30th November 2024 a day of significance in the history of Cambridge City Football Club, hosting the Isthmian league clash against 4th in the table Tilbury, It was the day their new stadium indeed their new home was to be officially opened after 11 Years in the wilderness, a day of happiness and emotion for many, a day which Proper Football had the honour to be there to experience.
On arriving at the stadium, my first impressions were simply WOW. I was greeted by a very large car park (always a winner) and the very impressive main stand.
On entering the ground you have the main stand on one side of the pitch with the dugouts just in front then you have covered terracing on the other three sides, whilst I am not a fan of 3G/4G pitches I completely understand the benefits to many clubs it was a pleasant surprise to see a grass pitch (call me a traditionalist), they have a 3G/4G pitch at the back of the stadium which is a very good idea.
The main stand itself is where all your usual facilities will be housed. It also looks like executive boxes positioned behind the seats; the completion of the internal facilities is estimated to take 6-12 months but will be exceptional when finished.
As the 3 pm kick-off drew nearer, the crowd began to grow larger, the buzz and anticipation could be felt all around the ground, and the atmosphere was building. I must give a shout-out to the Tilbury fans; whilst not in great numbers they made a lot of noise, adding to the party atmosphere.
Taking the opportunity I managed to talk to the vice chairman and Fans:
Game On! highlight of this historic first game at the FWD- community stadium:
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