Fawlty Towers

Was not aware of anything about that but have not really followed his career since last season.

Not unexpected, this would be one that goes down in the poor category of signings.

Happy New Year. 1. You are correct every team has a turnover of players between seasons. Teams like Ayr and Queens Park have had that and are worse off than they were last season whilst we are better off at this stage. A positive in my opinion. 2. I don't know the finances of every team in great detail (including ours) but it has been clear in the accounts over the last few seasons we have been overspending which needs to stop. Having the most money does not guarantee success hence why we saw Arbroath nearly win the title a couple of seasons ago but I would say it does help. It could be that we have the 3rd biggest budget so are were we should be but neither of us know that. 3. I read on here lots of criticism directed at the manager and players when we lose but by the same token they should get praise when winning. I don't think fans having differing views on managers/players is unique to us. 4. In my opinion our recruitment has been average - some good, some bad and some average but, again, that is a personal judgement call. I don't think it is unreasonable to point out it is Doolan's first transfer window but it is also not unreasonable to suggest we should see improvement as he has more. 5. We have been some what inconsistent but apart from the top two I think most teams could say the same. We picked up 14 points in the first quarter and 15 in the second though so I don't think we are deteriorating. We play Queens Park tomorrow and at this time last year (2nd Jan 2023) we played them, lost 2-0 and they were top with us 5th and the team in 4th having 2 games in hand so just on that basis we are doing better. Can we improve - of course as even the best teams are looking to get better but I don't see things being quite as bad as you do but, to start the year with a cliche, it is all about opinions.

"A number of Scottish Championship clubs are keen to bring in Josh McPake. Partick Thistle and his former side, Greenock Morton being two that are noted." I remember him scoring 2 against us for QP when they beat us 4-0 at Firhill but nothing much apart from that.

To all the Thistle fans out there - a very happy and healthy 2024. Let's hope for PTFC it is a successful one on and off the pitch.

Having looked at the rulebook on the SPFL website: C26.1 After deduction and retention by the Home Club of 15% of the aggregate of all ticket receipts and admission charges (gross excluding VAT) received or receivable by the Home Club in relation to a Play-Off Match in the Premiership/Championship PlayOff Competition, a levy of 50% (plus VAT if applicable) of the balance, after such 15% deduction and retention, of the aggregate of all ticket receipts and admission charges (gross excluding VAT) received or receivable by the Home Club for or in relation to the relevant Play-Off Match shall be paid by that Home Club to the Company not later than seven days after the date on which such Play-Off Match is played;

If you won't be able to make the QP game on the 2nd of January then purchase your tickets online: https://tickets.ptfc.co.uk/packages/LZEmOKzmpW/e/3RVaAmjaMd Good Luck!

The one thing that we have done under Doolan is not follow a defeat with another so hopefully that continues in 2024. For a first time manager to be approaching 50 games in charge and sitting with a win percentage of 50% is pretty good (in my opinion). Correction - just checked and we did lose 2 games in a row earlier this season (away to Airdrie and Hearts).

This thread is about the Dundee United game so keeping it short on that aspect - we were very poor and deserved to get beaten. In the wider context of the season though it is not all doom and gloom. We currently sit 3rd at the halfway mark (for us) and are 2 points and 2 places higher than at the same point last season. Also the teams in 2nd, 3rd & 4th last season all had a game in hand over us. If we can finish 3rd this season it will represent our best Championship finish since we were relegated from the top flight. The next 2 games - both at home against the current bottom two teams gives us the opportunity to hopefully widen the gap between us and those challenging for a play off spot. However we should remember what happened last season when we had back to back home games against Cove & Accies. There does need to be some work done in the transfer window but, for me, if we can stay in the top 4, give ourselves a chance of promotion and get things off the pitch in a better place then it will have been a decent season.

2 home games to start 2024 and tickets for both are now on sale: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/tickets-on-sale-for-our-opening-games-of-2024/ Both are also being streamed for those that cannot make the games and can be watched within the UK: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/streaming-information-for-two-upcoming-home-games/

A repeat of our last visit to Tannadice will do me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ03RwlCzcI&t=273s

Brian Graham signs a contract extension: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/brian-graham-signs-contract-extension-until-2026/

A very merry Christmas to all Jags fans.

Winning numbers from today's game: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/half-time-draw-results-23rd-december-2023/ Thanks for your support in 2023.

All 5 games over yesterday and today finish level so although nothing gained on the top 2 nothing lost to the teams below. Second half did not sound great but without being there can't really comment. Can't imagine conditions would have made it easy (or comfortable for viewing).

Having to miss this one as a bit under the weather with the sniffles (technical term) so hoping the team can give me a lift.

If you are leaving it until today's game to pick one (or more) up then I would suggest bring a plastic bag to try and keep it dry (speaking from experience).

If you can't make the game today then purchase your tickets online before 2pm: https://tickets.ptfc.co.uk/packages/LZEmOKzmpW/e/q0gny4EapB Good Luck!

Remember that if you cannot make Saturday's game against ICT you can purchase tickets online: https://tickets.ptfc.co.uk/packages/LZEmOKzmpW/e/q0gny4EapB Good Luck!

Interview with Donald McClymont. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/donald-mcclymont-interview-20th-december-2023/

Well done to this month's winners: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/december-2023-centenary-fund-results/

Half season tickets are now on sale: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/join-the-3000-strong-red-and-yellow-army-get-your-half-season-ticket-now/

Online tickets for Saturday's draw are now on sale: https://tickets.ptfc.co.uk/packages/LZEmOKzmpW/e/q0gny4EapB Good Luck!

Highlights from Sunday's game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pieVI7yW9U

Update ahead of the AGM: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/ptfc-board-pre-agm-update-18-12-23/