to the stadium On match day regular bus services go to the stadium, so just get to the bus station and you'll be fine. If you're going by car, the stadium is well signposted, so getting lost won't be a problem. Traffic can get quite hectic on match days. Pubs in Huddersfield The Rope Walk - This is by far the closest pub to the ground, situated in the UCI cinema complex next to the Galpharm. There's usually a friendly atompshere in here. Mainly home fans drink here, but there's rarely trouble if away fans pop in for a drink as well. This place is perfect for a few drinks before the game or for a meal to calm your nerves. Slubbers Arms - Situated just off Bradford Road, this place is great for a nice, peaceful drink before the game. This is a real ale pub, so the beer is of a very high quality. Head of Steam - This pub is situated actually in the train station itself, so it nearly always has a few in before the game. It has a friendly atmosphere and away fans are always welcome. The Crescent - Before I go any further, this pub is not recommended for away fans! If there's ever any trouble before or after a game, it usually takes place in here! The pub is situated on Northumberland Street in the town centre. This is very much a Town-only pub. The Peacock - Situated on Leeds Road, within 5 to 10 minutes of the ground, this pub is ideal to go to for a quick drink before the game. They have a large screen TV with Sky Sports available. Staying in Huddersfield The George Hotel - This hotel is situated just outside the train station and is the birthplace of Rugby League. You can book online here. Premier Travel Inn - Exit the M62 at junction 24 for Ainley Top. Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout and then the 1st left into Grimscar Road. At the end of the road turn right and the hotel car park is on the left. Click here for more details. -- Edited by JgFc at 18:13, 2005-10-22 __________________ Alexander O'Neal 1987 "I'm fed up cos all you wanna do is criticize " Trollspotting

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