exiledjag

I see Docherty is now the captain of Ross County. Surprised Holt and Docherty didn't last longer at Dundee Utd. Both seemed popular with United fans and the general opinion on P&B was that both would be hard to replace. Holt, whom I think fell out of favour and with Goowin, has been plying his trade with Derry City since January I would take Holt back in a minute. I would also take Docherty back as well.

These signings certainty change my narrative. A big welcome to Partick Thistle ladies and best wishes for a successful time.

"Close to a return"! Has McKay ever really played to merit the use of the word 'return'? Although not completely accurate the word 'debut' might be more appropriate.

I think this is a good signing that could be a very good signing. At 31 he is worth a 2 year contract. If we can get Fitzpatrick and Chalmers + our wing backs firing on all cylinders and give Watt the same service Graham received then I'm sure he will score goals for us. I would still like to see mire strength and creativity in midfield.

I like both the Home and the Third Kit. We have certainly raised our game with O'Neil. Different class compared to Joma!

Great! Hope he serial kills every striker he meets this season!!

Agree. I thought Imogen Longcake was under used last season and could have been utilised in midfield where we seemed on a number of games to be muscled outbox the game. With Carla Boyce going as well we are losing good valuable experience at a time when the league will be more challenging. Cutting costs perhaps!!!!

We seem to be doing well on the sponsor front. A main jersey, sleeve, stocking and shorts sponsors all announced is the past couple of weeks. All we need now are the players to wear the colours. Welcome to Firhill Cammy and best wishes for a successful season.

I see Burchill and Gibb have left our ladies team to turn full time. The article on the official site doesn't say which club(s) they are joining! Anyone got any idea?

I think a fit and motivated Louis Moult would be a good signing but can we compete financially with Dunfermline?

Thanks FT. I recall that game and I remember thinking at the time that some of the treatment he got from the Ayr players was outrageous but the ref did nothing which was alo outrageous.

Who is the player using walking stick/crutches?

I didn't know Dougie but it is always sad to learn of the passing of a Jags legend - eg, Gordon Whitelaw my own big favourites Neil Duffy and George Niven, and now Dougie. RIP Dougie. We all know you'll be supporting the Jags from above. Once a Jag always a Jag.

I agree with the above. St Johnstone especially have no recent experience of the championship and will be bedding themselves in. Ross County will also be bedding themselves in to the championship. I think we should look forward to these two games with confidence. In the same vein Raith and Morton are not the same teams they were in recent seasons. Raith , for example have lost Stanton and not sure but have Morton signed anyone yet? We have the core ot a good team and have made two decent signings albeit the focus seems to be at the moment on the behind the scenes roles. A few more decent signings and him sure we can begin to have a more positive perception of the coming season.

A mixed reception for Reading, Budinauckas and Rae. With regard to the two players they look decent and sensible signings to me. As far as Rae is concerned I think this is a positive signing. I preferred Wilson over Graham for a number of reasons that I have already expressed. Rae, though not a particularly popular individual, has always to me seemed totally committed to what he does. If we ever wanted someone to toughen up the Jags both physically and mentally, well we have that person now. Definitely a culture change in the offing at Firhill. I think Rae's qualities sit well with Wilson"s and they should make a good team. As with all signings time will tell. Must go and get my season ticket now.

This is very sad news as this is the passing of another member of our great team that finished 3rd. Gordon was one of my favourite players in my all time favourite Jags team. Others who have passed include Neil Duffy and George Niven. RIP Gordon you are a great Jag and will be missed. Condolences to family and close friends.

Just read about the departure of Ross Stormont and the appointment of David Elliot. I have to say reading this material left me thinking that the Club and it's representative are definitely into the modern language applicable to management training/education. It was just like reading a management textbook designed for postgraduate university students. Putting the above to one side I'd like to wish Ross and David all the best and every success for the future in their respective careers. In respect of David he will have a tough job following Brian and Ross.

Just read Wilson's Herald interview. Impressive and certainly conveys he knows what he is about and expresses himself in an articulate, pragmatic and I think honest and sincere manner.. We will though have to be patient as we clearly don't have much if any money to spend. I have thoroughly enjoyed participating to discussion about the Jags and related matters and as a result I feel a real member of the Jags family. I shall miss this. My sincere thanks to admin and partner for running this site and I hope that the health issues will soon be resolved. Cheers to all.

I ditto winter of 63 & Jag 36.

I'd like to congratulate Mark Wilson on his appointment as our new Head Coach and wish him the very best of luck. This is the appointment I had hoped for and I am pleased it's come to pass. I appreciate Brian Graham's position is now delicate in part due to the comments he has made. He is though a Partick Thistle player until May 2026 and if Wilson wants him to stay then Graham should be professional enough to accept that and honour his contract. If Wilson feels he doesn’t fit our future style of play then transfer list him. We shouldn't be 'giving away' the championship's top scorer for the past two season for nothing or a nominal fee. At some point Graham may have to swallow his pride, return to the dressing room and play for the club he is supposed to love. With reference to the roles of Head Coach and Sporting Director. I see this as a developing and collaborative project. I think that Barrowclough and Wilso will get on together better than had Graham become Head Coach. I see both of them collaborating closely with regard to recruitment given ltheir different areas of knowledge and contacts. For example, don't be surprised if we are active in the Irish market! I wish the club every success in the coming season and I will purchase my season ticked now with more enthusiasm and confidence than I would have had prior to Mark Wilson's appointment.

You cannot budget for a player who makes it quite clear that he wants the job and implies that if he doesn't get it he can't return to the dressing room and would have to leave the club. If all this is true that Graham was offered the job and turned it down then before anyone or any situation can be judged we need to know the facts. For example, were the terms of the contract unacceptable and non- negotiable, did his attitude change when the possibility of joining Falkirk arose or were there other factors. From my viewpoint this situation that has developed, if true, would be one of the reasons I didn't fancy him as a Head Coach......... his behaviour (comments) can be unpredictable. At least that's my opinion. If Graham simply wants to keep playing I can understand and support this but then he shouldn't have put himself forward for the job in the first place. He might simply have changed his mind. Although he is contracted to May 2026 it looks like his days as a Jag are over and I for one will remember with pleasure his performances, commitment and achievements as a player. Notwithstanding he was playing in league one and the championship he is certainly one of the best 6 yard box strikers I have seen in the 60 or so years I have followed the Jags. For me he is still a genuine Jags legend.

Goals from midfield - Turner can do this if wevplay him in his best position which is just behind the strikrrs (whoever they are) as an advanced midfielder. I haven't seen much mention of Turner is he still a Jag or have I missed his departure?

The rumoured short list seems to me to be depressingly uninspiring. Other than Graham the only names i am reasonably familiar with are Imrie and McPake and for me the latter doesnt fit what we need. However if it's BBG then it strikes me as more of the same - appointee from inside the club. As other posters have said we need a completely new and fresh approach and this isn't it. I would though be happier with this appointment if Wilson is the principal assistant. Regardless of who is appointed as Jags I think we all have to get behind the new Head Coach. If BBG is the man then i will wish him all the very best. We will have to remember that as a manager he will be working progress and will make mistakes. I still intend to buy a season ticket. C'mon the Jags.

Has anyone mentioned Robbie Neilson as a possible candidate. What's he doing nowadays?

No apologies necessary and I agree with the point you make about money. I raised this very point earlier in response to posters who advocated a mass clear out of players when the season ended. I questioned whether or not we had the money to terminate contracts and also sign the number of players of the required quality to replace those we had released. The answer appears to be that we don't have the money to do a mass clear out etc. Regarding your comment about SDs, Analytics and Head Coaches. I was merely underlining that this appears to be the modern way.