Otis Blue Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 On 30/04/2023 at 11:17, AuAl said: Not sure if this is the right thread for a post like this, but here goes. We may end up in the play-offs, in which case this post is maybe a couple weeks early. Yesterday marked the last league home game for Ayr, meaning, the last regular league game with the old North Terrace in its current look. North side of the ground is being given a much needed redevelopment over next season and will certainly change the look of the old place. The plans are very popular with the Ayr support. Thankfully, there will still be terracing and the new stand will come with some additional seating (around 800 seats I think) along with a roof. A significant hospitality space and clubhouse is the main part of the build. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/ayr-united-unveil-stunning-plans-27193546 https://twitter.com/AyrUnitedFC/status/1535345528686395392?s=20 Looks a decent development tbf. Like the mix of terracing and seating and a break away from the standard boring modern "lego all seater stands". Ayr had a cash injection? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 On 01/05/2023 at 10:45, Theyellowbox said: I think Elgin built some small bits of terracing behind each goal on the existing grass banks, but since then, only Albion Rovers that I can think of, unless Kelty or Bonnyrigg did, which I suspect they might have. Kelty have added terracing on I think 3 occasions - one was more like slabs at varying heights with basic roofs over them along the side then they've also added 2 proper terracing sections behind each goal. They've also obviously built a seated stand along the side too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wright scores Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Flybhoy said: Clydebank v Hibs in the 1992 Scottish Cup at the all bench arena that was Kilbowie Park. Tommy McIntyre and (I think) Gordon Hunter are in the sponsor free Hibernian shirts with, it looks like John Henry is the garish Bankies strip of that time? The red hair behind him might be Paul Harvey. John Henry was a great player. I didn't really know much about him when he signed for us, despite the fact I must have seen him play for Clydebank against us before our promotion in 93. On the other hand I always wanted us to sign Paul Harvey, but we never did. You are correct with Gordon Hunter by the way, Edited May 2, 2023 by paul wright scores Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUcal Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Otis Blue said: Looks a decent development tbf. Like the mix of terracing and seating and a break away from the standard boring modern "lego all seater stands". Ayr had a cash injection? Agreed, retaining the terracing is key I think. Would have hated losing the opportunity to stand on the NT (best place to watch the games at Somerset) and seen it replaced with an oversized all seater stand. Chairman has certainly invested in infrastructure in the few years since he took over. He also built the new hub/bar/club shop a bit back. Not that I'm a happy clapper to any extent, but it does make a change to have some good things going on off the park for Ayr. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Blue Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 13 minutes ago, AuAl said: Agreed, retaining the terracing is key I think. Would have hated losing the opportunity to stand on the NT (best place to watch the games at Somerset) and seen it replaced with an oversized all seater stand. Chairman has certainly invested in infrastructure in the few years since he took over. He also built the new hub/bar/club shop a bit back. Not that I'm a happy clapper to any extent, but it does make a change to have some good things going on off the park for Ayr. Cheers. Always a decent day out at Somerset ... maybe we'll get a chance to visit again in a couple of years ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 My old man knew Gordon "Geebsy" Hunter's uncle. He had a bakery off Easter Road and made fantastic pies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 34 minutes ago, tamthebam said: My old man knew Gordon "Geebsy" Hunter's uncle. He had a bakery off Easter Road and made fantastic pies. 'Had' and 'made' makes that a disappointing story. 'Has' and 'makes' would have made it a great story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 14 hours ago, Flybhoy said: Clydebank v Hibs in the 1992 Scottish Cup at the all bench arena that was Kilbowie Park. Tommy McIntyre and (I think) Gordon Hunter are in the sponsor free Hibernian shirts with, it looks like John Henry is the garish Bankies strip of that time? The red hair behind him might be Paul Harvey. John Henry, one of my fave ever Killie players. Classy player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 On 30/04/2023 at 11:17, AuAl said: Not sure if this is the right thread for a post like this, but here goes. We may end up in the play-offs, in which case this post is maybe a couple weeks early. Yesterday marked the last league home game for Ayr, meaning, the last regular league game with the old North Terrace in its current look. North side of the ground is being given a much needed redevelopment over next season and will certainly change the look of the old place. The plans are very popular with the Ayr support. Thankfully, there will still be terracing and the new stand will come with some additional seating (around 800 seats I think) along with a roof. A significant hospitality space and clubhouse is the main part of the build. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/ayr-united-unveil-stunning-plans-27193546 https://twitter.com/AyrUnitedFC/status/1535345528686395392?s=20 How will that affect the capacity of the away end? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUcal Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: How will that affect the capacity of the away end? There's been nothing absolutely official on it, but the assumption is that there will still be segregation (not in the form of a huge view obstructing fence) in the stand, with away supporters still getting the far end of towards the corner, so I don't imagine capacity for away fans will change much, if at all, if that is the case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Pennel Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 On 01/05/2023 at 10:15, Specky Ginger said: Andy Graham, who was on loan to us from Dundee United, saved a penalty that night as well. Sorry to have to tell you that Andy sadly passed away in January this year. Nice big guy, always willing to have a pleasant wee chat anytime we met. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 1 hour ago, AuAl said: There's been nothing absolutely official on it, but the assumption is that there will still be segregation (not in the form of a huge view obstructing fence) in the stand, with away supporters still getting the far end of towards the corner, so I don't imagine capacity for away fans will change much, if at all, if that is the case. Nice one, looks good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossilYM Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Never really got "open terracing is a great place to stand". Especially at Ayr Utd on a cold winter day back 50 years ago. I always thought it was a bit soulless not unlike the Wee Dublin end at Cappielow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluearmyfaction Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 The whole surrounding-the-ref thing is not new; Broxburn Shamrock was doing it in 1886. Only they went one better by sending the lino in as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I'm pretty certain this is the Dumbarton team* which lost 5-2 in a league match at Tannadice on 18th August 1934. If so, United's scorers were Smith, Hart (2) and Gardiner (2), and I'm frankly astonished that Pat G was playing for the Arabs as far back as that. Johnny Haddow and Tommy Cumming replied for the Sons, with the crowd given as 6000. * According to our fantastic archive website there is one caption error; the wee fresh-faced lad in the bottom right was not Robert Henderson, but one John Pyper who was making the first of his eight appearances which included a 1-6 beating at Stenny and a 1-9 hiding at Methil. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WattersIsGod Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 56 minutes ago, Boghead ranter said: Other than different advertising hoardings, it's hasn't changed much. Sadly only seems to be occupied by substitutes these days.. Looks like it he stadium was still being used for greyhound racing at thet point judging by the lights over the track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie Holly Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, WattersIsGod said: Looks like it he stadium was still being used for greyhound racing at thet point judging by the lights over the track. was it not speedway? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WattersIsGod Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Could have been. I know they had both there over the years. Well before my time though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie Holly Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Just now, Buddie Holly said: was it not speedway? stadia that have been used for speedway- clifftonhill love street hampden shawfield shielfield (berwick) any others? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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