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Why is West Brom ground called the Hawthorns?

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Why is West Brom ground called the Hawthorns?

All of Albion’s previous grounds had been close to the centre of West Bromwich, but on this occasion they took up a site on the town’s border with Handsworth and Smethwick. The new ground was named The Hawthorns, after the hawthorn bushes that covered the area and were cleared to make way for it.

When did West Brom move to the Hawthorns?

1900
The Hawthorns is an all-seater football stadium in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, with a capacity of 26,688. It has been the home of Championship club West Bromwich Albion since 1900, when it became the sixth ground to be used by the club.

Does the Hawthorns have undersoil heating?

Key information about the Hawthorns Currently, it can seat up to 26,850 supporters and has a pitch size of 105m x 68m. There is also no running track around the ground but they do have undersoil heating installed.

What is West Brom’s stadium called?

West Bromwich Albion Football Club
West Bromwich Albion F.C./Arenas/Stadiums

What is West Ham’s nickname?

The Hammers
The Irons
West Ham United F.C./Nicknames

How many times have West Brom been relegated?

Albion have been promoted eleven times and relegated twelve times, with seven of the 23 changes of division coming between 2002 and 2010. The team played in the Premier League for the first time in 2002–03.

What is the highest football ground in Scotland?

Excelsior Stadium
Excelsior Stadium is the highest stadium in Scottish league football.

How many trophies have WBA won?

Albion have won the League Championship once, the FA Cup five times, the League Cup once and the Charity Shield twice, one of which was shared. They have been runners-up in the League Championship twice, in the FA Cup five times and in the League Cup twice.

Did Sheffield Wednesday play at Bramall Lane?

Major matches were played at Sheaf House or Bramall Lane, before Sheffield United made it their home ground. Sheffield Wednesday’s first permanent home ground was at Olive Grove, a site near Queen’s Road originally leased from the Duke of Norfolk.

Who is West Ham’s biggest rival?

Millwall
The rivalry between Millwall and West Ham United is one of the longest-standing and most bitter in English football. The two teams, then known as Millwall Athletic and Thames Ironworks, both originated in the East End of London, and were located less than three miles apart.

What is Southampton’s nickname?

The Saints
Southampton F.C.

Full name Southampton Football Club
Nickname(s) The Saints
Founded 21 November 1885 as St. Mary’s Y.M.A.
Ground St Mary’s Stadium
Capacity 32,384

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.

When did Halfords Lane at Hawthorns get rebuilt?

The Halfords Lane stand was rebuilt in two separate phases between 1979 and 1982, at a cost of around £2.5 million. Fans spill onto the pitch following Albion’s escape from relegation in 2005. By the end of the 1980s, the capacity had been slashed dramatically to just over 30,000, with attendances frequently dropping below half that figure.

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.

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.

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Why is West Brom ground called the Hawthorns?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

Why is West Brom ground called the 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.

Why are the Baggies called the Baggies?

“Baggies” nickname One suggestion is that the name was bestowed on Albion supporters by their rivals at Aston Villa, because of the large baggy trousers that many Albion fans wore at work to protect themselves from molten iron in the factories and foundries of the Black Country.

Does the Hawthorns have undersoil heating?

Key information about the Hawthorns Currently, it can seat up to 26,850 supporters and has a pitch size of 105m x 68m. There is also no running track around the ground but they do have undersoil heating installed. The surface is composed of natural grass combined with artificial fibres developed by Desso GrassMaster.

Can you take bags into the Hawthorns?

Note that there are no storage facilities at The Hawthorns for luggage or large bags. Small bags/handbags will be allowed after being searched. All WBA staff are trained in customer relations and are only too happy to assist any supporter with any queries and or concerns that you may have.

What does Albion mean in West Bromwich Albion?

The suffix was derived from an old foundry district in West Bromwich of the same name, where several of the members lived. The support for the Albion was such that paying spectators could be entertained, for which purpose an enclosed ground was required.

Where do away fans sit at the Hawthorns?

the Smethwick End
Away fans are housed on one side of the Smethwick End, where the normal allocation is 3,000 seats. This means that this stand is shared with home supporters.

What is the capacity of the Hawthorns?

26,850
West Bromwich Albion Football Club/Capacity

Why do football clubs use Albion?

Answer: The word Albion was originally used to mean Britain, then only for parts of Britain with white cliffs. The name was first applied to a football team by Brighton and Hove as there are white cliffs in Dover. The name was later copied by other teams, eg. West Bromwich.

How big is the Hawthorns at West Bromwich Albion?

The Hawthorns is an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 28,003. It has been the home of West Bromwich Albion F.C. since 1900. In the advent of the Taylor Report, the Smethwick End and Birmingham Road End terraces were demolished, being replaced by all-seater stands. The redeveloped stadium was re-opened on Boxing Day 1994.

Where is the nearest pub to the Hawthorns?

The main pub for away fans is ‘The Vine’ (pictured right) which is about a 15-20 minute walk from the ground. From Junction 1 of the M5 turn left towards West Bromwich town centre (opposite direction to the ground). Take the first left into Roebuck Street. The Vine is down on the left.

Where is the Hawthorns in the West Midlands?

The Hawthorns is situated in Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 4LF. From the North, follow the M6 as far as junction 8, joining the M5 (signed Birmingham (S) /Birmingham (W) / M5 / W Bromwich. Exit the M5 at junction 1 towards A41 / Birmingham (NW) / W Bromwich / Sandwell. Turn left onto the A41.

When was the West Bromwich Albion Stadium built?

The Hawthorns has been the home of West Bromwich Albion since its doors first opened on the third of September 1900. It was the first Football League ground to be built in the 20th Century and its construction took just four months.