Clyde FC vs. Queen of the South (22/11/03):

This was my first visit to Broadwood Stadium, home of division one Clyde FC.  The "Bully Wee" played host to then-division leader Queen of the South from Dumfries.  I went along with flatmate and rockstar Gavin to watch this match.  Starting from Glasgow Queen Street Station, we took a train to Croy, then walked the five miles to the stadium, during which we took an ill-advised (my bad) shortcut through some brush.  With feet fairly soaked from the shortcut, we made it to Broadwood in pretty good time (I can't remember exactly how long it took, but it wasn't bad at all).  There was a pretty good turnout for the match and the atmosphere among the Clyde faithful was incredible.  A sizable section of the Clyde supporters were very vocal, chanting many very profane, but spirited football chants.  Anyway, here is a match report from Clyde's website.  Also, you'll probably wonder why there are so many empty seats in these photos (though our side was nearly full), which this link describing the current financial crisis within Scottish football should help explain.  Although not listed, but evident in these photos is the 10,000 seat requirement for teams in the Scottish Premier League (SPL).  Currently, Clyde is to begin building a new stand to conform to this rule.  Otherwise, if they do not meet the 10,000 seat requirement and they win the First Division, they will not be promoted to the SPL for next season, as what happened to Falkirk a year before. 

	View from train en route to Croy.		Replacement checking in.
	Broadwood Stadium.		Players from opposing teams injure one another minutes after play resumes.
	Closer shot of Stadium.		Halftime ceremony honoring some Clyde FC side from the 1970s.  I have no idea what they did, but must have been something pretty good.
	Inside stadium before match.		Yes, Clyde's got cheerleaders.  Whooo!  Coming out at halftime was pretty much all they did...at least they had beer logos on their outfits!
	Deciding who wins kickoff, with team mascot for the match, lil' Joey assisting.*  *I'm sure the kid's name is not 'Joey,' but just this once, let's pretend it is.		Second half action.  Clyde punished Q.o.S. in this half for three goals.
	First half action.		Second half view.
	Q.o.S. keeper down after punching ball clear and colliding with Clyde player.  (Keeper did his job and made a fine save, but unfortunately dislocated his shoulder and is out for the season.)		Another shot during half.
	....and here comes the stretcher!		Clyde keeper clearing dangerous cross. *note: as you can tell, I hadn't figured out how to do good action shots at that time.
	Both teams waiting for keeper to be carried off the pitch.		Clyde keeper saving shot from 25 yards out, destined for bottom corner.

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