Living Next to a Premier League Training Ground: A Nightmare for Residents

Residents living next to a Premier League training ground have revealed the nightmare they face on a daily basis. The constant noise from the academy, including loud music and early morning mowing, has made life unbearable for those living nearby.

Frustrated residents living next to the training ground

David Staveley, a 70-year-old resident, has lived on Gresham Close with his wife for nine years. He claims that the bass from the music coming from the club’s gym resonates inside their bungalow, despite having the windows closed and the television on full volume.

“We’re talking about multi-millionaire, pampered superstars. They do what they want.”

The 70-year-old admitted that he doesn’t mind the music in the evening as he is usually busy at the back of his house. However, he finds it frustrating when they blast tunes on a Sunday morning, which is his only chance in the week for a lie-in.

Residents affected by the constant noise

David and his wife have regularly gone to the club’s security guard to try and get the music turned down, but to no avail. A couple across the road from him moved out as they couldn’t stand the noise, according to David.

The Gresham Close resident also can’t stand the constant mowing, which starts at 6:30 am on some days.

Autograph hunters who swarm the entrance waiting for players to pass have caused headaches for locals. Justyna Migra, who’s lived next to the training ground for a decade, claimed that matchday is a complete mess for residents.

“Sometimes my husband can’t get into the driveway after work because of all the cars parked.”

Her daughter, who is currently studying for exams, has said the noise affects her work and that she can sometimes hear the music after midnight.

The club is more aware that they are located in a residential area and has not fully ignored locals’ complaints, according to David. The Premier League side submitted a planning application to the council, to install “acoustic fencing” around the ground to try and stop the problem for good.

Residents invited to look around the Nottingham Forest training ground

Residents were even invited to look around the Nottingham Forest training ground. Yet, that did little to stop people’s frustration.

The club has spent millions upgrading their facilities and there are plans to make the academy even bigger. However, residents have said things are “better than they were” after the club put up signs to stop autograph hunters grouping at the entrance.

Nottingham Forest training ground