What is Shrewsbury Town football ground?
Montgomery Waters Meadow
Shrewsbury Town F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
Home to Shrewsbury Town since the start of the 2007/08 season, the Montgomery Waters Meadow was the realisation of a long-term ambition to relocate the Club by Chairman Roland Wycherley.
What is Shrewsbury Town nickname?
Salop
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| Nickname of club | Salop |
|---|---|
| Address | Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ST |
| Year stadium built | 2007 |
| Stadium capacity | 9,875 |
| Club manager | Steve Cotterill |
When did Shrewsbury move to New Meadow?
2007
New Meadow officially opened on 14 July 2007 with a friendly match between Shrewsbury and an All Star XI. The record attendance at the stadium was set in 2014 when Shrewsbury hosted Chelsea in a League Cup tie.
When was Shrewsbury FC founded?
1886
Shrewsbury Town F.C./Years founded
On the 20th May 1886 Shrewsbury Town were officially formed, with a number of Castle Blues players joining the club. The club began playing at the Racecourse Ground at Monkmoor, but moved to Ambler’s field in 1889, Sutton Lane in 1893 and the Copthorne Barracks Ground in 1895.
Why is Shrewsbury called Salop?
Salop is an old name for Shropshire, historically used as an abbreviated form for post or telegrams, it is thought to derive from the Anglo-French “Salopesberia”. It is normally replaced by the more contemporary “Shrops” although Shropshire residents are still referred to as “Salopians”.
Who are Shrewsbury Town Rivals?
The club’s other main rivals include Walsall, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Port Vale and Shropshire rivals AFC Telford United.
Why are Shrewsbury Town Called Salop?
What is the name of Wigan’s football ground?
DW Stadium
Wigan Athletic F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
The DW Stadium was opened in 1999 after the Club moved from its former home of Springfield Park, where it had been in residence since the Club’s formation in 1932.
Did Shrewsbury used to be in Wales?
Shrewsbury, town, administrative and historic county of Shropshire, western England. It is the county town (seat) of Shropshire, and its strategic position near the border between England and Wales has made it a town of great importance.
Who is the current Earl of Shrewsbury?
Charles Chetwynd-Talbot, 22nd Earl of Shrewsbury
| The Right Honourable The Earl of Shrewsbury DL | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 11 November 1999 as an elected hereditary peer | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
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Is Shrewsbury a nice place to live?
Shrewsbury has once again been named as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times. “Judges highlighted the excellent array of independent shops, bars and restaurants, the high quality schools, community events and the award-winning market hall as being integral to Shrewsbury’s appeal.