UK Stadiums: Firhill Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland
Firhill Stadium (or Wyre Stadium at Firhill for sponsorship reasons) is a football ground in the Maryhill area of Glasgow. It is the home ground of Partick Thistle in the Scottish Championship, the second level of professional football in Scotland.
The league consists of 10 teams. The champions are promoted to the Scottish Premiership. The clubs finishing second, third and fourth enter the Premiership promotion play-offs together with the 11th-placed Premiership side.
History & Capacity
Partick have played at the now 10,887-capacity ground since 1909. There are currently three stands: the Jackie Husband Stand (west), the John Lambie Stand (north), and the Colin Weir Stand (east/main). A fourth side, the south side, remains as open terracing.
The Jackie Husband Stand is the largest, all-seater stand (approx. 6,263 capacity) named after the club legend and built in 1994.
Located at the north end, the John Lambie Stand dates from 2002 (financed in part by the sale of land on which student flats now stand) and named in 2018 in honor of the former manager. It often houses the "singing section".
The Colin Weir Stand was formerly known as the Main Stand (built 1927), it was renamed in 2020 to honor the lifelong fan and benefactor. The stand was designed by David Mills Duncan, a disciple of Archibald Leitch.
During its history Firhill has also staged rugby union matches, rugby league and greyhound racing.
Floodlights were introduced in 1955 followed by undersoil heating in 1994.
Clyde, Hamilton Academical and Partick Thistle have all ground-shared with Partick at various times.
The playing surface is natural grass.
The Club: Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle Football Club (nicknamed the Thistle or The Jags) were founded in 1876 and joined the Scottish Football Alliance in 1891. They played at various venues before moving to Firhill in 1909. They won their first match at the venue 3-1 against the now defunct Dumbarton Harp.
The club's honours include a single Scottish Cup triumph in 1921 Thistle beating Rangers 1-0 in the final and the Scottish League Cup in 1971-72. The Jags have won the Scottish Championship (previously Scottish Football League First Division) six times in 1896-97, 1899-1900, 1970-71, 1975-76, 2001-02 and 2012-13.
Partick competed in the 1972-73 UEFA Cup losing in the first round to Budapest Honved.
Former Players & Fun Facts
Some famous for Partick players include goalkeeper and record appearance holder lan Rough who represented Scotland at two World Cups, all time top goalscorer Willie Sharpe with 229 between 1939 and 1957, defender Alan Hansen who went on to fame at Liverpool FC and later as a pundit for the BBC and striker Mo Johnston who began his career with The Jags.
The club is renowned for its non-sectarian principles and counts locally-born thespian Robert Carlyle (of Trainspotting fame) as a celebrity supporter along with American actor David Hasselhoff. Thistle's current mascot is a sun-shaped character named Kingsley, following on from Jaggy MacBee and before that Pee Tee.
Too small to be considered rivals of the Old Firm, The Jags contest 'derbies' with Queen's Park, Clydebank, Clyde and Airdrieonians.
Access - Getting There
The stadium in the Maryhill district of northwest Glasgow. The nearest mainline stations are Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central.
If you are using the Glasgow subway take a train from St Enoch (near Central) or Buchanan Street (near Queen Street) to Kelvinbridge, then walk ( about 15 mins) or take a short bus ride from Kelvinbridge to the stadium. St George's Cross subway station is also about 15 minutes on foot from Firhill.
By bus take the First Glasgow 60 or 60A service. Buses depart near Central Station (St Enoch Subway) and take approximately 20-30 minutes to reach Bonawe Street on Maryhill Road, From here it is a short walk to the stadium. Other buses that stop near the ground are the 6, 7, 75, 61, M3, 6A, 7A, 8, and 90 services.
Address: 80 Firhill Road, Glasgow, G20 7AL
Accessibility
Home fans with wheelchairs can use either the enclosure at the front of the Colin Weir Stand or the front row of the John Lambie Stand.
Spaces may also be available in the Jackie Husband Stand on the viewing platform used by Partick Thistle season ticket holders.
Fans with disabilities qualify for a concession which includes entry to the game for a nominated carer, if required.
Nearby Hotels
The city of Glasgow has many fine hotels to choose from. At the top end are the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel and the One Devonshire Gardens a Hotel Du Vin. Other recommended places to sat in Scotland's largest city are Dalziell House and the Tartan Lodge. See here for a complete accommodation list of available hotels in Glasgow.
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