So a visit to Scotland to visit the parents would not be complete without a football ground visit and so it was that my Old Man took me to Cappielow Park in Morton to see the home side Morton take on Raith Rovers who were flying high in the First Division at Kick-Off.
A quick drive up from Weymss Bay saw us arrive in plenty of time for kick-off and a programme and tea were bought before kick-off.
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| The Cow Shed opposite the Main Stand |
We sat in the home part of the Main Stand, with the Cowshed immediately in front of us, a strange structure with seating at the bottom and a standing area at the top. This was pretty much full in the middle during the game. The stand to the right was a small terraced number with a small clock on some advertising hoardings, nothing really to write home about, but quite a few locals sat there. At the other end, the West end was a large stand that was previously terracing, now with benches locked onto them. Irn-Bru hoards only added to the occasion.
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| The Home 'End' |
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game itself, was nothing really to write home about, long balls dominated and quality was low. Morton probably shaded it, and should have won, with a very good chance falling to their substitute in the second half. I think Raith will be happy with a point, but doubt it will be enough to help them win promotion, Dunfermline look a much better bet for that.
However, a lovely day out, for £25 all in!
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| The old Away end with Famous Crane in the background |
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