Dick Dastardly

I'm far from convinced that bringing in players in January is going to be the answer to the current problems. There is more to it than just saying the current crop are not good enough. We have players like Fox, O'Ware, Banagan, Penrice, Cardle, Slater, Gordon (I know he's injured) de Vita and Zanatta who are all proven at this level and we have also seen something from Cole, Palmer and Kaky that show some talent, while Miller should still be able to cut it. On ability that is the basis of a decent side. The problem is that the team is not playing as well as the individual ability. I'm not an insider, so I don't know what is going on behind the scenes, however it would appear that we are playing with a fear of making a mistake. The individuals are trying to do the easy thing, anything that doesn't put the blame on them, but because of that fear, they still manage to get it wrong ! They also, as a team, still don't manage to take direction from the dugout. I can see McCall trying to make changes, but they just fall into old habits, and this has now been a problem for 3 consecutive managers. Rather that just bringing in new players who will fall into the same malaise, we need to find the root of this problem, which has been going on since we made top 6. We need to get rid of whatever that is before we can think about making any progress. On Miller, I would not be surprised to see him go. He was clearly brought in under the impression that he would be inline to be the next manager. With Archie already being lined up to replace McCall, he will need to find some other route into management and I don't think he'll have too much of a problem in getting a player-manager role (probably to come back and haunt us).

I am one of those who didn’t want McCall back, but I thought he’d do better than this. That said I’m not sure you can blame him for the red card

We will be doing alright, playing the better game, but trailing 1-0 when Banzo gets sent off for a second booking. 3-0 Dunfermline final score

So. Lets move forwards 6 months and lets assume that we have a structure where people can be elected to sit on the board via some sort of fan based voting system. Are you saying that JLo should be somehow barred from standing ? Under what grounds (I know you are keen on the legality, so it needs to be watertight). Lets further assume (admittedly unlikely) that she gets enough votes in her favour to sit on the board. Are you then proposing that she should somehow be barred from becoming the Chair ? I know this is hypothetical speculation of a worst case scenario, but you have not previously been shy of that. I cannot see how anyone can guarantee a no return as it is outside their powers to do so.

Can someone tell me what is their problem with Duncan Smillie being on the board ? He already runs a successful sports club and he was only briefly on a previous board, so is hardly tainted by any association. From where I am sitting, this looks like a very sensible appointment.

Jordanhill Jag and Springburnjag. I think that you are both right, but arguing about subtly different points. Yes the directors have duties that need to be performed, legally and financially and they can't hide behind the decisions of Colin Weir on the execution of these “basic duties”. I can't see him involved in the health and safety or staffing of the catering, or what colour to paint the turnstiles. However on the more strategic decisions, for example development of the City end, or running at a deficit to build a winning team, or how to implement the Fan ownership model then I do think that he will have a bigger say, despite having just the same rights as any other shareholder. If you have ever been involved in a team trying to organise a night out for Christmas, it will be very similar. Everyone in the team has one voice, it';s just that some manage to shout louder than others.

Why be fair to McCall ? What has he done to get better treatment than other managers

Do we play for a replay and bag more cash ?

I thought we were supposed to be inclusive and everyone was welcome ..... but you are probably right and Tories are a step too far.

You could say the same about many of our former chairmen. Is Caldwell a worse appointment than Murdo McLeod ? But Jacqui seems to get more antagonism against her which I don’t understand. Is it just Social Media and it is more obvious/ easier to do ?

What is the league about then ?

Alloa and ourselves the only Championship sides winning at the moment

Or perhaps she won't and everyone is being honest. Day 1 and people are wanting to believe the worst. Only Thistle !

I wouldn't have a problem is we massacre them !

Comparing the european results over the last 5 years of the Premiership to the top leagues across Europe, I would consider that to also be a diddy league

Alan Caldwell, civil servant, Andrew Byron, banker John Penman, journalist I don't know about them personally, however in principle, that is not a bad set of skills to have on the board

Not convinced about this. It appears that he was happy to sell to whoever was first to get a deal over the line.

I know what you mean, but a cup final is a cup final. It may be illogical, but I would rather lose the semi final than be beaten in the final (again)

For me I think it is good news that this saga is finally coming to a conclusion. It can't have helped results, so lets hope that off field stability is reflected on field. I wait with interest to see what his plans for the club are. If he is going to throw money at the team and buy us into Europe then I have a major problem. I have been publicly critical of the way that English football has gone and if we were to take the Millionaire plaything route, I would have great difficulty in continuing to support Thistle. My situation would be untenable. What I hope is that he will invest in the infrastructure, improve Firhill, Training facilities, corporate and fan catering, to improve the match day experience and with that, grow the support and the team holistically. (We can dream)

Best we can say for certain on both bids is that they are not not happening

"Buzzing" for a game always ends in disaster. Best if we all go with a "no hope" attitude.

If we lose to them, that would take the biscuit

Teams to score before Thistle ? - It will either be none or double figures. Confidence is low, so I'll say 11.

I certainly saw him sent off in a 5-1 gubbing at Easter Road

My shock is that Chic is not in that list. Did he not get sent of about 17 times and surely a big proportion of them were playing for the Jags