Sky Blues On The Road - Nuneaton Borough
After losing at Halesowen, the Sky Blues head up the A444 to Treacle Town.
WHO ARE THEY?
Formed in 1889 as Nuneaton St Nicholas,they changed their name to Nuneaton Town until they were disbanded in 1937 and reformed two days later as Nuneaton Borough. They have come through the divisions but have never made it into the Football League, Boro currently find themselves in the Conference North Division.They have had a good cup tradition over the years and took Middlesbrough to an FA Cup 3rd Rd replay in January of this year.
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THEIR WEBSITE
http://www.nbafc.net/default.asp
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RECENT FORM
A City X1 lost at Halesowen on Monday night whilst Nuneaton drew their two friendlies at Cambridge City and Wellingborough 2-2 last weekend.
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CITY TEAM NEWS
Micky Adams is expected to name a strong side for this game. Stern John,Robert Page,Wayne Andrews and possibly James Scowcroft are likely to be missing. ____________________________________________________________
MATCH DETAILS
Admission prices for City supporters are £5 adults, £3 concessions and £1 for accompanied children. Nuneaton are allowing their season ticket holders in free. The vast majority of the ground is standing. It is normally £1 extra to sit in the small Main Stand. Programme is £1.50 (40 pages) and covers all Boro's pre-season games.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Another warm hot sunny day is forecast with day-time temperatures in the high 80's.
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HOW TO GET THERE
From the M6, exit at Junction 3 and follow the A444 towards Nuneaton. At the first roundabout with go straight over (you will see the cinema on the left), at the next roundabout take the second exit, towards Nuneaton. Go straight over the next roundabout then turn left at next roundabout, follow the road around to the left and turn right into Greenmoor Road at mini roundabout. At the end of Greenmoor Road turn right, you will then see Manor Park on the left.
On Public Transport
Travelling From Coventry, get the 48 bus from Bishop Street and get off at Nuneaton Bus station. Walk through the town centre to the Roanne Ring road. Walk up Queens Road and the ground is ahead of you at the top of the road.
Travelling From Coventry, get the 48 bus from Bishop Street and get off at Nuneaton Bus station. Walk through the town centre to the Roanne Ring road. Walk up Queens Road and the ground is ahead of you at the top of the road.
The same applies from Nuneaton train station. A train leaves Coventry for Nuneaton at 18.17 and there is one back at 22.30 priced at £3.70 for a cheap day return. Following problems with the heat buckling the railway lines, you are advised to check trains are running before setting out.