Hillsborough
Sheffield
S6 1SW
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Hillsborough - the home of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. With a ground capacity of 39,814 Hillsborough remains one of the top footballing arenas in England today. In 1996 Hillsborough was selected as one of the venues for the group stage of Euro '96, hosted in England. Wednesday, in the early days named Owlerton, moved from their home ground at Olive Grove to Hillsborough at the turn of last century, where they remain today. The south stand of the stadium was given huge refurbishment around the 1992 era, whilst the Kop a few years later was changed to all-seater in regulation of the laws of the Football Association. The Leppings Lane stand will forever be in the memories of English football fans after the terrible disaster in 1989 that led to the death of 96 Liverpool supporters. |
| The South Stand (as seen right) is the most impressive part of Hillsborough. It is the main stand of the stadium, which alone holds 11,000 and has the ground's best facilities. Stretching right across are the executive corporate boxes, and above is the top tier known as Upper Grandstand. This is mainly a family enclosure and boasts the best views, with the best facilities available. The South Stand is also where the changing rooms are, and where the players tunnel is located. The North Stand faces opposite to the South Stand (naturally) and several years ago was upgraded from the old (and often uncomfortable) wooden seating. |
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The Kop is home to 90% of the noise that is generated by Owls fans. The Kop is home to the hardcore Wednesday fan who doesn't mind a loudmouth sitting behind him. The infamous Owls band who travel up and down the country every week have made The Kop their own home. The Kop was formely standing room alone, which allowed for a better atmosphere with fans close together. These days all English grounds are all seater, which seems to have turned down the volume at most venues. The Kop does still hold around 12,000 though and is still your place to be if you're looking for a cheap ticket, with a good view and a great atmosphere. Don't expect much from the facilities though! . |
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