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| What's The
Ground Like? Future Ground Developments Looking Towards The Tryst Road Terrace (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Admission Prices Programme Price Ground Layout Fixtures 2012-2013 Local Rivals Record & Average Attendance Hotel Accommodation |
| What's The Ground Like? |
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After 87 years the Club have left their Firs Park ground and now ground share Ochilview with Stenhousemuir. The Club found themselves unable to keep Firs Park up to Football League requirements and have signed a five year agreement to play at Stenhousemuir. On one side of the ground, is the relatively new looking Main Stand (also known by the locals as the McCowans End, after the toffee factory in the same street). This small all seated, covered stand, runs for about half the length of the pitch and straddles the half way line. It has a couple of floodlights perched on its roof. Opposite to this stand the side of the ground is unused for spectators and just has the team dugouts and a row of small floodlights. At the Tryst Road End of the ground is good sized terrace, that recently has had a roof put on it, giving much needed shelter for the standing fans. The opposite East End of the ground is again unused for spectators. During the Summer of 2007 a new synthetic playing surface was installed at the stadium. |
| Future Ground Developments |
| At some point Firs Park will be re-developed for housing. Whether there will be enough finance then to build a new stadium, remains to be seen. |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? |
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segregation of fans for league games. If segregation
needs to be enforced, then away fans are predominantly
housed in the covered Tryst Road terrace which is
allocated specifically to them, whilst some seats are
also allocated in the Main Stand. Daniel Waddell adds; 'I attended a game against Stranraer, as my team Falkirk's game had been postponed. There was a decent atmosphere for a 3rd division game, as the Shire fans tried to create some noise throughout the game. The terrace was closed and there was no segregation in the Main Stand, although most of the Stranraer fans gathered towards the one side. For the 1st half I sat in the very front row and even there the view of the action was fairly good. For the 2nd half I moved up a couple of rows where there was ample legroom. I also managed to park right outside the ground. The whole experience almost made up for not getting to see Falkirk play, and it was great to visit a new ground as well'. |
| Where To Drink |
| There is a Social Club on one corner of the Tryst Road terrace and a small bar under the Main Stand. Both welcome away supporters, although on occasions the Social Club may charge a small entrance fee, for non members. There are a couple of bars to be found in the nearby town centre (five minutes walk). |
| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park |
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Leave the M876 at
Junction 2 and follow the A88 towards Stenhousemuir.
After about three quarters of a mile turn right into
Tryst Road. The ground is down the bottom of this
road on the left. It is not the easiest ground to
spot as it has no large floodlights that can be seen
from a distance. Remember also to ignore the
'football traffic' signs around the area, as if you
follow them you will eventually end up at Falkirks'
ground. Street parking. The stadium address is: Gladstone Road, Stenhousemuir, FK5 4QL. |
| By Train |
| The nearest train station is Larbert, which is just under a mile away from the ground. As you come out of the station, bear left down the main (King Street) road in front of the station. Continue down Kings Road and you will reach the ground on the left. |
| Admission Prices |
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Adults £10 |
| Programme Price |
| Official Programme £2. |
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| Fixtures 2012-2013 |
| East Stirlingshire FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). |
| Local Rivals |
| Falkirk, Stenhousemuir. |
| Hotel Accommodation |
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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 & 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. Remember that you can use the above link or panel below to book any other hotels that you may need for business or leisure, either in the UK or abroad. |
| Record & Average Attendance |
| Record Attendance (at Firs Park): 12,000 v Partick Thistle, Scottish Cup, 3rd Round, February 21st 1921. Average Attendance: 2011-2012: 321 (Division Three) 2010-2011: 319 (Division Three) 2009-2010: 407 (Division Three) |
| Feedback |
| If anything is incorrect
or you have something to add, please e-mail me duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide. |
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