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Firhill Stadium
Firhill Stadium, 80 Firhill Road, Glasgow, G20 7AL | Map
| Glasgow Warriors return to Firhill Stadium to ground share with local football side, Partick Thistle. More information about Partick Thistle can be found here. The current capacity of the all-seated ground is 10,887. The ground currently comprises three stands, with an unused area at the south end. |
| The main stand, running along one side of the ground, is the oldest of the stands. It was built with an original capacity of 6,000, but now holds somewhere closer in the region of 2,900 seats. There is a small enclosure of terracing at the front of the main stand. All home fans are now housed in the stand opposite the main stand, the Jackie Husband Stand. This is an impressive large cantilever stand which was built on the site of a huge section of enclosed terracing nicknamed "the Shed" by supporters of Partick Thistle. The stand was constructed in 1994 with a capacity of 6,263 and is named after former Thistle player Jackie Husband. |
Firhill Stadium will be the new home to Glasgow Warriors |
| The newest stand is the North Stand, at one end of the ground. This was built in 2002 to meet the Scottish Premier League criteria on stadium capacity, which stated at the time that member clubs must have 10,000 seats in their ground. Ironically this criteria was changed at a later date to only 6,000 seats, which not only allowed for the relegation of Partick Thistle, but meant they had spent much of their resources on a stand that under new regulations was unnecessary. |
| Originally, the stand only ran for two thirds the length of the pitch and was nicknamed "The Viagra Stand" by the fans, because it was only half-erect. It was extended in 2003 so that it ran the full length of the pitch with a capacity of 2,079. It replaced a large bank of terracing. The construction of this stand was assisted by the sale of some land to allow the construction of student flats which now lie behind the stand. |
| Thistle had announced plans to replace the disused terracing at the south end of the ground, commonly known as the "City End" with a new structure that would comprise of a 1,000 seat stand as well as residential and office accommodation. However, planning permission from Glasgow City Council was not forthcoming, and it is currently unclear what the club's next move will be. Nevertheless, they have pressed ahead with the demolition of the former south end and that section of the ground is now completely removed. |
| In 1996, Firhill was the site of the Scottish national rugby league team's first game on home soil, a victory over their Irish counterparts. Rugby League, very much a minority sport in Scotland, has returned to the ground on several occasions since, including for the 2000 World Cup. |
| During the 2005/2006 Celtic League season, the Glasgow Warriors played their home games at Firhill, moving from their previous base at Hughenden. For the 2007/2008 season, the Glasgow Warriors will return to Firhill. |
Firhill: the new home of
Glasgow Warriors |
| Directions to Firhill are detailed below: |
| From the city centre
Underground to St Georges Cross. When you leave the station you're at the junction of Great Western Road and Maryhill Road. To get to the stadium, head north along Maryhill Road. When Garscube Road merges with Maryhill Road, look out for Firhill Street or Springbank Street on your right - walking up either of these streets will lead you to Firhill Road, and you will be facing the stadium. |
Low level train to Maryhill Maryhill Station is the closest to Firhill Stadium, but it is a considerable walk from here to the ground. Catching the Underground from the city centre or Hillhead is a better option.
Taxi A black taxi from the city centre should cost you around £5.
Buses Lots of buses run along Maryhill Road, some of which are: TBC. |
| From outside the city
If you are travelling by car from the north or east. Take the M8 to Glasgow and exit at Junction 16, sign-posted for Aberfoyle. Drive straight on at the first two sets of traffic lights along Dobbies Loan until you reach a roundabout under the motorway, which is controlled by traffic lights. Be in the right hand lane to take the third exit. Continue forwards onto Garscube Road (A81), carrying straight forward at the next set of lights (but bearing left). Having driven past the Oakbank Industrial Estate on the right and then a car dealership on the left, at the next set of lights, get into the right hand lane to turn right onto onto Firhill Road to arrive at the stadium.
By car from the south or west. Take the M8 to Glasgow, cross the Kingston Bridge and exit at Junction 17. This will lead onto the A82, Great Western Road. After roughly half a mile, turn right at traffic lights, at St Margarets Cathedral, into Napiershall Street. Continue forwards, crossing over a mini-roundabout. Continue until the road meets Maryhill Road, directly opposite the Community Hall. Turn left, and then take second road on the right, Hinshaw Street. Continue through traffic lights onto Firhill Road, with the stadium on the right. |
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