Glasgow's South Side - Home of Modern World Football - Ged O'Brien

Schedule

Wed Nov 11 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

Finn's Place | Glasgow, SC

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Dive into the roots of modern football with Ged O'Brien and discover why Glasgow's South Side is the real game changer.
About this Event

How did a small nation create the greatest social phenomenon the world has ever seen?

Perhaps the answer is: Football is the sporting wing of the Scottish Enlightenment.


About the talk

Presented by sports historian Ged O’Brien who was instrumental in establishing the Museum of Football at Hampden Park.

Ged’s illustrated, wide ranging talk will include: Queen’s Park, the First Hampden and the Turnpike Road through Cathcart and the Pavilion; Old Cathkin Park and the second Hampden; personalities including John Harley Cathcart, Archibald Rae, Robert Gardner, Willie Maley and R S McColl.

Glasgow Charity Cup – the Victoria Hospital; Cathcart Cemetery… and more!

Talk will last 60 minutes with Q&A session to follow.

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Where is it happening?

Finn's Place, 167 Ledard Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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