Dunty Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 In this campaign we played at all three, so after experiencing an international at all three Glasgow grounds - which was your favourite? For me, Ibrox won based on location, mainly it was easier to get there and back. I don't think there was much difference between all three in terms of atmosphere or facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) I only went to Hampden - boycotted the Gibraltar game due to ticket prices and Celtic Park is too inaccessible. I used to be a staunch defender of Hampden but it has had its day unless the East and West stands can be replaced and brought closer to the pitch (and there's very little chance of that happening). Edited October 22, 2015 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Parkhead was a great night but the traffic was horrendous . Our performances and results seemed to decline when we went back to Hampden . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Pittodrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Pittodrie.I agree - play all home games there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcountry jock Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Villa park great motorway links 3 mainline train stations and excellent public transport links ohh and only 30 mins from my house ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goozay Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hampden wins. Parkhead's restricted view seats and massive potholes plus poor lighting outside gives it significant points off. It was good to be able to walk to the West End from Ibrox and the family fan zone was a nice touch. But I'd rather go to Queens Park's ground than Rangers'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide tackle Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Celtic park closely followed by ibrox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of Paisley Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I only went to Hampden - boycotted the Gibraltar game due to ticket prices and Celtic Park is too inaccessible. I used to be a staunch defender of Hampden but it has had its day unless the East and West stands can be replaced and brought closer to the pitch (and there's very little chance of that happening). This, sadly. Compared to the Millenium Stadium and the new Wembley, Hampden was re-developed on the cheap. Missed opportunity in terms of knocking the whole thing to the ground and bringing the stands in a la Parkhead or Tynecastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This, sadly. Compared to the Millenium Stadium and the new Wembley, Hampden was re-developed on the cheap. Missed opportunity in terms of knocking the whole thing to the ground and bringing the stands in a la Parkhead or Tynecastle. The sight lines behind the goals are terrible - that and the two-mile trek to the karzis if you're near the front - not sure who thought it would be acceptable to go ahead with a cheap conversion like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 The sight lines behind the goals are terrible - that and the two-mile trek to the karzis if you're near the front - not sure who thought it would be acceptable to go ahead with a cheap conversion like that. Would it be the SFA? I think we should hire a seasoned sports entrepreneur to assess the performance of the SFA and recommend a course of corrective action. Someone like Barry Hearn who knows all about optimizing a sport and developing it. I wonder what he would say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hampden by a mile. The other 2 are irrelevant and hope we are not forced to play at either again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hampden for me, always. Hated going to Unionist HQ for the Georgia game because of the timing of it, and Celtic Park's worse than Hampden location wise for getting to and from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 One of my first thoughts after the Poland game would we have had more chance at Celtic park? Better atmosphere etc, more intimidating. I agree the issue of hampden needs looked at. Either we bring in the east and west or bulldoze, and alternate between CP, ibrox, Aberdeen and Easter rd. Needs sorted sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Ibrox is Rangers stadium Parkhead is Celtic's stadium Hampden is Scotland's stadium, it's not tainted by any club allegiance, therefore, despite it's downsides, it is by far my favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radian_13 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 One of my first thoughts after the Poland game would we have had more chance at Celtic park? Better atmosphere etc, more intimidating. I agree the issue of hampden needs looked at. Either we bring in the east and west or bulldoze, and alternate between CP, ibrox, Aberdeen and Easter rd. Needs sorted sooner rather than later. These aren't wee boys they are grown men professional footballers some playing for the biggest clubs, a few extra thousand Scots at Parkhead aren't going to intimidate then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Another thing, look how the Welsh went about moving from the millennium stadium. They recognised there was a problem and sought an alternative. I just don't think we can say "ah but it's our national historic stadium" blah etc anymore because it's hardly been a fortress these last few years. We should be doing everything to gain an advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 If anything, 2 games at Celtic Park was enough to make me appreciate games at Hampden again, as for a couple of years I often thought a change of scenery would be good.... Ibrox was ok, but did not enjoy Celtic Park. Hampden is home and happy to stay there rather than some soul less IKEA monstrosity built on a green field site in the middle of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Gas Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I had good views at all 3 grounds. One thing about Parkhead though was the height terrified me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Another thing, look how the Welsh went about moving from the millennium stadium. They recognised there was a problem and sought an alternative. Because they were getting less than 10000 crowds in a massive stadium and realised it was a waste of money so moved to a tiny stadium to suit their tiny crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hampden for me. Ibrox I didn't like. Had to walk home due to piss transport. Parkhead also had to walk home after ireland game.to Govanhill. I still love walking into Hampden when there is a big crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hampden everytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Parkhead was a 15 minute or so walk from a direct train home to Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Gas Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Am I the only one that didn't have any turnstile bother at Parkhead? Saying that I was in the ground an hour before kick off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hampden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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