West Ender

Johansson says, "The counter attack was something we talked about because at times Thistle play expansive and leave themselves open at the back - that's why Tiffoney started." The other teams have us sussed (have done for seasons), they just let us do our side-side-side getting nowhere passing and eventually they'll get their chance to just waltz through the middle and score at some point. Talked to Morton fans after the game, "why don't you play more directly?" they said.

Excellent, we must assume that he's seen something he likes in new management or he's been offered silly money (or a combination of both). Best player in the team IMHO.

If a recent Twitterverse rumour comes to pass (Banzo to Ayr), then that doesn't say much about his ability to retain and attract important players. I worry.

It never rains but it pours.

I do have a season ticket but seldom sit in my designated seat. Nobody bothers and on the very few times when it's busy I will sit in my designated pew.

When the Thistle go forward it almost looks like the players could hold hands and form a giant circle. Bannigan is playing too deep and consequently there's a hole in the middle of the opposition half that's crying out for someone to fill it but it never happens. There are other ways to go for goal other than down the wings but through the middle just doesn't seem to be an option for us.

Excellent news!

Same old same old. Starting line up just an Archie team playing Archie tactics. A tad worrying, this is supposed to be a manager who has analysed the team and given his analysis of how they could be bettered and yet what did he change? Nothing! I was hoping at least for a different post match discussion as well, perhaps even an admission that he’d picked the wrong starting lineup, but no, nothing. Just the same old managerial speak, sound and fury meaning nothing. Not a good start, 3/10...and that’s just for the introduction of Coulibaly.

I think you mean decisive! Welcome GC and all the best!

I have absolutely no idea who the new manager should be. I just want him/her to be the messiah AND a very naughty boy.

Many, many thanks to Archie and Scott. I hope you get new jobs and prosper. Onwards and upwards for the jags!

That just looked like 11 random guys in Thistle strips running about like headless chickens. I don't know the Ayr team at all but I could immediately figure out what their formation was how they intended to play, I have no idea what the jags formation was and what the game plan was. The only thing that came to mind was that the groundsman must have asked the team not to use the middle of the pitch for fear it may wear out. I also thought we were by far the better team when it came to passing the ball in our own half so as not to cause the sensitive boys in the Ayr side any fear or alarm by actually passing the ball forward. And as much as I'd like to see a non hierarchical society, on a football pitch I'd like to see a leader. Side side side side...

First half looked like a game you'd watch at your local Rec's, second half better as Albion tired. Need to up our game for Saturday against Ayr otherwise I think we may have problems.

Gone for a Barton https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/adam-barton-leaves-the-club/

Joe Cardle...mibbeez?

Cammy Bell close to signing (allegedly).

The web site was, is, and continues to be, total mince. ‘Just phone up’ shouldn’t be the answer in this day and age. I’m afraid people equate web savvy clubs with professional clubs. Get it sorted PTFC!

To go a bit old school, I believe that the team have finally discovered how to 'put in a shift' (yes it also helps that we have a number of chaps coming back from injury). Cargill and Woods my unexpected joint MOTM.

Highlights are never kind to midfielders I think. Abdul was generally good with some moments of rustiness.

Cheers chaps

My mate has just asked if Jags supporters can pay at gate tomorrow and I can't find anywhere on ficial site that gives me that info. Anyone know?

Two assists from Doolan! I can't remember the last time he had one! Not usually big part of his game. His coolness at the second was sublime.

I am utterly despondent. I just don't see where a win is going to come from this season.

I think we can rattle the Hearts. I'm very positive even after last night. Remind me again...why is the kick off 4pm? Is there something else happening?

This better work tonight. The email receipt says 'pick up ticket before 5pm' whereas I've specifically asked for it to be added to my season ticket. It has to be said that this ticket system seems a bit of a shambles. Any web site should be tested using all browsers and it should be crystal clear how to use it. Don't buy IT on the cheap jags!