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Black<br> <strong>Official Web Site: <br> </strong><a href="http://www.airdrieunitedfc.com" target="Official Website">www.airdrieunitedfc.com</a><br> <b>Unofficial Web Sites:</b> <br> <a href="http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s2.htm" target="Broomfield Stomp">Broomfield Stomp</a> (Sport Network)<br> <a href="http://www.geocities.com/ceefax_aufc_1/index.html" target="Ceefax's Airdrie United Page">Ceefax's Airdrie United Website</a><br> <a href="http://www.airdrie.vitalfootball.co.uk/index.asp" target="Vital Football">Vital Airdrie United</a> (Vital Football Network)<br> <br> </font></p> </td> <td align="center" valign="center" width="104"> <img alt="Map" src="ewglasg.gif" border="0" height="134" width="102"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> </div> <div align="center"> <center> <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" border="0" bordercolor="#111111" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="660"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="Contents">Contents</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="#Whats%20The%20Ground%20Like?">What's The Ground Like?</a><br> <a href="#Looking%20Towards%20The%20Clock%20End">Jack Dalziel &amp; North Stands</a> <font color="#ff0000">(photo)</font><br> <a href="#What%20Is%20It%20Like%20For%20Visiting%20Supporters?">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</a><a href="#Where%20To%20Drink?"><br> Where To Drink?</a><a href="#The%20North%20&amp;%20East%20Stands"><br> The North &amp; East Stands</a> <font color="#ff0000">(photo)</font><a href="#Layout%20Of%20Highbury"><br> </a> <a href="#How%20To%20Get%20There%20By%20Car%20&amp;%20Where%20To%20Park">How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park</a><br> <a href="#By%20Train/Tube">By Train</a><a href="#East%20Stand"><br> </a><a href="#Admission%20Prices">Admission Prices</a><br> <a href="#Programme%20Price">Programme Price</a><a href="#Layout%20Of%20The%20Excelsior%20Stadium"><br> Layout Of The Ground</a></font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="#Local%20Rivals">Local Rivals</a></font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="#Fixtures%202011-2012">Fixtures 2011-2012</a></font><br> <a href="#Average%20Attendance">Record &amp; Average Attendance</a><br> <strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"><a href="#Hotel%20Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></strong><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="mailto:duncan@footballgrounds.net?subject=Airdrie%20Feedback">Feedback</a><br> <a href="index.htm"><br> <strong>Return To The Main Menu</strong></a><strong><br> </strong><a href="index.htm"><br> </a></font><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><a name="Whats The Ground Like?"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">What's The Ground Like?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2">The Club was formed in June 2002, after the Airdrieonians Football Club went out of business. The new Airdrie United club was successful in the takeover of another club, Clydebank FC. Airdrie United were subsequently given permission to take Clydebank's place in the league. Unsurprisingly United Airdrie have taken up residence at the same ground that Aidrieonians played at. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br> The Excelsior Stadium is a smart looking all seated ground comprising four separate, single tiered, covered stands. The Jack Dalziel Stand (named after a former Airdrieonians Chairman) at one side of the pitch, is the largest of the four stands. Impressive looking, it has a row of executive boxes running across the back.&nbsp;The other three stands are of an equal height which gives the ground a balanced look. The corners of the ground are open apart from the tall floodlights.</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Looking Towards The Clock End"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Jack Dalziel &amp; North Stand</font></a><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">s</font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <img alt="Jack Dalziel &amp; North Stands" src="airdrie40.jpg" border="0" height="223" width="605"></font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><a name="What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">The modern ground is certainly an excellent one and the facilities available are not bad. However, the atmosphere generated within the ground can be quite lacking at times. For most games the ground is only a quarter full and just a couple of stands (and for some games only one stand) are open. It would be great to return to this ground to see a game in front of a full house, as that would then do it justice.&nbsp;<br> <br> Away fans are normally located in the East Stand at one side of the pitch. Dependant on away numbers, you may find only the portion of the West Stand allocated (this stand is shared with home supporters) or just the East Stand, or both. In the event that the Club were to draw one of the Old Firm sides, then the Club would give their maximum allocation of away seats (6,500), comprising all the stadium apart from the West Stand.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><a name="Where To Drink?"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Where To Drink?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">There is a supporters bar at the ground, within the Jack Dalziel Stand. Otherwise as John McCleod informs me; 'the nearest pub is the Albert which is a good ten minutes walk away from the ground'.&nbsp;</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"> <p align="center"><strong><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="The North &amp; East Stands">The North &amp; East Stands</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><br> <img alt="South &amp; East Stands" src="airdrie41.jpg" border="0" height="332" width="605"></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><a name="How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Leave the M8 at Junction 6, the Newhouse Junction and take the A73 towards Cumbernauld. After two miles turn right into Petersburn Road (B8058) and you will see the ground over on the left. There is a fair sized car park at the ground, which costs £2.&nbsp;Away fans have their own entrance to the car park, which is signposted on approaching the ground. Chris Cobb adds 'allow extra time for your journey as the access roads around Airdrie do tend to get quite clogged up'. For a map showing the location of the ground <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=277383&amp;Y=664695&amp;A=Y&amp;Z=5" target="Street Map">click here</a> </font><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2"><span lang="en-gb">(to take you to the Street Map website)</span>.</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><a name="By Train/Tube"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">By Train</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">The closest station to the ground is Drumgelloch which is just over a mile away, whilst Airdrie station is a around 1.5.miles away. Both stations are served by Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh.<br> <br> As you come out of the main entrance at Airdrie station, turn left along Broomknoll Street, proceeding under the railway bridge. At the roundabout turn right and go along the A89. At the next roundabout turn left, still proceeding along the A89 and then at the next roundabout turn right onto Graham Street (still the A89). After around half a mile you will reach another roundabout which is the junction with the A73, turn right onto the A73 Carlisle Road and the ground is down this road on the left.<br> <br> From Drumgelloch station, proceed up to the top of station road and turn left into Towers Road. At the top of Towers Road turn left onto Forrest Street (A89). Go straight along Forrest Street </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">until you reach another roundabout which is the junction with the A73. Turn left onto the A73 Carlisle Road and the ground is down this road on the left.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><a name="Admission Prices"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Admission Prices</font></a><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Adults £15<br> Concessions £7<br> 1 Adult + 1 Child £20</font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><a name="Programme Price"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Programme Price</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Official Programme £2.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> </font> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Layout Of The Excelsior Stadium"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Ground Layout</font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <img alt="Layout" src="pitair.jpg" border="0" height="233" width="328"> </font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><a name="Local Rivals"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Local Rivals</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Albion Rovers, Hamilton &amp; Motherwell.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000" height="18"><strong><a name="Fixtures 2011-2012"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Fixtures 2011-2012</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="50"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/airdrie_united/fixtures/default.stm">Airdrie United FC fixture list</a> (takes you to the <span lang="en-gb">BBC Sports</span> Website).</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><font color="#ffffff"><a name="Average Attendance">Record &amp; Average Attendance</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong style="font-weight: 400;">Record Attendance:<br> <br> For an Airdrie United Match:<br> 5,709 v Morton<br> Division Two, May 15th 2004<br> <br> For The Stadium:<br> St Mirren v Hamilton Academical<br> 9,612, Challenge Cup Final, November 5th 2005<br> <br> Average Attendance:<br> </strong><font face="Verdana" size="2">2010-2011: 788 (Division Two)</font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2">2009-2010: 1,081 (Division One)</font><strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"><br> </strong><font face="Verdana" size="2">2008-2009: 1,357 (Division One)</font><strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"></strong><font face="Verdana" size="2"></font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000" height="17"><strong><font color="#ffffff"><a name="Hotel Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="17"><strong style="font-weight: 400">If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed &amp; Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going.</strong> Access their <a href="http://www.laterooms.com/en/p11333/k16277609_airdrie-hotels.aspx"> Airdrie Hotels and Guest Houses</a> page. <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Feedback</font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please <a href="mailto:duncan@footballgrounds.net?subject=Airdrie%20Feedback">e-mail me</a> and I'll update the guide.</font><br> <br> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"> </p> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2"> </font> <p align="center"><br> <strong><font size="2"><a href="index.htm">Return To The Main Menu</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> </div> <!--msnavigation--><!--msnavigation--><!--msnavigation--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr color="#000000" width="50%"> <p align="center"><b><font face="Verdana" size="1">Copyright © Duncan Adams 2012. 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