Guest Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, Hertha/BJFC1938 said: I totally agree with all you say and it was another poster who suggested Linlithgow and I think their capacity would be about 3,000 which as you say is not even close to being big enough . It should be at a senior ground for sure but out of interest would any junior ground be big enough to host it ? I'm thinking maybe the old petershill , old Benburb with their huge big stands , Kilsyth If the huge stand was still in use maybe ? Loved Peasies old ground and in it's hey day could have accommodated the type of crowds we now get for the final, as could some of the rest. Doubt however, even if it was still here and in reasonable nick it would have passed the strict H&S. Lithgie will have a capacity as they have a licence bet your not far out. Always thought Ayr would be a brilliant venue for the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertha/BJFC1938 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, KilsythCoyle said: The problem seems to be that the senior clubs don't want the natural grass pitches being used close season. St Mirren Park would be class for the final though!!! Remember the day before we played Kilwinning away in the second leg of the Scottish cup semi which I missed as I was flying out to benidorm for my birthday , plane took off and I said to my mate if we get to the final I would love it to be at St Mirren park , at that we looked out the plane window just after take off and saw St Mirren park and the pitch was entirely covered in thick sand even that early in their close season so even before our 2nd leg semi final was played the pitch was already out of action never mind hosting a final, it's a shame as it would be perfect as said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeKRR1878 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Just out of interest, what was the attendance for the Auchinleck v Linlithgow final a few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertha/BJFC1938 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, Isabel Goudie said: Loved Peasies old ground and in it's hey day could have accommodated the type of crowds we now get for the final, as could some of the rest. Doubt however, even if it was still here and in reasonable nick it would have passed the strict H&S. Lithgie will have a capacity as they have a licence bet your not far out. Always thought Ayr would be a brilliant venue for the final. I agree about ayr , it gets terrible press for being a dump etc but the pitch is good, good segregation, good transport links and the capacity is fitting , people slate that ground but if it were a junior ground it would be the best in scotland by a country mile . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juventus Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Just out of interest, what was the attendance for the Auchinleck v Linlithgow final a few years back? 6432 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Airdrie would be an ideal location, 10k capacity and centrally located with good motorway links. Livingston as well provided one of the clubs is from the East. For an all East Final, East End Park was a very good venue for the Kelty v Linlithgow final a few years back which attracted close on 10k St.Mirren would be ideal for an all-West Final, but if it involves an East team it's just as much a pain in the a*se to get to as Killie is. Rugby Park is far too big, but you can understand why its used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Just out of interest, what was the attendance for the Auchinleck v Linlithgow final a few years back? About 6500 in 2013 ( Livi) and only 4500 in 2002 (firhill). The official 2002 crowd was a joke. Auchinleck filled the old stand and had overspill in the end and we had a good 3.5-4K ourselves in the new stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xnxx Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Why is it that the amatuer cup final is played at Hampden but the junior's isn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlMarx Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, xnxx said: Why is it that the amatuer cup final is played at Hampden but the junior's isn't? I'm assuming it's because of Queens Park being based there making it the home of amateur football. Could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 57 minutes ago, juventus said: 6432 The place was almost full and holds 10,000, just saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Bing Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 The place was almost full and holds 10,000, just saying! Shocker you said that [emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Just now, Talbot Bing said: Shocker you said that Yes, I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrellburn Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Hertha/BJFC1938 said: I totally agree with all you say and it was another poster who suggested Linlithgow and I think their capacity would be about 3,000 which as you say is not even close to being big enough . It should be at a senior ground for sure but out of interest would any junior ground be big enough to host it ? I'm thinking maybe the old petershill , old Benburb with their huge big stands , Kilsyth If the huge stand was still in use maybe ? The ground record at Kilsyth is 8764 but that was in the days when the whole covered enclosure was in use and both ends were fully terraced. Official enclosure capacity is now 500 to ensure exemption from regulated stands legislation. realistically our capacity would now not exceed 3500. A final needs a seated stand for the bigwigs and sponsors, etc. No junior ground currently meets the required criteria. It would be a big comedown for the junior game if it was to be held at one of them.and I'm afraid a Senior venue it has to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plug mac Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 New Broomfield central to east west neutral venue having finals at rugby park totally favours west livingstone likewise the east central nobody can complain all east or all west it doesn't matter either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamonn Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 watch out for the medda they may surprise us all !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie rab Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Kirky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wylieboy Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Eamonn you on the glue they coudny beat the vale with seven men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Bing Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 watch out for the medda they may surprise us all !! I agree. They have nothing to lose so the pressure is off them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanner Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 would be ironic if Meadow managed it now after years of trying to buy it. Can't see it on current form but if they get exceptionally good luck in the draw then who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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