SimonLichtie Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Decided I could do a bit better than the above Below is what I posted on the Arbroath thread: Today's On This Day post is as follows: On This Day in 1925 we beat King's Park 2-1 a Second Division match at Gayfield with Bob McFarlane and Bob Black scoring our goals This was the last game played at 'Old Gayfield' with the pitch being moved and the entire ground rebuilt that summer. We played 560 competitive matches at the 'old' ground, and at least another 417 friendlies all of which are detailed in our archive! The main reason for posting this one is I don't think it's particuarly well known that we 'moved' ground in the summer of 1925, and even when it is many don't know why/ where the 'old' ground is in relation to the new one. Above is a picture taken during the aforementioned game - one of the only, and certainly by far and away the best, picture I have of the 'old' ground. The big hill behind the goal closest to camera is the 'Tatties Nook' end which was favoured by the home fans. Below is a picture showing the two grounds on one plan; the dotted line below being the 'old' ground and the ground we've all known in our lifetimes is the one on top, the shape is ever so recognisable 99 years later From here on in, the majority of this is from memory so I may be slightly off with certain bits... One side of the ground couldn't be used at all due to the proximity to the road and with the school also being right on the opposite side of the road this couldn't be changed. There are various mentions in reports of players being smashed into the wall with it being just a few feet from the edge of the pitch.... The main stand at the old ground, clearly shown in the picture, was taken to the 'new' ground and sat opposite the new main stand (the one we still use today). You can see part of the old main stand sitting where it did at the 'new' ground in the picture below, taken in 1950. Why did I use this picture to show that stand instead of the other ones that show it fully? The wall! I think, and this is my theory/ opinion as opposed to something I have factual evidence to confirm, that the wall closest to where the photo is taken above may be the only part of 'old' Gayfield that was kept and formed part of the 'new' ground. The photo from 1925 and the one from 1950 would be showing the same wall opposite Ladyloan School. The old main stand that was moved was demolished sometime in the 1950s IIRC (maybe 60s) and the wall was fully redeveloped just a few years ago. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to see more of this sort of stuff 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Thistle get centenary underway with Scottish shout out and a nine-goal thriller posted in: Club noticeboard, Events, Heritage, News | Members and supporters of Poverty Bay’s Gisborne Thistle have been celebrating the club’s 100th anniversary over Easter, drawing messages of congratulations from near and afar. While Thistle hosted a Good Friday mix and mingle at their Roebuck Road base, Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle gave them a long-range shout out, celebrating the links between them. “When founded in 1924 by an exiled Scot, Jock MacLean, he named them after Partick Thistle, hence the name Gisborne Thistle,” Partick Thistle told their supporters through their website. “Remarkably, 100 years on, as they celebrate their special anniversary with a series of events this weekend, Gisborne Thistle’s current head coach is none other than Tam Cramer, a Glasgow-born Partick Thistle supporter now living in New Zealand.” Partick Thistle manager Kris Doolan, captain Brian Graham and first team players Scott Robinson and Blair Alston recorded messages for all at Gisborne Thistle to enjoy as part of their celebrations. “This is a club we can all take to our hearts and send our very best wishes to from Maryhill to the east coast of New Zealand this weekend,” Partick Thistle said. Gisborne Thistle’s celebrations continue on Easter Saturday with games at Childers Road Reserve and an evening dinner, with live band, at the Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club. On the pitch, Thistle’s first team provided spectators with plenty of Friday entertainment, losing a nine-goal thriller to Palmerston North United in the first round of the Lotto Federation Cup. The game was streamed by the club. (In case anyone wants to watch it there”s a link to the game in the following link) https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2024/03/30/thistle-get-centenary-underway-with-scottish-shout-out-and-a-nine-goal-thriller/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greendot Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 (edited) Not so much a Photographic 'History' as such but does feature the Dundee grounds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-68693037 Some P&Bers spotting! Edited March 30 by greendot 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 28/03/2024 at 02:58, Eednud said: Think the photo is from the Aberdeen 3 Hibs 0 Scottish Cup QF replay in March 1967. Correct 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Stirling Albion v Edinburgh City, February 2017. City's on-loan No 3 is now a Scotland International. I think the others have all retired now, except for Number 17 who is at Civil Service Strollers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Dens and Tannadice earlier this month viewed from Main Street looking over the site of the Bowbridge Jute Works. From 1927, aerial view of the Bowbridge Jute Works with Dens and Tannadice uppermost. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dirty Sanchez Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 14 minutes ago, Dundee Hibernian said: Dens and Tannadice earlier this month viewed from Main Street looking over the site of the Bowbridge Jute Works. From 1927, aerial view of the Bowbridge Jute Works with Dens and Tannadice uppermost. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 A picture of a ticket from that game. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 And some "cartoons" celebrating Knox's goals. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AyrshireTon Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 On 22/03/2024 at 12:38, Arch Stanton said: 36 years ago, the last Renfrewshire derby to be played in the top division. Remember it well. I was behind that goal. St Mirren were flirting with relegation and we had been assured of it since around November. The home fans were singing "You're coming down with us" prior to kick-off. Two first half howlers from David Wylie gifted Saints a 2-0 win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmontonDandy Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 On 30/03/2024 at 10:36, Jacksgranda said: Correct 44,000 there that night. Landed about 9 rows in front of my Dad after that goal, we were in the King Street end. My first cup replay, 9 years old at the time, great memories. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuggz Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I was there too at 12 years old . I have no memory of it, but my Dad told me years later that all I did was moan as I couldn't see anything apart from some guys back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) The surprising aspect of this result is that on the Monday before this match, Saints played Celtic in a league game at Love Street and lost 5-0. Edited April 1 by Arch Stanton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jacksgranda Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 12 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: Greatest fans in the world.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDee1893 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 On 27/03/2024 at 20:56, Dundee Hibernian said: Scotland u23s, 1971: I've seen this photo before but have just noticed for the first time that John McGovern, then of Derby County, was in the squad. Makes it all the more intriguing that this gifted player never won a full cap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WattersIsGod Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 On 30/03/2024 at 23:23, tamthebam said: Stirling Albion v Edinburgh City, February 2017. City's on-loan No 3 is now a Scotland International. I think the others have all retired now, except for Number 17 who is at Civil Service Strollers. i think i was probably at that. checked out the lineups and that makes me feel better about today's team. Only Ross McGeachie remains in the side from that team and i'd say we are a much better side today than then. Darren Young has proved to be a far better manager for us than Dave McKay. Aaron Dunsmore was in the EC lineup that day. he hasn't retired and had been with us the last two seasons before moving out on loan recently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 The last time Morton beat Saints in the top flight...THIRTY-NINE years ago. Despite the pessimism of the journalist, Saints did indeed qualify for the UEFA Cup with a last day 5-2 defeat of Hearts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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