Jaggernaut

Seconded!

Woke up this morning, saw a text from my brother: "....And BG gets his 99th and 100th!" Amazing! Wonderful! Brilliant, Jags! Can't wait to see the highlights and vlogs.

I never realized that the Gulf Stream had such an impact on the Ayrshire coast.

First and foremost, it's good to know that things are stable at home at present. Long may that continue! Second, it's brilliant that the site can remain active and that there may be a handover. Fingers and toes crossed that this might come to pass. Please guys, anybody who has the time, patience and ability to step in, pleeeaase volunteer! Third, we'll all keenly await the admin's Dishonours list! Well, maybe not so much those of us prone to exaggeration, catastrophizing, repetitiveness, abusive and language, libel, rumour mongering, puns (guilty!), and so on. Really though: a great big thanks Admin, and all the best!

He's certainly on fire right now (well, he always is).

What, still no match thread? Here we go! We weren't terrible on Tuesday, just stale, even tired-looking. We can clearly play better than that, and I wouldn't be surprised if we do, and even score a few goals. This character (Fudo Myoo), despite his countenance, is a good guy, in red, yellow and black. He's a defender against obstacles and an assistant in reaching one's goals. Here's hoping his spirit is in attendance this evening! (He's usually busy.)

Our midfield is lightweight and totally uncreative. I think I've realized why our wingers hang around or run back to get a short almost-sideways pass: it's because the midfielders are incapable of driving forward and getting some speed going. They prefer side to side (well, it's easier) than trying to burst forward. ETA: I'm not writing us off just yet.... Ayr are not that great.

One chance created in the entire game (1st half). No chances created, no chance of winning a match.

Amazingly, Bannigan seems to have been our "cleanest" player so far!

Oh, pretty poor Ayr support for a play-off game; haven't even half-filled the main stand.

Half-time: Pretty much a borefest so far. We've had the two best chances, but they were only half-chances. Fitzy looks up for it, but is getting little service. Referee inconsistent and card-happy when he thinks (and only he thinks) we've committed a foul.

Full agreement.

Does anybody truly believe that Thistle can win this tie, and then the next, and then the next, to win promotion? Other than a major national trophy win, I can't imagine any other (football related) event that would bring me more pleasure if it comes to pass! (Well, maybe a couple of Scotland miracles....) Firhill will be buzzing tonight, in one of those special floodlit games. Fingers crossed for a great result for Jags players, management, backroom staff and fans (starting to look like no live stream for VPN-less overseas supporters; Damn the brit propaganda corp!!....(To be edited, if appropriate...)).

Thanks, jaggy. Still no info on the site. Don't have a VPN... It's starting to look increasingly like I might have to "sleep" through this one.

Me too. I like the almost "sea shanty" vibe to it. Hope there will be a video of some kind.

I can't find any mention of a ptfc tv live stream for tonight's game. Does anybody know for a fact if there will be one?

We could do a lot worse.

Logged on here with more than a little trepidation..... What a result! "Brilliant!" to the team and management, and the supporters. Onwards and upwards, Thistle! ETA: Gotta love it: Only 38% of possession, no shots on target, their goalie didn't even make a save, and we win!!

If Bannigan plays, please God let him play well and avoid a card. Same for Stanway. In fact, God, if it's not too much trouble, please extend that request to all our players! Thank you in advance. Respectfully yours.

Agreed!

Mo Johnston, Jackie Campbell?

I wish I had one. But I bought so much stuff back then, it wouldn't surprise me if I already had one of those prints (in amongst tons of other Jags stuff in storage while I'm floundering on the other side of the planet).

Absolutely. I was trying to be ironic, and ballsed it up. (Maybe a bit like Banzo's late sitter.....)

Brilliant article! True thanks, TTA.

I've thought about this for some time, but will only express my thought(s) now, in view of the impending, sad disappearance of this source of information and outlet for outpourings regarding all things Thistle (and much more than that). The autographed backdrop picture of (I think) the League Cup Final (1971) squad, with Dave McParland back left and Willie Ross back right, is amazingly good. Many real likenesses to the team members, due to a talented artist (presumably from one or more photos). Does anybody know any more details about who did it? Is the original in oil, acrylic, watercolour, or (my guess) crayon? Is it based on a real team photo shoot (I've searched but can't find any such picture), or has the artist created it? NOT of any importance in the wider context, of course, but it's harmless, which cannot be said of so many things that are occupying most people at the moment. Even just to give the artist due credit....