Where better to start than my own club Partick Thistle? Below is a comprehensive away guide for any fan finding themselves playing The Jags away.
Despite the name Partick Thistle play in the Maryhill part of Glasgow and have done since 1909. Here are some key facts about the stadium.
Capacity: 10,887
Highest attendance, Partick Thistle: 49,838 vs Rangers 1922
Highest stadium attendance: 54,728, Scotland vs Ireland 1928
Highest stadium attendance: 54,728, Scotland vs Ireland 1928
How to get there?
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city but if you don't know how to get to Glasgow then they are many ways to do so.
By Train
Glasgow has two main train station; Glasgow central which connects glasgow to the south, including England, and Glasgow Queen street which connects Glasgow to the north.
By Bus
Glasgow's Major bus station is Buchanan Street bus station and all major routes from town or cities are linked via Buchanan street
By car
From the city center
There are two ways to reach Maryhill from the city center. Firstly:
By Bus
The 60 or 61 is the best bus available to get from the city center. Both follow the same route, so don't worry which one you get on, You can get on these buses from anywhere on hope street. You can then get off anywhere on Maryhill Road, depending if you want to refresh at a local pub or not, and if you are not sure where you are just follow the jags fans! There should be a few on the bus you are on. Buses usually take about 15 minutes from the center and are every 5 minutes on Saturday afternoons
By subway/underground
Both Buchanan street and St enoch's center underground stations are in the city center which takes you to St George's Cross station which is on Maryhill Rd, perfect for fans who want to have a few drinks, before hand, closer to the stadium. Trains are roughly every 5 minutes and it is only two stops so should get you there in no time at all!
Its worth noting to avoid getting the train to Maryhill Train station as it is a fair walk from Firhill
Where to eat/drink
If you are wanting to grab a few drinks and a bite to eat closer to the stadium then The Woodside down by the start of Maryhill Rd is you best bet. There is also Munn's further up Maryhill Rd Munns is a stop after where most Thistle fans would get off from on the bus. Regarding food there is only really take aways and a chip shop close to Firhill itself. You could find whatever tickles your fancy on Great Western Rd which is located just as you leave St George's Cross Subway station and has many restaurants and pubs which do food. Alternatively you could go anywhere in the city center as there is no shortage of places to drink and eat in Glasgow city center.
Admission
Adults- £22
Concessions (OAP's, Students)- £15
Under 16s- Free
Away fans are situated in the main stand of the stadium however Celtic fans are situated in the larger Jackie Husband Stand with plans of situating Rangers fans there too when they are promoted to the SPL
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