O'Kelly Isley III Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Some more pics of Boghead...the first is dated May 7th 1949, whilst the second was taken at a pre-season friendly (check the crowd !) with Rangers in the late 1950's. Finally, an evocative view of the old 'Turnberry' end, featuring some beautiful lattice ironwork from the original Ayrshire railway station roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 42 minutes ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: Some more pics of Boghead...the first is dated May 7th 1949, whilst the second was taken at a pre-season friendly (check the crowd !) with Rangers in the late 1950's. Finally, an evocative view of the old 'Turnberry' end, featuring some beautiful lattice ironwork from the original Ayrshire railway station roof. How empty Garshake hill is in that first one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmy_cammy Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Great thread. Disappointed none of our supporters have added any as of yet. He doesn't post on here much but I know PALMYLAD has some great photos, new and old. Of the ones I've uploaded the first was from a match against our good friends Gretna, possibly the first home game against them. The second is a shot of the Portland Drive terrace from our Scottish Cup Quarter Final against Dundee. The third image is a flag display some fans organised ahead of a League Cup match against Rangers. The game was televised and some fans decided it would look better on the TV than an empty terrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Great thread. Disappointed none of our supporters have added any as of yet. He doesn't post on here much but I know PALMYLAD has some great photos, new and old. Of the ones I've uploaded the first was from a match against our good friends Gretna, possibly the first home game against them. The second is a shot of the Portland Drive terrace from our Scottish Cup Quarter Final against Dundee. The third image is a flag display some fans organised ahead of a League Cup match against Rangers. The game was televised and some fans decided it would look better on the TV than an empty terrace. Is that a massive Gretna support in the first one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel wickson Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 1 hour ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: Some more pics of Boghead...the first is dated May 7th 1949, whilst the second was taken at a pre-season friendly (check the crowd !) with Rangers in the late 1950's. Finally, an evocative view of the old 'Turnberry' end, featuring some beautiful lattice ironwork from the original Ayrshire railway station roof. Great pictures OKI III. There's not much sign of Hillfoot Avenue in the first one! Maybe I can make out a couple of bungalows? Is that Tim Whalen chasing the ball in the second one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpar Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 On 8/5/2016 at 15:19, 8MileBU said: Were they second hand from the old Govan Stand at Ibrox? Kirkcaldy ice rink bought the yellow and blue seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmy_cammy Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 11 minutes ago, Grant228 said: Is that a massive Gretna support in the first one? Yep. They filled their section of the "new stand" that is still the away section to this day. They also filled the standing area opposite this (I can't remember if this was always given to away fans or if it was a one off), and as the photo shows overflowed slightly onto the Terregles terrace which wasn't in use at the time. There was a lot of local interest in this game. It dragged a lot of lapsed Queens fans out of the woodwork. Not to mention a host of glory hunters who jumped on the Gretna bandwagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 12 minutes ago, Grant228 said: Is that a massive Gretna support in the first one? Yes. There was a big overspill that meant a section of the Terregles Street end was used for the first time in many years. A section of terracing to that side of the main stand was also pressed into action. The whole Gretna thing was a strange old episode down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 On 4 August 2016 at 17:08, 1320Lichtie said: First 2 are cool as f**k. Second one is mine so I thank you Here's one I shot out the plane, coming back from the Faroes last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Yep. They filled their section of the "new stand" that is still the away section to this day. They also filled the standing area opposite this (I can't remember if this was always given to away fans or if it was a one off), and as the photo shows overflowed slightly onto the Terregles terrace which wasn't in use at the time. There was a lot of local interest in this game. It dragged a lot of lapsed Queens fans out of the woodwork. Not to mention a host of glory hunters who jumped on the Gretna bandwagon. I knew it was the away section I just didn't think Gretna could pull that many fans tbh. Was it the closest you have came to having a derby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 On 8/12/2016 at 16:35, Yoss said: Any idea of the date of that first pic? Its from the early 1930s, 1932 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC13 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Second one is mine so I thank you Here's one I shot out the plane, coming back from the Faroes last week Paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 5 minutes ago, Grant228 said: I knew it was the away section I just didn't think Gretna could pull that many fans tbh. Was it the closest you have came to having a derby? Gretna got pretty decent gates, considering the size of the place and the state of their ground. Of course though, their existence in the SFL was almost exclusively this freak show of progress on the back of absurd spending. The four games when we shared a division were very much derbies with big crowds and lots of edge. Queens fans were pissed off by the 'fairytale' coverage and the way they targeted and gained the support of many locals. Annan is nearer though. We've played them twice in the League Cup and came within a play-off of being in the same league four years ago. But there's no ill will there. Just like it was regarding Gretna, before it all went mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIEA Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 12 minutes ago, Monkey Tennis said: . The four games when we shared a division were very much derbies with big crowds and lots of edge. Queens fans were pissed off by the 'fairytale' coverage and the way they targeted and gained the support of many locals. . There were a great number of Dumfries people who were seduced by the fairy tale. Many of whom I was surprised at and dare I say disappointed with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Tanadice has a 3 seat wide section. Whats that about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonnitus Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Posting a few of my favourites: Best pitch in Scotland by the way. ^ This one is definitely the most accurate representation, in fairness. If I'm remembering right, Cappielow is the oldest still-used stadium in Scotland. Would rather have it kept in use, in admittedly shite condition, than any soulless generic lego stadium (looking at you, St Mirren). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 24 minutes ago, tonnitus said: Posting a few of my favourites: That one's magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingapar Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Tanadice has a 3 seat wide section. Whats that about? Tynecastle out does that with it's single seat sections at either end of the stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Tynecastle out does that with it's single seat sections at either end of the stands. It's a way to be sure you don't find yourself sat next to a complete arsehole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 38 minutes ago, gingapar said: Tynecastle out does that with it's single seat sections at either end of the stands. desperate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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