The Thistle Archive

On this night 1981, champions of Glasgow once again... Wed-29-Apr-1981 Partick Thistle 1 Celtic 0 (Glasgow Cup Final) →

It was a classic photo on p.85 of Ian Archer's book, now you can enjoy the original press story behind it... Ordered off: The children who needled the Jags →

A few recent notes of interest in the 'Archive News'... 15-Aug-1912 Dumbarton Harp 1 Partick Thistle 0 (Friendly) A new match to the first team database, this tricky Thursday evening fixture is now found. For the 11th time 1898-1912, Thistle's season opens on the 15th August, now noted in the press as a bit of a tradition. John Cameron (i) Renamed from 'Cameron'; Birth and death details added; Govan, Renfrew (1875) & Rangers added to club-list; Summary totals introduced; 'Bio Extra' entry introduced; 'Every game' tab introduced; 'Full International Caps' tab introduced. A real hidden secret uncovered! Archive Museum Item 53 introduced: “The Jags: The Centenary History Of Partick Thistle Football Club” by Ian Archer, 1976. The 96 page history book is now fully scanned in for your reading pleasure, enjoy!

Davie Ness off the bar! On this day 1930, our record attendance of 107,475 for the Scottish Cup final vs. Rangers... Sat-12-Apr-1930 Partick Thistle 0 Rangers 0 (Scottish Cup Final) →

On this night at Tynecastle '79... oh the sub-plots! Former Jambo DONALD PARK puts Hearts deep in relegation trouble, former Jags DENIS McQUADE and JOHN CRAIG left desolate... silvery moon, silvery moon... Wed-11-Apr-1979 Heart of Midlothian 0 Partick Thistle 2 (SFL Premier Division - game 27) →

On this day 1944, SHANKLY puts Thistle 2 nil up at Ibrox... Who put the ball in the Rangers net? #25 →

On this night '48, Thistle v St Mirren switched to Friday, avoiding Scotland v England. The ten-man Jags secure 3rd in DAVIE MEIKLEJOHN's first season. There would be several Top 6 finishes and cup finals in the big man's era, legend! Fri-09-Apr-1948 Partick Thistle 3 St Mirren 1 (SFL Division A - game 29) →

On this night 1974, back-to-back Firhill wins over Celtic & Aberdeen completed, 2-0 each. 3rd top Aberdeen hadn't lost a goal in nearly 14 hours! RONNIE GLAVIN (in off the post) here seals their fate in the last minute... a standing ovation from the faithful... Mon-08-Apr-1974 Partick Thistle 2 Aberdeen 0 (SFL First Division - game 29) →

A nail biter at Almondvale last night, but we found a way for a 7th straight league win, young Seb Fisher the hero (22nd different scorer all comps). Favourites QP still have 2 games in hand, but we're ahead on PPG for the first time! 5 cup finals to go... keep believing... 2025-26 (Youth - Under 19s) →

On this day 2013, Chris Higgins avoids red for ungentlemanly conduct! Sun-07-Apr-2013 Partick Thistle 1 Queen of the South 1 (Challenge Cup Final) → Aero-Higgins.mp4

9 games in a month hadn't been seen since the "Big Freeze" of early 1963, and 3rd tier Thistle had it all to do in April 2021. On this night 2021, miles off leaders Falkirk and 2 down at Bayview with 20 to play, the odds were long for a title win... but there the great fight back began... Tue-06-Apr-2021 East Fife 2 Partick Thistle 2 (SPFL League One - game 14) → EF.mp4

On this day 1879, the 3-year-old Partick Thistle FC wins its first trophy, defeating Marchton 1-0 at First Hampden Park. First-known teamline! Match hub revamped today, including an AI depiction (marked with a prominent symbol) of captain Jack Beattie with silverware... Sat-05-Apr-1879 Partick Thistle 1 Marchton 0 (West Of Scotland Cup Final) →

On this night 1971, a joint-record 10-in-a-row league wins at home for McParland's Firhill invincibles, now leaves us just 1 point from promotion. Player of the year and goal machine FRANK COULSTON on the mark twice... Mon-05-Apr-1971 Partick Thistle 4 Berwick Rangers 1 (SFL Second Division - game 31) →

Another excellent entry to our 'virtual' museum today... “The Thistle Supporter” was a magazine of around 50 pages, produced by the Partick Thistle Supporters Association. You can now download or view your own copies of 3 annual editions... 👀 TTAM-0052: “The Thistle Supporter”, Autumn 1950 →

Exactly 9 years ago... April Dools Day! KRIS DOOLAN became just the 9th man to score 100 competitive goals for Partick Thistle - the first new addition to the club since Davie McParland more than 50 years earlier. The goal put him #1 in terms of league goals scored (91). Sat-01-Apr-2017 Partick Thistle 2 Ross County 1 (SPFL Premiership - game 30) →

Exactly 25 years ago... promotion won at Forthbank... Lindau day! Sat-31-Mar-2001 Stirling Albion 0 Partick Thistle 3 (SFL Second Division - game 31) → ssstwitter.com_1774975830328.mp4

Happy Wembley Wizards Day! TTAM-0034: “Wembley Wizards Ball”, 1928 →

The handsome JOHN BLACKWOOD was the greatest loanee in PTFC history, with an astonishing 29 goals in 4 months. On this day 1900, his hat-trick at Hamilton won a second league title for the Jags. 1,500 away support, incredible for the era! Willie Paul scored too, obvs... 👀 Sat-31-Mar-1900 Hamilton Academical 2 Partick Thistle 4 (SFL Second Division - game 18) →

On this day 2002, it's the opening of the new North Stand, and Firhill is now GCC certified for 13,079. Martin Hardie saves the invincible home record with just 11 minutes to play... Sat-30-Mar-2002 Partick Thistle 1 Ross County 1 (SFL First Division - game 32) → County.mp4

It's exactly the Forest collar of the day, so could be they had to loan us a training kit, having checked some old kit sites, think their official away was white and had a badge. This is one for the players themselves really, anybody got Andy Roxburgh or Donnie McKinnon's ear?

Someone on X has posted a photo from the Forest game, but no caption or source provided. They are the team with the square badge, but what on earth is that strip Thistle are wearing? Is that Donnie McKinnon looking on? Anyone recognise the Jag at the forefront?

On this night 1966, but we don't like to go on and on about it... 👀 Tue-29-Mar-1966 Nottingham Forest 1 Partick Thistle 2 (Friendly) →

In our 150th anniversary season, we're absolutely delighted to present a full original copy of the first official history book, enjoy! 👀 TTAM-0051: The History Of The Partick Thistle Football Club by R. M. Connell, 1927 →

Absolutely. QP slipping up v Airdrie last week was very welcome!

On this day 1951, the 18th trophy is won in an Easter Monday snow storm... champions of Glasgow! Big Adam Forsyth with the cup, the hero of the hour. The majority of the 51,300 attendees were braving the open terraces – but they were rewarded by “a true thriller”...delve in to our comprehensive hub... 'Scrapbook' tab greatly exteneded; 'Gallery' tab extended... Mon-26-Mar-1951 Partick Thistle 3 Celtic 2 (Glasgow Cup Final) →