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| stadium_name = The Lamb Ground
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| image = [[Image:The Lamb Ground.jpg|200px]]
| image = [[Image:The Lamb Ground.jpg|200px]]
| location = Kettlebrook, [[Tamworth]]
| location = Kettlebrook Road<br>[[Tamworth, Staffordshire|Tamworth]]<br>[[Staffordshire]]<br>B77 1AA
| opened = 1934
| opened = 1934
| owner = [[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]]
| owner = [[Tamworth F.C.]]
| operator = [[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]]
| operator = [[Tamworth F.C.]]
| surface = Grass
| surface = 3G
| construction_cost = £ million
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| capacity = 4,000
| capacity = 4,000
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| tenants = [[Tamworth F.C.]] (1934–present)
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| seating_capacity = 4,065 (518 seated)
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'''The Lamb Ground''' is a football stadium in the district of Kettlebrook, in [[Tamworth]], [[England]]. It is the home of [[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]].
'''The Lamb Ground''' is a football stadium in the district of Kettlebrook, in [[Tamworth, Staffordshire|Tamworth]], [[Staffordshire]], [[England]] and is the home of [[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth Football Club]]. It has a capacity of 4,000, and is approximately half a mile south of [[Tamworth railway station]].


==History==
==History==
[[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]] spent their first year as a football team at Jolly Sailor ground before making the short move across the river Tame to start the 1934/35 season in the Birmingham Combination at The Lamb Ground. [[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]] have continued to play at the same site ever since, steadily improving the facilities as the Lambs progress up the non-league football pyramid.
[[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]] spent their first year as a football team at Jolly Sailor ground before making the short move across the [[River Tame, West Midlands|River Tame]] to start the 1934–35 season in the [[Birmingham Combination]] at the Lamb Ground. [[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]] have continued to play at the same site ever since, steadily improving the facilities as the Lambs progressed up the non-league football pyramid.


The ground was named after "The Lamb Inn", which stood for many years at the entrance to what is now the ground's car park. The first known use of the site was as a pig farm at the turn of the 19th century. Before [[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]] arrived at the The Lamb Ground it is believed that Kettlebrook Oakfield F.C. used the ground. In those early days, players had to change in the Lamb Inn and run down to the pitch, but facilities have been slowly built up to include changing rooms and a clubhouse, as well as 'cover' and seating for spectators.
The ground was named after the "Lamb Inn", which stood for many years at the entrance to what is now the ground's car park. The first known use of the site was as a pig farm at the turn of the 19th century. Before [[Tamworth F.C.|Tamworth]] arrived at the Lamb Ground it is believed that Kettlebrook Oakfield F.C. used the ground. In those early days, players had to change in the Lamb Inn and run down to the pitch, but facilities have been slowly built up to include changing rooms and a clubhouse, as well as 'cover' and seating for spectators.


In [[1969]] The Lamb Ground acquired its floodlights from [[Scarborough F.C.|Scarborough]] and the original pylons are still in place to this very day. [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] were invited to play a friendly fixture to mark the official switch-on of the floodlights. This may seem a strange choice of opponents, but the Gills were invited because they were the club's first Football League opposition in the [[F.A. Cup]]. One of the 10 original pylons was removed to make way for the current main stand when it was constructed in [[1996]].
In 1969 the Lamb Ground acquired its floodlights from [[Scarborough F.C.|Scarborough]], (these floodlights have now been replaced). [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]] were invited to play a friendly fixture to mark the official switch-on of the old floodlights owing to the Gills being Tamworth's first Football League opposition in the [[FA Cup]]. Construction of the current Main Stand took place in 1997.


The Main stand holds 518 while the Terraced "Shed End" is home to the "Shed Choir" which provide the stadium with its occasional murmurs.
The Main Stand holds 518 while the terraced "Shed" is home to the "Shed Choir" which sometimes provide the team with vocal support. Planning permission has been sought for a new 1,800 seater stand incorporating VIP boxes to take the place of the current Main Stand, its thought{{by whom|date=October 2019}} the current Main Stand would then be moved to the Castle End of the stadium.

==Details==

===Address===
:Kettlebrook
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:[[Tamworth]]
:[[Staffordshire]]
:B77 1AA

===Phone numbers===
:Main Telephone: 01827 65798
:Main Fax: 01827 62236

==Directions==
===From Tamworth Railway Station===
Tamworth is on two main railway lines: [[London Euston]] to the north west and [[Scotland]]; [[Penzance]] to [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]], passing through [[Birmingham New Street]].

* Leave the station and walk along the approach road to the roundabout.
* Turn left. Cross the road leading under the railway bridge.
* Leaving Jewson's on your right, walk along Offa Drive.
* Continue past Aldi to a roundabout.
* Turn left leaving Bolebridge Garage on your left.
* Cross the river bridge with the railway viaduct on your left. (you will be able to see the floodlights ahead of you from here)
* Follow the footpath to the left into Amington Road.
* Cross Amington Road keeping the railway viaduct on your left.
* When you reach the roadside railings cross the road but don't go under the arches.
* Once across the road head up Kettlebrook Road and the entrance to The Lamb is 50 yards ahead on your right.

===From M42 J10===

* At the roundabout, follow the A5 westbound towards Birmingham.
* Leave the A5 at the second exit, signposted Glascote and Wilnecote
* Turn right off the slip-road and head up Marlborough Way
* Turn left at the next island, towards Glascote Village
* When you reach island at the railway arches, turn left and then immediately right. This brings you into the ground's car park.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.thelambs.co.uk/page/index.asp?pageCatID=4&pageID=38 Club Information - The Lamb Ground]
*[https://www.tamworthfc.co.uk/the-lamb-ground Club Information – The Lamb Ground]


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Latest revision as of 09:17, 1 December 2024

The Lamb Ground
Map
LocationKettlebrook Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 1AA
OwnerTamworth F.C.
OperatorTamworth F.C.
Capacity4,000
Surface3G
Opened1934
Tenants
Tamworth F.C. (1934–present)

The Lamb Ground is a football stadium in the district of Kettlebrook, in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England and is the home of Tamworth Football Club. It has a capacity of 4,000, and is approximately half a mile south of Tamworth railway station.

History

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Tamworth spent their first year as a football team at Jolly Sailor ground before making the short move across the River Tame to start the 1934–35 season in the Birmingham Combination at the Lamb Ground. Tamworth have continued to play at the same site ever since, steadily improving the facilities as the Lambs progressed up the non-league football pyramid.

The ground was named after the "Lamb Inn", which stood for many years at the entrance to what is now the ground's car park. The first known use of the site was as a pig farm at the turn of the 19th century. Before Tamworth arrived at the Lamb Ground it is believed that Kettlebrook Oakfield F.C. used the ground. In those early days, players had to change in the Lamb Inn and run down to the pitch, but facilities have been slowly built up to include changing rooms and a clubhouse, as well as 'cover' and seating for spectators.

In 1969 the Lamb Ground acquired its floodlights from Scarborough, (these floodlights have now been replaced). Gillingham were invited to play a friendly fixture to mark the official switch-on of the old floodlights owing to the Gills being Tamworth's first Football League opposition in the FA Cup. Construction of the current Main Stand took place in 1997.

The Main Stand holds 518 while the terraced "Shed" is home to the "Shed Choir" which sometimes provide the team with vocal support. Planning permission has been sought for a new 1,800 seater stand incorporating VIP boxes to take the place of the current Main Stand, its thought[by whom?] the current Main Stand would then be moved to the Castle End of the stadium.

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