McDiarmid Park facts for kids
McDiarmid Park is a famous stadium in Perth, Scotland. It is the home ground for St. Johnstone Football Club. This stadium is special because all its seats are covered, making it a great place to watch a game.
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What is McDiarmid Park?
McDiarmid Park is a modern football stadium. It was built for St. Johnstone Football Club. The stadium has space for 10,673 people to sit and watch matches. It is known for being a comfortable and safe place for fans.
A Look at the Stadium's History
The stadium opened in 1989. It was one of the first all-seated stadiums in the United Kingdom. This means every fan has a seat, which was a new idea at the time. Before McDiarmid Park, St. Johnstone played at a stadium called Muirton Park.
Record-Breaking Day
A very exciting day at McDiarmid Park was on May 23, 1999. On this day, 10,525 fans came to watch a game. This was the highest number of people ever to attend a match there. St. Johnstone was playing against their rivals, Dundee. It was the last game of the season, making it a memorable event for everyone.
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A view of McDiarmid Park from the car park, looking north-east
See also
In Spanish: McDiarmid Park para niños
