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St Andrews Stadium Going to the Match - Birmingham City FC
St Andrew's is an association football stadium in the Bordesley district of Birmingham, England. It has been the home ground of Birmingham City Football Club for more than a century. From 2018 to 2021, it was known for sponsorship reasons as St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
Constructed and opened in 1906 to replace the Muntz Street ground, which had become too small to meet the club's needs, the original St Andrew's could hold an estimated 75, 000 spectators, housed in one grandstand and a large uncovered terrace. Between 1906 and 1939 it was reported that a lot of construction work took place inside the ground and the official capacity was set at 68, 000 at the start of the 1938-39 season. The attendance record, variously recorded as 66, 844 or 67, 341, was set at a 1939 FA Cup tie against Everton. During the Second World War, St Andrew's suffered bomb damage and the grandstand, housing a temporary fire station, burned down in an accidental fire. In the 1950s, the club replaced the stand and installed floodlights, and later erected a second small stand and roofed over the open terraces, but there were few further changes.
The ground became dilapidated: a boy was killed when a wall collapsed during rioting in the 1980s. When new owners took the club out of administration in 1993, they began a six-year redevelopment programme during which the ground was converted to an all-seater stadium to comply with the Taylor Report into safety at sports grounds, and all areas apart from the Main Stand were completely rebuilt. The seating capacity of the modern stadium is 29, 409. It has function rooms suitable for business or social events and a club store selling Birmingham City merchandise. A 2004 proposal that the club should sell the ground and move into a multi-purpose City of Birmingham Stadium came to nothing. In 2013, the ground was listed as an Asset of Community Value under the Localism Act 2011.
St Andrew's has been the venue for England international football matches at all levels below the senior national team, and for semi final matches in the FA Cup and finals of lesser competitions. It was also used as Coventry City's home ground for the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons. It has played host to events in other sports, including rugby union and professional boxing, and more recently has staged music concerts. Sports Stadia Art is dedicated to bringing you this stunning collection of stadium artwork. © Sports Stadia Art Ltd
Media ID 32426933
Filename: St Andrews Stadium GTM - Birmingham City FC JKM.jpg
Size: 4753 x 3159 (9.2MB)
Date: 10th July 1989
Source: Sports Stadia Art
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Capturing the rich history and enduring spirit of St Andrew's Stadium, this print showcases the iconic home ground of Birmingham City FC. Situated in the heart of Bordesley, Birmingham, England, St Andrew's has been a cherished venue for over a century. Originally constructed in 1906 to replace its predecessor Muntz Street ground, it quickly became an integral part of the city's sporting heritage. In its early years, St Andrew's boasted an impressive capacity of 75,000 spectators and witnessed remarkable moments on its hallowed turf. However, adversity struck during World War II when bomb damage ravaged the stadium and a tragic fire consumed the grandstand. Determined to rebuild and revitalize their beloved stadium, Birmingham City FC embarked on a six-year redevelopment program in 1993 that transformed St Andrew's into an all-seater arena with enhanced safety measures. Today, with a seating capacity of 29,409 fans and modern amenities including function rooms and merchandise stores, St Andrew's continues to be a vibrant hub for football enthusiasts. Its significance extends beyond football as well; hosting international matches at various levels and serving as Coventry City's temporary home ground for two seasons. This print pays homage to the storied past and unwavering resilience of St Andrew's Stadium. It stands as a testament to the enduring passion shared by players and supporters alike who have graced these historic grounds throughout generations.
