Arch Stanton Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Flybhoy said: I didnt even know that terrace where the wanky student flats now are had a cover on it at one point. I first went to Firhill early 90's, when did the roof come off? Was damaged in the storm of 68. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 43 minutes ago, Flybhoy said: I didnt even know that terrace where the wanky student flats now are had a cover on it at one point. I first went to Firhill early 90's, when did the roof come off? Every time Thistle scored. These curved rooves must've been a Glasgow thing. Only grounds I've seen them are the bigots and now this one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, jagfox99 said: Firhill for chills... It was the same as Shawfield, the roof was originally there for the benefit of the greyhound crowd to save the bookies cash getting wet. Only covered about 20% of the punters when it was new. Once the greyhound racing stopped it was left to rot. The roof was full of holes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 58 minutes ago, 7-2 said: Every time Thistle scored. These curved rooves must've been a Glasgow thing. Only grounds I've seen them are the bigots and now this one. ^^^^^ Was never in Hampden or Shawfield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 9 hours ago, Flybhoy said: I didnt even know that terrace where the wanky student flats now are had a cover on it at one point. I first went to Firhill early 90's, when did the roof come off? 9 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: Was damaged in the storm of 68. It was still there in Sep 71 the first time I went, Thistle 3 Rangers 2. Looked in need of a bit of TLC though. I’m sure it was gone by 73. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thisal Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 49 minutes ago, The Mantis said: It was still there in Sep 71 the first time I went, Thistle 3 Rangers 2. Looked in need of a bit of TLC though. I’m sure it was gone by 73. I think you might be wrong. Here's Celtic v St Johnstone Dryburgh cup sf a month earlier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 11 hours ago, Glenconner said: ^^^^^ Was never in Hampden or Shawfield. Shawfield's cover was continuous and not just a bit behind the goal. Hampden's fully covered the terrace behind the goal unless there's an earlier, partial one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 5 hours ago, thisal said: I think you might be wrong. Here's Celtic v St Johnstone Dryburgh cup sf a month earlier. Hmm that’s interesting This raises more questions than answers for me. As a Jags fan you probably know the locality better than I do, so are we definitely looking at the right end? The aerial shot is inconclusive when you try and match up the buildings behind the goals. Or is it even a league game at Muirton? It’s absolutely rammed which raises doubts as the Cup was never that popular, e.g. the final v Aberdeen only attracted 25000. Just a thought. As a young boy you tend to remember your early experiences and that was my first visit to Firhill for sure. I checked the last time they played Rangers and it was 2 years earlier, with a relegation in between, and I hadn’t started going then. In my mind’s eye I know I never invented the cover behind the goal. However I did learn a few things about the Drybrough Cup when I looked it up. Stein’s Celtic never won it till the 4th year, 1974, although granted they were half-hearted about the competition. Also I didn’t remember the semis being on a neutral ground but they were in 1971 as you say. Celtic’s penalty win over Rangers in 1974 after a 2-2 draw was an absolute classic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, The Mantis said: Or is it even a league game at Muirton? No, it's definitely not Muirton for a few reasons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisal Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, The Mantis said: Hmm that’s interesting This raises more questions than answers for me. As a Jags fan you probably know the locality better than I do, so are we definitely looking at the right end? The aerial shot is inconclusive when you try and match up the buildings behind the goals. Or is it even a league game at Muirton? It’s absolutely rammed which raises doubts as the Cup was never that popular, e.g. the final v Aberdeen only attracted 25000. Just a thought. As a young boy you tend to remember your early experiences and that was my first visit to Firhill for sure. I checked the last time they played Rangers and it was 2 years earlier, with a relegation in between, and I hadn’t started going then. In my mind’s eye I know I never invented the cover behind the goal. However I did learn a few things about the Drybrough Cup when I looked it up. Stein’s Celtic never won it till the 4th year, 1974, although granted they were half-hearted about the competition. Also I didn’t remember the semis being on a neutral ground but they were in 1971 as you say. Celtic’s penalty win over Rangers in 1974 after a 2-2 draw was an absolute classic. Definitely Firhill, definitely north end Ruchill park and the Panmure Street tenements in the background. I searched google for Firhill 1971 and this is the only image showing the North terrace. it confused me at first but further searching found this from Celticwiki Semi-Final 4 August 1971 Celtic 4 - 2 St Johnstone [hide]Glasgow 19:30 BST Stadium: Firhill Park Attendance: 30,000 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971–72_Celtic_F.C._season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisal Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Also from Thistle history website v Rangers 1969 So you're right that it did survive longer than the January '68 storm. http://partickthistleahistory.wikifoundry.com/page/v+Rangers+(H)+Sep1969 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Briggs Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, The Mantis said: It was still there in Sep 71 the first time I went, Thistle 3 Rangers 2. Looked in need of a bit of TLC though. I’m sure it was gone by 73. 1971-2 team photo, one of my favourites. Hugh Strachan looks like he's just had a few Firhill pies. Edited March 27, 2018 by Bishop Briggs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 8 hours ago, Squirrelhumper said: Now I wonder where that image came from 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Bishop Briggs said: 1971-2 team photo, one of my favourites. Hugh Strachan looks like he's just had a few Firhill pies. Nice of them to include the local butcher in the photo as well 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Briggs Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, DA Baracus said: Nice of them to include the local butcher in the photo as well He made Hugh's pies! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 3 hours ago, The Mantis said: Now I wonder where that image came from Google 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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