The Buzzlines Stadium - The Wilf Armory Stand

The main stand at the Buzzlines Stadium is the 900-seater Wilf Armory Stand. Named after the Folkestone legend Wilf Armory, this stand has a great view across the pitch from behind the dugouts, sheltering those spectators from the sky above, whether it be sun, rain or snow! So who is WIlf Armory?

Wilf Armory first became a Folkestone player in May 1934. He played in the 1st XI until the 1939/40 season when war broke out. During the war he was asked, with five others, to form the Folkestone Wartime Football Club. From the start of the 1941/42 season the side included many top class players who were stationed at Shorncliffe, Deal and Hawkinge. After the war, in 1946, following the reformation of the Folkestone Town Football Club, he signed as Player/Manager. He then became a Director in 1959 and in 1970 he was awarded a testimonial. Wilf continued to be actively involved with the club until its demise at the end of 1990. Following the rise of Folkestone Invicta to Senior Status and entry into the Kent League, Wilf was invited to become a President of his adopted home town club, a position he held until his death in December 1996.

The view to the left from the Wilf Armory Stand is the uncovered terrace of the Cricket Ground End. To the right is the Cheriton End, and opposite is the covered terrace.

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