The Victoria Ground

The ground was essentially rebuilt in the 1990's and has become a superb small football ground with a capacity of only around 7000.
The ground has a huge advantage in that it is sited within walking and thus parking distance from a brand new shopping complex in the area of the Marina. Do allow plenty of time when driving to the ground as the traffic in the city-centre ( through which you have to pass) is consistently bad.
Away fans are given the Rink End behind one goal which is an all-seater stand. Terracing is behind the opposite stand and is covered. A low stand on the "main" side of the ground is reminiscent of maybe Chester City's ground and is faced by a larger stand opposite that has terraced areas in front of the seats.
The ground has a great atmosphere with only 5000 inside and by all accounts owes a great deal to one of their former directors - Harold Hornsey - who essentially played a huge role in rescuing the club during some dark times in the 1990's. He sadly passed away in March 2004. Considering where the club is now ( as I write challenging for a play-off place in Div 2) and that in the "past" it has had to apply for re-election more than any other club, one can appreciate the strides made in the last 8-10 years.

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