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The
Saffrons, immaculate home to Eastbourne Town FC since 1886, has
undergone considerable improvements in recent years. It can now
justifiably claim to be one of the most charming grounds in the County and is
well worth a visit, being easily accessible by rail. However, it
wasn’t always this way, particularly after the 1987 October Hurricane,
during which the ground lost the roof from the stand behind the far
goal.
In 1994 the roof was replaced along with other restorative work, and new
stand was renamed in memory Club stalwart Sid Myall and former
manager/coach Taffy Jones. Floodlights were also added in the late
1990s. A tea bar, new dressing rooms and a Clubhouse have since been
added behind the stand. Fixed covered seating is available in the main
stand, behind one of the goals.
At the opposite (near) end of the ground a new terrace has been
constructed, and during the football season a movable fence is now in
place along the far touchline to enclose what was previously a
three-sided ground (cricket is played at the Saffrons during the summer
months).
At the end of June 2006 the Club announced a £21,000 Football Stadia
grant that will be used towards the installation of 150 new seats in the
main stand as well as other improvements that include the renewing of
turnstiles and emergency lighting, as the Club continues its quest for
promotion further up the Non League Pyramid.
Car parking is available at the Saffrons and also in surrounding streets
a few moments walk to the ground.
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