PREVIEW: Clyde v Airdrieonians
Clyde are back in cinch League 1 action at Broadwood as Airdrie make the short trip through to Cumbernauld.
The Diamonds took all three points in the first encounter this season, as they won 2-1 at the Penny Cars Stadium with goals either side of David Goodwillie’s penalty. The visitors sit in 4th place in the table 6 points above Clyde in 7th.
The Bully Wee are looking to build on being unbeaten in the previous five league matches, but continue to have a number of injury problems going into this match .
Danny Lennon spoke to the official website ahead of the game:-
”Airdrie always provide very difficult games. I don’t think there are any easy games coming up, but the players have a wee bit of a boost and added confidence with the league being so tight and jumping up a couple of places last week. We want to continue the progress, but right now there’s the same amount of points that separate from either challenging up the top end or down the bottom.
”We know what direction we want to go and we need to continue backing that up with results. We’re having to put a lot of square pegs in round holes at this minute in time due to injury, but everybody is giving everything for the cause and we’re starting to get a bit of consistency which has been our downfall since the beginning of the season.
”We’re unbeaten in five league games now, and we know we’re more than capable of that but only when we bring our best which we are at this moment in time. We’re hungry, we’re greedy and we want more.”
Goalkeeper Neil Parry also gave his thoughts ahead of the game:-
”I think all the boys can be confident going into this, we’re five unbeaten in the league and become harder to beat, which I think a month or two ago we were conceding a lot of goals and chances. We have improved so there’s no reason why we can’t keep that run going, especially at home.
”I think the last game against Airdrie came when we were on a poor run, and we’ve improved a lot since then. Airdrie will be favourites, but we’re at our own stadium and there’s no reason we can’t keep our run going.”
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
Kick-off: 3pm
Tickets: Entry to the match is by season card or ticket only. Tickets are available to purchase in advance from the Ticket Store. Supporters attending are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets online to avoid the need to queue.
Cash/Contactless Payment: Those wishing to pay by cash, contactless cards or Google/Apple Pay must purchase a ticket from the ticket window next to turnstile C before entering at the gate with their ticket. It is however strongly recommended to purchase tickets in advance online as above.
Stadium Entry: All entry gates will be signed. Home and away supporters should enter by the double doors to the left of turnstile D.
Seating Arrangements: Away supporters will be seated in the South end of the Main Stand. The lower central section of the Main Stand behind the dugouts will be closed as this area is required to seat substitutes and backroom staff of both teams.
Season Cards: Season Card holders should download the TicketCo Wallet app for your phone before arriving at the stadium. Press “USE” within the app to display the large QR code to be scanned on entry. A help guide on how to use the app can be found here. Volunteers will be in attendance to help anyone who needs assistance with the new app.
Season Card Holders: Enter by the single door disabled entrance to the left of turnstile D.
Arria Fanzone: The Arria Fanzone will be closed for this match.
Live Stream: The match will be streamed live, with stream access available to be purchased through the Ticket Store, priced at £13. Coverage will start around 2.45pm. A help guide to the streaming service can be found here.
Getting Here: Click here for details of how to get to Broadwood by car, bus or train.
Car Parking: There will be no parking available at the front of the stadium due to the COVID-19 test centre in the car park. However those travelling to the stadium by car should note that there will be a limited number of spaces in away car park at the rear of the South Stand. Other car parking provision can also be accessed within the Broadwood Campus and surrounding areas. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to obtain one of the limited designated car parking spaces available.
Club Shop: The club shop will be open from 2.15pm for the sale of Clyde merchandise, located off the disabled entrance corridor.
Kiosks: Food and drinks will be available to be purchased once again from Kiosk One underneath the Main Stand, from 2.15pm onwards This Kiosk will also be accessible to away fans
Face Coverings: Face coverings are not mandatory inside the stadium but fans are encouraged to continue to wear these. Masks should be worn when moving from seats into enclosed areas such as kiosks and toilets.
Track & Trace: Check In Scotland QR codes will be posted at various points around the stadium. Please take the time to scan these on your phone and check in to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The Clyde View: Issue 11 of the club’s award-winning matchday programme will be on sale, priced at £3.