The Thistle Archive Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Club historian Robert Reid knows a thing or two about Partick Thistle legends, so when he describes Jackie Husband as a Thistle stalwart par excellence one must sit up and take notice. For whole new generations of Partick Thistle fans, “The Jackie Husband” has been part of the bi-weekly parlance for a good few decades now. The East stand named in his honour is an impressive engineering structure of concrete and steel, most certainly fit to house the Firhill faithful at Saturday worship. But what of thee Jackie Husband? What of the man, the legend? Donald Turner had his eyes on Yoker Athletic's 20-year-old half-back at the start of our last pre-war season, and finally made his move towards the end of 1938. Little did he, or Jackie, know that this would be the start of a working relationship between a man and a club that would span almost 54 years, broken only by a two-year stint as manager of Queen of the South. 368 appearances and 12 goals doesn't even begin to tell the story of Jackie's involvement with Thistle; player, captain, trainer, coach, physiotherapist, scout, kitman, handyman, bus driver, pitch sander, not to mention being a general mentor to one and all, especially in his later years. On the 77th anniversary of Jackie becoming the first Partick Thistle captain to lift a national trophy at Hampden Park, it's our great pleasure to look back at the life and times of the gentleman who was the very definition of “a great servant to the club”. Thee Jackie Husband → 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 53 minutes ago, The Thistle Archive said: Club historian Robert Reid knows a thing or two about Partick Thistle legends, so when he describes Jackie Husband as a Thistle stalwart par excellence one must sit up and take notice. For whole new generations of Partick Thistle fans, “The Jackie Husband” has been part of the bi-weekly parlance for a good few decades now. The East stand named in his honour is an impressive engineering structure of concrete and steel, most certainly fit to house the Firhill faithful at Saturday worship. But what of thee Jackie Husband? What of the man, the legend? Donald Turner had his eyes on Yoker Athletic's 20-year-old half-back at the start of our last pre-war season, and finally made his move towards the end of 1938. Little did he, or Jackie, know that this would be the start of a working relationship between a man and a club that would span almost 54 years, broken only by a two-year stint as manager of Queen of the South. 368 appearances and 12 goals doesn't even begin to tell the story of Jackie's involvement with Thistle; player, captain, trainer, coach, physiotherapist, scout, kitman, handyman, bus driver, pitch sander, not to mention being a general mentor to one and all, especially in his later years. On the 77th anniversary of Jackie becoming the first Partick Thistle captain to lift a national trophy at Hampden Park, it's our great pleasure to look back at the life and times of the gentleman who was the very definition of “a great servant to the club”. Thee Jackie Husband → We use the word “legend” at times too easily in football, but Jackie was a true Thistle legend. An absolute lovely man as well, still a shame he missed seeing us being promoted by a few days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifexile Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Norgethistle said: We use the word “legend” at times too easily in football, but Jackie was a true Thistle legend. An absolute lovely man as well, still a shame he missed seeing us being promoted by a few days. Out of likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted June 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Norgethistle said: still a shame he missed seeing us being promoted by a few days. It really was, although those 90 minutes were a tough workout for many Thistle hearts that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, The Thistle Archive said: It really was, although those 90 minutes were a tough workout for many Thistle hearts that day. The tribute before the game with the old brake club banner, where the minutes silence changed to the whole packed shed singing “There’s only one Jackie Husband” was a fantastic tribute to him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Now, am I imagining things, or is there something about Jackie Husband and throw-ins that is especially noteworthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted July 1, 2022 Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 22 hours ago, Jaggernaut said: Now, am I imagining things, or is there something about Jackie Husband and throw-ins that is especially noteworthy? Most certainly. Not something you can invent but it's fair to say Jackie perfected the long throw. For a good while "long throws" and "Jackie Husband" were more or less synonymous. Even tho' he was retired by the time I was playing football we often referred to long throws as doing a "Jackie Husband". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted July 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 22 hours ago, Jaggernaut said: Now, am I imagining things, or is there something about Jackie Husband and throw-ins that is especially noteworthy? Is it the extraordinary propulsion in relation to the notoriously weighty ba' of the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a f kincaid Posted July 1, 2022 Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 Shameless plug from The Thistle Archive. Thistle legend Jackie Husband was always known for his long throw-ins. Proof - if proof were needed - can be found in the "Kinematograph Weekly" newspaper of 21/10/1948. In their review of the latest sporting educational film releases "Lesson Group E -The Throw-In" featured close-ups and long-shots of "J Husband Partick Thistle and Scotland" demonstrating the skill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotterJag Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 The talk of the great Jackie Husband brought to mind a video I used to watch endlessly many years ago. Have attached a link and the whole thing is worth a watch if you have time. For Thistle only; 19.21 (I'm not kidding), shows the great man himself taking a throw in 32.06 shows most probably, our greatest day Cheers CJ The Glory And The Goals Of The Scottish Football League 1890-1990 - YouTube 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted July 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 Well Cotter Jag, what can we say, other than thank you very much for digging this one up. To have heard about this film is one thing, but to get a glimpse of a few snippets from it is something else. Your next challenge is to find the snips for future-Jags-manager Wille Thornton! Have put this supporting text on our YouTube channel: Fascinating snippets featuring George Young, Jackie Husband and Willie Waddell, masters of their respective arts. Young played once for Thistle in a December '57 benefit match and Husband was, of course, a Thistle stalwart par excellence! The excerpt comes from “The Glory and the Goals - 100 Years of the Scottish Football League” an SFL centenary video production from 1990. A set of instructional films were produced in October 1948, showcasing the finer arts of the Scottish game. In the excerpt above we're seeing snips from Lesson Groups A & E as per below: Lesson Group A: Kicking the Ball. Penalty Kick (G. Young, Rangers and Scotland); and the Sweep or Cross (W. Waddell, Rangers and Scotland). Lesson Group B: Trapping the Ball. The Trap—dead (W. Thornton); the Trap—under control within one yard (W. Thornton); and the Trap—on the turn (W. Thornton). Lesson Group C: Heading the Ball. The Nod (W. Thornton); the Side Flick (W. Thornton). Lesson Group D: Footwork—Swerving. The Single Dummy or Body Swerve; the Double Dummy or Body Swerve (W. Thornton and W. Woodburn). Lesson Group E: The Throw-In. The Long Throw-In, close-up; the Long Throw-In, long shot (J. Husband, Partick Thistle and Scotland). You've inspired an upgrade for Jackie's page at the Archive which now has a 'Video' tab, featuring this as well as three other Jackie-related videos, check it out... Jackie Husband → 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotterJag Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, The Thistle Archive said: Well Cotter Jag, what can we say, other than thank you very much for digging this one up. To have heard about this film is one thing, but to get a glimpse of a few snippets from it is something else. Your next challenge is to find the snips for future-Jags-manager Wille Thornton! Have put this supporting text on our YouTube channel: Fascinating snippets featuring George Young, Jackie Husband and Willie Waddell, masters of their respective arts. Young played once for Thistle in a December '57 benefit match and Husband was, of course, a Thistle stalwart par excellence! The excerpt comes from “The Glory and the Goals - 100 Years of the Scottish Football League” an SFL centenary video production from 1990. A set of instructional films were produced in October 1948, showcasing the finer arts of the Scottish game. In the excerpt above we're seeing snips from Lesson Groups A & E as per below: Lesson Group A: Kicking the Ball. Penalty Kick (G. Young, Rangers and Scotland); and the Sweep or Cross (W. Waddell, Rangers and Scotland). Lesson Group B: Trapping the Ball. The Trap—dead (W. Thornton); the Trap—under control within one yard (W. Thornton); and the Trap—on the turn (W. Thornton). Lesson Group C: Heading the Ball. The Nod (W. Thornton); the Side Flick (W. Thornton). Lesson Group D: Footwork—Swerving. The Single Dummy or Body Swerve; the Double Dummy or Body Swerve (W. Thornton and W. Woodburn). Lesson Group E: The Throw-In. The Long Throw-In, close-up; the Long Throw-In, long shot (J. Husband, Partick Thistle and Scotland). You've inspired an upgrade for Jackie's page at the Archive which now has a 'Video' tab, featuring this as well as three other Jackie-related videos, check it out... Jackie Husband → Wow. Delighted I could help and glad it was appreciated. Will see what I can do All the best CJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 1 hour ago, denismcquadeno.eleven said: The following page is taken from ‘The Scottish Football Book No. 9’ (1963) and tells of Jackie Husband’s devotion to PTFC (the start is briefly on the previous page.) But, the picture shown of JH helping out his goalkeeper, who has got a speck of dirt/mud in his eye, is the REAL attraction here. Lovely pic, of football played on the muddy pitches in winter, recalling a bygone era. Great picture of Jackie Husband and lots of mud. The stripy shorts sported by the St Mirren players on the opposite page are also rather striking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 11 hours ago, partickthedog said: Great picture of Jackie Husband and lots of mud. The stripy shorts sported by the St Mirren players on the opposite page are also rather striking. Lol, I reckon there might be a revolt if players today were asked to wear those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted July 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 Some great wee insights in that entry, might be nice to slip in a new sentence or two to our story! We have that photo in our Jackie Husband gallery (the 'Gallery' tab is the fifth one along, click on the photo to see it in hi-res, )... Jackie Husband → Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted July 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 Denis, if you wouldn't mind, could you snap the first page too? We could then put up that whole piece in our 'Scrapbook' tab, would be a great addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 How do you qualify for a "Thee" as in "Thee Jackie Husband" or "Megan Thee Stallion"? Could I be "Partick Thee Dog"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted July 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 They're in place, the scrapbook tab entries are just kinda chucked in there at the moment, unqualified, will maybe need to do something about that. Nice, clear pics you're getting, should work well for every device. Re more content, we could certainly put up entries for individual players as things stand. How many would there be do you think? Jackie Husband → 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 2:27 PM, partickthedog said: How do you qualify for a "Thee" as in "Thee Jackie Husband" or "Megan Thee Stallion"? Could I be "Partick Thee Dog"? Or as in "Come on the Theeeeeeeeeeee....SELL!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 2:54 PM, The Thistle Archive said: They're in place, the scrapbook tab entries are just kinda chucked in there at the moment, unqualified, will maybe need to do something about that. Nice, clear pics you're getting, should work well for every device. Re more content, we could certainly put up entries for individual players as things stand. How many would there be do you think? Jackie Husband → That's a great read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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