Fawlty Towers Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/may_2016/colin_weir_becomes_first_ever_patron_of_partick_thistle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thoroughly deserved. We owe a great deal to the Weirs for the excellent financial position we are in today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 what was the amount they invested in the youth academy and the amount they invested after going debt free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Nice touch by the club to recognise how grateful we are for everything that Chris & Colin have done for us. Well deserved tribute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Absolutely - they have shared their good fortune (in a very sensible and constructive way) and spread no little happiness amongst people who are of a like mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Good stuff. Pity it wasn't a structure more befitting of the gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I take it Coin wouldn't have been impressed with the Weir Bing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I take it Coin wouldn't have been impressed with the Weir Bing? Why not? An area of natural outstanding beauty. Anyway it should've been Gnome Hill by now. Opportunity missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Great stuff and thanks again to the Weirs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I take it Coin wouldn't have been impressed with the Weir Bing? Could put a short distance path on it and call it Weirs Way 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Now would be a good time to remember that Jimmy Gibson’s transfer money paid for the auld stand away back in the 1920s, a deal which was brokered by the father of Firhill, George Easton, a man who devoted almost all of his adult life to the Jags cause. I’m sure Mr Weir will understand when I win the lottery, thank him for his valued support, return his cash to him, and re-name her more worthily, the George Easton Stand. Still, in the meantime, at least we’re no’ the Tony Macaroni Arena, eh? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Thistle Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Something makes me think that they may be behind the pitch upgrade as well, just a hunch i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Other than the centre circle... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rid Skwerr Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) Congratulations to Colin Weir for the well-earned accolade. I'll look forward to sitting in his stand 2 or 3 times next season when our friendly rivals from across the city come to call. Edited May 25, 2016 by Rid Skwerr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Nice story. How lucky are we as a club to have the Weirs on board. The Main Stand is no more. Hello to the Colin Weir Stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 what was the amount they invested in the youth academy and the amount they invested after going debt free? I believe for the youth academy they invested 750k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I believe for the youth academy they invested 750k. Might be wrong but did they not just renew it for another 3 years at the same cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Seem to have been very sensable with the way they have handled such a big fortune. Sounds like its invested in such a way that the core £160 million never really gets dented. Good news for us, The Waverley, Largs Thistle and the many other local causes they support. Does Colin go to games and have a season ticket for a seat in the Jackie? Or does he have to sit in the Colin Weir stand with the directors. If hedoes need anonimty at the games there,s a big yellow suit available Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyjag Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Great news and well deserved. The way they have invested in the club has been first class. They didn't just roll up and hand over £2 million they have clear discussed with the club where their money would be best invested and thus we have a superb youth academy and are debt free, we couldn't have asked for any more. I can't believe that people on other social media platforms are complaining about this, it really is a joke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kenny Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'm not sure how I feel about this. Although I agree the contribution the Weirs have made to Thistle is fantastic, is becoming a patron and having the youth academy named after them/him not enough? Perhaps it's a sweetner to keep the cash rolling in! Anyway, just a thought. I hope they continue to give the great backing for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'd be happy if they funded a stand at the city end and then the entire stadium became known as Weir Firhill ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a f kincaid Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Time to blow the dust and cobwebs off an old post. # Davie McParland played in 593 games for the club (his only senior club) scoring 111 goals in the process. # He holds the record for most appearances for an outfield player and is 2nd only to Alan Rough. # Between November 1961 and Christmas Day 1965 he played in 206 consecutive competitive matches (missing only 2 friendlies in that spell). # Most importantly of all he brought us the first major trophy for 50 years. The North stand has no name. Surely he is a worthy candidate? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Time to blow the dust and cobwebs off an old post. # Davie McParland played in 593 games for the club (his only senior club) scoring 111 goals in the process. # He holds the record for most appearances for an outfield player and is 2nd only to Alan Rough. # Between November 1961 and Christmas Day 1965 he played in 206 consecutive competitive matches (missing only 2 friendlies in that spell). # Most importantly of all he brought us the first major trophy for 50 years. The North stand has no name. Surely he is a worthy candidate? And an absolute gentleman into the bargain. 100% agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 The Davie McParland Stand and The John Lambie Bing. Make it happen Maxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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