Rid Skwerr Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 According to the'feeshul sure this morning Archie and Shaggy have signed a new 3 year deal, along with Maxie in the office. I'm happy with that, particularly in view of the vacancy at Tannadice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Yes, I wondered about the rationale behind it - not that they don't deserve it. Does this mean there is a 3 year plan in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohidingplace Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 That's great news,let's give them all the support we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Great news, that will see Archie having spent 19 years of his football career at Firhill. I've mentioned it before, but with Archie, what we are witnessing is the stuff of Thistle folklore, the sort stuff your Granda would tell you about. From Youth to First Team to Captain to Manager with trophies along the way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Thistle Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Awwww Nawwwww! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Interesting point re the timing overlapping with DU's relegation. It ocurred to me there might be the idea of giving the management and the team a wee boost before upcoming games. The board did say they would back Archie even if we went down - though I don't think the board believe this is likely, regardless of us fans' nerves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljaggo Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 They are both currently on a 1 year rolling contract, i.e. 1 year's notice to quit from either party. Does this announcement mean they are on a 3 year fixed contract, a 3 year rolling contract, or that the current arrangements are now in place for a further 3 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 The article makes it clear. http://ptfc.co.uk/ne...three_year_deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Great news, though it will upset a few departed contributors...lol. Anyway, let's hope the players show their appreciation this Saturday and let us all be able to relax from Saturday night onwards till the start of next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Brilliant news, now lets get the job done this Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 If a reversal happens on Saturday will the "Archie Out" knee-jerk be diminished by this?...................................................................thought not! Stability is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Definitely a much needed timely boost. As regards the Dundee United job, i think the united fans would have handed back there newly purchased tickets for next season if he had been poached. There is no doubt about it, Archie is a legend. We should be good enough to stay up this season which in itself is a remarkable achievement given our resources. I think its easy to get ahead of ourselves and I myself have been guilty of being critical of him but at the end of the day, we are in the top league and we have a base to build. The only thing holding us back now is our attendances which have been disappointing to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 We're doomed! Still, a nice cheap option for the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 We're doomed! Still, a nice cheap option for the board. Cant see Archie or Shaggy being on the National Living wage somehow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 After watching Atletico Madrid and Leicester achieve success with 'negative football' are we all missing a trick here and Archie is ingeniously doing the same with us? wit odds fir us to win the title next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Think I would have preferred Beats not mentioning the top 6 charge next season. He is gonna look a bit of a diddy if it transpires that it's the Championship top 6!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Yeah, Dont think archie and shaggy will come cheap and can imagine with a 3 year deal there would be very significant bounues also include for reaching top 6 and any cup wins. It is good though to see the club backing the management and Archie/shaggy must see the potential staying here for the next few years anyway. I wonder the way the article is written if the board are promising an increased budget for next year especically with the return of sevco to boost the numbers possibly twice next year. Hopefully we can go get a win on Sat and we can really get our plans for next season underway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Cant see Archie or Shaggy being on the National Living wage somehow! Certainly not cheap to me and you, but in football parlance....Cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Excellent news, and for all the right reasons. We Are Thistle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 And to think that they were, in effect, grabbed and flung into their present positions by the board at virtually no notice immediately following the departure of those who will remain nameless. Very few of us, myself included, could have seen this latest piece of business on the horizon, so far down the road, as we contemplated the then impending visit to Cappielow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Certainly not cheap to me and you, but in football parlance....Cheap. Not so sure on that one. McNamara followed much the same route as Archie at the club then we gave him an improved one year rolling contract just in case someone (Thomson) came sniffing. Pretty sure we asked Und for £80,000 compo for him, which to me anyway would be a years salary (again, just guessing) and remember this is when we were in the lower league. Pretty sure Archie will be on a very nice wage indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Don't think anyone will be surprised by this and it does give us stability Let's get a point on Saturday now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Happy with this and after reading Beattie's statement, I take that to mean an increased budget for next season. Hopefully we can now convince Osman to sign up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Don't think anyone will be surprised by this and it does give us stability Not surprised either but when you're trying to tie up players it's gotta be a plus. Would hope when two years are up they sign a year rolling contract at least. The management stability (include Maxie in this) should also help the Weir Academy. Youngsters coming thru the ranks will know what is needed to impress. Too often you hear about young players not knowing what's expected of them due to change in management bringing about different playing style/formation etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Jeez, headline news on Sevco Scotland Today. I am assuming that they didn't cut the grass or anything else mundane at Ibrokes today as that is usually the headline story from big Raman! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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