Stockport County have revealed the launch for its hotly anticipated fan zone, County Courtyard. The new fan zone at Edgeley Park was given the green light by Stockport Council last month.
Catering for up to 1,500 fans, County Courtyard will open on Saturday, December 17 ahead of the club’s fixture against Gillingham. Situated outside the Cheadle End at Edgeley Park, the fan zone, which will feature three shipping containers and a stretch tent, has been designed to bring fans together before and after games, while also easing congestion around the ground as attendance numbers grow.
Jonathan Vaughan, Chief Executive Officer of Stockport County said: “We are delighted to officially open the County Courtyard on 17 December, providing the perfect hub for fans to meet family and friends pre- and post-match, take in the legendary Edgeley Park atmosphere and enjoy a bite to eat whilst chatting tactics and pre-match predictions. We look forward to welcoming fans in and adding to the matchday experience making a trip to Stockport County a great day out for all.”
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Last month, it was revealed that a host of fan favourites, from craft beers and award-winning pies would be on offer. Now, it has also been confirmed that street food vendors will offer a rotating mix of Greek, Spanish and Indian dishes.
Meanwhile, for the opening game of the County Courtyard next weekend, a specially curated Christmas menu has been developed for fans, featuring Christmas favourites such as Yorkshire pudding wraps and Bratwurst hotdogs. Award-winning local pie company, Ate Days A Week, who have a concession inside the ground, will also be bringing its selection of handmade pies.
The pie company has created a special Christmas pie filled with Cumbrian turkey thighs, Olde English sausage, apricot stuffing, sage and onion turkey gravy and topped off with a pig in blanket. And for vegetarians, they will be making shortcrust pastry pies will be filled with plant-based mince, sage, onion and apricot stuffing, roasted vegetables, and cranberry gravy will be available.
There’s also a bar featuring a range of beers including Beavertown, Birra Moretti and Guinness, as well as ciders, wine, soft drinks, and hot drinks. Organisers have also said to expect great entertainment on the day and plenty of festive cheer.
The County Courtyard will open 90 minutes before the start of the game Saturday’s 3pm kick-off (1.30pm) and will close at 6.30pm. It has been developed with Cheshire-based container architects White Crate, who have worked with a variety of local businesses to develop unique shipping container concepts including developments for Liverpool FC, Manchester City and award-winning food destination Hatch.
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