Glebe Park, Brechin facts for kids
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"The Glebe"
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View of the David H Will Stand
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 Glebe Park
Location in Angus
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| Location | Brechin, Scotland |
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| Coordinates | 56°44′07″N 2°39′23″W / 56.73528°N 2.65639°W |
| Owner | Brechin City |
| Capacity | 4,083 (1,519 seated) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 1919 |
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| Brechin City (1919–present) | |
Glebe Park is a football stadium located in Brechin, Scotland. It's often called "The Glebe" by fans. This stadium is the proud home ground for the Brechin City football team. For sponsorship reasons, it's also known as the "Carnegie Fuels Stadium at Glebe Park."
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Discovering Glebe Park
Glebe Park first opened its doors in 1919. When it started, the stadium had just one portable stand. This stand had a history, as it was previously used at an agricultural show in Perth.
Early Days and Big Moments
Brechin City joined the Scottish Football League in 1929. This was an exciting time for the club! A new pavilion was added to the stadium, and the terrace at the Cemetery End was covered.
One of the most memorable days at Glebe Park was on February 3, 1973. A massive crowd of 8,123 people came to watch a Scottish Cup match against Aberdeen. This was the biggest attendance ever at the stadium, and it was even more people than lived in Brechin at the time!
In 1977, something new arrived: floodlights. These lights allowed games to be played in the evening. They were first used in a match against Hibernian.
Stadium Upgrades and Unique Features
The original stand was replaced in 1981 with a new Main Stand, which had 290 seats. Later, a much larger stand was built at the Trinity Road end of the ground. This stand, completed with help from the Football Trust, could seat 1,228 people. It was quite big, holding twice the number of people who usually attended Brechin City's games.
Interestingly, the largest stand at Glebe Park is located behind one of the goals. This is unusual for a football stadium. The reason for this design is a special feature of Glebe Park: a long hedge that runs along more than half of the pitch. This hedge makes it difficult to build a large stand on that side.
The Famous Glebe Park Hedge
The Glebe Park hedge is a well-known part of the stadium. In 2009, there was a concern that the pitch might be too narrow to meet UEFA requirements. The pitch was only 67 yards wide. The SFA gave Brechin City time to fix the problem, and they did some work to make sure the pitch met the rules. Behind the hedge, there is also a small training pitch.
Other Uses for the Stadium
Besides being the home of Brechin City, Glebe Park has also been used for other football matches. Sometimes, the reserve team of Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen plays their games here.
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