New Bucks Head

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New Bucks Head is a stadium in Telford, England and the home of Conference North football club A.F.C. Telford United. It was originally built for Telford United to play at before they went bankrupt. The stadium is on the same site as the original Bucks Head, which had been home to Telford United and Wellington Town for over a century. The stadium was completed in 2003, and has a capacity of 6,300. It is covered on three out of four sides. The stadium lease and assets are currently held by Telford and Wrekin Council.

The stadium is widely regarded as one of the best stadiums outside of the Football league[citation needed] and regularly hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. reserve fixtures. When Steven Gerrard returned from injury in the Liverpool Reserves it attracted one of the biggest crowds the stadium has ever seen.[citation needed] The stadium played host to the National youth lions cup final in the 2006-07 season involving Sandiacre Town of Nottingham and Milton United.[citation needed] It has also been used for international football, hosting England U16's against Wales U16's in the Victory Shield.

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[edit] Sir Stephen Roberts Stand

The Sir Stephen Roberts Stand (Main Stand) is all seated and covered, with capacity for 2,200 spectators. At the top of the stand there are around 15 corporate hospitality boxes. The stand houses the club's corporate and press facilities, as well as the gymnasium, swimming pool, bar and brasserie and reception sections of the Telford Whitehouse Hotel.

[edit] East Terrace

The East Terrace is an uncovered terrace with a capacity of around 1,800. It is situated opposite the main stand. The covered benches for both home and away management and substitutes are situated in front of the East Terrace. It has been fully open since the completion of the Learning Centre, which includes a Supporters Trust Bar, during the close season in 2006.

[edit] Frank Nagington Stand

The Frank Nagington Stand is situated at the southern end of the stadium. This section had previously usually only opened when a larger than average crowd, or a particularly large away support was expected. However it is now used for home supporters with the aim of creating an improved atmosphere when Telford shoot towards this end, and for segregated use for away fans when required. Full ground segregation has now been re-inforced to ensure a greater level of crowd control, and remained in place due to the club's promotion to the Conference North at the end of the 2006-07 season.

[edit] David Hutchison Stand

The David Hutchison or 'Hutch' is where the more "die hard" fans stand and is usually the noisiest part of the stadium on matchdays. It is situated at the northern end of the ground.

[edit] Telford Whitehouse Hotel

The Telford Whitehouse Hotel was built as an integral part of the stadium. A number of its rooms overlook the pitch from behind the Frank Nagington Stand. Part of the hotel development incorporates The Dugout Bar, which is open to the public.

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Coordinates: 52°41′50.18″N, 2°30′04.81″W

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