garrellburn Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I loved the old Petershill Park and it's such a shame to have lost it to the new soulless.atmosphereless set up which feels like a kick about at a sports centre rather than a match.A busy Peasy park in days gone by was a cracking venue. There really was nowhere quite like Petershill park in the 50's. Filled to near capacity, close to ten thousand for a league game with Kilsyth Rangers as opponents for a decider to determine who would be Central League champions. Petershill on a run of 48 games unbeaten at home, Kilsyth with one of their greatest ever teams. The Result? Petershill 0 Kilsyth 5. All of this on a Monday evening, what I would give to be able to relive that moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Prez Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 You just did auld yin☺ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poity_uk Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Just wondering if anyone would have known my dad. He played for Dreghorn 1950s his name was Robert Weir. I'm just trying to gain an insight into my dad as a player, he went from there to Killwinning Rangers. Would be grateful for any information or even the odd picture which may be still in exsistance. I may have limited info on your dad's spell with Kilwinning Rangers and possibly a photo. I won't be able to check until early next week though. I've sent you a PM and you can also contact me via the link to the Meadow Forum on shannon's post. Edited October 15, 2015 by poity_uk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Thunder Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Baillieston, Coltness, St Joseph's are the ones i remember. Were st josephs not a big side at one point? I was shocked when Bailieston folded. They were such a big part of the local community. I still remember them winning the Scottish cup! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan of the juniors Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 We played Ballieston in the 5th round of the Scottish or there abouts in 1994. When did they fold ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANKIEBILL Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 They went into abeyance they ear we joined I think ... 2003/2004 ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokloyal Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I remember many games over at Station Park and the likes of Baptie,Geordie Clark,Andy Walker etc turning out for powerful Baillieston teams 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig O'Lea Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Bailieston's Station Park and how it is today from almost the same spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audaces Fortuna Juvat Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Fascinating thread - keep it coming guys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I remember many games over at Station Park and the likes of Baptie,Geordie Clark,Andy Walker etc turning out for powerful Baillieston teams George McCluskey 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinto Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Raked out some old slides and did some scanning: EDIT - Yes I know it's about defunct clubs and there's a grounds thread somewhere.... Bonnybridge v Bonnyrigg Baillieston v Shotts Southcroft Park Victoria Park, Newtongrange Petershill v Pollok 1999 Eastfield, Penicuik Edited October 16, 2015 by The Mantis 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Going by an old article about Bailleston Juniors in the Evening Times, sure the original plan was to move the ground into land between Garrowhill and Easterhouse behind what was then called Smillie's Garage. Think a five a side outfit have been on the site now for years. Pity it never came off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Baillieston Juniors in name live on, originally as a boys club but now they have a team in the Caledonian Amateur League. Their 21s team played out of Priory Park in Blantyre and the amateur side are at the Drumpellier playing fields in Coatbridge. Edited October 16, 2015 by cmontheloknow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clash city rocker Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Baillieston Juniors in name live on, originally as a boys club but now they have a team in the Caledonian Amateur League. Their 21s team played out of Priory Park in Blantyre and the amateur side are at the Drumpellier playing fields in Coatbridge. Baillieston Juniors AFC....does they A stand for Amateur ?. Do they have an enclosed ground.? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Baillieston Juniors AFC....does they A stand for Amateur ?. Do they have an enclosed ground.? Yes it does,and no they don't. Eta I've checked the Caledonian site to see exactly where they play as the Drumpellier grass pitches are gone,and they ain't showing in any of the leagues,or indeed in the Central Scottish,though Baillieston Thistle play in GGP league. Edited October 16, 2015 by tommyboy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energyzone Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 As an aside, who owns the rights to a clubs assets? What would it take to reform a club like Ballieston? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Yes it does,and no they don't. Eta I've checked the Caledonian site to see exactly where they play as the Drumpellier grass pitches are gone,and they ain't showing in any of the leagues,or indeed in the Central Scottish,though Baillieston Thistle play in GGP league. http://www.caledonianafa.org.uk/website/index.php/league-tables/first-division Bottom of Div 1A. They only entered that set-up this year after their 21s squad became overage. The postcode is on the CAFA site is that of the old Drumpellier pitches - I don't know Coatbridge and didn't know it was now St Ambrose HS - I assume there's a 3/4G there and that is what they use. Edited October 17, 2015 by cmontheloknow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) http://www.caledonianafa.org.uk/website/index.php/league-tables/first-division Bottom of Div 1A. They only entered that set-up this year after their 21s squad became overage. The postcode is on the CAFA site is that of the old Drumpellier pitches - I don't know Coatbridge and didn't know it was now St Ambrose HS - I assume there's a 3/4G there and that is what they use. Yup,I see them there bud.* Like I said,the grass parks are gone and the school and its sports facilities,which include an enclosed 3/4 g,have taken their place, a move which triggered all sorts of protests from local residents at the time. * Small doh! http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/schools-set-built-drumpellier-country-2833346 Edited October 17, 2015 by tommyboy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clash city rocker Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Yes it does,and no they don't. Eta I've checked the Caledonian site to see exactly where they play as the Drumpellier grass pitches are gone,and they ain't showing in any of the leagues,or indeed in the Central Scottish,though Baillieston Thistle play in GGP league. Strange having junior and amateur included in the clubs name. The AFC is not needed. Clubs like Viewfield Rovers have fully enclosed grounds in that league was not sure if it was a requirement. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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