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  1. He could be on to something here - It may be the only way people can see top flight football at Ibrox next season...
  2. The leisure centre being shut this weekend was nothing to do with the number of spectators. There were nearly 200 players involved in the event, who all need room to warm up/change/relax between fixtures etc, etc. And that's not to mention the support staff, international media, youth teams and so on. There will only be 50 players involved in Glasgow matches, and with only one fixture, they will arrive - warm up on the main pitch, play on the main pitch, eat in the Main Stand, and leave. For our matches, the only facility other than the actual stadium that we will be using is the 3G pitch - which it is intended will be used for a club or school match before our own game. The leisure centre will not be affected from what I understand. The rest of the facilities we are using will be contained within the actual stadium, and from what I hear there wont be parking available within the ground for spectators (though how they will enforce this I don't yet know). I would also point out the disruption caused by the sevens at the weekend is far less than that which will be caused by the Commonwealth Games in 2 years time, and that hosting events there is kind of necessary in order to justify the expense of redeveloping the ground a few years ago.
  3. Can put in temporary stands (not the same ones for the 7's - capacity of around 8,000 I believe) 4 times next season - and if we can prove to the locals we aren't going to be a nuisance then we could be allowed that more the year after. 5,000 is probably about right for us right now - if you take out the Edinburgh game this season, we have been averaging just over 4,000 - and only broke the 5,000 3 times. So at least we will be playing in a stadium that is pretty much the right size for us right now. Where a slight worry comes in is that it doesn't leave much room for growth - so hopefully we can win the residents over sooner rather than later! But if we could have the same set-up as this weekend, we have a ground big enough to host a Heineken Cup quarter final, and it's not far off being big enough for a Pro 12 final. As for not being able to cope with crowds of 5,000 - there was 13,500 there on saturday, and it coped fine (though the free buses into the city centre helped with that). Most supporters are aware there isn't much parking nearby, and have looked into public transport - there are good bus and train links, so not bringing the car should be relatively simple! (As far as I know, the club are also in talks about finding a car park nearby) The car park at the ground will probably be reserved for club employee's and leisure centre users - but people wouldn't have been allowed in this weekend as the 7's took over the entire complex, with the car park being used for bars, food outlets ect.
  4. Well, that was a great game to leave with. 5,300 in (both JHS and Main Stands looked relatively full), a 24-3 win and the place was absolutely rocking!! Now, onwards to Dublin and a semi-final. As I say, have some great memories of Firhill, and tonight will certainly be added to them. Thanks a lot for having us, it's been a great home to us over the years. Sad to leave the place really...
  5. Since the original question has already been answered, might as well use this thread instead of starting a new one. As sigesige has already said, saturday night will be the last time we play a home game at Firhill. With that in mind, I would like to thank you all for having us over the last 5 seasons, and wish you luck for the future. Firhill has been a great home for us, no doubt helped since our stay here has coincided with our most successful period on the park, with it having seen great victories over the likes of Biarritz, Wasps and Bath (and that's just the european games), and hopefully come FT on saturday it will have witnessed our second league semi-final in 3 seasons. Hopefully we will be equally successful playing at Scotstoun, but I will still take some great memories of Firhill. Saturday is sure to be a strange, and no doubt emotional, game - last game at Firhill, a win and we are in the semi-finals, but also the last home game (barring some big upsets) for 9 players, and for 2 of our coaches. On top of that, we have also sold more advanced tickets than for any other league match (except for Edinburgh), with Main Stand tickets having been on sale since last week Add to that, I will be spending most of the day at our new home watching the Glasgow 7's - the ground looks fantastic for that event, shame it's nothing like how it will look for Glasgow games... Best of luck to you guys, hope to see Thistle playing top flight football again soon, and hopefully still playing at a decent Firhill. Glasgow needs a strong 3rd 2nd team!
  6. And, whilst admittedly not Scottish, Milan and Inter have apparently agreed to install one in the San Siro... So it's good enough for one of European football's great grounds, but not the SPL??
  7. Eh, no thanks... Last summer I would have taken him, perhaps, but not now. How many 'last chances' does a man need? Seriously - the fact he has been at 4 clubs in the last year says a lot really. OK, he may have been harshly dealt with this time, but it wasn't for nothing he was asked to leave Saracens or Toloun. It's also the same reason that he was only given a short term contract at Cardiff, he was always going to be out the door at the first mistake*. But you do have to ask why he was out getting hammered after his side were torn a new one by Glasgow, and just a week before a season defining match in Dublin. I'm all for rugby players enjoying a drink when the time is appropriate, but friday was certainly not appropriate... *But the welsh regions are seriously struggling, with Cardiff - committed to paying Cardiff City a hell of a lot to play at a ground they have never come close to filling - sinking far faster than the rest. I'm sure that will have played a part too... As for the suggestion he should jump on the plane back - he can't, he's been banned from flying!
  8. Main pitch is being torn up in the next few weeks anyway (to install undersoil heating, drainage ect) - I don't know for sure, but I would be surprised if the new pitch isn't grass though. Think the one talked about above is the one we use for training, to the west of the main pitch. And fitting 8,852 into Scotstoun - can raise the capacity to 15,000 if need be (will hold 15,000 for the IRB 7's in May). And I wouldn't be surprised to see another crowd larger than the current capacity of Scotstoun on sunday coming
  9. Loads of empty ones in all 3 - because we use unreserved seating we are restricted to just under 9,000. Which is ridiculously low IMO, but there you go. (Leinster use unreserved seats too, but are allowed to sell every single one!) Attendance was announced as 8,852 Anyway, dour game, but Glasgow seem to have forgotten how to loose. (only lost once since September - and that was away to the reining European Champions as they kicked off their title defence) And 3 1872 Cup wins in a row too
  10. Game is now SOLD OUT. Will be live on BBC Alba from 5.30 though for anyone who want's to watch, or just want's to see Firhill on TV.
  11. For the benefit of anyone who is considering heading along on sunday http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/content/view/5136/47/
  12. Not this week, but will be open against Edinburgh on new years day, and maybe the final HC game too (against Leinster in january)
  13. Just out of interest, for those who support leaving Firhill... How about following your current tenants to Scotstoun? Still inside Glasgow (and not all that far from Partick), 6,000 is quite a good capacity for Thistle right now, and Scotstoun will (starting from next may) be able to hold 15,000 if the demand is there* (so allows for cup games against the OF ect.) A venue worth considering? *Details announced today by the SRU/Glasgow City Council, with the news the IRB sevens tournament is coming to Glasgow. Artists impression of the ground available here http://www.glasgow7s.com/buy-tickets
  14. A wee bit more here - but again all about Donald.. And Richie Gray http://www.3news.co.nz/VIDEO-Stephen-Donalds-penalty-not-enough-for-Bath/tabid/317/articleID/232687/Default.aspx
  15. Not strange at all - Have Thistle paid us to advertise at our games?? Apparently not, so why would we allow you to advertise for free? Would be a fair kick in the teeth to our sponsors who have paid good money to advertise at our games! (particularly one of the games with the biggest exposure - live on tv against the biggest welsh side.) Mind you, we do allow the sponsorship along the front of the JH stand to remain.. Maybe we just can't reach that I suppose? :s
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