cristo Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Reading above posts on the capacity of the ground, and the fact that its first after the winter break, I'd imagine it will be moved to Airdrie or somewhere, or if it stays at Cliftonhill will be all ticket, and we won't get enough. I believe we could take about 1000 to this. If their average home gate is 546, say 400 home fans, then you'd expect that to almost double for a home tie against premier opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I don't think their support would rise for the game, tbh, not noticeably anyway No idea how many we'd take, think 1000 would be considered an excellent effort though. Problem with Cliftonhill would likely be segregation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferg Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 A few famous connections between the clubs with John Brogan being an obvious link. Ex Saints Jimmy Harrower and Benny Rooney managed Rovers as did ex manager Jackie Stewart. Coltrane and PanamaSaint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanamaSaint Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 A full Cliftohill would be a great spectacle. Hopefully the authorities can sort this one out and the the home team plays at HOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Coatbridge on the chooch braw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 0915 then change glasgow queen street to coatdyke 1059. party all the time £22.50 return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristo Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 There's also the concern that the BBC might smell an upset and move it to the Friday night or something. Are they still showing cup games? And if so, when do they decide which game/games to show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 That'll do. Banana skin tie but in reality should progress. Will take a replay, so will they for the extra dosh. Sure our support will be eager to get their football fix after the winter break, we will take more than 1000 to this I reckon. It's not that far away for a trek. Happy days seeing top flight teams paired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 There's also the concern that the BBC might smell an upset and move it to the Friday night or something. Are they still showing cup games? And if so, when do they decide which game/games to show? The honour of a Friday night game will most likely go to Fraserburgh. the bbc don’t give a flying fu ck about stj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 sure they put well out a few years ago , was that not at there ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 The TV game will be the Edinburgh Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Capacity given as 1572 with 489 seated. Scramble for tickets with Season ticket holders getting first dibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 sure they put well out a few years ago , was that not at there ground? Was at Hamiltons ground. They played Hamilton this season at Cliftonhill (497 attendance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhq Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Last time I was there we went 2-0 down with about 20 minutes to play and won 5-2! The 1990 promotion season. Paul Cherry scored 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Was at Hamiltons ground. They played Hamilton this season at Cliftonhill (497 attendance). remember watching it on sportscene was sure it was there ground as well. thats a great attendance for a local derby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Great tie for us at a ground we don't get to visit often. Happy memories from the Airdrie promotion season of visits to Cliftonhill. Agree with what others have said, I think we'll take 1000 to this. Saints fans love a Cup away day at a lower league ground, breaks the monotony of the same grounds all the time, and many turn it into a day out. We'll also be looking for a football fix again after the winter break. Looking forward to it!! HOODLUM65 and PanamaSaint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I remember visiting Cliftonhill in the 1950s when although it was falling down you could still see how their record crowd is 27,000+. Looks as though it has now fell down. I would guess if we say we will bring 1000 to the cuptie the police will suggest a move to Airdrie. Interesting problem then for Rovers, are they better to make the game all ticket and get a 1500 sellout, or pay Airdrie for the use of their ground and maybe not get many more? There is always the risk if the weather is bad that they would get a smaller crowd at Airdrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuram Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Last time I was there we went 2-0 down with about 20 minutes to play and won 5-2! The 1990 promotion season. Paul Cherry scored 2. This is a game I remember well. Did a sub not come on and play a blinder. We looked out of it at 2-0, what a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Last time I was there we went 2-0 down with about 20 minutes to play and won 5-2! The 1990 promotion season. Paul Cherry scored 2. Spot on, Season 1989/90. Well almost. 10/03/90 Team- Balavage, Treanor, McVicar, Barron, Hegarty, McGinnis, Moore, Cherry, Johnston, Grant, Heddle. Subs.Curran & Ward. Crowd- 1,321 Scorers- Cherry (1), Johnston (2), Grant (2). Interestingly that was Saints third victory over Rovers that season. The other games ended with a 2-1 home win for Saints (4470) Heddle (2) and 3-1 Away win (1793) Cherry, Maskrey and sub. Grant. Was there a reason why the first meeting was at home and the next two were away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I remember visiting Cliftonhill in the 1950s when although it was falling down you could still see how their record crowd is 27,000+. Looks as though it has now fell down. I would guess if we say we will bring 1000 to the cuptie the police will suggest a move to Airdrie. Interesting problem then for Rovers, are they better to make the game all ticket and get a 1500 sellout, or pay Airdrie for the use of their ground and maybe not get many more? There is always the risk if the weather is bad that they would get a smaller crowd at Airdrie. 5th dec 1987 was all ticket match .only the stand and below the stand was open . 1-1 Willie watters scored for us. why give money to airdrie ? This is a ground most fans have never been too.football In a delapadated ground,welcome to the real world.braw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byebyedundee Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 5th dec 1987 was all ticket match .only the stand and below the stand was open . 1-1 Willie watters scored for us. why give money to airdrie ? This is a ground most fans have never been too.football In a delapadated ground,welcome to the real world.braw Best Game 5 - 2 Saints was it 5 goals in the last 20 min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callander saint Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 When we were in the bottom tier of Scottish Football i remember a night match away to Albion Rovers . I think we won 4 -3 with Willy Brown scoring in the last minute to complete his hat-trick . Saints had a decent away support at this game and seam to remember some crowd trouble ! . Anyone else have memories of this encounter ? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Best Game 5 - 2 Saints was it 5 goals in the last 20 min I think was 4 goals scored in the last 20 or so in the 5-2 game.that match the covered enclosure across from the stand was open. The midweek 4-3 game was also a belter. no polis and an old fashioned terrace battle when we scored the winner amongst the crowd of 639.ian Gibson and Willie brown scored 2 each.just for good measure the natives panned in a supporters bus window.bit draughty for some of the dudes going home in March 1987. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossest Man In Scotland Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Best Game 5 - 2 Saints was it 5 goals in the last 20 min We were still 2-1 down with 10 minutes left then scored 4 times in about 6 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Was there a reason why the first meeting was at home and the next two were away? Yes. at the time due to the number of clubs in the two leagues below the premier league,you played everyone 3 times. this anomaly led to you having a possible disadvantage in possibly play a difficult fixture against a bogey team twice away and only once at home. Scottish football historically always a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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