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Not expecting much success with this tactic. Taylor Swift will just shake it off.

Would quite like to see the 11 that finished this game start the next game. Stanway, McBeth and Robinson bring much more energy and drive than Bannigan, McInroy and Alston. Graham and Lawless are great players but a game or 2 coming off the bench may do them no harm and perhaps recharge batteries. Graham is a good asset to have at the end of the game both for his attacking and defensive abilities. Equally a fresh Lawless might pose new challenges for defenders, whereas he has seemed to tire in the last few games. Adeloye and Diack have strength and running power and can both finish. Just a thought. I was pleased to see all 5 substitutions well used today as sometimes Doolan has seemed a bit slow and reluctant to make changes.

Brilliant move with 3 subs combining. Diack took it really well. Robinson and Adeloye both busy and made an impact. Neither McInroy nor Alston made much impression. Robinson must have a strong claim for a starting place.

No doubt there will be different views on the Thistle performance, but one thing we can hopefully agree on is that the referee had a total nightmare. Completely lost the plot. Fitzy was at the wrong end of numerous decisions. Has he done something to annoy the referee in a past life?

To balance up the comments on Jamie, especially for any not at the game, he has made at least one world class save of a shot heading for the top corner. I appreciate that goalkeeper and defence all at sea for the goal. Could not see properly what happened. Ball seemed to bounce about randomly and ended up in the net. Can anyone describe it? Did a Morton player score or was it an own goal or deflection?

For some strange reason Banzo is often one of our furthest forward players but lacks the creativity to take advantage. We need a lot more from McInroy and Alston. Would happily see one or both replaced.

Watched most of the second half. Inverness were so frustrating. They had the better of the play and were making regular inroads down the left wing especially. However, they were so negative in their approach and kept turning back rather than risk anything at all. It seemed most un-Duncan Ferguson like. Inevitably they lost a goal and then threw everything at Dundee United. Classic case of too little too late. If they had played with half that adventure and invention before, they would surely have won.

Just had a thought for a partickle. In our 2 cup final wins in 1921 and 1971, the winning goals were scored respectively by John Blair and Bobby Lawrie (Lawrie scored the second which effectively clinched the victory). Both John Blair and Bobby Lawrie also played for Saltcoats Victoria.

Not disagreeing with any of the previous posters, but as well as the Aaron Muirhead/Dan O'Reilly debate, there may be at least a conversation to be had about whether Blair Alston should be in the starting line up. Scott Robinson, Luke McBeth and Ben Stanway could all be in that discussion, with appropriate adjustments of McInroy's or Bannigan's roles also being in the mix. Cappielow is a different planet from Firhill, which might in itself justify changes in structure, tactics or personnel.

Not sure if I can get too excited about the January window. My recollection of the past 2 seasons is that all we could manage was an extension to Lee Hodson’s loan plus signing Robbie Crawford.

Agreed. That was a nasty one. Jamie did well to get his body behind it and shovel it away to the side of the goal, and he even got there first to fall on the ball. Would have been easy to pop it back in front of goal for a striker to follow it in.

I know that Partick Thistle Women won because I was there. I do not know any other results. If there were 13 upsets then I was the person who got all 14 correct!

Really impressive play and great atmosphere as always. Especially good for introducing younger children to supporting Thistle. 3 immaculate set piece deliveries and finishes in the second half.

That was a very good finish by Brian. It is amazing how often that, even at the highest level, players find it difficult to slide the ball into an empty net from a tight angle.

We actually lost 7-3 on corners.

I appreciate that as well as scoring two, Tommy missed a couple of presentable chances, but for a striker to be on the pitch for such a short time and to position himself so as to be in with a strong chance of scoring four times shows good instincts and has to be commendable.

I was going to say the same. Bannigan was everywhere and covered whenever needed. I hope that the TJF MotM was put to a democratic vote of the members present and had not been covertly agreed beforehand in a darkened room.

Arbroath strip reminds me of Brie and cranberry. Referee wearing strip similar to Arbroath and certainly has been favouring them with some of his decisions! Arbroath playing very high line. We have taken advantage once through Graham, but could and perhaps should have capitalised more often.

Passed Jamie Sneddon while halfway round Victoria Park parkrun this morning (he was spectating, not running). Managed to gasp “Jamie Sneddon” and give him a thumbs up. He smiled and waved back. Hoping this is a good omen. Was there not a goalkeeper (forget who) called “the Cat”?

Excellent goal. Stanway, McMillan and Fitzpatrick all deserving of praise.

I concur. James Lyon also knows the way to goal, as he showed in the League Cup.

Having criticised Neilson for a sub-standard performance against Dundee United, it is only right that I praise him for an excellent showing today. Deserving of his man of the match award. As well as his goal, he was very unfortunate not to get an assist for the delicate chipped pass that put Graham through on the keeper. I like the way he steps forward when space opens up, and his diagonal balls were much more accurate than on Friday. Adeloye put in a better shift than has been his norm of late. Got involved in the game and held the ball up in the corners towards the end. McBeth's soliloquy was very brief. I do not think he even had time to ask "Is this a dagger which I see before me?"

Happy New Year to all Jags fans everywhere.

Harry Milne had an excellent game. Sadly he was the only one to gain above pass marks. Lewis Neilson who generally has been very good was really off it tonight. Credit also to the fans who gave strong support and seemed to drag the team back into the game especially in the second half. That was a strange game. I think many of the comments on this thread reflect the terrible start and the deflating ending. Right from the kick off we were on the back foot and the only surprise was that we emerged from the first 20 minutes only 0-1 down. What little possession we had we handed straight back. However, for a solid hour (approximately minutes 20-80) we were very much in the game, despite not playing particularly well. A fair head of steam was built up especially in the middle portion of the second half and there seemed to be the potential to snatch an equaliser even though we fashioned very few good chances. Therefore a poor performance and well beaten in the end, but somehow it could almost have been so much better.

It’s hardly a must win as whatever happens we will be very much still in 3rd place. Of course a win would be wonderful. Just arrived and parked near Tannadice. Passed through an area called Coldside which seems to be well named!