stuart_adam Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 It would appear we are only team in top flight who will not feature on TV before the split. I suppose it's good as minimal disruption but a tad disappointed that we are only team overlooked. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 It would appear we are only team in top flight who will not feature on TV before the split. I suppose it's good as minimal disruption but a tad disappointed that we are only team overlooked. Thoughts? Wasn't our game with Aberdeen televised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Wasn't our game with Aberdeen televised? I guess he means from now until the split, as the Celtic game and (Rangers game) was also on TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_adam Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Yeah, sorry i mean from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Probably for the best as we never win when on we're on TV. Was the last game vs Cowdenbeath in the Ramsdens Semi? then before that a 1-0 win vs Morton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Probably for the best as we never win when on we're on TV. Was the last game vs Cowdenbeath in the Ramsdens Semi? then before that a 1-0 win vs Morton? Fake Thistle, 2-1 on their patch in October 2013 was certainly after those ones. Two of Dools' finest, the second a wonderful assist from the Fakes' keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Fake Thistle, 2-1 on their patch in October 2013 was certainly after those ones. Two of Dools' finest, the second a wonderful assist from the Fakes' keeper. Yes that assist was absolutely Brill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin energy Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyjag Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Is it just me being paranoid, but surely Ross County's game v Celtic being played on 16th April on TV which is the last game before the split gives them an advantage 're the result they may need to get into top six. Everyone else plays on Sat 15th, therefore all other games will be complete before County play Celtic. I know we might say they are playing Celtic and will probably lose, however chances are Celtic will have won the league by then which puts a different slant on things. Like I said at the start its maybe just me being paranoid!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graemei Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Is it just me being paranoid, but surely Ross County's game v Celtic being played on 16th April on TV which is the last game before the split gives them an advantage 're the result they may need to get into top six. Everyone else plays on Sat 15th, therefore all other games will be complete before County play Celtic. I know we might say they are playing Celtic and will probably lose, however chances are Celtic will have won the league by then which puts a different slant on things. Like I said at the start its maybe just me being paranoid!!! We'll be comfortably into top 6 by then anyway, so if they join us it means a potential away day to Dingwall. As for no TV game for us, wouldn't be too disappointed and hopefully means more fans at the ground... Well won't hold my breath on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Like I said at the start its maybe just me being paranoid!!! No, that's a valid point, tho' part of me is saying anything that makes this ridiculous split more authenticated (like all kicking off at the same time) should be avoided. It's better to be seen for what it is, an inane tool to ensure the ugly sisters get their 4 league games per season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Is it just me being paranoid, but surely Ross County's game v Celtic being played on 16th April on TV which is the last game before the split gives them an advantage 're the result they may need to get into top six. Everyone else plays on Sat 15th, therefore all other games will be complete before County play Celtic. I know we might say they are playing Celtic and will probably lose, however chances are Celtic will have won the league by then which puts a different slant on things. Like I said at the start its maybe just me being paranoid!!! No, that's a valid point, tho' part of me is saying anything that makes this ridiculous split more authenticated (like all kicking off at the same time) should be avoided. It's better to be seen for what it is, an inane tool to ensure the ugly sisters get their 4 league games per season. Absolutely spot on. Stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Fake Thistle, 2-1 on their patch in October 2013 was certainly after those ones. Two of Dools' finest, the second a wonderful assist from the Fakes' keeper. oh aye, #cornergate. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Happy with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 My apologies in advance for highlighting that today is the 20th anniversary of one of the worst games ever covered by Sky - St Johnstone 0 Thistle 0. A game that was so pitifully awful it could have had football permanently banned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 My apologies in advance for highlighting that today is the 20th anniversary of one of the worst games ever covered by Sky - St Johnstone 0 Thistle 0. A game that was so pitifully awful it could have had football permanently banned. I was at that game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfarer Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 me too, a horrible 'game'. Just one of the reasons I don't like going to McDermid Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 It was a complete sell out as well IIRC. Typical Scottish Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 It was a complete sell out as well IIRC. Typical Scottish Football. Wrong game. The sellout was late 80's just after the stadium opened. 20 years ago we did ok until about Nov when St J turned us over 4-0 at Firhill then it all went downhill rapidly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Wrong game. The sellout was late 80's just after the stadium opened. 20 years ago we did ok until about Nov when St J turned us over 4-0 at Firhill then it all went downhill rapidl at the time. I believe you are correct Jaggy - the sellout was in 89-90 (?), a 2-1 game when Chic scored at the end and Jim Dempsey was rightly red carded for a horrid challenge. It was the game of the day on Sportscene that evening which was unusual in itself. Sadly, our results against St J in sason 96-97 outwith the Sky game were 0-4, 0-2 and 0-4. Edited January 13, 2017 by Barney Rubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) I believe you are correct Jaggy - the sellout was in 89-90 (?), a 2-1 game when Chic scored at the end and Jim Dempsey was rightly red carded for a horrid challenge. It was the game of the day on Sportscene that evening which was unusual in itself. Sadly, our results against St J in sason 96-97 outwith the Sky game were 0-4, 0-2 and 0-4. My recollection is that after a slow start (not surprising after the traumatic relegation of the season before), we had put together a run of 5 wins in a row. We were challenging top placed St Johnstone and all set for a showdown on a Saturday afternoon at Firhill, when St Johnstone managed to postpone the game because one player had been called up for an international. This drained all the momentum from the Thistle juggernaut. The game against St Johnstone was re-scheduled for a snowy midweek night. Although it seems incredible in retrospect (perhaps someone can correct me), my memory is that despite us being the home team, half of our players were delayed by transport difficulties and did not turn up in time. We were forced to put out a weakened side and were duly demolished 0-4 by the rampant Perthites. Edited January 14, 2017 by partickthedog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 My apologies in advance for highlighting that today is the 20th anniversary of one of the worst games ever covered by Sky - St Johnstone 0 Thistle 0. A game that was so pitifully awful it could have had football permanently banned. Aw man, I took a colleague to that game.... He's never been back to a football match since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 My recollection is that after a slow start (not surprising after the traumatic relegation of the season before), we had put together a run of 5 wins in a row. We were challenging top placed St Johnstone and all set for a showdown on a Saturday afternoon at Firhill, when St Johnstone managed to postpone the game because one player had been called up for an international. This drained all the momentum from the Thistle juggernaut. The game against St Johnstone was re-scheduled for a snowy midweek night. Although it seems incredible in retrospect (perhaps someone can correct me), my memory is that despite us being the home team, half of our players were delayed by transport difficulties and did not turn up in time. We were forced to put out a weakened side and were duly demolished 0-4 by the rampant Perthites. Correct, and it enraged me at the time. It was Calum Davidson called up for the Under 21's iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I've still got an unwatched VHS of that game somewhere. I got it taped for me at the pub then went to the game. I genuinely have no recollection of the game apart from the score line. Did anything actually happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I've still got an unwatched VHS of that game somewhere. I got it taped for me at the pub then went to the game. I genuinely have no recollection of the game apart from the score line. Did anything actually happen? No. But the club probably made 60 grand out of it. By quite some distance it was the worst televised game in history, and while there have been a fair few since to challenge that 'accolade', none have come close to overcoming it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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