jwess
02-04-2014, 03:03 PM
On our cup run in 1952 we beat Rangers 2-1 at Fir Park in a replay before what was recorded then as a record crowd of over 35,000.
However it was estimated that the unofficial attendance was closer to 42,00 as fans had crammed into the area around the back of the old stand.
I attended Knowetop School then and the school gates were locked as thousands lined to get into Fir Park.
I had permission for have a half day from school to attend the match and the only way I could get out was the school janitor had a set of steps and helped me to the top of the railings. I then jumped down into the arms of my dad and uncles.
I was surrounded by my family at the game who all had a good laugh when they looked up to the school roof and there was the "janny" lying back having a great view of the match.
Memories...ye canny whack them !!!!!
However it was estimated that the unofficial attendance was closer to 42,00 as fans had crammed into the area around the back of the old stand.
I attended Knowetop School then and the school gates were locked as thousands lined to get into Fir Park.
I had permission for have a half day from school to attend the match and the only way I could get out was the school janitor had a set of steps and helped me to the top of the railings. I then jumped down into the arms of my dad and uncles.
I was surrounded by my family at the game who all had a good laugh when they looked up to the school roof and there was the "janny" lying back having a great view of the match.
Memories...ye canny whack them !!!!!