jaggy Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 I think this deserves a separate thread. Well done to Squiddy on his 50th competitive Jags goal yesterday. An excellent record considering he isn't a striker, and spent 3 seasons officially away from Firhill. Here's hoping for more to come 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 well said jaggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Erskine is becoming a legend. Such a nice bloke too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Well done Chris on a stellar achievement! Here's hoping you are around at Firhill long enough to achieve the century!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) It's pretty impressive for a midfielder to rack-up that many goals for one club, and marginally more so for the fact he had a spell at United (2.5 years not here) and that we only signed him at the age of 22. I guess this probably isn't the case for those who've been following Thistle for decades longer, but he and Doolan have been the most consistently exciting players to watch for those of us who have only been going to Thistle games for the last decade or so. In the much less glamorous years under McCall these were the guys you haulled yourself along to Firhill to watch. Keep it up, Squiddy. Edited August 27, 2017 by Woodstock Jag 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 It's pretty impressive for a midfielder to rack-up that many goals for one club, and marginally more so for the fact he had a spell at United (2.5 years not here) and that we only signed him at the age of 22. I guess this probably isn't the case for those who've been following Thistle for decades longer, but he and Doolan have been the most consistently exciting players to watch for those of us who have only been going to Thistle games for the last decade or so. In the much less glamorous years under McCall these were the guys you haulled yourself along to Firhill to watch. Keep it up, Squiddy. Well said. Yes, there's of course been exciting players to watch before but in my mind you have to go back many years, decades even. Perhaps my favourite Chrissy goal was the belter from outside the box to beat Airdrie during our promotion year. We'd tanked them 7-0 in the previous match at Firhill but nothing was going right for us that day till up stepped Erskine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Well said. Yes, there's of course been exciting players to watch before but in my mind you have to go back many years, decades even. Perhaps my favourite Chrissy goal was the belter from outside the box to beat Airdrie during our promotion year. We'd tanked them 7-0 in the previous match at Firhill but nothing was going right for us that day till up stepped Erskine. Was the one that was like an outrageous chip? That was glorious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Was the one that was like an outrageous chip? That was glorious. You mean the one against Falkirk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) The one against Airdrie was a fierce shot into the Bing End goal. All the more remarkable as he was kinda ahead of the ball when he made contact. Edited August 27, 2017 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Can only agree with everything that has been said on this post.When Chris and Callum visited Robert in the hospital last November they spent over an hour with us and there was never a quiet moment.I know how much the visit meant to Robert.Chris also put the petition about Robert on his Facebook page.When Chris and Callum have finished with football we shall always remember them for this visit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) So many quality goals. Recent one at McDiarmid Park was pretty good. How about the League clincher against Falkirk or the strike against Hibs during his loan spell with us? And as Auld Jag has said, a quality individual, modest, seff-effacing and willing to have a laugh at himself. Always appreciative of and has time for the fans. A worthy successor to Denis McQuade, delightfully unpredictable on the pitch, and predictably delightful off it. Edited August 28, 2017 by partickthedog 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 A worthy successor to Dennis McQuade, delightfully unpredictable on the pitch, and predictably delightful off it. Denis was a bit before my time but that line pretty sums him up for me. Probably one of my top 3 favourite Thistle players. Looking forward to him getting on the same wavelength as Nisbet, Sammon and Storey and we can start moving up the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Denis was a bit before my time but that line pretty sums him up for me. Probably one of my top 3 favourite Thistle players. Looking forward to him getting on the same wavelength as Nisbet, Sammon and Storey and we can start moving up the table. Talk of McQuade reminds me of the "meet the Board/Manager evening" a few seasons ago when Denis was doing his PR/corporate thingy with the Club. I asked him what Jags players he liked watching at the time and he replied along the lines "the new lad Erskine looks the part, reminds me a lot of me". So not just partickthedog, myself and a lot others see the resemblance we got the horse's mouth as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyprusjag Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 A few years back an American asked if he could join my mate and I to play Machrihanish golf course.His name was Bobby Jones ,or as he said it "the other Bobby Jones"Anyway during the game the subject of football came up and we told him we were both Thistle supporters .To our amazement,not only did he know about the Jags,he then told us he used to employ Denis McQuade and spoke highly of him.Think he worked in the Bahamas or some place like that.Small world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Denis McQuade also known as father McQuade because he thought about becoming a priest but became a footballer instead.He became a computer worker after he hung up his boots and worked in the Bahamas for a few years.Could beat 6 players and then sky it over from a few feet but was also a very good player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Apologies to Chris for mentioning Denis McQuade who then hijacked the thread! Somehow, I don't think Chris would mind. I think I was the last person to stop calling Chris "Big Bird". Can TJR or another statto help with comparative stats re Denis and Chris-games played, goals scored etc? I suspect that they might be quite similar in many respects, but Chris must dominate the sub or be subbed category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 The goal against Falkirk at Firhill was my favourite. It was just kinda beautiful. The one against Airdrie at Firhill was crucial and an absolute cracker. The one away at Falkirk to win the league was the happiest moment. How he didn't win player of the year that season is still beyond me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 It's great to see that Chris Erskine is already looking like he might have another excellent season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a f kincaid Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Apologies to Chris for mentioning Denis McQuade who then hijacked the thread! Somehow, I don't think Chris would mind. I think I was the last person to stop calling Chris "Big Bird". Can TJR or another statto help with comparative stats re Denis and Chris-games played, goals scored etc? I suspect that they might be quite similar in many respects, but Chris must dominate the sub or be subbed category. McQuade Appearances 331, 90 goals, 1:3.7 appearances. 62 singles, 11 doubles and 2 hat-tricks. Erskine Appearances 248, 55 goals, 1:4.5 appearances. 37 singles and 9 doubles. (competitive + friendlies.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 McQuade Appearances 331, 90 goals, 1:3.7 appearances. 62 singles, 11 doubles and 2 hat-tricks. Erskine Appearances 248, 55 goals, 1:4.5 appearances. 37 singles and 9 doubles. (competitive + friendlies.) Interesting comparison. Chris still has a bit to do to catch up with Denis's scoring record, even if their styles of play are clearly similar; in fact Chris reminds me of Denis more than any other Jags player since that era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 ● sign to the Firhill faithful .....50! (pic Donald Wilson) #1 – 01.08.2009 Berwick Rangers [h] W5-1 (League Cup 1st Round) – Chris Erskine (3-0, 51 mins) #2 – 01.08.2009 Berwick Rangers [h] W5-1 (League Cup 1st Round) – Chris Erskine (5-0, 87 mins) #3 – 24.10.2009 Ross County [a] D2-2 (SFL First Division - game 11) – Chris Erskine (1-1, 62 mins) #4 – 02.10.2010 Ross County [a] W2-0 (SFL First Division - game 8) – Chris Erskine (2-0, 83 mins) #5 – 11.12.2010 Ross County [h] D1-1 (SFL First Division - game 14) – Chris Erskine (1-1, 40 mins) #6 – 18.01.2011 Falkirk [h] W1-0 (Scottish Cup 4th Round replay) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 6 mins) #7 – 29.01.2011 Dunfermline Athletic [h] W2-0 (SFL First Division - game 18) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 13 mins) #8 – 08.03.2011 Queen of the South [h] W3-1 (SFL First Division - game 24) – Chris Erskine (2-0, 84 mins) #9 – 09.04.2011 Falkirk [a] W3-2 (SFL First Division - game 30) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 8 mins) #10 – 09.04.2011 Falkirk [a] W3-2 (SFL First Division - game 30) – Chris Erskine (2-0, 24 mins) #11 – 23.04.2011 Greenock Morton [h] W2-0 (SFL First Division - game 34) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 60 mins) #12 – 10.09.2011 Ross County [a] D2-2 (SFL First Division - game 5) – Chris Erskine (2-2, 89 mins) #13 – 17.09.2011 Ayr United [h] W4-0 (SFL First Division - game 6) – Chris Erskine (3-0, 73 mins) #14 – 30.09.2011 Greenock Morton [h] W5-0 (SFL First Division - game 8) – Chris Erskine (4-0, 82 mins) #15 – 22.10.2011 Falkirk [h] D2-2 (SFL First Division - game 10) – Chris Erskine (2-2, 90 mins) #16 – 26.11.2011 Culter [h] W4-0 (Scottish Cup 3rd Round replay) – Chris Erskine (4-0, 47 mins) #17 – 03.03.2012 Hamilton Academical [h] W2-0 (SFL First Division - game 25) – Chris Erskine (2-0, 65 mins) #18 – 17.03.2012 Queen of the South [a] W5-0 (SFL First Division - game 28) – Chris Erskine (4-0, 69 mins) #19 – 07.04.2012 Ayr United [a] W3-1 (SFL First Division - game 31) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 26 mins) #20 – 04.08.2012 Forfar Athletic [a] W2-0 (League Cup 1st Round) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 18 mins) #21 – 14.08.2012 Queen's Park [a] W5-4 (Challenge Cup 2nd Round) – Chris Erskine (3-2, 65 mins) #22 – 14.08.2012 Queen's Park [a] W5-4 (Challenge Cup 2nd Round) – Chris Erskine (5-4, 90+1 mins) #23 – 25.08.2012 Dumbarton [h] W3-0 (SFL First Division - game 3) – Chris Erskine (2-0, 62 mins) #24 – 09.09.2012 Raith Rovers [h] W3-0 (Challenge Cup Quarter Final) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 50 mins) #25 – 09.09.2012 Raith Rovers [h] W3-0 (Challenge Cup Quarter Final) – Chris Erskine (3-0, 58 mins) #26 – 20.10.2012 Airdrie United [h] W7-0 (SFL First Division - game 9) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 4 mins) #27 – 20.10.2012 Airdrie United [h] W7-0 (SFL First Division - game 9) – Chris Erskine (5-0, 45 mins) #28 – 29.12.2012 Airdrie United [a] D1-1 (SFL First Division - game 16) – Chris Erskine (1-1, 79 mins) #29 – 19.01.2013 Falkirk [h] W4-1 (SFL First Division - game 19) – Chris Erskine (2-1, 20 mins) #30 – 19.01.2013 Falkirk [h] W4-1 (SFL First Division - game 19) – Chris Erskine (4-1, 64 mins) #31 – 16.02.2013 Greenock Morton [a] D2-2 (SFL First Division - game 21) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 9 mins) #32 – 23.02.2013 Airdrie United [h] W1-0 (SFL First Division - game 23) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 76 mins) #33 – 23.03.2013 Livingston [h] W6-1 (SFL First Division - game 27) – Chris Erskine (5-1, 57 mins) #34 – 20.04.2013 Falkirk [a] W2-0 (SFL First Division - game 34) – Chris Erskine (2-0, 78 mins) #35 – 27.04.2013 Dunfermline Athletic [h] D3-3 (SFL First Division - game 35) – Chris Erskine (2-2, 84 mins) #36 – 15.02.2014 Motherwell [a] L3-4 (SPFL Premiership - game 26) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 36 mins) #37 – 15.03.2014 Hibernian [h] W3-1 (SPFL Premiership - game 29) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 43 mins) #38 – 23.07.2016 Queen of the South [h] W2-1 (League Cup Group E - game 2) – Chris Erskine (1-1, 82 mins) #39 – 30.07.2016 Queen's Park [h] W2-0 (League Cup Group E - game 4) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 6 mins) #40 – 06.08.2016 Inverness Caledonian Thistle [h] W2-0 (SPFL Premiership - game 1) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 36 mins) #41 – 20.08.2016 Aberdeen [a] L1-2 (SPFL Premiership - game 2) – Chris Erskine (1-2, 90 mins) #42 – 24.09.2016 Motherwell [h] D1-1 (SPFL Premiership - game 6) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 30 mins) #43 – 23.12.2016 Ross County [a] W3-1 (SPFL Premiership - game 19) – Chris Erskine (3-0, 78 mins) #44 – 21.01.2017 Formartine United [h] W4-0 (Scottish Cup 4th Round) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 10 mins) #45 – 21.01.2017 Formartine United [h] W4-0 (Scottish Cup 4th Round) – Chris Erskine (3-0, 30 mins) #46 – 18.03.2017 Kilmarnock [a] D1-1 (SPFL Premiership - game 29) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 73 mins) #47 – 15.07.2017 Livingston [a] D1-1 (League Cup Group H - game 1) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 14 mins) #48 – 05.08.2017 Hibernian [a] L1-3 (SPFL Premiership - game 1) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 7 mins) #49 – 08.08.2017 St Johnstone [a] W3-0 (League Cup 2nd Round) – Chris Erskine (3-0, 90 mins) #50 – 26.08.2017 Aberdeen [h] L3-4 (SPFL Premiership - game 4) – Chris Erskine (1-1, 8 mins) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Great list that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDFA Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Some really excellent finishes in among those 50 strikes. It's great to have Squiddy back in the Jags fold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 #32 – 23.02.2013 Airdrie United [h] W1-0 (SFL First Division - game 23) – Chris Erskine (1-0, 76 mins) If I remember correctly a very fine volley edge of box. Superb. My fave is promotion season where he took on 5 players from half way line and scored. Can't remember who it was against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 The First Division (cf Championship) title winning season was just wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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