Hallam Football Club
The Hallam FC website
New pictures
The First ones are 2 years old now, the last set were taken last Summer. These were taken 29/09/07
Looking from the bottom of the slope to the top. Both sets of cover are in sight
To the left of the cover
The old & new
The covered standing at the North end of the ground - Taken in the summer
The Main Stand, dug-outs and hard standing on the East side on the ground - Taken in the summer
The Main Stand - Taken in the summer
Looking across the Main Stand and over towards the South End of the ground
Situation with promotion
With regards to promotion to the Unibond League I have read Ground Grading Category D & E thoroughly and identified more than one thing hindering promotion. Many would say a fourth side at the ground stops promotion - it doesn't. If we ever played a football league side in the FA Cup then a temporary stand on the cricket pitch side could be built.
What we need for promotion
We all know Ground Grading was made for teams with money. That's why you can predict who will get promoted. We need money to sort out the slope then adjust/demolish any structure built for the slope. The stand, the clubhouse and the dug-outs fit into that category. So my point is proved. Ground Grading stipulates that if you ain't got money you ain't getting promoted. Hallam also need an additional turnstile.
I have heard a story of Hathersage FC, who play in the Hope Valley League out in Derbyshire. Their pitch was really bad, the drainage was very poor. They could have had their whole pitch raised 0.5 metres for absolutely nothing. They rejected this offer by Blue Circle Cement Company who are now known as Lafarge. If Hallam were offered this then we'd have to take the chance.
Information for away fans
To get to the ground from the M1 North
This is intended for fans travelling from the Leeds area e.g. Liversedge or Garforth. Follow the A61 through Grenoside and Hillsborough past Sheffield Wednesday until you get to the roundabout and follow the A57
You are now on the A57 and follow this upto the BP filling station, now take the next left you are now on Sandygate Road.
When the road forks carry on towards Lodge Moor for about half a mile, At the Plough Inn the ground is opposite and there is a car park
To get to the ground from the M1 South
This is intended for fans travelling from the Nottingham or Derby Area Get off the M1 at Junction 29, follow the A617 into Chesterfield and follow the A61 all the way to Sheffield. At Shalesmoor the A61 splits don't follow the A61 North to Hillsborough, turn left up the big hill and follow the A57 from the roundabout
All who come via the M18
Turn onto the M1 Junction 32 North get off at Junction 34 (Meadowhall) and follow the A6178 (if you pass the Sheffield Arena your on the right road). At Castlegate the road ends turn right here, at the end of the road turn left up the hill and follow the A57 from the roundabout and turn left after the BP service station
Bus links
The ground is on the route of the 51 bus route from Charnock - Lodge Moor
Fares are £1.50 adults and 40p for kids, if you plan to travel around you can buy a FirstDay for £3.00.
Rail to Sheffield
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Is the No 1 site for rail timetables and ticket prices with trains frequently coming into Sheffield
Pub and Grub
On the A61 coming to town (off the M1 at Junction 36) there's Hillsborough Barracks 1.5 miles from Hillsborough, this has a Pizza Hut, McDonalds and KFC. If this doesn't satisfy your taste carry on down Penistone Road and up the A57. At the turn off for Sandygate Road there's The Toby Pub Restaurant and along Sandygate Road Smiths. Once you get to the ground there always The Plough Inn opposite the ground. The ground has the clubhouse and food bar. The Plough Inn is only pub within walking distance of the ground. If you catch a 51 bus into town there's often a lot of bars and restaurants for all tastes.
The ground itself
Admission is £5.00 Adults £3.00 Concessions
Looking towards the covered end
Looking from the bottom of the slope to the main stand
Looking across the main stand
A closer look of the covered end
The open side from the bottom of the slope
The main stand
The clubhouse
