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| Weymouth |
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| The
Wessex Stadium |
| Radipole
Lane, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9JF |
| Tel: (01305)
785558 |
| Ground capacity:
8,500 Seats: 850 |
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| Club who
built a stadium fit for the Football League, then proceeded to
freefall in the opposite direction, now promoted back to the Dr.
Marten'e Premier Division as Champions two seasons ago, and looking to
regain their Conference place. Crunch match against local rivals Dorchester
always produces one of the biggest crowds in the Dr. Marten's League all
season, though Weymouth fans are keen to point out that the real enemy
are not Dorchester but Yeovil Town.
Another seaside
trip for Dr. Marten's League fans to enjoy, but an epic journey for
some of the more Nothern and Eastern teams in the league. As already
mentioned, the Wessex Stadium is a newish ground built (in 1987)
before the post-Hillsborough revolution in stadia design, so maintains the
traditional non-league layout of terracing (part-covered) on three sides,
large main stand (and more terracing) on remaining side. The ground
is also stranded three miles out of town on an industrial estate, so
thrill-seekers should head into the Town Centre and harbour area first,
where there are plenty of good pubs and fast food outlets.
Nicknamed the "Terras"
on account of their traditional terracotta and blue colours,
Weymouth are one of a clutch of strong sides joining the league this
season, and will be hoping to "terrarise" the Dr. Marten's
Premier in their first season back in the (ahem) "big time". |
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Stuff to do: |
A trip
to the seaside! What more could you ask for in an away trip??
A nice sandy beach, plenty of pubs, and some good fish and
chips, plus the usual tacky amusement arcades you'd expect.
Also, no shortage of B&B's if you want to
make a weekend of it. |
Famous people? |
No known
famous residents, but the Terras have had plenty of famous ex-players,
including Andy Townsend, Steve Claridge, Tony
Agana and Graham Roberts. |
| On
the air: |
BBC
Radio Solent have a non-league roundup at 6pm on Saturday's.
You can find them at 96.1/103.8 on your FM dial. Or you
could try Wessex FM on 97.2 FM |
| On
the net: |
Weymouth site |
Directions: |
Enter Weymouth from
the Dorchester direction on the A354. When you reach the first roundabout
(about 2 miles into Weymouth) turn right (3rd exit) following the
signs for 'Town Centre'. At the next roundabout turn right
(3rd exit) following the signs for 'Football Ground' and
'Bridport'. About 1 mile ahead you reach the Wessex Stadium where
you turn right at the roundabout into the Car Park. |
Rough
Guide
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