allyo
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This has been asked in one or two threads. I was looking at stats on my phone at half time and according to BBC we had 61% possession in first half.
I think that 6 is the wrong way up.
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Did a wee wiki search on the players we had on the bench last night. Our starting eleven all made their premier league debuts against Dundee Utd two weeks ago. But the players on the bench have racked up 613 SPL appearances between them for other clubs, as follows:
Osborne - 46
Baird - 35
Kerr - 254
Higginbotham - 10
Gallagher - 198
Forbes - 70
Nice to know we have something to fall back on.
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To be fair, at the time this thread was created the early posts on the Just In thread were looking very negative. Maybe just due to initial disappointment. It has become more representative since then.
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Anyone think that people starting these threads are just showing off? ;-)
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Fair enough. I liked Craig too, but I felt that while the younger players could step up and improve, Craig was what he was, and probably just a good first division striker. Who knows.
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I was saying the same thing last night. I believe Craig (Steven, that is) has now signed for Wycombe Wanderers in England's League Two. If he is deemed capable of scoring goals there, then surely he should be able to do a job in the SPFL.
As far as Craig Beattie is concerned, I would be willing to give him a chance if the price is right. One thing is for certain: we are crying out for another forward at the moment, because Baird and Doolan aren't cutting it so far.
Never understand this thinking. Wycombe's manager thinks he can do a job for them, maybe just as a squad player, I have no idea. Archie thinks he doesn't need him. That's his judgement. No one made too much fuss when Craig left. The fact that Wycombe have signed him doesn't make him a better player. Ross County didn't fancy him for SPL. If SOJ scores twenty goals for Wycombe then he's maybes proved Archie wrong. By merely signing for them he's proved nothing.
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Never seen an away support like it. Even when they went behind they kept going.
Is it just me, or did anyone else take a wee bit of satisfaction in seeing Hearts fans being so excited about a draw with the mighty Thistle?
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That tune means nothing to me but Firhill. I've never heard it in any other context and that's why I love it.
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Last year he was a bit of an unsung hero. This year there's a bit more singing. He's stood out.
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I got into a way of thinking last year, that we had to win every game or it was a disaster, because Morton were pretty relentless for a while. I had a word with myself on the way to the game tonight, to enjoy it and accept that in this league we'll lose games, and it won't necessarily be a disaster. And we didn't lose, we were good and I enjoyed it.
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Ok. So now I can see why you're finding all the negatives. Not a great night out?
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I know that losing the lead late on is disappointing, but I'm surprised at all the negative stuff. We've only just stepped up a league, we've got a team with no previous experience at his level and we're more than holding our own. Experience will help. I thought tonight was great, and brilliant to see such an atmosphere back at Firhill. I must be happy clappy.
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I thought I could smell smoke. No smoke without fire.
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Yeah, I know. But I refuse to be too disappointed after that. I thought we were immense in the first half. Never mind Thistle, I don't think I've ever seen a Scottish football team control the ball like that.
Great performance, another game unbeaten, team looks like it's already found its feet in this division, and maybe a lesson learned.
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We now have a really good side signed up or next season. Doesn't look like we're banking on going back down.
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Don't want to be too negative. But Forrest does nothing for me. Apart from that, happy with performance, and result was a bit unfortunate.
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I've been Impressed with James Craigen ever since he came into the team. I remember in his early matches thinking he just lacked a bit of the confidence that the rest of the team had, because he was new to it. But he's grown from there.
In terms of the fans favourite status, I believe he made a great impression at the promotion parties. And I loved his Sky interview at Falkirk.
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Stuart Bannigan
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I think Archie deserves huge credit for sticking with last season's team. So many managers would have exercised their egos in his position, tried to put "their own stamp" on the team. Archie's done this, but only by getting more out of a young team who play for each other and recognise the opportunity they have given themselves.
Thistle were always going to be behind other clubs in terms of signing budgets. By prioritising the re-signing and contract extensions for the existing players he's maintained the team ethos which I think gives us a real edge over most SPL teams. And the new signings can be introduced gradually so that they can also become part of this. Happy days!
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I have Chris Erskine up there with Chic Charnley, Nicky Walker and Davie Irons as my favourite ex-players. But they're not a patch on the current lot.
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Looking forward to seeing this team against opposition that are worthy of them. Early last season this was talked about as the best Thistle team for forty years. Would love them to prove it.
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PS despite not liking Noel Edmunds much, he also has a certain retro chic, and one should not be demonised for selecting him as an avatar.
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To be fair, before I'd heard any names and I saw the thread title, I knew it would all be negative. Does this mean we're cynical, or just that rubbish is inevitable? Not sure. The names are uninspiring but not very important. The claim that it took a lot of work to reach them is laughable, but maybe misquoted. Who knows.
I'd have preferred SPFL1, SPFL2, SPFL3 and SPFL4. It would have a retro chic and an air of independence.
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Okay, that may have been "trolling".
Experience On The Bench
in Main Jags forum
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I'd wonder. Our squad looks much stronger because the players we already know are proving themselves at this level.
Our first game, all eleven starting players making their top league debut. I wonder if that's ever been done before. Most teams coming up would have a few experienced players in their team, and if not they'd surely sign them and throw them in. We previously had guys like Danny Lennon, Jamie Dolan, Gerry Britton, Davie Irons and Ray Farnigham. Even last season we had guys like Murray, Craig, Dowie and Archie himself but they're gone or not featuring. Could that have been a first?