South Stand
Fir Park
South Stand
By Paul Marshall
July 3 2003
Pride of Lanarkshire takes an in depth look at Fir Park.
South Stand
July 3 2003
Pride of Lanarkshire takes an in depth look at Fir Park.
History of the ground
Old Fir Park
It wasn't until nine years after Motherwell were formed that they moved into Fir Park in 1895. When it opened ,it had a 15,000 capacity with standing room only. It has held one International match Between Scotland and Wales which Scotland won 5 - 2.
The record attendance is a staggering 35,632,which was set in a Scottish Cup game against Rangers on Motherwell's successful 1952 campaign.
Over the years it rarely changed until 1967 when the money recieved for the Ian St John transfer to Liverpool built the Main Stand which is still standing today, it cost £60,000 to build. The Stand runs only 3/4 length of the pitch as neighbours nearby wouldn't let Motherwell build the whole stand as it would block the sun in their back garden.
Main Stand under construction 1962
Main Stand 1998
The Taylor Report required Motherwell and all top flight top clubs in Britain to have a all-seater Stadium ,the redevolpment of the stadium started in 1991, seats were installed in the East enclosure replacing the terracing. The South Stand was built in 1993 at a cost of 2.4 Million ,it holds 4800 which is allocated to the away fans. The Davie Cooper Stand, which houses the home fan's was built two years later at a cost of 1.5 Million and holds 2400. Fir Park now holds a total of 13,742,which is plenty as home crowds average around 5000 until the Old Firm come to town, then it's usually a full house.
What's it like for away fans ?
Fans visiting Fir Park get the best view of the game by sitting in the massive South Stand , although they are usually charged a couple of pounds extra for the privilege. The away allocation is 4800 but the Old Firm will get another 2-3000 ticket's. There is room for disabled away fans but it must be booked before the day of the match.
Where can fan's drink ?
Away fan's can drink in Jack Daniels which is a 5 minute walk from Fir Park , On matchdays away fans can enjoy the comfort of the lounge with home fan's using the bar. Food is served in here and is a decent standard. Fna's are also welcome in the Electric Bar which is right beside Airbles train station which is only a 10 minute walk from the ground. The Claret and Amber club which is situated across from Fir Park is for members only.
Directions and where to park
The ground is easy to find , you can see the ground from the M74, take junction 6 and follow road till you get to the traffic lights take a right and that's you on Airbles Road , drive to the top of the hill and you can see Fir Park on the right. Most of the area around Fir Park is a housing scheme so get there early and get parked near the ground although you can park in Motherwell College car park which is nearer the away end of the ground , however it will cost you a few pound's
Where is the nearest Train Station ?
Motherwell Station is a main-line station on the Glasgow-London (Euston) route, and the station is particularly well served by trains running from numerous points throughout the Strathclyde region. The station is a twenty minute walk from Fir Park , while the station at Airbles Road is only ten minutes away.
The South Stand
Old Fir Park
It wasn't until nine years after Motherwell were formed that they moved into Fir Park in 1895. When it opened ,it had a 15,000 capacity with standing room only. It has held one International match Between Scotland and Wales which Scotland won 5 - 2.
The record attendance is a staggering 35,632,which was set in a Scottish Cup game against Rangers on Motherwell's successful 1952 campaign.
Over the years it rarely changed until 1967 when the money recieved for the Ian St John transfer to Liverpool built the Main Stand which is still standing today, it cost £60,000 to build. The Stand runs only 3/4 length of the pitch as neighbours nearby wouldn't let Motherwell build the whole stand as it would block the sun in their back garden.
Main Stand under construction 1962
Main Stand 1998
The Taylor Report required Motherwell and all top flight top clubs in Britain to have a all-seater Stadium ,the redevolpment of the stadium started in 1991, seats were installed in the East enclosure replacing the terracing. The South Stand was built in 1993 at a cost of 2.4 Million ,it holds 4800 which is allocated to the away fans. The Davie Cooper Stand, which houses the home fan's was built two years later at a cost of 1.5 Million and holds 2400. Fir Park now holds a total of 13,742,which is plenty as home crowds average around 5000 until the Old Firm come to town, then it's usually a full house.
What's it like for away fans ?
Fans visiting Fir Park get the best view of the game by sitting in the massive South Stand , although they are usually charged a couple of pounds extra for the privilege. The away allocation is 4800 but the Old Firm will get another 2-3000 ticket's. There is room for disabled away fans but it must be booked before the day of the match.
Where can fan's drink ?
Away fan's can drink in Jack Daniels which is a 5 minute walk from Fir Park , On matchdays away fans can enjoy the comfort of the lounge with home fan's using the bar. Food is served in here and is a decent standard. Fna's are also welcome in the Electric Bar which is right beside Airbles train station which is only a 10 minute walk from the ground. The Claret and Amber club which is situated across from Fir Park is for members only.
Directions and where to park
The ground is easy to find , you can see the ground from the M74, take junction 6 and follow road till you get to the traffic lights take a right and that's you on Airbles Road , drive to the top of the hill and you can see Fir Park on the right. Most of the area around Fir Park is a housing scheme so get there early and get parked near the ground although you can park in Motherwell College car park which is nearer the away end of the ground , however it will cost you a few pound's
Where is the nearest Train Station ?
Motherwell Station is a main-line station on the Glasgow-London (Euston) route, and the station is particularly well served by trains running from numerous points throughout the Strathclyde region. The station is a twenty minute walk from Fir Park , while the station at Airbles Road is only ten minutes away.
The South Stand
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