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| Halifax Town
The Shay Stadium, Halifax, Yorks, HX1 2YS.
Who are they?
Conference Champions in 1997, Halifax finished rock bottom in the football league in 2001/2002 and thus returned
to non-league's top flight under the managership of Neil Redfearn the following season. They finished 8th that year,
but the season after had a torrid time of it and ended up just outside the bottom three in 19th position.
In 2004/2005, they finished midtable before reaching the playoffs the in 2006. Last season was not so good for them though
finishing 17th, flirting with relegation.
What's it like?
the shay the south stand viewed from the east stand [photo: bluesox.co.uk] |
The Shay is built on the site of a former rubbish dump - and anyone who remembers Halifax's last sojourn in the Conference will find this appropriate, as it used to be a tip. In 1997, a revamp got underway - and the ground would be pretty impressive now if they'd actually finished it. It's still half-done, however, and ball all accounts it looks "like a bit of a building site". When the unfinihsed East Stand is finally completed, it'll be one of the largest grounds in the Conference, with a capacity of around 15,000. Bit different from the old Shay, then. |
How to get there
Directions courtesy of halifaxafc.co.uk.
By car
Travel towards the M62 (usually from the A1 or M1). Follow signs for Leeds, until such a time as Halifax is signposted. Leave at either Junction 24 (Halifax) or Junction 25 (Brighouse), whichever appears first (this will depend on your direction of travel). Note; Despite J25 being signposted Brighouse, it is a shorter journey than continuing to J24. On leaving the motorway follow signs for Halifax. The Shay is signposted from all major routes into Halifax. If all else fails head for Eureka Children's Museum (which is extensively signposted) and follow signs for The Shay from there.
By train
The Halifax Train Station is centrally located on the Caldervale Line, which stretches from Blackpool on the West Coast to York. If you do get lost at any time head for Leeds as Halifax is only two stations beyond. Some rail journeys will involve a trek across Manchester City Centre from one station to another - either a 5 minute walk (clearly signposted) or an expensive ride on the tram service. Upon reaching Halifax, turn left out of the train station and head straight forward towards The Shay Hotel. An alley to the right of the pub leads past the North Stand turnstiles, changing rooms and ticket office.
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