Non league side Wisbech Town have unfortunately had their football stand crushed by Storm Ciara that has swept the nation this weekend.
Footage was uploaded by the Northern Premier League Division One South East club showing off the damage that the Elgoods Brewery Fenland Stadium suffered.
— Wisbech Town FC (@wisbechtownfc) February 9, 2020
The side hosted Carlton Town less than 24 hours before the getting the stand blown down and lost 1-0, now they are dealing with a much bigger problem.
The total cost of repairs could be more than £20,000.
Secretary Spencer Larham told PA news agency: “Our north stand has been completely destroyed.
“It’s been there 10 years – since the stadium was built – and has survived stronger winds than this but it was the direction which did the damage. The identical stand at the other end is completely undamaged.
“I’ve spoken to our chairman Paul Brenchley and he says we’re looking at £20,000 minimum to remove and replace that stand.”
Fenland Stadium was built in 2010 and hosted its first match in August of that year.
After seeing photos of the non league football stand crushed by Storm Ciara, fans gave their reaction…
Lol before playing I thought there had been a fancy redesign of the stand with a curved roof.
— Darren Christie (@whitespider1066) February 9, 2020
Thought that was some funky stand architecture for a minute. Sad to see this damage, hope it’s not as bad as it looks.
— Tim Bullock (@piearce9) February 9, 2020
OMG Gutted for the club
— Bruce Patterson (@BuddahBp1972) February 9, 2020
Hopefully no one was hurt and the repairs isn’t to costly
— YIFA Supporters Liaison Officer (@LiaisonYifa) February 9, 2020
Get a @GoFundMeUK page set up – we have to help smaller clubs in situations like this!
— Luke Keattch (@luke_keattch) February 9, 2020
Bloody hell!
— John Flash Gordon (@Fl4shm4n37) February 9, 2020
That net looks like Hot Shot Hamish had just stuck one in from 30yards #oneforthekidsthere
— Simon Wilding??? (@SJWilding) February 9, 2020
@joegaskell88 that net is hilarious?
— Jude Critchley? (@judecritch) February 9, 2020
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