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Campaign launched to safeguard site of first home of Scotland’s national football team

Part of site of First Hampden in Glasgow is up for rent and campaigners want to turn it into a community hub Fans of Scotland’s national football team may…

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Image: Photograph: Queen's Park Football Club · via The Guardian

The Guardian reports: Part of site of First Hampden in Glasgow is up for rent and campaigners want to turn it into a community hub Fans of Scotland’s national football team may not have had many reasons to celebrate in recent years, but that hasn’t always been the case.

This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Glasgow, Fans of Scotland and Hampden Park.

Why it matters

Results and decisions like this can shape standings, selections and the rest of the season for the teams and athletes involved.

Key details

Location
United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by
The Guardian
First reported
Key names
Glasgow, Fans of Scotland, Hampden Park, Scotland
Section
Sports
Figure cited
Almost 150 years ago, in 1878, the team moved into their first home in a Glasgow ground known as First Hampden and promptly won every game they played there. (The Guardian)

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