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Black<br> <strong>Official Web Site:<br> </strong><a href="http://www.ptfc.co.uk" target="Official Website">www.ptfc.co.uk</a><br> <b>Unofficial Web Sites:<br> </b><a href="http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/%7Ejohnm/thistle/partick.html" target="Over Land &amp; Sea">Over Land &amp; Sea</a><br> <a href="http://www.oneteaminglasgow.co.uk/" target="One Team In Glasgow">One Team In Glasgow</a><br> <a href="http://www.jagsforum.net/" target="Jags Forum">Jags Forum</a><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><a name="Contents"><font color="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">Contents</font></a></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="#Future%20Developments">Future Developments</a><br> <strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"><a href="#The%20North%20&amp;%20Jackie%20Husband%20Stand">The North &amp; Jackie Husband Stands</a></strong></font><strong><font color="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2"> </font></strong><font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana" size="2">(photo)</font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><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="#North%20Stand"><br> </a><a href="#Main%20&amp;%20North%20Stands">Main &amp; North Stands</a> <font color="#ff0000">(photo)</font><a href="#How%20To%20Get%20There%20By%20Car%20&amp;%20Where%20To%20Park"><br> How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park</a><br> <a href="#By%20Train/Tube">By Train/Underground<br> </a><a href="#Local%20Rivals">Local Rivals</a><br> <a href="#Admission%20Prices">Admission Prices</a><a href="#Layout%20Of%20Firhill%20Stadium"><br> Layout Of The Ground</a><a href="#Programme%20Price"><br> Programme Price</a><a href="#Fixtures%202011-2012"><br> Fixtures 2011-2012</a><a href="#Record%20Attendance"><br> Record &amp; Average Attendance</a><br> </font><strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"><a href="#Hotel%20Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></strong><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <a href="mailto:duncan@footballgrounds.net?subject=Partick%20Feedback">Feedback</a><br> <a href="index.htm"><br> <strong>Return To The Main Menu</strong><br> </a></font><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000"><strong><a name="Whats The Ground Like?"><font color="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">What's The Ground Like?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2">On one side of the ground is the impressive looking, Jackie Husband Stand. This is a large, covered single tiered stand. Opposite is the older Main Stand, which has raised seating above pitch level. This stand is covered and has a fair few supporting pillars which may obstruct your view. It was originally built in 1927. The stand looks a little odd, as the lower end has been given over to what look like administrative offices. Apart from the bigger games, this stand normally remains closed.<br> <br> At the North End of the ground is the new North Stand, which replaced a former open terrace. This all seated covered stand, originally only ran for around 2/3rds of the width of the pitch, but has been extended during the Summer of 2003, so that it now completely fills that end of the ground. Opposite is the South End, which is now unused for spectators, being comprised of a grassy bank. It was originally a semi circular open terrace, but this was demolished in anticipation of building a new stand, however, this has not materialised. The stadium is shared with Glasgow Warriors rugby team.<br> <br> Interestingly, Firhill is the closest League Football Ground to Glasgow City Centre.</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="Future Developments"><font color="#ffff00">Future Developments</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400">The Club had plans to re-develop the South End of the stadium, which would include a 1,000 all seater stand, plus residential and office accommodation. However the Club did have not been successful in obtaining planning permission to go ahead with this development and so will need to re-think the scheme.</strong> <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="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="The North &amp; Jackie Husband Stand">The North &amp; Jackie Husband Stands</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <img alt="The North &amp; Jackie Husband Stands" src="partick51.jpg" border="0" height="234" 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="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Away Fans are primarily housed in the new North Stand at one side of the pitch, where around 2,000 fans can be accommodated. The view of the playing action and the facilities on offer are pretty good. The good thing about this Stand, is that a relatively few away supporters can make some noise from it, contributing to a normally good atmosphere within the ground. If demand requires it, then the North part of the older Main Stand, can also be allocated to away fans. Otherwise this classic looking stand remains unused for spectators. Entrance to the stadium is by ticket only, which need to be purchased from the ticket booth in front of the Jackie Husband Stand. Cash is not accepted at the turnstiles.<br> <br> Firhill holds a somewhat illustrious&nbsp;personal record for myself. Having had a few beers before the game, I unfortunately needed to find the gents half way through the first half. Just as I got in there, up went a roar from inside the ground, Partick had scored. Then on returning, just as I reached the bottom of the stairs, going back up into the stand. Partick scored again! So this is still my personal record of missing two goals with one pee! Of course, I took a fair bit of ribbing from the surrounding supporters as I returned to my seat. In a dull second half, there were plenty of suggestions from the fans around me, that perhaps I should work my goal magic, by going to the gents again!<br> <br> Firhill is the only ground that I have come across on my extensive travels, that sells Pot Noodles from its refreshment areas (apart from pies etc..).</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="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">Where To Drink?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Jim McFarlane recommends the Munn's Vaults on Maryhill Road. This pub is only around a five minute walk from the entrance to the away end and has a good mix of home and away support. Further down Maryhill Road towards the city centre, there is over on the right of the road the Woodside Inn, which also welcomes away fans.</font> Derek Hall adds; '<font size="2">There is a social club, located in the centre of the old main stand, to which anyone is welcome and entrance is free. You can also buy your admission ticket here - and enter any part of the ground with it (including the away end)'</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"><font color="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2"><b><a name="Main &amp; North Stands">Main &amp; North Stands</a></b></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><br> <img alt="Main &amp; North Stands" src="partick52.jpg" border="0" height="281" 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="#ffff00" 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">From The West:<br> Leave the M8 at Junction 17 and follow the A81, Maryhill Road towards Maryhill. Turn right into Firhill Road for the ground.<br> <br> From The East:<br> Leave the M8 at Junction 16 and follow the A81, Maryhill Road towards Maryhill. Turn right into Firhill Road for the ground.<br> <br> Street Parking (although don't be surprised if you are approached by a number kids wanting to 'mind your car mister'). <br> <br> For a map showing the location of the ground <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=258089&amp;Y=667676&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="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">By Train</font></a><font color="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">/Underground</font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Maryhill Station is the closest train station to the ground, but it is still a fair walk away (20-25 minutes). It is served by trains from Glasgow Queens Street, but it may be best instead to use the Underground.<br> <br> By Underground:<br> Richard Jones informs me; 'you can alight at two or three underground stations. Probably the easiest, is to get off at St. Georges Cross, and just head North up Maryhill Road&nbsp; until you see the stadium (in Firhill road just off Maryhill road). It should take around 10-15 minutes to walk. Another option is to get off at Kelvinbridge (this is slightly closer to Firhill than St. Georges Cross). Go up the stairs/escalators to Great Western Road, cross Great Western Road and turn to your right. Walk only a few metres until you come to North Woodside Road on your left. Walk down that road until you come to Maryhill Road. Turn left along Maryhill Road to get to the ground.<br> <br> Alan McAulay adds, 'If you are looking to have a pre-match drink in Byres Road, then alight at Hillhead Underground Station. Most of the pubs are on the left hand side when you exit the station, although the very studenty Curlers Bar is right next to it. A better bet maybe Tennents Bar, which is further down as it has more of a 'footy -friendly' atmosphere. To then get to the ground from Byres Road turn right out of Hillhead Station and go straight along past the library and Fopp records, then turn right again. Kelvinbridge station is on your right hand side, but&nbsp;below street level, so keep an eye out for it' then directions are as above.</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="Local Rivals"><font color="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">Local Rivals</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Clyde, Airdrie, St Mirren</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="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="Admission Prices">Admission Prices</a>&nbsp;</font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2">All parts of the ground (Seating): <br> Adults £16<br> Concessions £11<br> Under 16's Free</font><br> <br> Concessions apply to OAP's, Under 21's and Students in full time education. </p> <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 Highbury"><font color="#ffff00" 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="pitpart.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="Programme Price"><font color="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">Programme Price</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Official Programme £2.50</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ff0000" width="730"><strong><a name="Fixtures 2011-2012"><font color="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">Fixtures 2011-2012</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="730"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/partick_thistle/fixtures/default.stm">Partick Thistle 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><a name="Record Attendance"><font color="#ffff00" face="Verdana" size="2">Record &amp; Average Attendance</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Record Attendance:<br> 49,838 v Rangers (1922)<br> <br> Average Attendance:<br> </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">2010-2011: 2,024 (Division One)</font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"> 2009-2010: 2,577 (Division One)<br> 2008-2009: 2,967 (Division One)</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="#ffff00"><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/k16289408_glasgow-hotels.aspx"> Glasgow 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="#ffff00" 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=Partick%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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