Highgate United have an incredible ground, you get the impression that someone had great plans for The Coppice at Tythe Barn Lane but either gave up or ran out of money!  There is covered accomadation right the length of one side, including a few seats, however the rest of the ground is undelevoped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Address:  The Coppice, Tythe Barn Lane, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1PH

 

Ground Directions:  Leave the M42 at junction 4, head towards Birmingham on the A34.  After 1.5 miles at second island take the first left into Dog Kennel Lane.  Take the first exit off the next island sign posted Tidbury Green & Tanworth Lane.  After 150 yards turn right into Dickens Heath Road.  After 1/2 mile there is a turning for Tythe Barn Lane, however please note you cannot reach Highgate United's ground by this road any longer and you need to continue to the next island, turn right and follow the new signs for Tythe Barn Lane through the new building development.  Once you pass the Garden Centre and African Culture Centre the ground is another 200 yards on the left.  The entrance is a little hidden.

 

Ground Admission:   Adults  £4.00  Concessions £2.00

 

Programme:  £1.50

 

A decent programme at Highgate United if a little over priced at £1.50.  During the 1980s Highgate United won the national competition for best non-league programme on a number of ocassions. 

                                                                         

The dugouts at Tythe Barn Lane. 

 

Another ground in the Midland Combination in a lovely rural setting.

 

 

Three views below of the impressive stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Highgate's changing rooms and social club are looking a little run down and don't match the standard of the rest of the set up, however the club have a dedicated team of committee members and officials who keep the club running on a day to day basis.

 

The changing rooms on the left and a view of the main stand in the background from the car park right.

 

 

The view on the left shows the away changing rooms.

 

If you want to find out more about Highgate United then you can visit their website by clicking here 

 

Highgate United were formed in 1948 and moved to Tythe Barn Lane in 1964. 

 

One of the saddest moments in their history was the death of player, centre half, Tony Allden during a home game in 1967 against Enfield in the FA Amateur Cup when he was struck by lightening.  31,500 people turned up for the replay of the abandoned game at Villa Park!

 

Best Performance in FA Amateur Cup:  Semi-finals 1972/73

 

Best Performance in FA Cup:  4th Qualifying Round 1973/74

 

Best Performance in the FA Vase:   2nd Round Proper 2004/05

 

Best Performance in FA Trophy:   3rd Round Proper 1974/75

 

Best Performance in Coventry Telegraph Cup:   Winners 2006/07

 

The match officials warm up before Highgate's seventh victory in a row, against Louborough University. 

 

The top end of The Coppice with the trees in the backgound. 

 

Below right the entrance to the ground, the two guys on the gate look for more fans turning up late.  Highgate United have an average home gate of 38 this season. 

 

The average gate for a game in the Midland Combination this season is 39 so Highgate are holding there own.  A sadly low average for a league with some excellent grounds, ambitious clubs and a decent standard of football.  However Brereton Social did attract 212 fans for their game with Heather St. John earlier this season. 

 

Best Performance in the FA Cup:           

 

Best Performance in the FA Vase:     2nd Round   12004/05

 

 

 

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