[69] This work, begun in October 1981 and completed in 1986, reduced the capacity to 74,370 and cost 3 million. Sources say that there were more, considering there were a lot of people in the stadium without tickets. THERE was welcome news for Scottish football fans this week as we reported yesterday, Nicola Sturgeon has announced that restricted numbers of spectators will be allowed into grounds from Monday, September 14, all going well (there arent actually any games scheduled for that day, but never mind). [19] The Scottish Cup trophy was withheld as Hampden was not in a fit condition to host a second replay. [42] Celtic and Hibernian progressed to the final, and a crowd of 117,060 saw Celtic win 20. [121] His last competition in Britain was the 1925 championship, when he won the 220yards race for a record fifth time. Entrance costs 7 for adults and 3 for concessions. [98] It held three group games and one round of sixteen match, with attendances restricted to 25% of its capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. . . Hampden Park certainly set many attendance records for football matches but it also set many other records along the way. [7] Along with Celtic Park and Ibrox, the city of Glasgow possessed the three largest football stadia in the world at the time Hampden opened. A final which had everything. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. [66][69][71] None of these arguments impressed the National Stadium committee, which consisted of the SFA, Scottish Football League and Queen's Park. [90] The conversion works involved the removal of eight rows of seating, which reduced the capacity to 44,000. Hampden Park, thank you for entertaining us supporters and exceeding our expectations. We are lucky at The Herald. What is the highest attendance at Hampden Park? [77] The ground now has a capacity of 51,866. 121,452 Scotland v England 4/4/08 World record attendance (world record stayed in Scotland until July 13th 1950 when 152,260 saw Brazil v Spain in the World Cup final group stage) 127,307 Scotland v England 23/3/14 New world record 101,714 Celtic v Rangers Scottish Cup Semi-final 21/3/25. HP10 9TY. World Bowl XI was held at Hampden in 2003, but after the 2004 season the Claymores folded and were replaced by the Hamburg Sea Devils. [18] The two Old Firm matches played for the 1909 Scottish Cup Final attracted a total of 131,000. [49] The ground then also hosted the 1962 and 1966 finals of the European Cup Winners' Cup. Hampden Park is a shadow of its former self nowadays, with a total capacity of 51,866, a third of the record attendance. [125], The redeveloped Hampden was the venue for a boxing card headlined by former world champion Mike Tyson in June 2000. [57][64], During the late 1970s, it became apparent that the facilities at Hampden were in need of renewal. Hampden was built in 1903 and opened on the 31st of October with a match between Queens Park and Celtic. [2] Queen's Park retained ownership of the ground, with the SFA holding a lease that ran until 2020. Football attendances enjoyed a post-war boom and Dundee F.C. The original Hampden Park, located a short walk from the current site, was the first football stadium in the world and where the modern style of passing in football was started. A stadium on the present site was first opened on 31 October 1903. [35][62], Scotland secured qualification for the 1974 FIFA World Cup at Hampden, with a 21 victory over Czechoslovakia. WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. And another record crowd of over 127,000 for a European Cup final watched Real Madrid of Spain win 7-3 against . One particular final which amazed the Glasgow spectators was the 1960 European Cup final between Real Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt. [7][48][138] The 1937 Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Aberdeen drew an official crowd of 147,365, a world record for a club match, with 20,000 more people locked outside. [5][6] Henry Erskine Gordon agreed to sell 12 acres of land off Somerville Drive to Queen's Park in November 1899. The game between Scotland and England set the all time record for the highest football attendance in England as well as the highest football attendance in Europe ever. In 2009, more people attended concerts at Hampden than football matches. [45] Scotland qualified for the 1958 FIFA World Cup by defeating Spain, including Luis Suarez, Ladislao Kubala and Alfredo Di Stfano, at Hampden. It was still selected to host another major European final, in which Franz Beckenbauer Bayern held on to secure a 1-0 win over a graceful Saint-tienne. Glasgow The stadium's capacity exceeded 100,000 from the early 1900s until the 1980s and the Roar could be heard whenever Scotland scored an important goal. 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A fire was deliberately started in the south stand in October 1968, destroying offices, 1,400 seats and one of the team dressing rooms. [106] Due to the dominance of the Old Firm within Scottish football and their regular qualification for cup matches played at Hampden, the East and West stands are commonly known as the Celtic and Rangers ends. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. [17] The first Scottish Cup Final played at the ground was an Old Firm match in 1904, attracting a record Scottish crowd of 64,672. [36] The capacity of the ground was officially cut to 135,000 following the Burnden Park disaster in Bolton in March 1946,[35] but before that reduction was confirmed, 139,468 watched the Scotland v England Victory International on 13 April of that year. [4] The Scottish Cup Final returned to Hampden in 1920, when a large crowd of 95,000 saw Kilmarnock win the cup against Albion Rovers. [74], The final stage of the renovation began in November 1997, with its 59million cost funded by the National Lottery. This season's entry was 164 but the record entry was in 1922 -23 when a staggering 412 clubs set out on the long trail which that season led to Tynecastle. First six-figure crowd for a League Cup Final. For a large part of the century, the greats of the world game appeared at the Mount Florida ground, amazed by the crowds in the terracing, with such passion and affections for clubs and country. 1937 - Attendance 146,433 : Celtic v Aberdeen (Scottish Cup Final) - highest for a club match in Europe; 1970 - Attendance 136,505 : Celtic v Leeds United (European Cup . Yet no other god has been so cynical, for the camera records in order to forget.John Berger (b. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. [5][7] A lawn bowling club at the junction of Queen's Drive and Cathcart Road marks the site of the first Hampden. [65][66] Queen's Park considered selling Hampden,[35] but a public appeal and minor repair work kept the stadium open during the 1980s. Hampden is also the oldest International football stadium in the world. The highest ever attendance for a UEFA competition match was in the 1969-70 European Cup semi-final at Hampden Park, Scotland's national stadium. The current Hampden Park is actually the third iteration of the stadium and opened in 1903 when, at the time, it was the largest stadium in the world. Scotland may not have reached a major campaign during this new century but, despite this, Hampden has still seen such joy, passion and roar from the Scotland faithful. This was increased further between 1927 and 1937, reaching a peak of 150,000. Top 10 Surprising Facts about Hampden Park Hampden Park is the National Football Stadium of Scotland, home to Scotland international matches since 1906. . 1937: Celtic V Aberdeen (Scottish Cup Final) 147,365. When it came to attendances, Hampden Park certainly led the way. [49] The attendances for each of these finals was less than 50,000,[50] and the SFA did not offer to host another European final until the 1976 European Cup Final, in which Bayern Munich defeated St Etienne. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. hampden park stadium (@hampdenpark). Since then, Scotland has played 243 matches at Hampden- winning128 of them. [4][117] Queen's Park proposed in 1990 to sell off Lesser Hampden to fund redevelopment works on the main stadium, but this was rejected by planners. This is still a European record for an international match. Another great European final where Real Madrid would edge Bayer Leverkusen with a moment of sheer world class. or "How are you?". Scottish Attendance Records Set at Hampden: Scottish Cup 147,365 Celtic v Aberdeen 1937 League Cup 107,609 Celtic v Rangers 1965 Southern League Cup 135,000 Aberdeen v Rangers 1946 Junior Cup 77,650 Petershill v Irvine Meadow 1951 Challenge Cup 48,133 Rangers v Peterhead 2016 Queen's Park FC record attendance 95,722 v Rangers 1930 [133] The Rolling Stones played there in 1990, during their Urban Jungle Tour. Welcome though it will be, its still a very far cry from the halcyon days. The stadium has been fully renovated since then, with the most recent work being completed in 1999. Quality football, four goals, a sending off, extra-time and penalties, the Glasgow rain, the wonderful choir from both Sevillia and Espanyol fans. After the match the Evening Times gave its critique of the new ground stating: It is admittedly a ground for the greatest things, grand in conception and great in area, and only the greatest success can be deemed adequate reward for the enterprise which rendered such an enclosure possible. [56] A crowd of 136,505, a record for any match in UEFA competition, saw Celtic win 21 (31 on aggregate) to advance to the 1970 European Cup Final. [31], After the Second World War ended in 1945, Hampden started to host Scotland matches more frequently. The record attendance of 149,415 was for a Scotland v England match in 1937, while the last refurbishment came in 1999. [32] Matches that would have ordinarily attracted a crowd of 40,000 were being attended by nearly 100,000. [7][48][138] This is still a European record for an international match. [4] 25,000 places were added to the terraces and rigid crush barriers were installed in 1927. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. [26] In 1933, Austria, who had beaten Scotland 50 in Vienna in 1931, became the first foreign national side to visit Hampden Park. It then counted as the largest in the world and broke several attendance records. G42 9BA. Attendances for concerts can be higher than this as people are allowed onto the pitch area. [20] In response to the riot, the Scottish Football Association decided to stop using Hampden as the Scottish Cup Final venue. 1925: Celtic V Rangers (Scottish Cup Semi-Final) 101,714. [126][128] The fight ended in farce as the referee, who had been attempting to separate the two fighters, was also knocked down by Tyson. . . . [27], During the Second World War, matches at heavily attended grounds were initially prohibited due to the fear of aerial bombing by the Luftwaffe. Hampden Park has occupied a well-managed, emotional place at the heart of the Scottish game. Hampden Park (Scottish Gaelic: Pirc Hampden), often referred to as Hampden, is a football stadium in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. [6] The ground hosted the first Scottish Cup Final, in 1874, and a Scotland v England match in 1878. [113] A distinctive feature of the old Hampden, the press box which sat on the roof of the old South Stand,[115] is also exhibited at the museum. [4], In the late 1890s, Queen's Park requested more land for development of the second Hampden Park. It has been sponsored by BT Scotland since 1998. [78], Real Madrid were again victorious when Hampden Park hosted the 2002 UEFA Champions League Final, defeating Bayer Leverkusen, with Zinedine Zidane scoring the winning goal with a left-foot volley. This is the usual venue for the Scottish national football team and the Queen's Park FC, where the last stages of the Scottish . For an extra 4 (2 concessions) you can purchase a combined stadium tour and museum ticket. The official attendance record to this day remains from a Scotland v England match in April 1937, 149,547 are known to have been at the game, but at least 20,000 more entered Hampden Park without tickets. Indeed, the origin of the name Hampden takes many by surprise. Due to the horrific incident of Hillsborough in the 1980s, Hampden had to be converted to an all-seater stadium (work finishing in 1999). Four momentous records in total that will never be broken.Hampden has been privileged to host six European finals in total. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. 1960: Real Madrid V Eintracht Frankfurt 127,621, Record attendance for a European Cup Final (Champions League), 1963: Rangers V Morton (League Cup Final) 105,907. On 17th April 1937 the first all ticketed Scotland match attracted an attendance of 149,415 - the British record for any match - who witnessed Scotland defeat England by three goals to one. This match would convince UEFA to grant Hampden the 2007 UEFA Cup final and Hampden, once again, would not disappoint. Queen's Park, the oldest club in Scottish football, have played at a venue called Hampden Park since October 1873. Wonderful finals have been contested in the tournament, memorable ones that come to mind are Rangers v Dundee in 1964, Motherwells triumph over Dundee United in extra-time in 1991, and the underdogs of Gretna taking on the might of Premiership side Hearts to a penalty shootout to narrowly be beaten in 2006. 1965: Celtic V Rangers (League Cup Final) 107,609. Largest crowd ever for a match involving Hungary. [86], Hampden Park has held four full rugby union international matches. Hampden park (often referred to as hampden) is a football stadium in the mount florida area of glasgow, scotland. All rights reserved. [114] The offices of the Scottish Football Association, Scottish Premier League and Scottish Football League are all located within Hampden. [5][6] This was refused by the landlords, which led to the club seeking a new site. See more ideas about hampden park, hampden, glasgow. Largest combined attendance for a final plus replay. [121] Hampden was temporarily converted to stage the athletics events for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. [94][95] As of August 2020, the SFA had taken ownership of Hampden and a new facility was under construction at Lesser Hampden. This was increased further between 1927 and 1937, reaching a peak of 150,000. [4], World record crowds attended Scotland matches against England in 1931 and 1933. [32] Before then, Hampden had only hosted 15 matches against England and one match each against Austria and Czechoslovakia. [30] Attendance was initially restricted to 50 percent of capacity; therefore, when 75,000 attended a wartime cup final in May 1940, it was the maximum permitted.