When was the Hawthorns built?
September 3, 1900
West Bromwich Albion Football Club/Opened
Albion have been playing at The Hawthorns for more than 100 years. The Black Country venue was the first Football League ground to be built in the 20th Century and was opened on September 3, 1900 after construction work lasted just four months.
Why are Hawthorns called Hawthorns?
All of Albion’s previous grounds had been close to the centre of West Bromwich, but on this occasion they took up an “out of town” site on the borders of Handsworth. The area was covered in hawthorn bushes, which were cleared to make way for the new ground, hence its name, the Hawthorns.
When did West Bromwich Albion move to the Hawthorns?
1900
The Hawthorns has been home to West Bromwich Albion since 1900, when it became the sixth ground used by the club after they decided to move to an out-of-town site.
What is West Brom’s nickname?
The Baggies
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
| West Bromwich Albion crest | |
|---|---|
| Full name | West Bromwich Albion Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | The Baggies, The Throstles, The Albion, The Boilers |
| Short name | WBA, West Brom, Albion |
| Founded | 1878 |
Why are West Brom called Albion?
The ‘Strollers’ name came about because there were no footballs on sale in West Bromwich, so a walk to nearby Wednesbury was necessary in order to buy one. They were renamed West Bromwich Albion in either 1879 or 1880, becoming the first team to adopt the Albion suffix.
Which is the oldest football club in Scotland?
Queen’s Park
Queen’s Park was Scotland’s first football club, founded in 1867. It is the oldest existing football club outside England.
Which is the oldest football ground in England?
Bramall Lane
Bramall Lane the home to Sheffield United is a 32,000 capacity stadium which is believed to be not only the oldest stadium in England but also in the world. Football was first played here in 1862 and it had been in constant use since then, hosting one the first floodlit games in England as well.
Who is Brighton’s manager?
Graham Potter
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C./Managers
Graham Stephen Potter (born 20 May 1975) is an English professional football manager and former player who played as a left back. He is the head coach of Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Which is the nearest train station to Hawthorns stadium?
The stadium is served by The Hawthorns station, which is both a railway station and Midland Metro tram stop. The station is approximately 500 yards (460 m) from the ground.
Is the Hawthorns station open on Christmas Day?
We are open from 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank Holidays except Christmas Day. A recorded message service is available outside of these hours. Level access to Booking Hall from car park and main entrance. Ramp from Booking Hall to footbridge level.
What was the capacity of the Hawthorns in 1990?
The Hawthorns was become increasingly dilapidated and in need of modernisation. Following the Taylor Report in January 1990, the ground became all-seated with first the Smethwick End and then the much-loved Birmingham Road End terraces being demolished and replaced by all-seater stands, giving it a capacity of more than 25,000 by the mid 1990s.
Is there a ticket office at the Hawthorns?
Find address details, station facilities, live departure times and train arrivals for The Hawthorns station. Please note that staff help is only available when the ticket office is open. To ensure that we provide the best service possible we recommend that customers who require assistance book with us and provide at least 1 working day’s notice.