Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Cup 3rd round draw - AYR at home

[Silvo]

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[Vorporix]

If we are winning in the last few minutes we may need to take it in the corner to Kilt ime...

[Wiltshire_Red]

Originally Posted by WasanActonlad

I think I was mentally scarred as a 10 year old in 1969 when Scotland played at the racecourse , seeing some totally parelletic entering the ground, never seen guys that drunk before.

Think I mentioned this on similar thread, link between Ayr and Wrexham on how grounds were designed originally.
Something about the old covered tech end and covered terrace prior to Yale stand.
Think if memory correct may have been same contractors ….agricultural barn construction company from Whitchurch …..Smiths...?


See the lad they sold to Dundee Utd, shankland is already scoring for fun this season. Was there not a rumour Fylde were sniffing last season.

They also have massive floodlights https://www.footballgroundguide.com/...rset-park.html

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Interesting that their manager says it's a dream tie for Ayr fans. Also it may be chosen for live TV.

[Huffy]

Originally Posted by WasanActonlad

I think I was mentally scarred as a 10 year old in 1969 when Scotland played at the racecourse , seeing some totally parelletic entering the ground, never seen guys that drunk before.

Think I mentioned this on similar thread, link between Ayr and Wrexham on how grounds were designed originally.
Something about the old covered tech end and covered terrace prior to Yale stand.
Think if memory correct may have been same contractors ….agricultural barn construction company from Whitchurch …..Smiths...?


See the lad they sold to Dundee Utd, shankland is already scoring for fun this season. Was there not a rumour Fylde were sniffing last season.

Yes , that'll be Smiths ,had a factory up by the Station Yard , near Yockings Park , Whitchurch Alports ground , and a big ironmongers shop in the town too!!
All gone now ,but lots of hay barns in North Shropshire were made by them !

[WasanActonlad]

Often thought if one wanted to build a ground on the cheap, to go round purchasing old unused barn structures dismantle them and reassemble them at a ground....

[NottsRed]

Well im going to come back for this one as its a bit of history. Thinking about it when are we next going to get s Scottish club playing at the Racecourse in a cup competition?

[BillEBadass]

I have a vague memory that we once played a pre-season game against Moreton F.C. (Maybe in the old Scottish 2nd division) at the Racecourse. I'm sure Ali McGowen played and scored an own goal in a dubious manner. It would be early 1960s - can anyone else remember this or is this another indication I'm loosing the plot?

[Prodigal Dragon]

Originally Posted by BillEBadass

I have a vague memory that we once played a pre-season game against Moreton F.C. (Maybe in the old Scottish 2nd division) at the Racecourse. I'm sure Ali McGowen played and scored an own goal in a dubious manner. It would be early 1960s - can anyone else remember this or is this another indication I'm loosing the plot?

A bit before my time. But we’ve had numerous Scots who have done us proud over the years: Andy Proven; Ian Moir; and, more recently, Fergie Jnr.

I do partly remember the Jock Army hitting Wrexham in the late 60s for an international. It was an outrageous score, if I remember correctly, with lots of jolly Scotsmen swaggering around the old Kop. Happy days!