Jaggernaut

Big crowd that day!

Got it; it's certainly an unlucky run we've had to deal with.

There are others too, going further back: Bannigan out for a year, and even worse, David McCallum and Alan Morgan: career-ending injuries.

I vaguely remember the 100th anniversary in 1976 (but sadly, I no longer remember the 50th!). I'm pretty sure there were commemorative items to buy, but I don't know what! Wasn't that the year when Ian Archer's book was published? ETA: I just came across this kit history site. Pretty good, as it includes away tops. It's missing a few, though, like the 2000-2001 black with a R&Y diagonal stripe across the front. And it gets sketchy/incomplete earlier than the 1990s. https://www.footballkitarchive.com/partick-thistle-kits/

Sounds like some game at Cappielow. Let's hope we score a couple and don't concede!

Just three posts in this thread and all my likes are already used up!

Not only has Mr Welsh given us numerous great interviews (not least of all helping us to remain sane during covid), but clearly has been a popular and important figure around Firhill. It's a real shame that the club will lose him.

I think on the live stream they mentioned around 300.

The most accomplished sideways and backwards passer I think I can remember.

Maybe some kind of suspended animation.

Yes, I think Logan must have seen Fitzy, but he went for glory, to our cost.

Maybe those two were the most odd of the 100.

100% agreement. It was the end of the Doolan era all over again. First reaction on the ball: stop and turn around to see if a backwards pass is on. If not, straight along our back line, and than maybe get it back and then another back-pass, if not to a defender then to the keeper. It is hopeful, unoriginal football, and nothing more. Is there any compelling evidence of us ever getting the advantage of this pedestrian, mind-numbing "football?" It inevitably ends in a punt and usually lost possession, because the entire opposition has had plenty of time to get into a solid defensive formation, and any Thistle players ahead of the ball have given up trying to move into space because they are all marked. I felt sorry for the punters turning up and paying over the odds to watch that. But kudos to them for putting up with it, and to the guys keeping the singing going regardless.

I thought he had a good first half, but then a poor second half.

Well spotted! 😀

Half-time. What an absolutely dire game of football. This performance is reminiscent of the worst of the Doolan era, turning back, no options up front, side to side and backwards. Not even a single shot , ffs.

Have a safe trip and an enjoyable return to Firhill! 4.45 am will be kick-off time for me. I'll be at Firhill spiritually and virtually, thanks to live stream guys.

Yes, confidence is growing, performances. are improving. We can do this! There, that's us jinxed.

For me, Firhill in its current state isn't what you could call a top-class stadium, but ICT's is an eyesore, and totally devoid of any atmosphere other than that of the ungrateful dead.

I thought it was done outside to symbolize the wind of change.....

Great photo. Looks like a packed main stand and enclosure, with the lamps above the dug track.

I've been thinking that too.

Looks interesting..... will watch it when I get home.

Looks like Graham...

Quick rundown on performances. Bud: OK, one minor fumble. Still to see him needing to pull off a great save, but happy for him not to have to do that! Megwa: Certainly improved compared to a month or two ago. For a wee guy he gets a lot of headers in. Reid: Solid McBeth: MotM. Great chest-down and shot for his goal. Ashcroft: Excellent, reliable. Should be one of the first on the team sheet for each game. O'Reilly: Good, solid performance. Turner: For me he too often fails to control simple passes, his attempted tackles are lightweight, and most attempted passes get blocked by the first man. I'm not impressed by his performances this season. Bannigan: Decent enough performance, nothing especially creative. He does win more than his fair share of headers. Crawford: Ran about, blended in. Chalmers: Took his goal brilliantly. Maybe slightly less dangerous than in the past few games, but clearly on good form just now. Graham: Loved his flick through to Chalmers for the first goal. Put in his usual shift; wasn't presented with any clear scoring chances (in fact, we didn't have many). Subs: Kelly: Liked the look of the big guy; covered well, passed well. I think he might settle in nicely if he gets a few games. Fitzpatrick: Looked energetic and enthusiastic. Good to see him like this. Jakubiak: A real nuisance to defenders, strong enough to deal with most body challenges, and deceptively fast. I think he looks better than he did in his previous spell with us. MacKenzie: I remember just one touch, unfortunately a poor one which ended what was a very nice move by several Jags players. He needs more game time to get going, not just 10 min or so at the end of matches.