Lindau Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Taped the bit on Alba that mentions Robert.Eunice and myself would like to thank everybody at Firhill for what they have done to remember Robert. The club and fans did him proud yesterday AJ, in all aspects, from the minutes applause, the mentions in the programme, the collection, and pretty sure the HT announcer mentioned something as well, though I was too busy talking at the time to hear what he actually said. Alba mentioning Rab was the icing on the cake. The players did their action on the pitch, especially our No 9!! Edited April 2, 2017 by Lindau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Don't know if this has been posted before, but a nice tribute 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Don't know if this has been posted before, but a nice tribute That really is a fantastic video, Lindau. Thanks for posting it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Don't know if this has been posted before, but a nice tribute Would echo Blackpool Jags. Brilliant, and I do not think anyone could watch that without some sort of emotional reaction. Pride, sadness, joy and total respect and admiration are all mixed in there somehow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Roberts funeral today, big turnout to give him a good send off.3 From Jags disabled club Dougie,Angelia and a gentleman who I cant remember his name.When this thread started I didn't realise the reaction it would get,with over 100 signatures from the forum on the petition.We did get the council to agree to the care at home but sadly Robert was never well enough to get home.When Chris & Callum came up he was really happy as he had no idea they were going to visit him.Then at xmas he got over 30 xmas cards and posters sent to the hospital from fans on this forum and Freddie Frans.The applause and the mentions he got in Saturdays programme were all great tributes to him.Robert was always proud to be a jag and in the end the jags(fans & club)done Robert proud.Thanks to everyone. Robert snr & Eunice. Edited April 3, 2017 by Auld Jag 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) Roberts funeral today, big turnout to give him a good send off.3 From Jags disabled club Dougie,Angelia and a gentleman who I cant remember his name.When this thread started I didn't realise the reaction it would get,with over 100 signatures from the forum on the petition.We did get the council to agree to the care at home but sadly Robert was never well enough to get home.When Chris & Callum came up he was really happy as he had no idea they were going to visit him.Then at xmas he got over 30 xmas cards and posters sent to the hospital from fans on this forum and Freddie Frans.The applause and the mentions he got in Saturdays programme were all great tributes to him.Robert was always proud to be a jag and in the end the jags(fans & club)done Robert proud.Thanks to everyone. Robert snr & Eunice. Lovely words AJ. Despite the bickering that goes on here on occasions, we really are a close knit family that looks after our own and Rab was one of us. May he rest in peace! Edited April 4, 2017 by Lindau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Got a copy of Saturdays game e mailed to us by George.Robert would have loved that result tonight.We could never take anything off them, all the years he was going. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Got a copy of Saturdays game e mailed to us by George.Robert would have loved that result tonight.We could never take anything off them, all the years he was going. Such a great result to remember Robert junior (Rab) by. I know you've had a lot to deal with AJ, but please feel proud about your son & Thistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Sandy I have always been proud to be a Thistle fan and have always been very proud of Robert.The amount of people who turned up at Roberts funeral showed it was not just family that admired him and Thistle got a lot of mentions during the service and the flowers that spelt son were red and yellow. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted April 5, 2017 Members Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I've made similar reference to this elsewhere on the web. Fantastic though the tributes were on Saturday, it was after the game as I walked down on to Firhill Road on Saturday my thoughts were with you and Robert Junior. I always seen you both coming down the road no matter the weather after the game and felt like I always should say hi and even though I didn't know either of you, I felt I did because of both your involvements with the various fans' forums over the years. It'll be a long time yet before I do stop looking for you both. Best wishes to you and Eunice. Will. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Thanks Will for the kind words.Robert and Eunice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Robert would have loved this season.Would have been our best league position in his lifetime. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Robert would have loved this season.Would have been our best league position in his lifetime. He played a part in this season AJ, even from afar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 He did give Chris and Callum a few tips when they came up to see him. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I will be attending the Aberdeen game this Sunday.This is the first Thistle game i have been to since the 30th April 2016 game against ICT which was Roberts last game.I am coming to the game because Bowen Boy has asked me to be part of the presentation party for the Doolan 100 trophy.He asked me to do this in memory of Robert and i thank him for the chance to do it. I will be in the spot that Robert and i have been going to for a number years now behind the goal in the north stand.If you see me either in the ground or outside Firhill please come up and say hello as it would be nice to thank you for the kind wishes that was sent to Robert while he was in hospital. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Have a great day Auld Jag. My thoughts are with Rab, he'd be proud to see his dad handing over the trophy to Dools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 I have also been asked to do the Jags disabled supporters player of the year presentation at about 11-45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 I will be attending the Aberdeen game this Sunday.This is the first Thistle game i have been to since the 30th April 2016 game against ICT which was Roberts last game.I am coming to the game because Bowen Boy has asked me to be part of the presentation party for the Doolan 100 trophy.He asked me to do this in memory of Robert and i thank him for the chance to do it. I will be in the spot that Robert and i have been going to for a number years now behind the goal in the north stand.If you see me either in the ground or outside Firhill please come up and say hello as it would be nice to thank you for the kind wishes that was sent to Robert while he was in hospital. Great strength to you tomorrow Auld Jag I am sure it will be an emotional time. I sincerely hope you can take the time to have some enjoyment from it. If you can take a moment and remember all the enjoyable moments you spent together with Robert and the Jags. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Today was a hard and emotional one,but being involved in the 2 presentations helped.Also the jags disabled supporters trophy that was given to Kris had In memory of Robert Watson inscribed on it,which was a lovely touch. Once again we would like to thank everyone at Firhill(fans,players and others behind the scenes) for the support that we have received at this very difficult time.I will be back next season cheering the Jags on. Robert and Eunice. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Today was a hard and emotional one,but being involved in the 2 presentations helped.Also the jags disabled supporters trophy that was given to Kris had In memory of Robert Watson inscribed on it,which was a lovely touch. Once again we would like to thank everyone at Firhill(fans,players and others behind the scenes) for the support that we have received at this very difficult time.I will be back next season cheering the Jags on. Robert and Eunice. Sheer class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Have been raising funds in support of a memorial to Robert. The Last Jag Standing donations have raised £556 and today one man with a bucket raised an incredible £288.30. Thanks to those here who contributed and to those on their way to the JHS and in the North Stand that filled the bucket. Big thanks to digger for his one man crusade today. Tremendous effort. Total raised £844.30 As the money was raised between this forum and a collection at the Ross County game,i was wondering if anybody had any ideas what the memorial could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgaejag Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Just an idea but a fitting tribute for Robert could be to name the north stand the Robert Watson stand as Robert was a season ticket holder for many years there and was a person we all recognised and didn't let his condition stop him supporting the jags and he was a big part in our club. Opinions? Edited June 18, 2017 by lithgaejag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Aye, good idea. I'd support that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) I think that a plaque somewhere in the North Stand would be a long lasting and appropriate memorial. Or maybe form part of a memorial to all Jags fans sadly no longer with us. Edited June 18, 2017 by Big Col 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 My thought would be a plaque on the front wall of the North Stand (ie the low wall separating the front concourse from the pitch). It should be in the place directly between where Robert used to sit and the goalposts ie on Robert's line of sight when he would celebrate a Thistle goal at the North end. That way many of us would see it and be reminded of Robert as we entered or left the ground or were circulating around to the pie stall etc during the game. Some suggested wording for the inscription (which I am sure can be improved, and of course Auld Jag and the family must have the final say):- IN LOVING MEMORY Robert Watson (Rab the Jag) 19??-2017 Disability Rights Campaigner Wheelchair Footballer Jags Fanatic Lived Life to the Full An Inspiration to us all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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