paulbrucerick Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I seem to remember in the mid eighties we jumped the wall and walked along the track and back over. Have I imagined this or can any older posters confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC 1910 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 4 hours ago, paulbrucerick said: I seem to remember in the mid eighties we jumped the wall and walked along the track and back over. Have I imagined this or can any older posters confirm? Usually to fight with Morton, St Johnstone and Falkirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 11 hours ago, AUFC 1910 said: Usually to fight with Morton, St Johnstone and Falkirk Saints and Ayr had a great rivalry in the late eighties, when they were battling to get out of the old Second Division. In fact, this week marks 30 years since the first meeting of the season in which both were promoted; a crowd of 5,168 turned at Somerset Park to watch the game! The rivalry fizzled out when Saints were promoted to the Premier Division, with the last big game between the teams being the Scottish Cup quarter-final in 1991, when Ayr brought about 2,000 fans to McDiarmid, fought back from two goals down but ended up losing 5-2. Was always a shame that the really strong Ayr team from around the turn of the century never got promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placidcasual Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Saints and Ayr had a great rivalry in the late eighties, when they were battling to get out of the old Second Division. In fact, this week marks 30 years since the first meeting of the season in which both were promoted; a crowd of 5,168 turned at Somerset Park to watch the game! The rivalry fizzled out when Saints were promoted to the Premier Division, with the last big game between the teams being the Scottish Cup quarter-final in 1991, when Ayr brought about 2,000 fans to McDiarmid, fought back from two goals down but ended up losing 5-2. Was always a shame that the really strong Ayr team from around the turn of the century never got promoted. I still have nightmares about Davie Purdie chucking three goals in after we'd fought back.Worst goalie we ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hursty Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Saints and Ayr had a great rivalry in the late eighties, when they were battling to get out of the old Second Division. In fact, this week marks 30 years since the first meeting of the season in which both were promoted; a crowd of 5,168 turned at Somerset Park to watch the game! The rivalry fizzled out when Saints were promoted to the Premier Division, with the last big game between the teams being the Scottish Cup quarter-final in 1991, when Ayr brought about 2,000 fans to McDiarmid, fought back from two goals down but ended up losing 5-2. Was always a shame that the really strong Ayr team from around the turn of the century never got promoted. I remember going to that game as a 6 or 7 year old, was one of my first ever away games and had my face painted haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyrTroopMajor Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 19 minutes ago, placidcasual said: I still have nightmares about Davie Purdie chucking three goals in after we'd fought back.Worst goalie we ever had. Ahem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC 1910 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 34 minutes ago, AyrTroopMajor said: Ahem... Son of Purdie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ayrmad Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 6 hours ago, Radford said: Saints and Ayr had a great rivalry in the late eighties, when they were battling to get out of the old Second Division. In fact, this week marks 30 years since the first meeting of the season in which both were promoted; a crowd of 5,168 turned at Somerset Park to watch the game! The rivalry fizzled out when Saints were promoted to the Premier Division, with the last big game between the teams being the Scottish Cup quarter-final in 1991, when Ayr brought about 2,000 fans to McDiarmid, fought back from two goals down but ended up losing 5-2. Was always a shame that the really strong Ayr team from around the turn of the century never got promoted. Aye, get up early we were told, It felt like we were all there by half one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Armour Appreciation Society Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 8 hours ago, Radford said: Saints and Ayr had a great rivalry in the late eighties, when they were battling to get out of the old Second Division. In fact, this week marks 30 years since the first meeting of the season in which both were promoted; a crowd of 5,168 turned at Somerset Park to watch the game! The rivalry fizzled out when Saints were promoted to the Premier Division, with the last big game between the teams being the Scottish Cup quarter-final in 1991, when Ayr brought about 2,000 fans to McDiarmid, fought back from two goals down but ended up losing 5-2. Was always a shame that the really strong Ayr team from around the turn of the century never got promoted. Other that Livingston, that was the last time I parked a Car in an 'Official Club Car park' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrfan1910 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 There is no atomsphere at home games but when we play away its different class, is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Ayrfan1910 said: There is no atomsphere at home games but when we play away its different class, is that normal? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super cally Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Terrible atmosphere at home games and last week was a new low with some clown abusing Jordan Hart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Ach, Sludden got abused when he was at Ayr, the players need to keep their game up at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1nickydevlin Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Only way to get an atmosphere back is to make one .Everyone knows where to stand if they want a sing song .the looks you get when you try to sing is unbelievable ...bring back the ragazzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrfan1910 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Only way to get an atmosphere back is to make one .Everyone knows where to stand if they want a sing song .the looks you get when you try to sing is unbelievable ...bring back the ragazzi Agreed , anyone want to start a petition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hursty Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yeah seems to be getting worse as well. Far poorer teams have had great backing at home over the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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