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			{{Short description\|Football stadium in Glasgow, Scotland}}
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	\| nickname = ~~Firhill~~		\| nickname =
			\| native_name = Wyre Stadium at Firhill
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	\| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Glasgow		\| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Glasgow
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	\| location = ], Scotland		\| location = ], Scotland
	\| opened = 1909		\| opened = 1909
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	\| dimensions = 105m x 69m (pitch)<ref name="capacity"/>		\| dimensions = 105m x 69m (pitch)<ref name="capacity"/>
	\| tenants = {{infobox stadium/tenantlist		\| tenants = {{infobox stadium/tenantlist
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	\| tenant_years = 1909–present<br />1986–1991<br />1994–1997, 1999–2001<br />~~2005–2006,~~ ~~2007–2012~~<br />~~1928-1957~~ }}		\| tenant_years = 1909–present<br />1986–1991<br />1994–1997, 1999–2001<br />2021–2022 <br />2005–2006, 2007–2012}}
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	'''Firhill Stadium''' is a ] and former ], ] and ] stadium located in the ] area of ], Scotland. ~~Since 1909, the stadium~~ has been the home of ], ~~who~~ ~~compete in ]~~.<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44097532 \|title=Scottish Premiership - Play-off Final - 2nd Leg \|work=BBC Sport \|date=20 May 2018 \|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> The stadium is commonly referred to as simply '''Firhill''', although from September 2017 - September 2020 it was also known as '''The Energy Check Stadium at Firhill''' for sponsorship reasons.<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41239997 \|title=Partick Thistle: club rename Firhill Stadium in sponsorship deal \|work=BBC Sport \|publisher=BBC \|date=12 September 2017 \|access-date=13 September 2017}}</ref>		'''Firhill Stadium''', also known as '''Wyre Stadium at Firhill''' for sponsorship reasons,<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Cassidy \|first1=Peter \|title=Partick Thistle stadium renamed as Wyre Stadium at Firhill \|url=https://news.stv.tv/sport/partick-thistle-stadium-to-renamed-as-wyre-stadium-at-firhill-for-next-three-years \|website=STV News \|publisher=STV \|access-date=28 June 2023 \|date=26 June 2023}}</ref> is a ] and former ], ] and ] stadium located in the ] area of ], Scotland which has been the home of ] since 1909.<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44097532 \|title=Scottish Premiership - Play-off Final - 2nd Leg \|work=BBC Sport \|date=20 May 2018 \|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref>

	Past ground-sharing agreements have seen Firhill act as a temporary home for ~~two~~ other football clubs, ] ~~and~~ ]. It was also a venue for the ] and the ] rugby union team between 2007 and 2012. {{As of\|2014}}, the all-seated capacity of Firhill is {{SPFL-stadiums\|partick}}.<ref name="capacity"/>		Past ground-sharing agreements have seen Firhill act as a temporary home for three other football clubs: ], ] and ]. It was also a venue for the ] and the ] rugby union team between 2007 and 2012. {{As of\|2014}}, the all-seated capacity of Firhill is {{SPFL-stadiums\|partick}}.<ref name="capacity"/>

	==History==		==History==
	] played at various sites between 1876 and 1891, including Kelvingrove, Jordanvale Park and Muir Park.<ref name = "inglis459">{{harvnb\|Inglis\|1996\|p=459}}</ref> The club settled at ], beside the ], in 1891.<ref name = "inglis459"/> They were forced out of this site in 1908, however, to make way for a shipyard.<ref name = "inglis459"/> The club found some spare ] land in Maryhill, the site was purchased by the club for £5,500, and construction started soon after.<ref name = "inglis459"/> The ground was due to open on 21 August 1909, but the match was postponed because it had not been declared safe for public use and planning consent had not been obtained.<ref name = "inglis459"/> Firhill opened a month later. ]		] played at various sites between 1876 and 1891, including Kelvingrove, Jordanvale Park and Muir Park.<ref name = "inglis459">{{harvnb\|Inglis\|1996\|p=459}}</ref> The club settled at ], beside the ], in 1891.<ref name = "inglis459"/> They were forced out of this site in 1908, however, to make way for a shipyard.<ref name = "inglis459"/> The club found some spare ] land in Maryhill, the site was purchased by the club for £5,500, and construction started soon after.<ref name = "inglis459"/> The ground was due to open on 21 August 1909, but the match was postponed because it had not been declared safe for public use and planning consent had not been obtained.<ref name = "inglis459"/> Firhill opened a month later.

	The record attendance for a Partick Thistle game at Firhill was set against ] in 1922, when 49,838 people attended.<ref name = "sfgg"/><ref>{{cite news \|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UZdAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=O6UMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4213%2C5978461 \|title=Association Football. A Firhill record \|work=The Glasgow Herald \|date=20 February 1922 \|page=12 \|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref> The present main stand was constructed in 1927, at which time the terraces were expanded.<ref name = "inglis459"/> Although the main stand resembles an ] design, it was in fact designed by David Mills Duncan, who had previously worked for Leitch.<ref name = "inglis459"/> The stadium's attendance record was set by the ] match between ] and ], when 54,728 people attended.<ref name = "inglis459"/>		The record attendance for a Partick Thistle game at Firhill was set against ] in 1922, when 49,838 people attended.<ref name = "sfgg"/><ref>{{cite news \|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UZdAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=O6UMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4213%2C5978461 \|title=Association Football. A Firhill record \|work=The Glasgow Herald \|date=20 February 1922 \|page=12 \|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref> The present main stand was constructed in 1927, at which time the terraces were expanded.<ref name = "inglis459"/> Although the main stand resembles an ] design, it was in fact designed by David Mills Duncan, who had previously worked for Leitch.<ref name = "inglis459"/> The stadium's attendance record was set by the ] match between ] and ], when 54,728 people attended.<ref name = "inglis459"/><ref> The Scotsman, 27 February 1928, scan via London Hearts Supporters Club</ref>

	] Stand (right)]]		]
		⚫	There were no further improvements until the early 1950s, when Thistle had a relatively successful period.<ref name = "inglis459"/> This success financed a roof over part of the terracing and floodlights, which were first used in a ] against ] in November 1955.<ref name = "inglis459"/> Firhill hosted the first ] match ever to be played in Glasgow, when Swedish club ] played their "home" leg against ] in the ] in the city as a result of the freezing conditions in Sweden at the time of the match.

⚫	There were no further improvements until the early 1950s, when Thistle had a relatively successful period.<ref name = "inglis459"/> This success financed a roof over part of the terracing and floodlights, which were first used in a ] against ] in November 1955.<ref name = "inglis459"/> Firhill hosted the first ] match ever to be played in Glasgow, when ] club ] played their "home" ~~match~~ against ] in ]. ~~Djurgårdens~~ ~~played~~ at ~~Firhill~~ ~~because~~ of the freezing conditions in Sweden at the time of the match.

	Firhill became designated under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act in 1977, which reduced its capacity from over 40,000 to 20,500.<ref name = "inglis459"/> In 1986, Firhill became the first Scottish ground in modern times to be used by more than one team, when ] moved in after being evicted from ].<ref name = "inglis459"/> This arrangement lasted until 1991.<ref name = "inglis459"/> ] then shared Firhill with Thistle in two different spells, the first arrangement beginning in 1994.<ref name = "inglis459"/> To cope with the resulting additional usage, undersoil heating was installed in 1994.<ref name = "inglis459"/>		Firhill became designated under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act in 1977, which reduced its capacity from over 40,000 to 20,500.<ref name = "inglis459"/> In 1986, Firhill became the first Scottish ground in modern times to be used by more than one team, when ] moved in after being evicted from ].<ref name = "inglis459"/> This arrangement lasted until 1991.<ref name = "inglis459"/> ] then shared Firhill with Thistle in two different spells, the first arrangement beginning in 1994.<ref name = "inglis459"/> To cope with the resulting additional usage, undersoil heating was installed in 1994.<ref name = "inglis459"/>

	The North Stand was built in 2002 to meet the ] criteria on stadium capacity, which stated at the time that member clubs must have 10,000 seats in their ground. Ironically this criterion was later changed to only 6,000 seats, which not only allowed for the relegation of Partick Thistle, but meant they had constructed a stand which cost the club unnecessarily. Originally, the stand only ran for two thirds the length of the pitch, but it was extended in 2003. 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.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|title=Green light for Firhill revamp\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/partick_thistle/1360301.stm~~\|website=www.news.bbc.co.uk~~\|publisher=BBC\|access-date=9 November 2014}}</ref><ref>, ]</ref>		The North Stand was built in 2002 to meet the ] criteria on stadium capacity, which stated at the time that member clubs must have 10,000 seats in their ground. Ironically this criterion was later changed to only 6,000 seats, which not only allowed for the relegation of Partick Thistle, but meant they had constructed a stand which cost the club unnecessarily. Originally, the stand only ran for two-thirds the length of the pitch, but it was extended in 2003. 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.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Green light for Firhill revamp\|date=30 May 2001 \|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/partick_thistle/1360301.stm\|publisher=BBC\|access-date=9 November 2014}}</ref><ref>, ]</ref>

	==Structure and facilities==		==Structure and facilities==
	] (north) Stand\|right]] ]		] (north) Stand\|right]] ]
	The modern stadium comprises three seated stands, with an unused area at the south end. The current capacity of the ground includes {{SPFL-stadiums\|partick}}<ref name="capacity">{{cite web \|url=http://spfl.co.uk/clubs/partick/ \|title=Partick Thistle Football Club\|publisher=Scottish Professional Football League \|access-date=30 September 2013}}</ref> seats with no standing areas available. The Main Stand was built with an original capacity of 6,000 seats, however in recent times ~~this~~ has been reduced ~~to 1,825~~. In January 2006, the club announced that the Main Stand would no longer be used on matchdays due to high maintenance and stewarding costs. There were exceptions to this, such as a ] match against ] and for Glasgow Warriors matches against ]. When Thistle achieved promotion to the ] in 2013, the Main Stand was reopened to house away supporters, and is used by away fans of more than 500. The Main Stand was renamed the Colin Weir Stand in 2016 in tribute to the club's first ever patron.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14516236.Main_Stand_at_Firhill_to_be_renamed_in_honour_of_Partick_Thistle_supporter/ \|title=Main Stand at Firhill to be renamed in honour of Partick Thistle supporter \|first=Catriona \|last=Stewart \|work=] \|date=29 November 2007 \|access-date=24 October 2017}}</ref>		The modern stadium comprises three seated stands, with an unused area at the south end. The current capacity of the ground includes {{SPFL-stadiums\|partick}}<ref name="capacity">{{cite web \|url=http://spfl.co.uk/clubs/partick/ \|title=Partick Thistle Football Club \|publisher=Scottish Professional Football League \|access-date=30 September 2013 \|archive-date=6 May 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170506192335/http://spfl.co.uk/clubs/partick/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> seats with no standing areas available. The Main Stand was built with an original capacity of 6,000 seats, however in recent times the capacity has been reduced. In January 2006, the club announced that the Main Stand would no longer be used on matchdays due to high maintenance and stewarding costs. There were exceptions to this, such as a ] match against ] and for Glasgow Warriors matches against ]. When Thistle achieved promotion to the ] in 2013, the Main Stand was reopened to house away supporters, and is used by away fans of more than 500. The Main Stand was renamed the Colin Weir Stand in 2016 in tribute to the club's first ever patron.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14516236.Main_Stand_at_Firhill_to_be_renamed_in_honour_of_Partick_Thistle_supporter/ \|title=Main Stand at Firhill to be renamed in honour of Partick Thistle supporter \|first=Catriona \|last=Stewart \|work=] \|date=29 November 2007 \|access-date=24 October 2017}}</ref>
	]		]

	Home fans now occupy the stand opposite the old stand, the Jackie Husband Stand; the north end of this stand is also host to away fans numbering less than 500. The stand is a large ] building, and was constructed in December 1994 with a capacity of 6,263 and is named after former Thistle player ].		Home fans now occupy the stand opposite the old stand, the Jackie Husband Stand; the north end of this stand is also host to away fans numbering less than 500. The stand is a large ] building, and was constructed in December 1994 with a capacity of 6,263 and is named after former Thistle player ].

	The newest stand is the John Lambie Stand, at the north end of the ground. This was built in 2002 to replace the old terracing, in order to comply with ] standards. This has a capacity of 2,014, houses Thistle's singing section<ref>{{cite web\|title=Statement re Segregation Next Season\|url=http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2013-2014/june_2013/statement_re_segregation_next_season\|website=~~www.~~ptfc.co.uk\|publisher=Partick Thistle Football Club\|access-date=8 November 2014\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108134604/http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2013-2014/june_2013/statement_re_segregation_next_season\|archive-date=8 November 2014~~\|df=dmy-all~~}}</ref> and was named after former Thistle manager ] in April 2018.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43823724 \|title=John Lambie: Partick Thistle's North Stand renamed after late former manager \|work=BBC Sport \|publisher=BBC \|date=19 April 2018 \|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref>		The newest stand is the John Lambie Stand, at the north end of the ground. This was built in 2002 to replace the old terracing, in order to comply with ] standards. This has a capacity of 2,014, houses Thistle's singing section<ref>{{cite web\|title=Statement re Segregation Next Season\|url=http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2013-2014/june_2013/statement_re_segregation_next_season\|website=ptfc.co.uk\|publisher=Partick Thistle Football Club\|access-date=8 November 2014\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108134604/http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2013-2014/june_2013/statement_re_segregation_next_season\|archive-date=8 November 2014}}</ref> and was named after former Thistle manager ] in April 2018.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43823724 \|title=John Lambie: Partick Thistle's North Stand renamed after late former manager \|work=BBC Sport \|publisher=BBC \|date=19 April 2018 \|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref>

	==Future developments==		==Future developments==
	In 2010, 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 consist of a 1,000-seat stand as well as residential and office accommodation. However, planning permission from Glasgow City Council was not forthcoming.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://ptfc.co.uk/pressbox/news.asp?id=571 \|title=News – Partick Thistle Football Club \|publisher=Ptfc.co.uk \|access-date=19 June 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006134243/http://ptfc.co.uk/pressbox/news.asp?id=571 \|archive-date=6 October 2007 }}</ref> The grassy bank at the City End has come to be known by the fans as "The Bing".		In 2010, 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 consist of a 1,000-seat stand as well as residential and office accommodation. However, planning permission from Glasgow City Council was not forthcoming.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://ptfc.co.uk/pressbox/news.asp?id=571 \|title=News – Partick Thistle Football Club \|publisher=Ptfc.co.uk \|access-date=19 June 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006134243/http://ptfc.co.uk/pressbox/news.asp?id=571 \|archive-date=6 October 2007 }}</ref> The grassy bank at the City End has come to be known by the fans as "The Bing".

	On 7 November 2014, it was announced that planning permission had been submitted to ] to redevelop the southern end of the stadium. On this site, a new 450-seater stand will be built, complete with 79 residential flats and also office and retail space. The proposals are identical to those issued to the council in July 2010. Tim Clark of ZM Architecture, the company handling the application, stated: "The timescale for concluding the original consent has now ceased and our client wishes to resubmit the original application as they still have intentions to develop the site, which was interrupted by the downturn in the financial market in the intervening years."<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Bateman\|first1=David\|title=Application proposes to build fourth stand at Partick Thistle's Firhill\|url=http://glasgow.stv.tv/articles/298742-proposals-to-make-partick-thistles-firhill-a-four-sided-stadium/\|website=~~www.~~glasgow.stv.tv~~\|publisher=STV Media~~\|access-date=8 November 2014}}</ref>		On 7 November 2014, it was announced that planning permission had been submitted to ] to redevelop the southern end of the stadium. On this site, a new 450-seater stand will be built, complete with 79 residential flats and also office and retail space. The proposals are identical to those issued to the council in July 2010. Tim Clark of ZM Architecture, the company handling the application, stated: "The timescale for concluding the original consent has now ceased and our client wishes to resubmit the original application as they still have intentions to develop the site, which was interrupted by the downturn in the financial market in the intervening years."<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Bateman\|first1=David\|title=Application proposes to build fourth stand at Partick Thistle's Firhill\|url=http://glasgow.stv.tv/articles/298742-proposals-to-make-partick-thistles-firhill-a-four-sided-stadium/\|website=glasgow.stv.tv\|access-date=8 November 2014}}</ref>

	==Other uses==		==Other uses==

	===Rugby Union===		===Rugby Union===
		⚫	In December 2005, Firhill became the home of Glasgow's professional rugby union team, ], when they moved from their previous base at ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/scottish/4482908.stm \|title=Warriors announce Firhill switch \|work=] \|date=29 November 2007 \|access-date=24 October 2017}}</ref> After returning to Hughenden in 2006, the Warriors took up a two-year residency at Firhill from the start of the ] season.<ref>, '''stv''' interview, 21 June 2007 {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930171709/http://www.stv.tv/content/sport/exclusive/display.html?id=opencms%3A%2Fsport%2Fexclusive%2FPartick_Thistle_interviews_210607 \|date=30 September 2007 }}</ref> This was extended in April 2009 for a further five years.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Rumsby \|first=Ben \|url=http://sport.scotsman.com/rugby/Glasgow-to-stay-at-Firhill.5151369.jp \|title=Glasgow to stay at Firhill for next five years\|work=The Scotsman \|access-date=19 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2033.php \|title=Warriors look to create fortress at Firhill \|work=Magners League Official Website \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070707133804/http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2033.php \|archive-date=7 July 2007}}</ref> Glasgow Warriors left Firhill after the 2011–12 season and moved to ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/content/view/2624/48/\|title=STATEMENT FROM GLASGOW WARRIORS AND SCOTTISH RUGBY ON SCOTSTOUN STADIUM\|date=30 September 2011\|access-date=14 July 2012\|work=glasgowwarriors.org\|publisher=Glasgow Warriors}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/sport/rugby/early-season-ticket-sales-rise-500-as-glasgow-settle-in-at-scotstoun.17998060\|title=Early season-ticket sales rise 500% as Glasgow settle in at Scotstoun\|work=The Herald\|publisher=Herald & Times Group\|date=28 June 2012\|access-date=14 July 2012\|first=Alasdair\|last=Reid}}</ref>
	] playing ] at Firhill on 10 October 2009.]]		] playing ] at Firhill on 10 October 2009.]]
⚫	In December 2005, Firhill became the home of Glasgow's professional rugby union team, ], when they moved from their previous base at ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/scottish/4482908.stm \|title=Warriors announce Firhill switch \|work=] \|date=29 November 2007 \|access-date=24 October 2017}}</ref> After returning to Hughenden in 2006, the Warriors took up a two-year residency at Firhill from the start of the ] season.<ref>, '''stv''' interview, 21 June 2007 {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930171709/http://www.stv.tv/content/sport/exclusive/display.html?id=opencms%3A%2Fsport%2Fexclusive%2FPartick_Thistle_interviews_210607 \|date=30 September 2007 }}</ref> This was extended in April 2009 for a further five years.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Rumsby \|first=Ben \|url=http://sport.scotsman.com/rugby/Glasgow-to-stay-at-Firhill.5151369.jp \|title=Glasgow to stay at Firhill for next five years – Scotsman~~.com Sport \|publisher=Sport.scotsman.com~~ \|access-date=19 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2033.php \|title=Warriors look to create fortress at Firhill \|work=Magners League Official Website \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070707133804/http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2033.php \|archive-date=7 July 2007 ~~\|df=dmy~~ }}</ref> Glasgow Warriors left Firhill after the 2011–12 season and moved to ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/content/view/2624/48/\|title=STATEMENT FROM GLASGOW WARRIORS AND SCOTTISH RUGBY ON SCOTSTOUN STADIUM\|date=30 September 2011\|access-date=14 July 2012\|work=~~www.~~glasgowwarriors.org\|publisher=Glasgow Warriors}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/sport/rugby/early-season-ticket-sales-rise-500-as-glasgow-settle-in-at-scotstoun.17998060\|title=Early season-ticket sales rise 500% as Glasgow settle in at Scotstoun\|work=The Herald\|publisher=Herald & Times Group\|date=28 June 2012\|access-date=14 July 2012\|first=Alasdair\|last=Reid}}</ref>

	===Rugby League===		===Rugby League===
	In 1996, Firhill was the site of the Scottish national rugby league team's first game on home soil, with a victory against ]. Rugby league, very much a minority sport in Scotland, has returned to the ground on several occasions since, including for the ].<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Welch\|first1=Adrian\|title=Firhill Stadium, Glasgow: Partick Thistle\|url=http://www.glasgowarchitecture.co.uk/firhill-stadium\|website=~~www.~~glasgowarchitecture.co.uk\|access-date=9 November 2014}}</ref>		In 1996, Firhill was the site of the Scottish national rugby league team's first game on home soil, with a victory against ]. Rugby league, very much a minority sport in Scotland, has returned to the ground on several occasions since, including for the ].<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Welch\|first1=Adrian\|title=Firhill Stadium, Glasgow: Partick Thistle\|url=http://www.glasgowarchitecture.co.uk/firhill-stadium\|website=glasgowarchitecture.co.uk\|access-date=9 November 2014}}</ref>

	===Greyhound racing===		===Greyhound racing===
			]
	Greyhound Racing took place from 1928 until 1957. An oval greyhound circuit 400 yards in circumference was added to the stadium around the football pitch in 1928 and a totalisator board was erected above the second bend between terracing. The racing started on 23 April 1928 as an independent (unlicensed) track <ref>{{cite book\|last=Barnes\|first=Julia\|title=Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File\|page =417\|year=1988\|publisher=Ringpress Books\|isbn=0-948955-15-5}}</ref> before the joining of the British Greyhound Tracks Control Society (BGTCS) in 1933.		Greyhound Racing took place from 1928 until 1957. An oval greyhound circuit 400 yards in circumference was added to the stadium around the football pitch in 1928 and a totalisator board was erected above the second bend between terracing. The racing started on 23 April 1928 as an independent (unlicensed) track<ref>{{cite book\|last=Barnes\|first=Julia\|title=Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File\|page =417\|year=1988\|publisher=Ringpress Books\|isbn=0-948955-15-5}}</ref> before the joining of the British Greyhound Tracks Control Society (BGTCS) in 1933.

	Licensed racing started on Monday 23 January 1933 with a hastily arranged meeting; greyhounds had only qualifying to race on the previous Thursday, Friday and Saturday trial sessions. The company responsible for the greyhound racing was the Firhill Greyhound Racing Company Limited and their managing director was John Bilsland, the same man that formed part of syndicates responsible for opening Southend-on-Sea (Kursaal) and having interests in three Liverpool greyhound tracks. Racing took place at Firhill every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7.45pm with races held over 280 and 480 yards (mainly handicaps).<ref>{{cite news\|title=Firhill's First Meeting, Monday 23 January\|year=1933\|newspaper=Official Racecard}}</ref>		Licensed racing started on Monday 23 January 1933 with a hastily arranged meeting; greyhounds had only qualifying to race on the previous Thursday, Friday and Saturday trial sessions. The company responsible for the greyhound racing was the Firhill Greyhound Racing Company Limited and their managing director was John Bilsland, the same man that formed part of syndicates responsible for opening Southend-on-Sea (Kursaal) and having interests in three Liverpool greyhound tracks. Racing took place at Firhill every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7.45pm with races held over 280 and 480 yards (mainly handicaps).<ref>{{cite news\|title=Firhill's First Meeting, Monday 23 January\|year=1933\|newspaper=Official Racecard}}</ref>
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	Firhill was used heavily in 2000 as a location for the television series '']'' in the episode "Football Crazy", in which the fictional team Strathclyde F.C. wore the same kits as Thistle and played at the ground.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Locations: Firhill Stadium\|url=https://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Partick+Thistle+Football+Club%2C+Maryhill%2C+Glasgow%2C+Strathclyde%2C+Scotland%2C+UK&ref_=tt_dt_dt\|~~website~~=~~www.imdb.com~~\|access-date=9 November 2014}}</ref> Scenes for the 2010 BBC television drama ], starring Scottish actor ], were filmed at Firhill.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Robert Jenkins \|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13135973.robert-jenkins/ \|access-date=11 July 2020 \|work=The Herald \|date=12 December 2013 \|location=Glasgow}}</ref>		Firhill was used heavily in 2000 as a location for the television series '']'' in the episode "Football Crazy", in which the fictional team Strathclyde F.C. wore the same kits as Thistle and played at the ground.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Locations: Firhill Stadium\|url=https://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Partick+Thistle+Football+Club%2C+Maryhill%2C+Glasgow%2C+Strathclyde%2C+Scotland%2C+UK&ref_=tt_dt_dt\|publisher=IMDb\|access-date=9 November 2014}}</ref> Scenes for the 2010 BBC television drama ], starring Scottish actor ], were filmed at Firhill.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Robert Jenkins \|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13135973.robert-jenkins/ \|access-date=11 July 2020 \|work=The Herald \|date=12 December 2013 \|location=Glasgow}}</ref>

	==Transport==		==Transport==

	], which is served by trains from ], is the closest railway station to Firhill.<ref name = "sfgg"/> The walk between the two sites takes between 20 and 25 minutes.<ref name = "sfgg">{{cite web \|url=http://www.footballgroundguide.com/scotland/partick_thistle.htm \|access-date=14 July 2012 \|title=Partick Thistle \|publisher=Scottish Football Ground Guide \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928084819/http://www.footballgroundguide.com/scotland/partick_thistle.htm \|archive-date=28 September 2013 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> Firhill is better served by the ] ~~network~~, with ] and ] stations within 15 minutes walk of the stadium.<ref name = "sfgg"/> The ] (Maryhill Road), leading to Firhill Road, runs from the ].<ref name = "sfgg"/>		], which is served by trains from ], is the closest railway station to Firhill.<ref name = "sfgg"/> The walk between the two sites takes between 20 and 25 minutes.<ref name = "sfgg">{{cite web \|url=http://www.footballgroundguide.com/scotland/partick_thistle.htm \|access-date=14 July 2012 \|title=Partick Thistle \|publisher=Scottish Football Ground Guide \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928084819/http://www.footballgroundguide.com/scotland/partick_thistle.htm \|archive-date=28 September 2013 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> Firhill is better served by the ], with ] and ] stations within 15 minutes walk of the stadium.<ref name = "sfgg"/> The ] (Maryhill Road), leading to Firhill Road, runs from the ].<ref name = "sfgg"/>

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	* ptfc.co.uk; ~~accessed~~ 10 November 2015.		* ptfc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2015.

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Football stadium in Glasgow, Scotland

Firhill Stadium
Tenants
Wyre Stadium at Firhill

Firhill StadiumLocation in Glasgow
Location	Glasgow, Scotland
Coordinates	55°52′53″N 4°16′10″W / 55.88139°N 4.26944°W / 55.88139; -4.26944
Owner	Partick Thistle F.C.
Capacity	10,102
Field size	105m x 69m (pitch)
Surface	Grass
Opened	1909

Partick Thistle F.C. Clyde F.C. Hamilton Academical F.C. Queen's Park F.C. Glasgow Warriors	1909–present 1986–1991 1994–1997, 1999–2001 2021–2022 2005–2006, 2007–2012

Firhill Stadium, also known as Wyre Stadium at Firhill for sponsorship reasons, is a football and former rugby union, rugby league and greyhound racing stadium located in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, Scotland which has been the home of Partick Thistle since 1909.

Past ground-sharing agreements have seen Firhill act as a temporary home for three other football clubs: Clyde, Hamilton Academical and Queen's Park. It was also a venue for the 2000 Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow Warriors rugby union team between 2007 and 2012. As of 2014, the all-seated capacity of Firhill is 10,102.

History

Partick Thistle played at various sites between 1876 and 1891, including Kelvingrove, Jordanvale Park and Muir Park. The club settled at Meadowside, beside the River Clyde, in 1891. They were forced out of this site in 1908, however, to make way for a shipyard. The club found some spare Caledonian Railway land in Maryhill, the site was purchased by the club for £5,500, and construction started soon after. The ground was due to open on 21 August 1909, but the match was postponed because it had not been declared safe for public use and planning consent had not been obtained. Firhill opened a month later.

The record attendance for a Partick Thistle game at Firhill was set against Rangers in 1922, when 49,838 people attended. The present main stand was constructed in 1927, at which time the terraces were expanded. Although the main stand resembles an Archibald Leitch design, it was in fact designed by David Mills Duncan, who had previously worked for Leitch. The stadium's attendance record was set by the 1928 British Home Championship match between Scotland and Ireland, when 54,728 people attended.

Fans leaving the stadium after an evening match in 2019.

There were no further improvements until the early 1950s, when Thistle had a relatively successful period. This success financed a roof over part of the terracing and floodlights, which were first used in a friendly match against Tottenham Hotspur in November 1955. Firhill hosted the first European Cup match ever to be played in Glasgow, when Swedish club Djurgården played their "home" leg against Hibernian in the 1955–56 season in the city as a result of the freezing conditions in Sweden at the time of the match.

Firhill became designated under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act in 1977, which reduced its capacity from over 40,000 to 20,500. In 1986, Firhill became the first Scottish ground in modern times to be used by more than one team, when Clyde moved in after being evicted from Shawfield. This arrangement lasted until 1991. Hamilton Academical then shared Firhill with Thistle in two different spells, the first arrangement beginning in 1994. To cope with the resulting additional usage, undersoil heating was installed in 1994.

The North Stand 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 criterion was later changed to only 6,000 seats, which not only allowed for the relegation of Partick Thistle, but meant they had constructed a stand which cost the club unnecessarily. Originally, the stand only ran for two-thirds the length of the pitch, but it was extended in 2003. 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.

Structure and facilities

The modern stadium comprises three seated stands, with an unused area at the south end. The current capacity of the ground includes 10,102 seats with no standing areas available. The Main Stand was built with an original capacity of 6,000 seats, however in recent times the capacity has been reduced. In January 2006, the club announced that the Main Stand would no longer be used on matchdays due to high maintenance and stewarding costs. There were exceptions to this, such as a Scottish Cup match against Rangers and for Glasgow Warriors matches against Edinburgh. When Thistle achieved promotion to the Scottish Premiership in 2013, the Main Stand was reopened to house away supporters, and is used by away fans of more than 500. The Main Stand was renamed the Colin Weir Stand in 2016 in tribute to the club's first ever patron.

Home fans now occupy the stand opposite the old stand, the Jackie Husband Stand; the north end of this stand is also host to away fans numbering less than 500. The stand is a large cantilever building, and was constructed in December 1994 with a capacity of 6,263 and is named after former Thistle player Jackie Husband.

The newest stand is the John Lambie Stand, at the north end of the ground. This was built in 2002 to replace the old terracing, in order to comply with SPL standards. This has a capacity of 2,014, houses Thistle's singing section and was named after former Thistle manager John Lambie in April 2018.

Future developments

In 2010, 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 consist of a 1,000-seat stand as well as residential and office accommodation. However, planning permission from Glasgow City Council was not forthcoming. The grassy bank at the City End has come to be known by the fans as "The Bing".

On 7 November 2014, it was announced that planning permission had been submitted to Glasgow City Council to redevelop the southern end of the stadium. On this site, a new 450-seater stand will be built, complete with 79 residential flats and also office and retail space. The proposals are identical to those issued to the council in July 2010. Tim Clark of ZM Architecture, the company handling the application, stated: "The timescale for concluding the original consent has now ceased and our client wishes to resubmit the original application as they still have intentions to develop the site, which was interrupted by the downturn in the financial market in the intervening years."

Other uses

Rugby Union

In December 2005, Firhill became the home of Glasgow's professional rugby union team, Glasgow Warriors, when they moved from their previous base at Hughenden Stadium. After returning to Hughenden in 2006, the Warriors took up a two-year residency at Firhill from the start of the 2007–08 Celtic League season. This was extended in April 2009 for a further five years. Glasgow Warriors left Firhill after the 2011–12 season and moved to Scotstoun Stadium.

Rugby League

In 1996, Firhill was the site of the Scottish national rugby league team's first game on home soil, with a victory against Ireland. Rugby league, very much a minority sport in Scotland, has returned to the ground on several occasions since, including for the 2000 World Cup.

Greyhound racing

Greyhound Racing took place from 1928 until 1957. An oval greyhound circuit 400 yards in circumference was added to the stadium around the football pitch in 1928 and a totalisator board was erected above the second bend between terracing. The racing started on 23 April 1928 as an independent (unlicensed) track before the joining of the British Greyhound Tracks Control Society (BGTCS) in 1933.

Licensed racing started on Monday 23 January 1933 with a hastily arranged meeting; greyhounds had only qualifying to race on the previous Thursday, Friday and Saturday trial sessions. The company responsible for the greyhound racing was the Firhill Greyhound Racing Company Limited and their managing director was John Bilsland, the same man that formed part of syndicates responsible for opening Southend-on-Sea (Kursaal) and having interests in three Liverpool greyhound tracks. Racing took place at Firhill every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7.45pm with races held over 280 and 480 yards (mainly handicaps).

The extra revenue helped Partick Thistle overcome serious financial difficulties and when the BGTCS disbanded in 1935 the stadium management headed by David Mitchell and W I Bilsland joined the National Greyhound Racing Club (NGRC) and continued to capitalise on a greyhound racing boom. By March 1950 falling attendances and competition from other Glasgow tracks forced Firhill to resign from their NGRC affiliation. The chairman John Bilsland stated that the cost of NGRC membership exceeded £1,000 per year. During January 1957 Racing Manager Ernest Ganly announced that the track was going to close to greyhound racing. He blamed falling attendances but the owner trainers disagreed citing the policy of only running company owned greyhounds at the track as being the main cause.

Track records

Distance yards	Greyhound	Time	Date
480	Stranger	27.76	29.07.1939
680	Tarmatic	40.89	04.06.1940

Television

In 1999, the stadium briefly featured in a Chewin' the Fat sketch.

Firhill was used heavily in 2000 as a location for the television series Taggart in the episode "Football Crazy", in which the fictional team Strathclyde F.C. wore the same kits as Thistle and played at the ground. Scenes for the 2010 BBC television drama Single Father, starring Scottish actor David Tennant, were filmed at Firhill.

Transport

Maryhill railway station, which is served by trains from Glasgow Queen Street, is the closest railway station to Firhill. The walk between the two sites takes between 20 and 25 minutes. Firhill is better served by the Glasgow Subway, with Kelvinbridge and St George's Cross stations within 15 minutes walk of the stadium. The A81 road (Maryhill Road), leading to Firhill Road, runs from the M8 motorway.

References

^ "Partick Thistle Football Club". Scottish Professional Football League. Archived from the original on 6 May 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
Cassidy, Peter (26 June 2023). "Partick Thistle stadium renamed as Wyre Stadium at Firhill". STV News. STV. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
"Scottish Premiership - Play-off Final - 2nd Leg". BBC Sport. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
^ Inglis 1996, p. 459
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"Association Football. A Firhill record". The Glasgow Herald. 20 February 1922. p. 12. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
Scotland Beaten At Firhill. The Scotsman, 27 February 1928, scan via London Hearts Supporters Club
"Green light for Firhill revamp". BBC. 30 May 2001. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
Glasgow, Firhilll, Firhill Court, Canmore
Stewart, Catriona (29 November 2007). "Main Stand at Firhill to be renamed in honour of Partick Thistle supporter". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
"Statement re Segregation Next Season". ptfc.co.uk. Partick Thistle Football Club. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
"John Lambie: Partick Thistle's North Stand renamed after late former manager". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
"News – Partick Thistle Football Club". Ptfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 October 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
Bateman, David. "Application proposes to build fourth stand at Partick Thistle's Firhill". glasgow.stv.tv. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
"Warriors announce Firhill switch". BBC News. 29 November 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
Firhill pitch can cope with rugby, insists chairman, stv interview, 21 June 2007 Archived 30 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
Rumsby, Ben. "Glasgow to stay at Firhill for next five years". The Scotsman. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
"Warriors look to create fortress at Firhill". Magners League Official Website. Archived from the original on 7 July 2007.
"STATEMENT FROM GLASGOW WARRIORS AND SCOTTISH RUGBY ON SCOTSTOUN STADIUM". glasgowwarriors.org. Glasgow Warriors. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
Reid, Alasdair (28 June 2012). "Early season-ticket sales rise 500% as Glasgow settle in at Scotstoun". The Herald. Herald & Times Group. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
Welch, Adrian. "Firhill Stadium, Glasgow: Partick Thistle". glasgowarchitecture.co.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. p. 417. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
"Firhill's First Meeting, Monday 23 January". Official Racecard. 1933.
Particulars of Licensed tracks, table 1 Licensed Dog Racecourses. Licensing Authorities. 1946.
"Five Tracks Resign From NGRS, Thursday 23 March, no 8, vol 5". Greyhound Owner and Breeder. 1950.
"Firhill closes, Thursday 24 January". Greyhound Owner. 1957.
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Sources

Inglis, Simon (1996). Football Grounds of Britain. Collins Willow. ISBN 0-00-218426-5.

External links

Getting to Firhill ptfc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2015.

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