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19 minutes ago, erty13 said:
I may be reading too much into the previous Jags Foundation boards views, but it comes across as the current ptfc directors, don't contribute anything, so let's get the shares transferred and get rid of them.
Would seem shortsighted if true. I’d think someone like Duncan Smillie, who runs a professional sports team (what would be an “alternative” sport in Scotland), would be a valuable board member in terms of marketing strategy/advice even if he never put any of his personal wealth in.
I figure their attendances are probably comparable?
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30 minutes ago, denismcquadeno.eleven said:
Two things stand out for me here:
Firstly, “-Getting into anything remotely combative is going to end in the same result.”
Secondly, “…but something clearly went wrong.”
This is obviously true, but WHAT EXACTLY? We, the supporters need to know. The website statement of 09/04/22 was vague and unspecific.
In point 1, I only meant that the end of the former TJF/3BC relationship got a bit finger-pointy, to the extent of ending the relationship - and that I hope that next incarnation doesn’t make the same error. There have been some comments on here suggesting a near-nefarious agenda on Jacqui Low’s part. As representatives of the fans, I’m just saying TJF should ensure they steer clear of this view for fear of the same end.
Point 2 - agree fully. It’s why I mentioned the first thing new TJF must do is understand what went south with the former TJF/3BC.
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6 hours ago, denismcquadeno.eleven said:
I’d love to know what point I’ve missed. Surely, we need to know EXACTLY where 3BC, Jacqui Low, PTFC board stand, in order to organise a response. That is my point, what’s yours?
If I’m reading this correctly, I think you’re both making good points. And I think it’s best if they are executed in order:
1) Establish/identify reasonableness for “fit and proper” from a generally accepted legal point of view (so much the better if attorney input is available)
2) Ensure TJF gets to that baseline
3) Demonstrate this to 3BC/Low, understand where/why this falls short of their expectation. Because ultimately it’s 3BC’s ball and 3BC can go home if it wants to
I think a full reset is required, including “good faith” discussions and assumptions that:
- Jacqui Low/3BC is trying to do the right thing by ensuring the entity to which the shares are handed over is a sound, legitimate going concern (for the club’s sake)
- Jacqui Low understands that TJF is trying to do the right things to demonstrate they are fit for this purpose
- Getting into anything remotely combative is going to end in the same result
Not saying that prior TJF didn’t do this - or attempt to do this - but something clearly went wrong. The very first thing the new TJF board should do is seek separate meetings with the prior incarnation of TJF, as well as 3BC, to understand past history in order to make a clean slate and attempt to move forward.
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1 hour ago, Thistle88 said:
Man needs a holiday, hope he has a great one. That interview was decent, and a fair assessment of the season! Tell you one thing we have a valuable asset in our squad again ! Tiffoney will go to a English championship team and stroll it.
Really? I watched a fair bit of League One this season and thought - at best - he’s bottom-to-mid tier League One right now. Seems inconsistent to me, but maybe it’s down to our style of play this season.
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1 hour ago, BowenBoys said:
The season ended with one knackered, ageing striker plus two loanees with one goal between them. A situation overseen by three managers.
You are 9 items away from a 12 Days of Thistle Christmas!
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Overall lack of finishing was on full display. But at least a fairly watchable game. Lots of work to be done in the close season.
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I think we will know in the first 10 minutes how this will go - we need to punch them in the mouth early and prove we are up for it.
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Up for it. We are playing with house money now.
(Edited to remove extra white space.)
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Mission accomplished. Never in doubt. Onto the playoffs.
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I wonder how many times this season two teams in the same game week have combined for an 8-goal difference. It has to be an amazingly low percentage.
Just play all the reserves.
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I’d give Alegria substantial minutes and Jakubiak a good 60 at least. If one or both of them can offer something on goal then it could give them confidence for the playoffs and maybe give us options if Graham and Tiff aren’t firing at 100%.
Also would get Ben Stanway a full half at least. Reward the kid for making the step up and see what he’s got.
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Sneddon for me. Started the season an uncertain quantity - so much so that some of us were asking for Stone to get starts over him.
Seemed to largely shake some bombscare moments (yesterday’s near-catastrophe notwithstanding) and produced some clutch saves as the season went on.
Thought he came into his own enough for us to not have to go into next season with the same doubts about the position. Gets the edge for that reason.
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The second half was pretty abysmal. Lots of “bend don’t break” with little to offer on goal.
This is probably lame, but I’m almost as excited by the end to groundsharing as I am the playoffs.
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Was round Firhill way last week and managed to get a quik pic of McCall’s summer strategy….intriguing.
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Still nothing from the Board….can you add my name a second time, maybe in a bolded serif font so they know I mean business??
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Caldwell free? Still too expensive for my tastes.
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I think if we come into this assuming nefarious intentions, it’s only going to prove Jacquie Low’s point.
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Our goal tally the last 13 games? Or “Clearout needed” in binary?
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Wow. By the time this is done we’ll be able to parody Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” three times over….
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Devil’s advocate question, and apologies if this offends anyone (especially those working hard behind the scenes):
Does JLow have a point? Is there reason for existential concern over transferring shares to the TJF entity? I can see her point that handing over shares to just any fan group could actually be detrimental, but has it made clear what improvements she/they need to see before handing over the shares?
If she has her own criteria in mind for “fit and proper” or “what it will take for me to feel comfortable executing this part of Colin Weir’s vision” then I think she needs to communicate that explicitly.
Just realized I can help put this all to rest if I go buy a few Powerball and Mega Millions tickets. Excuse me while I head to the convenience store…..
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1 minute ago, JAG1970 said:
What’s the advantage in finishing 3rd?
Match between 3rd and 4th to be played at Firhill? (Total guess, not positive)
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Did TJF already collect money? Or just pledges?
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5 hours ago, Garscube Road End 2 said:
The diamond earrings and Jimmy Choo silk scarf would just look devine on me!
Side by side articles in the ET:
”Partick Thistle Women Hold Fundraising Charity Auction”
”West End Cat Burglar Strikes Again”
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Transfer Targets? Who we getting in and who would you fancy that’s out of contract.
in Main Jags forum
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I’ll throw out Jahmaal Hector-Ingram, out of contract at St Johnstone. Formerly Derby County and maybe Stevenage if I read correctly? Striker who bagged 22 goals in Premier League 2 at the start of COVID. Career path seems like he still hasn’t found his level yet maybe? Striker but not proven enough to be “the guy” - possibly worth a flier? Didn’t seem to get much time in the Premiership.
Alternatively, Charlie Adam can still deliver a nice ball into the box. As long as WHICH box is not important to you…