Muscat Jag

4 Buchanan again

3rd penalty after foul on Rowson

3-0 Buchanan

Whay Hey!!!

Yes they did lose it for 20 mins in the 2nd half. Despite that I'm glad I paid for the broadcast, particularly when the late equaliser hit the old onion sack. The commentators hinted at the end that they might be showing the replay next Tuesday. Not sure how that works with the Jags, but I'll be watching this space. Are Falkirk the only club in our division that offer this type of service? Well done to them anyway for taking the initiative.

Ah Shug, no slight on your hero will go unchallenged.

lovely finish from Doolan Get in there

FT godd point in the circumstances

crowd 1,509 OMG

1-1 chaps

Generally agree Wo63 but think you are being a little unfair about John Lambie's second spell. 5th in the second was actually marginal progess from the previous season. The sucessive championships and retaining premier league status that followed were a remarkable achievement.

We did have an incredible run one season, could have been 1977, that started with a 1-0 win against Celtic and we had a run when we almost beat everone in the league, excepting a 3-3 draw(presumably not so defensive that day) at Ibrox. Alex MacDonald scored an equalizer at the death; I was heartbroken, would have been my first victory at Ibrox. The run ended with a 1-0 win against Aberdeen. Brilliant day, 12,000 inside Firhill and we went 2nd top in December. The next game at Parkhead, basically after completing a full quarter cycle of fixtures, against the league leaders and I clearly remember that a victory would have have put us top of the premier league at Xmas. Wasn't to be though; humped 3-0 and a pretty dramtic loss of form followed. Heady days though.

The whole defensive thing under Bertie has always been a bit of a myth for me. Off the top of my head I can recall 6-1 Hibs, 5-1 St Mirren and 4-3 Rangers(twice). The two main reasons we were relatively strong throughout the 70s (under both Auld and McParland) was that we consistently produced fantastic defenders and strikers. On occassion we unquestionably had the best defensive unit in Scotland. However, Ronnie Glavin apart, we never managed to get the same quality in midfield. Perhaps a little unfair on the likes of Ian Gibson but generally our midfield was full of very mediocre players. On many occassions we would be simply outplayed, couldn't be broken down and have a Somner/Craig/Melrose/MacAdam etc. to pinch a goal. I wasn't complaining then and I wouldn't be complaining now if the Jags stole the points. Ibrox and Parkhead were the only grounds that we went to and truly set up ultra defensive. My own personal opinion is the Bertie's side from about 77-79 was the best Jags team that I have seen. It all started to unravel after we were cheated out of the 79 cup final against an already relegated Hibs (I think the final was only about a fortnight after the 6-1 game). Amazing how you can remain bitter for over 30 years. The best manager debate is difficult. In many ways John Lambie has to be considered the best, having taken two seperate teams from real low-points in Jags history and putting them in the premier league. Davie McParland did something similar on one occassion and of course gave us the greatest day in our history. Bertie in truth inherited a very good squad from him but I seem to recall he did manage to achieve a 5th place finish during his time. My main problem with Lambie was his neglect of youth development. Our youth policy in the 70s was the cornerstone of our success and I would dearly love to see a return to those days (excepting flared trousers, of course).

Absolutely idolised Dougie Somner. Pips Jackie Campbell as my all-time Jags favourite. Great striker and never ever took any shit from any of the psychotic defenders that seemed to proliferate the 70s. Somner and Craig up front, as good as it gets for the Jags. Well deserved, big man!

******* ******* *******

Top 3 all losing atm

YYYYEEEEEEESSSSSSS 1-1

Goal down bassa

Never ever gave less than 100% in a Thistle jersey. Well done Bobby you fully deserve this honour.

Gosh, thought that Northernsoul chappy was going to flash a red card or something. It might be pish but its my pish. Your round btw.

Right, that's it. I've had enough of this. It is exactly this type of negative drivel that is killing Thistle. Well stay away then Mr so-called Jaggy; stay in your EK ivory tower. I hope you get bloody well snowed in all winter!!!! I'll tell what, I challenge you turn up in the Aitken Suite at the next Thistle home game and repeat your negative bile to my face. Aye, not feeling so big now are you Mr Jaggy. Oh, and another thing, the weather here is absolutely wonderful. Will be sitting out in the Dolphin Club tomorrow and Thursday night drinking ice cold beer, watching the sun disappear over the mountains. Missing it? And finally in addition to Firhill on the 13th, you will be at the Stirling cup game, no excuses entertained. Keep the faith!