Auchinyell Sox Change Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Was trying to find old data for capacity on Linksfield ; but not much on Internet Was used for rugby ; North midlands v Wallabies 1947 then v all blacks in 1978 I do recall a low terracing running all the way round and the main stand ( watched stock car racing as a kid) I had it pegged as 10,000 plus but likely never saw these numbers Don't think was used for any big football games aside from juniors Edited February 26, 2015 by Auchinyell Sox Change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Was trying to find old data for capacity on Linksfield ; but not much on Internet Was used for rugby ; North midlands v Wallabies 1947 then v all blacks in 1978 I do recall a low terracing running all the way round and the main stand ( watched stock car racing as a kid) I had it pegged as 10,000 plus but likely never saw these numbers Don't think was used for any big football games aside from juniors I played there quite a few times against Lewis Utd who used it as their home ground in the Junior league. Can't imagine that latterly it was anything near 10k capacity. I don't think the main stand ran the length of the pitch and don't recall any low terracing (although you got me thinking). There was a running track so maybe this replaced it? Edited February 26, 2015 by SMcoolJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I mind going as a wee boy (circa mid 70's) - I don't think you're far off the mark with 10K, although everything looks bigger when you're wee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davierobbsagod Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Was trying to find old data for capacity on Linksfield ; but not much on Internet Was used for rugby ; North midlands v Wallabies 1947 then v all blacks in 1978 I do recall a low terracing running all the way round and the main stand ( watched stock car racing as a kid) I had it pegged as 10,000 plus but likely never saw these numbers Don't think was used for any big football games aside from juniors scotland played Argentina there aroundabout 73/74/75 my first rugger game, schoolboys got in free and got the afternoon off school,hence my first rugger game....cheers Mr Williamson..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I played there quite a few times against Lewis Utd who used it as their home ground in the Junior league. Can't imagine that latterly it was anything near 10k capacity. I don't think the main stand ran the length of the pitch and don't recall any low terracing (although you got me thinking). There was a running track so maybe this replaced it?Last time I was there mid 80s there was a cinder track in front of the terracingJudging by photos this indeed was blitzed to make way for a proper athletics track The old stand was pretty sizeable I found some photos on EE website One shows cyclists with terrace behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Mr Williamson - was that the tall, thin PE teacher at Harlaw with fair/greying hair and a moustache? If it's the one I'm thinking of he took us for rugby when we were in 2nd year and was convinced that it was still 3 points for a try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Did the American fitba team play there too I know they had a stint at Nelson street with temp seating Granite city oilers ? Mid 80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Williamson Cat of nine tails concealed under sports jacket Ageing sgt major type VW combo van Edited February 26, 2015 by Auchinyell Sox Change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davierobbsagod Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Williamson Cat of nine tails concealed under sports jacket Ageing sgt major type VW combo van kept it over his shoulder like it was in a holster.... stayed in bon accord street near the ferryhill house hotel,not that I'm a stalker or anything................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetenerife Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I played there quite a few times against Lewis Utd who used it as their home ground in the Junior league. Can't imagine that latterly it was anything near 10k capacity. I don't think the main stand ran the length of the pitch and don't recall any low terracing (although you got me thinking). There was a running track so maybe this replaced it? I played there for Lewis Utd (after they left New Advocates park) and Mugiemoss Juniors. Rosemount and Parkvale played there IIRC. The main stand did not run the full length of the pitch but there was basic standing terracing from behind one goal round to behind the other goal. I would not imagine it was 10k capacity though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/local/gallery-sporting-chance-for-all-at-aberdeen-s-famous-linksfield-stadium-1.361118 check out photos on this link theres one with police on the pitch - have no idea what this is about does look like a sizeable stand though - and you get an idea of terracing from other photo classic with david wilkie too in the pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/local/gallery-sporting-chance-for-all-at-aberdeen-s-famous-linksfield-stadium-1.361118 just noticed text below photos - police on pitch v s africa 1969 , another rugger game i suspect the 1975 stunt car event was the one i was at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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