~~~ Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Not sure if this had been discussed we elsewhere on the forum. Was talking to a friend today and he mentioned Clyde have been in talks with Shettleston juniors about a possible groundshare. Would moving back to Glasgow, especially in the east end be a good move for Clyde? I can't see how they would pick up a new fanbase being so close to Parkhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Jag Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Talk about finding your level. Shettleston's ground might be a bit big for them right enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MacLean Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Couldn't possibly be at Shettleston's current ground. Once one of Glasgow's better Junior grounds it's largely been demolished bit by bit in recent years. Scarcely any terracing left although there are some seats behind one of the goals. Can't think where a new build could be found in the area either. Maybe Glencairn rather than Shettleston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardest ned in glasgow Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 they should get their own ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDYFRY Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thats fine..10 minutes from my hoose and bye the way the Railway Tavern on Shettleston Road serves the best pint in Glasgow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawfield shed boy Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Fair shout freddy. Hit the thistle ten min up road and you.ve got the winner o best jar Anywhere...Trust me;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyWeeLad Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Not been in the ground but been outside it, looks a bit small for a big club like Clyde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 It'd be a decent location I think. Close to original home, but less than an hour on the train from either Croy or Cumbernauld (just looked it up). The ground would presumably need quite a lot of work and I'm not sure where the money would come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyWeeLad Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I would be happy with a move to Shettleston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'd be as happy as a pig in shit if we moved to Shettleston! Can't see it happening for numerous reasons however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 What's in it for Shettleston? They are going well, improving the ground. On the up generally. Why would they want a cuckoo in the nest to act as a competitor for scarce support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Perhaps because they don't have much money and having a senior team their would at least guarantee upkeep of the stadium and pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpaty Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I would much rather give £4k a game or whatever it is to Shettleston than NLL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeMentalDavie Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I can hear the ref's whistle from my living room. Might go to a few games if this move did happen. Ground isn't in great condition though so not sure how viable this would be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawfieldAggro Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Not sure if this had been discussed we elsewhere on the forum. Was talking to a friend today and he mentioned Clyde have been in talks with Shettleston juniors about a possible groundshare. Would moving back to Glasgow, especially in the east end be a good move for Clyde? I can't see how they would pick up a new fanbase being so close to Parkhead How did acquiring a fanbase in Brigton, Dalmarnock, the Baltic and Parkhead itself work out for celtic??? What a naive statement. That problem would exist anywhere in the country, but can hardly be held as a reason in itself for Clyde deciding where to relocate. The point about queens park not being able to share with Pollok or other Junior sides might be a stumbling block, but let's wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 How did acquiring a fanbase in Brigton, Dalmarnock, the Baltic and Parkhead itself work out for celtic??? What a naive statement. That problem would exist anywhere in the country, but can hardly be held as a reason in itself for Clyde deciding where to relocate. The point about queens park not being able to share with Pollok or other Junior sides might be a stumbling block, but let's wait and see. Hardly naive, I think any senior clubs moving to Glasgow would struggle to attract a fanbase. I know Clyde are originally from Glasgow, but that was a longtime ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Jag Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 It's too late for Clyde to try and re-establish a decent support. They had their chance to move to East Kilbride when they left Shawfield. Clyde are finished as a relevant senior side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpaty Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hardly naive, I think any senior clubs moving to Glasgow would struggle to attract a fanbase. I know Clyde are originally from Glasgow, but that was a longtime ago Attracting fan bases really isn't a Glasgow problem. The team are shite and in the 4th tier. No one wants to watch us because we are dire, simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawfieldAggro Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 What's in it for Shettleston? They are going well, improving the ground. On the up generally. Why would they want a cuckoo in the nest to act as a competitor for scarce support? Football isn't like a clothes shop, or the pictures....you don't suddenly decide to start watching another team at the expense of your own, or allow your head to be turned by 'competition', unless you are a cock. Im sure Shettleston fans will have their opinions, and will probahly be voicing them and having them listened to more than we do. In event of both clubs going on to success from the same venue, i'd hardly see the conflict for locals who'd supported Shettleston in its heydays suddenly finding the Clyde v Morton or Airdrie matches any more attractive than when it was played at Shawfield, twenty minutes down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawfieldAggro Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hardly naive, I think any senior clubs moving to Glasgow would struggle to attract a fanbase. I know Clyde are originally from Glasgow, but that was a longtime ago Attracting a fanbase is 100% down to being successful, and any notion Clyde or anyone else has about acquiring one anywhere in our domain area, wherever it is, without that ingredient is fantasy. In any case, a shift to the East End might re-engage lapsed fans, more so than attract new(er) ones, although that can't be just written off completely. The biggest reason the club are seeking a move is to retain as much of the paltry income we have, in order to compete in league fucking two, rather than spunking it on an incompetent and thick-as-f**k council for a stunningly attractive, but oversized, ill-maintained, but ultimately out-of-purpose-for-Clyde ground. No one would just close queens park or that bunch of human shite from Maryhill, because attracting numbers was difficult when they were down, but the one thing about a move is that it could only benefit Clyde so much more than we have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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