ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <title>Scottish Football Ground Guide - Gayfield Park, Arbroath Football Club</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-16"> <meta content="A fans guide to Gayfield Park. 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White<br> <strong>Official Web Site: <br> </strong><a href="http://www.arbroathfc.co.uk" target="Official Site">www.arbroathfc.co.uk</a><br> <b>Unofficial Web Sites:</b> <br> <a href="http://www.arbroathfc.org.uk" target="Lichties News">Lichties News</a><br> <a href="http://www.arbroath-mad.co.uk/" target="Arbroath Mad">Arbroath Mad</a> (Footy Mad Network)<br> <br> </font></p> </td> <td align="center" valign="center" width="103"> <img alt="Map" src="ewarb.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="#cc0099"> <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">Looking Towards The Main Stand</a> <font color="#cc0099">(photo)</font><br> <a href="#What%20Is%20It%20Like%20For%20Visiting%20Supporters?">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</a></font><a href="#Seaforth%20End"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> The Town End &amp; East Terrace</font></a><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <font color="#cc0099">(photo)</font><a href="#Where%20To%20Drink?"><br> Where To Drink?</a><br> <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">Train/Bus Station</a><br> <a href="#Local%20Rivals">Local Rivals</a><a href="#Rear%20Of%20East%20Terrace"><br> Rear Of East Terrace</a> <font color="#cc0099">(photo)</font><a href="#Admission%20Prices"><br> Admission Prices</a><a href="#Ground%20Layout"><br> Layout Of The Ground</a><a href="#Programme%20Price"><br> Programme Price</a><br> <a href="#Fixtures%202011-2012">Fixtures 2011-2012</a><a href="#What%20Do%20The%20Arbroath%20Fans%20Sing?"><br> </a><a href="#Record%20Attendance">Record &amp; Average Attendance</a><br> </font><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=Arbroath%20Feedback">Feedback</a><br> </font><a href="index.htm"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <strong>Return To The Main Menu</strong><br> </font></a><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"><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">Gayfield is predominantly made up of terracing which extends around three corners of the ground. However, this gives the stadium a lot of character, especially as terracing is slowly but surely disappearing generally from football stadia. On one side is the new Gayfield Main Stand, opened in 2002. This is a covered single tiered, all seated stand. The other sides of the ground are all terraces that are of a similar size. Each side has a small covered area, that covers the centre part of the terraces to the rear. There are also a number of small floodlight pylons that run down the East side of the pitch, the bases of which are situated within the East Terrace. <br> <br> It is interesting to note that Arbroath hold the World Record for the biggest victory in a competitive game. 36-0, against Aberdeen Bon Accord in 1885. Former Arbroath player John Petrie holds the World Record for number of goals scored by one player in a competitive game, scoring 13 of the 36 goals in that match.</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Looking Towards The Clock End"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Looking Towards The Main Stand</font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <img alt="Looking Towards The Main Stand" src="arbroath21.jpg" border="0" height="260" width="606"></font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"><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">Supporters are normally housed in the Seaforth Terrace at one end of the ground. This end is also affectionately known as the 'Pleash End' as it has the <a href="http://www.pleasurelandarbroath.co.uk/" target="Pleasureland">Pleasureland</a> indoor amusement arcade at the back of it. If demand requires it, then the East Terrace at one side of the pitch can also be allocated. Normally a relaxed and hassle free day out. John Stenhouse adds; 'make sure you have a pie, they are amongst the best you'll find'.<br> <br> Jamie Malley informs me; ''no matter how good the weather forecast is take a coat! and if its anytime between October and March also take a set of thermals.&nbsp;Gayfield is the closest ground to the sea in Britain (and in fact in Europe) and when the wind comes in off the North Sea it gets a wee bit chilly.&nbsp; Also if its really windy don't stand in the East terrace unless you've got an umbrella - the sea may come over the wall and you'll end up very wet!'</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"> <p align="center"><strong><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="Seaforth End">The Town End &amp; East Terrace</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><br> <img alt="Town End" src="arbroath20.jpg" border="0" height="247" 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="#cc0099"><strong><a name="Where To Drink?"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Where To Drink?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font size="2"><font face="Verdana">The nearest bar to the ground is the Tutties Neuk, on Queens Drive, which is just across the road from the ground. The bar is popular with both home and away fans, although it is a little on the small side.<br> <br> Jamie Malley adds; 'Tutties is the place to go pre-match.&nbsp; Home and away supporters will freely mingle before the game and the banter is pretty good - I've even heard some away fans describe this as the best pre-match boozer in Scotland. Otherwise, within the town itself there are a number of pubs, the best of which is probably the Corn Exchange (a Wetherspoons outlet) for cheap beer 'n' food.&nbsp; If you are after a quieter pub the harbour area has a load.&nbsp; For food the pies at Gayfield are so-so and if you want one best go before half time as they usually run out. Remember Arbroath is famous for its fish, so make sure you have some fish and chips before you leave. If there's a chippie that serves better and fresher fish than Peppos on the harbour, then I've yet to find it and I've eaten fish &amp; chips all over the country! Also if you are down at the harbour there's no end of shops selling Smokies'</font>.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"><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">The ground is easy to find as it is located on the main A92. If approaching Arbroath on the A92 from the South, you will come to the ground on your right. There is plenty of street parking to be found along the sea front. <br> <br> For a map showing the location of the ground <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=363728&amp;Y=740237&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="#cc0099"><strong><a name="By Train/Tube"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Train</font></a><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">/Bus Station</font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Arbroath train station is around a 15 minute walk away from the ground. From the railway station come out of the main entrance and turn left. Walk down to the bottom of this road and turn right into Milgate Loan. The ground is approximately half a mile along this road - you can't really miss it.<br> <br> From the Bus Station - come out of the bus station onto the dual carriageway - turn right and walk away from the town towards the Signal Tower museum.&nbsp; You'll see the ground ahead of you - its a 10/15 minute walk.<br> <br> Thanks to Jamie Malley for providing the directions.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"> <p align="center"><strong><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="Rear Of East Terrace">Rear Of East Terrace</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2">Showing The Proximity Of The Sea Front</font><br> <br> <img alt="East Terrace" src="arbroa1.jpg" border="0" height="344" width="606"></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"><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">Montrose, Forfar &amp; Brechin.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"><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">All Areas Of The Ground:<br> Adults £12<br> Juvenile/OAP £6<br> Parent + Child £15</font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> </font> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Ground Layout"><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="pitarb.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="#cc0099"><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 £1.50.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099"><strong><a name="Fixtures 2011-2012"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Fixtures 2011-2012</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arbroath/fixtures/default.stm">Arbroath 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="#cc0099"><strong><a name="Record Attendance"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Record &amp; Average Attendance</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Record Attendance:<br> 13,510 v Rangers, February 22nd, 1952.<br> <br> Average Attendance:<br> </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">2010-2011: 588 (Division Three)</font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"> 2009-2010: 491 (Division Two)<br> 2008-2009: 639 (Division Two)</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#cc0099" height="17"><font color="#ffffff"><strong><a name="Hotel Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></strong></font></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/k16278123_arbroath-hotels.aspx"> Arbroath 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="#cc0099"><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=Arbroath%20Feedback">e-mail me</a> and I'll update the guide.</font> <p>* The present Gayfield Park overlies part of the original Gayfield ground which dates back to 1880. The old Gayfield was demolished and the pitch moved a short distance along the coast where the new ground was built and opened in 1925.<br> <br> <br> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><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> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><br> &nbsp;</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. All rights reserved.<br> Last Revised:&nbsp; 1 January 2012</font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <br> </font></b> </p> <hr color="#000000" width="50%"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <!--msnavigation--> </tbody> </table> </body> </html>