Space Cowboy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Think it should be played at a smaller ground. I was at the 1994 final between Largs and Glenafton at Ibrox, the crowd of about 8000 looked lost in the 50,000 capacity stadium. Were that to have been played at Rugby Park it would have looked a lot better and generated an even better atmosphere. The capacity would have only been around 44,000 in 1994. The official attendance was nearly 9,000. 15% of the capacity used compared to 20% of the capacity used. Or 80% of the capacity not used so the point is still valid. The SJFA really are limited in where they can hold it. It has to be big enough to accommodate a potential 10,000+ crowd. So how many grounds does that leave you with.It also has to be cheap enough. It is obvious they get a good deal at Rugby Park. I think we can safely assume if there is an Ayrshire club in the final it is going to be held at Ruby Park even if an East side probably having the bulk of the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy funk Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 What about at st mirren park? Fill the 6000-7000 stadium or maybe anothe team that only has 10000 seated to give it a good atmosphere couldnt agree more, quality wee stadium and pitch is usually perfect as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie Holly Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 final should be at st mirren park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingjad Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Think it was looked into before but wasn't the cheapest option - may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRoyGuy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Rugby park is ideal venue for the ayrShire teams , my choice would be st mirren new ground , not too big which rugby park is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRoyGuy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 What final was it held at tannadice ? I am sure it was tayport and someone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Tayport v Lochee Utd was at Tannadice. As a neutral (i.e. none of the teams I like are good enough to get to the Final!) I've seen Finals at Fir Park, Firhill, Rugby Park, Tannadice and East End Park. The only problem I have with Glasgow grounds is that the Glasgow police tend to treat the Cup Final as if it was an Old Firm game and come out in force whereas the polis at the other games have tended to keep a low profile and it makes for a better atmosphere in my opinion. Actually the Cup Final should be at Easter Road/Tynecastle because I'm fed up travelling to the game from Edinburgh every season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxisaint Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I think the final should be put on a ground thats roughly half way between the two finalists. Any of the senior grounds with adequate seating and facilities would do the job. Defo would NOT hold the final in Castle Greyskull or the Eastend beggardome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie1873 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I was at the final around 3 yrs ago at East End Park when Kelty Hearts and Linlithgow were in the final and the atmosphere that day was excellent and the crowd that day was only just short of 10,000.That was a good venue as it was 2 teams from the east region so i think thats fair if it 2 teams from same area..If it were 2 teams from the west regionj it would maybe be better going to braodwood or new st mirren park where the crowd is close to the pitch and would create a good feeling about the place.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintonfan Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 surprised no one has mentioned falkirk stadium as a final venue, slap in the middle between the east and west, great road links, penty of parking and a stadium that can hold almost 10k. okay for a ayrshire final the theatre of pies is ideal but otherwise I would go ffor falkirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRoyGuy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 surprised no one has mentioned falkirk stadium as a final venue, slap in the middle between the east and west, great road links, penty of parking and a stadium that can hold almost 10k. okay for a ayrshire final the theatre of pies is ideal but otherwise I would go ffor falkirk falkirk is a good one actually , there were a good few big scottish semi's years ago played at the old brockville , dont think any finals were played there though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 The final is played on any ground that remains open into late May / early June. It is played at a venue that is cost effective. Hampden's rent last I heard is £20,000. Rugby Park and Firhill (when it was Junior friendly) are cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo 1909 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 falkirk is a good one actually , there were a good few big scottish semi's years ago played at the old brockville , dont think any finals were played there though Talbot beat nitten in the final at brockville mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRoyGuy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Talbot beat nitten in the final at brockville mate what year geo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo 1909 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 what year geo? Possibly 1991 or 92 metallica could tell you better m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie talbot Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 1990/91 Auchinleck Talbot 1 Newtongrange Star 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugbyroader Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Nothing wrong with Rugby Park as it's an Ayrshire team that's in the final most years. Other suggestions are too small for a game involving two big teams. St mirren Park only holds 8,000 and was built with clubcard vouchers so the view from the back of the stands isn't great. Not an easy place to park either and you're never sure if your car will end up in Feegie Park with it's wheels off!! Fir Park Motherwell you're having a laugh. Too many poles obstructing your view in two of the stands. You can't see the touchline from the stand opposite the main stand. Tractor seatsfor seating in the main stand. The place is a dump. Falkirk stadium only holds 8000 so isn't big enough. Three stands and a tent. Crowd noise gets lost from the main stand. If it's two teams from Tayside, East of Scotland or whatever move it to a stadium in the East like Dunfermline or Falkirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRoyGuy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 what about livingston stadium ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo 1909 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 1990/91 Auchinleck Talbot 1 Newtongrange Star 0 Iremembered the score big sam mccullochs header just forgot the year ...cheers davie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZCARS Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 And the problem with Rugby Park is ? where do you want me to start i really dont care where they play but it should be on telly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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