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Archie had quite a few sendings off in his career. I think that there was at least one other case where he lost it at Forthbank. Struggling to remember the precise detail. It was near the end of that dreadful season when we almost went down to the fourth tier. Early in the game Archie gave away possession and Stirling scored as a result. Archie was angry with himself and the world in general, and the next time a Stirling player came towards him, Archie just wiped him out and was shown the inevitable red card.
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For some reason, reading your post made me realise for the first time that HARKINS is an anagram of KRISHNA.
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Thanks TJR. Some fascinating stats and amazing competition names in there. Interesting to see Mark Roberts, Damon Gray and Stevie Lawless riding high in the lists. What was the public response to competitions like the Lord Provost's Rent Relief Fund Cup? Presumably we played Clyde relatively frequently, so there would be no great novelty factor. Would attendance be similar to a League/Scottish Cup game, or would there just be a few hardy or benevolent souls or anoraks like me or balaclava wearers like Auld Jag?
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Miles Storey Scores v Queen of the South 26.01.2019
partickthedog replied to Camallain's topic in Main Jags forum
I think that Miles was a bit miffed because his team mates had been laughing at his ridiculous snood. -
I make it 8. Elliot and Cardle are English and Hazard is Belgian.
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Just catching up on the Fitz Statz. Would I be right in saying that Aidan has scored on his debut for Thistle in 3 separate Cup competitions? Away v Albion Rovers in the League Cup Away v Stranraer in the Challenge/Irn Bru Cup Home v Stranraer in the Scottish Cup That must be some sort of record.
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As regards Brexit, at least we can be grateful for Ntexit. And having Cammy Bell as a backstop would have avoided the possibility of a hard border
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The net-bulging header against Morton was memorable...... though not quite as memorable as the concession of possession which gifted a goal away against Inverness. At least that did bring Banzo on to the pitch.
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Flares go well with ceilings
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AndyMac, if you keep going back (rather liked the rhyme there), it becomes a question of whether you believe in a Creator God or the Big Bang theory.
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Methil Elated Spirits Just hope we're not Leven on a jet plane.
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I am 57 years old and look younger! I proffered a ÂŁ10 note with no attempt to defraud and did not produce any ID. Was totally mystified to receive ÂŁ5 back!
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I suppose I would generally be classed as a Clappyhapper, trying to find positives, and while a committed supporter, usually viewing my Thistle football through a lighthearted lens. This next comment should not be construed as saying that Archie should still be manager. His time, though much appreciated, had certainly come and gone. However, I thought that my daughter put it well recently in saying that when Archie struggled, you felt like you were suffering with a friend, but with Caldwell, you feel as though you are suffering with a stranger. I am not one for invective or condemnation. Gary Caldwell is the wrong person in the wrong place. He should recognise that and leave our club. Hopefully he will find a place where he can flourish. If he is too close (or closed) to be able to recognise this for himself, then the Board has to recognise it for him.
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With a name combining Lewis Hamilton and Nigel Mansell, at least he should have pace. Probably more used to playing in a 2-2-2-2-2 formation. Chequered flag for Caldwell.
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You can add Banzo to that list.
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I was working in the office on my birthday a few years ago, when a colleague said that someone from the bank was in the meeting room, and that I had to go and see them. Was annoyed that my day was being invaded by a bank manager trying to get me to open an account I didn't need, so I went through somewhat reluctantly and sulkily. My colleague said, "this is Chris from the bank" and I thought he looked quite young to be in a senior position in a bank. Then the penny finally dropped even more slowly than Gary Caldwell turns round a tanker. Fortunately I still have the photographs and the signed mouse mat to prove it. What a humble self-effacing, humorous guy,. Could have talked to him for hours. Always had time and consideration for the fans, as AJ has testified so eloquently on Robert Junior's behalf. Absolutely brilliant player and some fantastic goals and also assists over the years. The cross for Doolan to clinch top 6 against Motherwell was amazing. The famous goals have already been highlighted, but led me add a few which are perhaps less celebrated, but still precious memories: 1) Vital volleyed equaliser at Airdrie when our promotion campaign was flagging in the deep mid-winter. 2) Last season's league opener at Hibs (who unfortunately then came from behind). 3) Double at Falkirk in a 3-2 success. 4) 3rd goal at Ross County watched by the 150 of us who braved Storm Barbara. 5) Ross County again, less than a year ago, a superb volley to take the lead in a nervy relegation fixture. 6) That first hint of brilliance with the swooping finish against Liverpool in Archie's testimonial. 7) His joy in scoring a peach against Falkirk at Firhill just a few months ago. And there are so many more. Unashamedly my favourite player of the past decade. Just loved that slightly goofy hangdog expression and the way that he could laugh at himself in post-match interviews. I will still be supporting Thistle home and away, but a little part of what makes the Jags so special has been lost. Hopefully there are new heroes to come and that gap will be filled in time. All the best to Squiddy/the Bridge/Big Bird in his new aquarium/aviary. Just thankful he is not in the same league as us.
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May plods on with her deal....Low plods on with Caldwell
partickthedog replied to joekea's topic in Main Jags forum
I suppose that a referendum is when the people get the vote as to whether or not to end a referee's career. Should we be calling for a managerendum? -
Thanks TJR. So their two worlds might finally collide on Saturday, though one may depart the fray as the other enters it.
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TJR. Have Chris Erskine and Gary Harkins ever played together on the pitch for Thistle? In Gary's latest incarnation, he has played one game in which Chris was an unused substitute, and of course in our last game Gary had departed the scene before Chris was introduced. My recollection is that at the end of Gary's first incarnation, there was a fair amount of pre-season negotiation with Dundee which culminated in his departure. This was the same pre-season in which Chris arrived. I remember Chris scoring in a pre-season friendly against Liverpool (Archie's testimonial) by which time Gary had left, as when Gary came on at half-time of the testimonial to take part in the hit the crossbar competition, he was already a Dundee player. Thus I am fairly sure that they have not played together in a competitive fixture for Thistle. Was there an earlier friendly where both played? Does Gary's sending off rule him out of the cup tie or the next league fixture? The combination of this and Chris' uncertain Thistle future could mean that once again they are ships that pass in the night (hopefully keeping a good look out for slowly turning tankers).
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I am hopeless at formations but certainly Banzo and Slater were not making the wide forward runs they made last week.
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Already posted my thoughts on first half. Second half we began more on the front foot and it was a good series of attacks that led to the goal which was a fine finish by Spittal. Had chances to go 2 ahead not taken. Soft but avoidable sending off for Harkins, and Falkirk then scored very quickly. We were reasonably comfortable after that. Banzo and Elliott were the 2 stand out players.
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Erskine put on a good show in the short time he was on the pitch. Maybe it is wishful thanking but I was not interpreting his clap as a goodbye but more as a thank you to the fans for their support today.
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I am no tactician but I do not think I have ever seen a team set up as negatively as Falkirk. They have had about 3 attacks all half. Unfortunately they are forcing us into the sideways down the wings today with usual lack of end product. Bannigan’s and Slater’s forward runs from last week not happening and sadly Penrice who is one of my favourite players is having an off game. Bannigan unfortunate to be booked but concerned he will see red. Along with Harkins our best player. Change needed
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Definitely good enough, but I am trying to guess what the manager will do rather than what he should do. I would hope that Fitzpatrick could be one of my dynamic substitutes. However, assuming the same team as last week starts, then the 3 most likely substitutes (assuming all defenders plus goalkeeper stay fit) are Cardle, Roy and Erskine, so Fitzpatrick may be 4th in line. Might get on if Caldwell wants to show Erskine and everyone else who is boss.
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Just hoping Gary doesn't turn his tanker 360 degrees. Think darts and stop at 180. Don't think anyone has yet posted a team for today. Given the good first half last week, I suspect that the same team will be given the nod to start. Personally I would take out Storey (after his shocking second half showing following on his first half brilliance) and keep him for pace and/or desperation near the end of the game. I would start Erskine (who I am convinced will give his best and is better working his way into a game from the beginning or at least from half-time, but has rarely worked well as a later "impact substitute"), but I appreciate that others might prefer Cardle. I hope that we keep the more attacking roles for both Bannigan and Slater. Assuming that Saunders is now fully fit and that Harkins can last a bit longer, that might give us flexibility for more dynamic substitutions. My only concern is as to who makes the tackles in the midfield, but you cannot have everything!