Auld Jag Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Seen an article a few weeks ago that stated a number of English premier league clubs are not doing nearly enough for disabled fans.We have a lot less money, but we are doing a very good job of making sure our disabled fans can watch our games.Forgot to say the fans will be given a choice.They can either continue watching where they currently are,or use the new viewing area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Here are AJ's pictures of and from the viewing area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BowenBoys Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Was there any mention of what will happen for matches when Jags fans are decanted from the JHS, AJ? Wouldn't be such a good view on those occasions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Thanks for posting the pictures BB.Sorry I forgot to ask what will happen when we play sevco and Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 Great effort by the club for this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 I have spoken to the sculptor who has done Roberts headstone and he can do a 12inch x 12inch black granit plaque.Has anyone any suggestions for an inscription? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 I have spoken to the sculptor who has done Roberts headstone and he can do a 12inch x 12inch black granit plaque.Has anyone any suggestions for an inscription? I have lifted the following from my earlier post (Number 200). Maybe a starter for ten that others can improve: 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 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Don't know if anybody seen the 6-30news last night on STV. At the end they done a bit about a wheelchair football player in Glasgow.This was the team that Robert played for.It is a vey competitive game and no prisoners are taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Article on website today, good to see this come to fruition. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/accessible-platform-to-debut-on-saturday/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Really good view from the platform,good protection from the bad weather and in amongst Thistle fans. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just an update on the plaque.We have ordered the plaque and apart from one line we have went with PTDs inscription.The plaque will take about 2 weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 The memorial plaque was put in place today in the north stand.We would like to thank Bowen Boys who did a last jag standing to help raise money and also Digger who took a collection at the Ross County game last season.We would like to thank Ian Maxwell who helped getting the ok from Thistle.Last but not least we would like to thank everybody who donated any money to get this done. I know that Robert would be surprised that this has been done in his honour as he was a very modest young man.I hope as many fans as possible come along and see the plaque and say hello as well.We have about £600 left(the plague was £250 from Garner Memorials in Paisley) if anybody has an idea what to spend that on I am open to suggestions. An idea I had was to sponsor a player or 2 next season in Roberts memory and have a competition on the forum and the winner or winners get the top at the end of next season. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 ‘Tis a very fitting tribute. Robert will always be at Firhill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 It looks really good AJ. A fitting tribute. Looking forward to seeing it for real at the Killie game. That Robert 'Lived life to the full' is testament to the support that you and Eunice tirelessly provided. I suggest that you edit your post to remove the cost of the plaque and take Eunice on a wee holiday All the best The Bowen Boys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 3 hours ago, BowenBoys said: It looks really good AJ. A fitting tribute. Looking forward to seeing it for real at the Killie game. That Robert 'Lived life to the full' is testament to the support that you and Eunice tirelessly provided. I suggest that you edit your post to remove the cost of the plaque and take Eunice on a wee holiday All the best The Bowen Boys Thanks for the suggestion BB, but as the money was collected for a memorial for Robert by Thistle fans, we want the money to go where Thistle fans would want it to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 That’s great to see the plaque in place, Auld Jag. Rab would be so proud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 3 hours ago, sandy said: That’s great to see the plaque in place, Auld Jag. Rab would be so proud. Proud and surprised Sandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Should also thank Lindau who started this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Great to see this. It brings back memories of seeing Robert join in the celebrations when Thistle scored at the North Stand end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinistar Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 The plaque is great AJ and I'm really glad you chose to place it in the North Stand. I think it is a wonderful idea to sponsor a player in Robert's name next season and to hold a competition for the strip. Can I suggest that the Jags fans who take part in the competition contribute towards it and the money raised is used to sponsor another player for Robert the following season? I would be happy to pledge to this and I'm sure others would too. Would be nice to see Robert's name in every match program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Sorry I forgot to thank Partick The Dog the inscription we used was his idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Ran out of likes for the day, but I'm posting my likes here. Great looking plaque, great ideas and work guys, and good on all involved for getting this done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 It's all been said. I'd just like to echo previous posts. I particularly like the gist of Sinistar's suggestion. Instead of using up the remaining funds we could run the player sponsor over two years (maybe even longer?). Fans/posters again donate with any slack, if it occurred, underwritten by the fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Ditto to Sinistar and LIB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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