GLOUCESTER CITY CLUB INFORMATION
Gloucester City AFC are members of the BlueSquare Conference and are Managed by David Mehew. With a team made up primarily of Gloucester based players, many of whom came through our youth team ranks.
If you like to see exciting football played by committed and skilful players in what many people believe to be one of the best atmospheres in the non league, then head to watch
Gloucester City. You can be assured of a warm welcome and some excellent entertainment.
Road Directions (postcode for SatNav is GL52 5NA)
From the North (M5):
Leave M5 at junction 10 - follow road (A4019 towards Cheltenham. Keep straight on through Traffic Lights, until you come to large roundabout (PC World on right McDonalds on left), turn left. About 500 yards up this road, you will come to double mini roundabout, go straight over. Keep going about 300 yards, then turn right into Swindon Lane, follow this road over level crossing and two mini roundabouts until you come to larger roundabout. Go straight over (signposted Prestbury) continue past racecourse and turn right (Albert Road), follow this to the end and at a roundabout turn left into Prestbury Road. After 200 yards turn right into Whaddon Road and The Abbey Business Stadium is 300 yards on left
From London/Oxford A40:
Follow road into and through Charlton Kings, you will come to some lights where the Cirencester Road joins from left. Go straight on, but at next set of lights turn right into Hales Road. This is the B4075 (signposted Prestbury). After half a mile bear right, staying on B4075 as it becomes Priors Road. Take the next left into Whaddon Road, continue over a mini roundabout and the ground is on the right-hand side.
From London/Swindon A417:
As the A417
continues downhill towards Cheltenham, passing the Air Balloon public house on
the left, you will reach a roundabout. Take the first exit signposted Gloucester
A417. Continue to junction with M5 motorway then head north on M5 (signposted
Worcester). Stay on M5 for one junction then leave at Junction 11 and head
towards Cheltenham. Follow directions as above from M5 South.
Train/Bus
Cheltenham Spa railway station is over 2 miles and a good 30/40 minutes walk from the ground. Take the D or P/Q bus from the station to the town centre then either walk (15 minutes) or take bus A to get to Whaddon Road.
Cheltenham coach station is in the town centre. A walk to the ground will take 20 minutes or take bus A.
PARKING
There is plenty of car parking areas at the new
stadium, please park carefully and considerately within the marked spaces.
ARRIVING AT THE GROUND
Entry to matches will be £12 Adults and £6.00 Concessions, whilst children of 10 and under will be admitted free!. There will be no additional charge for a seat in the stand.
Programme sales will be made close to the turnstiles, and the club shop can be accessed via the bar before entry to the ground.
If you have any questions or concerns then please raise them with a steward, who can put you in touch with the right person right away
City in Detail
CHAIRMAN:
Nigel Hughes
Commercial Manager : Robin Eaves
DIRECTORS: Nigel Hughes, Eamonn McGurk, Sarah McGurk
Press Officer and Programme Editor: Mike Dunstan
Website Administrator: Mike Dunstan
Club Doctor: Dr. Bob Byrne
Football Manager: David
Mehew
First Assistant Manager: Adie Harris
Physio: Neil Light
Assistant Physio: Ade Tandy
Youth Development Manager: Ken Blackburn
Youth Development Secretary: Andy Peyton
Executive Committee
Chairman: Dave Phillips
Secretary: Dave Hatton
Members: Nigel Hughes
Shaun Wetson
Trevor King
John Davis
Mike Dunstan
Phil Warren and Rob Kujawa ( Supporters Trust)
Major Share Holder:
Eamonn McGurk
Club Honours:
Southern League Premier Runners-up 1990/1
Southern League Midland Division Champions 1988/9
Southern League Western Division Runners-up 2003/4
Southern League Cup Winners 1955/6
Southern League Cup Finalists 1981/2
Gloucestershire Senior Cup Winners 19 times
FA Cup 2nd Round 1989/90
FA Trophy Semi-Finalists 1996/7
Record Fee Paid: £25,000, Steve
Fegusson, Worcester City 1990/1
Record Fee Received: £25,000 Ian Hedges, Bournemouth, 1989/90
Record Appearances: Stan Myers & Frank
Tredgett ? (1950s)
Record
Goalscorer (career):
Reg Weaver -250 (1930s)
Team Colours: Yellow and Black
Change Colours: All Blue
Founded: 1889 (reconstituted 1980)
Previous Grounds:
Longlevens 1935-65, Horton Road 1965-86,
Meadow Park 1986-2007.
Record Attendances:
10,500 Vs. Tottenham Hotspur, friendly, 1952 (at
Longlevens)
4,000 Vs. Dagenham and Redbridge, FA Trophy SF, April 1997 (Meadow Park ground record)
3,952 Vs. Arsenal, friendly, July 1987
3,877 Vs. Cardiff City, FA Cup 2nd Round, December 1989
3,018 Vs. Cheltenham Town, Southern League, December 1994 (record league attendance)
