CGJags Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, Garscube Road End said: Even if the season runs for the 27 games, a faulty start is big problem to the shorter season. Absolutely This. 15 points out of 15 in the first 5 matches, is the only thing really acceptable if we want to give this a real go. There is quite literally no time for slip ups. In our first 5 games we face all the teams I reckon could challenge for the title, (and Clyde). So 15 out of 15 would be massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, CGJags said: Absolutely This. 15 points out of 15 in the first 5 matches, is the only thing really acceptable if we want to give this a real go. There is quite literally no time for slip ups. In our first 5 games we face all the teams I reckon could challenge for the title, (and Clyde). So 15 out of 15 would be massive. Absolutely agree with the need for a good start, after the dispiriting and confidence-sapping way we have launched our last several league campaigns (even the two most successful in the Premier League where we almost reached top 6, and then did so, involved recovering after a poor opening spell). However, 15 points from 5 games has to be classed as an ideal outcome rather than "the only thing really acceptable". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West of Scotland Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 When was the last time Thistle won 15 points out of 15 in the first 5 matches?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 23 minutes ago, West of Scotland said: When was the last time Thistle won 15 points out of 15 in the first 5 matches?! 2012/13 I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, jaggy said: 2012/13 I believe Oh yeah! Our promotion season won the first 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Our two most recent successful third tier promotion campaigns in 2000-2001 and 2005-2006, both got off to slow starts. Probably reached 15 points around Game 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted July 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, partickthedog said: Our two most recent successful third tier promotion campaigns in 2000-2001 and 2005-2006, both got off to slow starts. Probably reached 15 points around Game 9. All good. But we have less games in which to make up for a bad start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGJags Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 4 hours ago, partickthedog said: Absolutely agree with the need for a good start, after the dispiriting and confidence-sapping way we have launched our last several league campaigns (even the two most successful in the Premier League where we almost reached top 6, and then did so, involved recovering after a poor opening spell). However, 15 points from 5 games has to be classed as an ideal outcome rather than "the only thing really acceptable". Fair enough, I was perhaps being slightly extreme saying it was the only thing acceptable. But at the very least, we can’t lose any of the first 5 games, it’s a massive chance to lay down a marker for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGJags Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, West of Scotland said: When was the last time Thistle won 15 points out of 15 in the first 5 matches?! The last time we got promoted, so if we can do it this time, there’s a real chance to gain confidence and go and get promoted. Also, With it being a short season, it’s important to really get going from the off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 20 hours ago, Fawlty Towers said: Looking at this I don't see any dates for play-offs: https://spfl.co.uk/pages/key-dates Have I missed something or is it just 1 up and 1 down? I e-mailed the SPFL and was advised play-offs would still be in place and the dates confirmed shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 25 minutes ago, Fawlty Towers said: I e-mailed the SPFL and was advised play-offs would still be in place and the dates confirmed shortly. Glad they got your e-mail. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Don't disagree we need to get of to a good start this coming season, with there being fewer games not much room for any really bad results. If i remember correctly after we got relegated from the 81/82 premiership we started the 82/83 first division really well, we then faded and ended up third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 4:54 PM, Fawlty Towers said: I e-mailed the SPFL and was advised play-offs would still be in place and the dates confirmed shortly. Glad you got a reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, exiledjag said: Glad you got a reply Even better to hear they are able to receive emails okay unless the sender is in the Dundee area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 8:45 PM, lady-isobel-barnett said: 5-0 around 4 years ago Thank you for this. Can you recall the opposition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 6:56 AM, Garscube Road End said: The SFA and the SPFl dont give a flying **** about clubs outside the Premiership. Thay would be more than happy to let everyone below that to go bust and have just one league with no relegation. As Jags we clearly and with justification don't trust or have any faith in the SPFL/SFA! However, although I think I understand the basis of your statement I am not sure I agree with it. I have always thought that the lower leagues were the power base of, in particular, the SPFL. It's the clubs (chairmen/chairwomen) in the lower leagues that can be more easily manipulated and bullied by the SPFL. In the SPL some clubs, Celtic certainly, and perhaps Hibs, Kilmarnock & Dundee Utd have more influence within the SPFL! However when push comes to shove they still only have one vote! I think under the present constitution the SPFL need to keep the lower league clubs onside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 10 hours ago, exiledjag said: Thank you for this. Can you recall the opposition? Jags Colts v Clyde (Challenge Cup). To be fair to Clyde they didn't field their strongest side tho' we weren't allowed to play any overage players. So an impressive win all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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