Mab, thanks for that.
I found similar 'official' figures when I researched it but the thing that I can't figure out is whether the dimensions at The Crown refer to the entire grassed area which, as we all know, extend right up to the boundary walls.
My gut feeling is that (similar to the official ground capacity) the actual playing area at The Crown seems smaller, especially the width
I'm just wondering whether the relative success Stanley have had this season when playing away is partly down to being able to play their passing game more readily on slightly larger pitches (a day out at Wembley might have settled this
) whereas, at home, teams are more easily able to close down The Reds.
For instance, whilst the result was what we wanted, at Wycombe away it was clear they had reduced the width of their pitch by about three or four yards, at least down the side I could clearly see. At the time I wondered whether that was to compress Stanley's game.
Unfortunately, given the limited space available, I doubt if, in building the new Whinney Hill stand, there'll be an opportunity to add a few metres to the playing surface at The Crown.
P.S. Apologies to Davo, this is entirely the wrong thread for these ramblings.