Very Bitter Jag

The post was for everyone not just you. There is no point other to give context to how and why it started. Take a chill pill... As for the rest of your post - what ever makes you happy but you must be tired of all that digging...

Copied and pasted from the official site. Hasn't pasted very well, but hopefully gives context. Thursday 19th May, 2016 at 12:28pm Thursday 19th May 2016 at 12:28 A couple of months ago, the club was approached by a group of supporters asking what the next steps were in terms of progression for Thistle. What was needed to take our performance to the next level? The answer was simple – more money for players. They then asked – so how can we help? Partick Thistle Managing Director Ian Maxwell explains further This season has once again proved that there is very little between several teams in the Premiership. The fact we got within a goal of finishing in the top half shows improvement. Everyone connected with Thistle wants us to make it over that line next season. Every season, we examine our revenue streams and budgets. This year we have done that within the context of remaining debt free while pushing on on the pitch. Our budgeting process is very simple – we take all our income, take away our running costs in terms of the stadium, pitch, administration staff, etc. and the leftover is the manager’s player budget. “So, prompted by the original questions, the club has been considering the idea of a fund where all money raised would go directly to Archie’s playing budget. For all of us, the most important thing is to see a winning team on the pitch. “Having taken that on board, we decided to create the Players Fund to allow fans to make a monthly donation, which goes directly to the manager’s player budget, at whatever level they can afford. Donations start from £5 per month and continue for as long as fans are able and willing to contribute. “Please be assured, this is not a cry for help. We are debt free and will continue to operate with good business sense and within our means. This is simply a way of expanding those means and we would reiterate, once again, there is no expectation on any of our fans to contribute. The Players Fund is an easy way for those who want – and are able – to help Archie directly improve our chances of a top six finish in an increasingly competitive league. “Thistle fans and the club share one common ambition…greater success on the pitch. Together, we make that happen.” You can donate online now or email [email protected] to request a direct debit form.

So you have always treated fellow posters with respect?

Did you state it was lazy at that time? Fair enough if you did.

The players fund was introduced in 2016, under David Beattie's chair, are you saying David Beattie was lazy too?

Men 3rd AHHA AAHH HHHA HAHA HAAA

They do this on Bargain Hunt, they show the teams reactions from the auction before it starts, really annoying! If your emailing to complain, can you mention this too 🙂. 👍

FTAOD I have faith in TJF, they have said there will be a detailed response soon, I am happy to wait. It is possible to have concerns without going into hyperbole.

My feelings and understanding of the deal, from what you have said above, seam to pretty much align. My concern was/is more the rush, I would like to understand the reason for that, since I also understood the committed TJF contributions had resolved any immediate issues. Also whilst not necessary against the German model, so far as I understand it, I would have though fans should have been consulted on that before potentially using it as justification for reducing our shareholding at this point.

IMHO, they are, but there is only so much they can do with those that clearly have personal agendas against the concept and/or individuals involved. I have concerns about the shares issue, but personally, I'd rather give TJF time to explain rather than go feet first.

I feel its a sad day that a Scottish football team, who play in the scottish leagues should have to justify/refrain from flying the Scottish flag. That said It wouldn't bother me if it wasn't flown, unless maybe for when we are representing Scotland in a European tournament! This my last post on the matter, just bugs me Scottish people and or companies and or the Scottish government get grief for wanting to fly the Scottish flag in Scotland as if it is default anti England or British. When the hell can it be flown? Either ban flying flags in all countries or let Scotland fly theirs like any other.

I'd argue that's a banner, not a flag... 🙂 Great win 👍

There is no British when it comes to mens football!!!

I'd be surprised if the flag thing was the primary and/or only reason! IMHO though, if anything flying the Union Jack/Flag at Firhill would be way more political than flying the Saltire or Lion Rampant, since when it comes to mens football there is no such thing as Britain.

Holy moly! We are a Scottish team playing in the scottish league, of course we can fly a saltire without it being a political anything!

I am currently still behind TJF, however, I do find the dilution of the fan share and control a concern, especially if there were counter offers to be looked at, and look forward to getting more info, especially if this 51% German model is suddenly used as justification. Regardless of this current situation I'd still prefer to be where we are now than being Barnsley's feeder team or still under J Lows tenure.

HHHH HHHA HHAA Cheers.

😂 Cheers, I wish I could change and not be so bitter, but I just can't...

Mens 2nd - AAHA AHHH HAAA HHAA AAAH Cheers.

True, but it would be a lie 🙂.

Wish I called myself AAA Jag!

AHHHAAH HHHHHAH Cheers.

But not as we know it!

It's a strange feeling supporting a team in the top league, that you know are not going to get relegated and will be dissappointed if don't finish in top six.

It was on bbc iplayer and the BBC sports website. Not that's any help now, sorry!