tam the bud Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 On 05/12/2019 at 16:53, Salvo Montalbano said: On 05/12/2019 at 15:58, AyrTroopMajor said: The finest photograph in the history of Scottish football. Ian McCall strides across the pitch to applaud the travelling support after a 1-1 draw between St Mirren and Ayr United at St Mirren Park. So much to unpack here... - The ruffian mother balancing her toddler in one hand and flipping McCall off with the other. - Humpty Dumpty guffawing in McCall's direction, gently caressing his gut. - Ross Kemp suffering a Head's Gone and performing a 'Hawd Me Back' routine with the advertising board. - Ryan Stevenson balancing his own toddler on his forearm like a waiter in order to remind McCall that the game finished in a 1-1 draw. Remind me, what was the St Mirren fans beef with McCall? Any bud know if the guy in the middle at the front called Patterson ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiejim Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 It might seem like a sparse crowd for a final - the attendance was recorded as 28,294. A couple of reasons as to why this might have been are that in addition to a miners strike going on at the time, the final was dubbed the boycott final as the SFA raised the admission price from 1 shilling to 2 shillings. Unsure why it was held at Celtic Park instead of Hampden, perhaps the SFA didn't want the huge Hampden terraces to seem sparse so held it at a stadium with a smaller capacity. From partickthistlehistory, here's the match report by Willie Maley: Remarkably low crowd indeed for the final especially considering the crowds at the semi finals and replays. Rangers v Albion Rovers had a crowd of 65,000 at Celtic Park. The other semi between Partick Thistle and Hearts went to three games, all played at Ibrox, watched by crowds of 63,700, 21,000 and 40,000. So combined crowd for four semis of not far off 190,000. To further compound the mystery the previous years final between Kilmarnock and Albion Rovers had a crowd of 95,000. For further comparison the final in 1922 between Rangers and Morton had a crowd of 75,000. So big crowds were the norm it would seem except for that final alone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_K_97 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 11 hours ago, killiejim said: Remarkably low crowd indeed for the final especially considering the crowds at the semi finals and replays. Rangers v Albion Rovers had a crowd of 65,000 at Celtic Park. The other semi between Partick Thistle and Hearts went to three games, all played at Ibrox, watched by crowds of 63,700, 21,000 and 40,000. So combined crowd for four semis of not far off 190,000. To further compound the mystery the previous years final between Kilmarnock and Albion Rovers had a crowd of 95,000. For further comparison the final in 1922 between Rangers and Morton had a crowd of 75,000. So big crowds were the norm it would seem except for that final alone. The boycott really must have worked then. One of my colleagues at work is a Jag and he told me his Dad, as a boy, begged his Dad to be taken to the game but didn't get to see Thistle win the cup because his Dad's Dad was in support of the boycott. He never said if his Dad got to see the 1971 League Cup win, I hope he did after missing out on a final. I know for some people missing a big game when your team is involved can't be helped, but I'd absolutely hate to miss a final when my team won. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 On 16/12/2019 at 01:04, killiejim said: Remarkably low crowd indeed for the final especially considering the crowds at the semi finals and replays. Rangers v Albion Rovers had a crowd of 65,000 at Celtic Park. The other semi between Partick Thistle and Hearts went to three games, all played at Ibrox, watched by crowds of 63,700, 21,000 and 40,000. So combined crowd for four semis of not far off 190,000. To further compound the mystery the previous years final between Kilmarnock and Albion Rovers had a crowd of 95,000. For further comparison the final in 1922 between Rangers and Morton had a crowd of 75,000. So big crowds were the norm it would seem except for that final alone. I never knew Albion Rovers held such prominence at one point. Here's a picture of Ayr giving Killie a guard of honour apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nightfly Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 It might seem like a sparse crowd for a final - the attendance was recorded as 28,294. A couple of reasons as to why this might have been are that in addition to a miners strike going on at the time, the final was dubbed the boycott final as the SFA raised the admission price from 1 shilling to 2 shillings. Unsure why it was held at Celtic Park instead of Hampden, perhaps the SFA didn't want the huge Hampden terraces to seem sparse so held it at a stadium with a smaller capacity. From partickthistlehistory, here's the match report by Willie Maley: Just as you said : 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Sorry, not a photo* *Not sorry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wright scores Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, jagfox99 said: Sorry, not a photo* *Not sorry I was at that game and Best was different class from everyone else on the pitch. The tannoy played Auld Lang Syne (Go home ya h*ns) at the end of the game - made it even better. Frightening that is 40 years ago Edited December 22, 2019 by paul wright scores 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Roy Aitken scores in the league decider against Rangers in May 1979, a 4-2 win on the night 'ten men won the league' George McCluskey looks delighted, Sandy Jardine, Peter McCloy and Alex McDonald don't 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Flybhoy said: Roy Aitken scores in the league decider against Rangers in May 1979, a 4-2 win on the night 'ten men won the league' George McCluskey looks delighted, Sandy Jardine, Peter McCloy and Alex McDonald don't Alex McDonald isn't in that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Alex McDonald isn't in that. I thought that was McDonald with his back to the camera? Bit before my time that, I was about 2 years old when that game was played so cut me a wee bit of slack 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Flybhoy said: I thought that was McDonald with his back to the camera? Bit before my time that, I was about 2 years old when that game was played so cut me a wee bit of slack The arse got bigger later on is my only clue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 On 13/12/2019 at 20:23, Drew Brees said: Some size of cock on him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: The arse got bigger later on is my only clue. Big Derek? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 16 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Alex McDonald isn't in that. Another reason why he doesn't look pleased... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Brees Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 BFDJYes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Davie Miller, Hugh McCann, Sandy Thomson, Frank Liddell, Euan Stewart, Brian McGarry. Front row – Billy Morrison, Donny Wilson, Rab Russell, Gordon Forrest, Billy Williamson. This is the Alloa team pictured before their 25th December game against Cowdenbeath in 1976, the last time Christmas Day football matches were played in Scotland. Alloa kicked off at the Recs at 11 am before a crowd of 731 and won 2-1. Clydebank played St Mirren the same day before 7,500 which must have been a squeeze at Kilbowie... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nightfly Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Davie Miller, Hugh McCann, Sandy Thomson, Frank Liddell, Euan Stewart, Brian McGarry. Front row – Billy Morrison, Donny Wilson, Rab Russell, Gordon Forrest, Billy Williamson. This is the Alloa team pictured before their 25th December game against Cowdenbeath in 1976, the last time Christmas Day football matches were played in Scotland. Alloa kicked off at the Recs at 11 am before a crowd of 731 and won 2-1. Clydebank played St Mirren the same day before 7,500 which must have been a squeeze at Kilbowie... The Bankies archive states the attendance as 7675. The Herald feature in 2014 reckons the attendance was officially 10,000, but likely to have been higher. https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13194710.recalling-christmas-day-football-in-clydebankand-fergie-berating-the-linesman/ Clydebank home attendances that season were around 1500-4000 depending on opposition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Brees Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 My mate just posted this on fb, cause he’s in it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 25 minutes ago, Drew Brees said: My mate just posted this on fb, cause he’s in it. Had no idea Celtic fans could be friendly with Fat Sally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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