Home and away part 2

[JAG1970]

5 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said:

Defence looks much better with Holt in the middle. Fitz looked good, so could he perhaps start on the right wing and Lawless at left back allowing Holt to move to the centre. Only issue is that Stevie would be up against Thomas (11) who is the danger man.

We can’t do without Lawless’s creativity and cleverness up front. So either the back four remains unchanged or Hodson comes in at full back

[falklandal1]

19 hours ago, Fawlty Towers said:

Just in and what a game! Certainly went through all the emotions. They had a couple of early chances before we went 2 up but then Mitchell only had to pick the ball out of the net 3 times - don't think they had a proper chance apart from those goals whilst we passed up several good chances. Defences definitely not on top which should make Friday night even more nervy.

Great support there tonight as well and going by the queue after the game we will have great backing on Friday night as well.

And we had the company of the crossbar challenge winner Graeme,lol.

[Fawlty Towers]

3 hours ago, falklandal1 said:

And we had the company of the crossbar challenge winner Graeme,lol.

Doing his tribute to Meatloaf - 2 out of 3 aint bad!

[lady-isobel-barnett]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdatG3WWTOM

[Garscube Road End 2]

12 minutes ago, lady-isobel-barnett said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdatG3WWTOM

Absolutely criminal defending from both sides and Mitchell at their third goal. Dear God! 

If by some miracle we get to the play off finals, we will get ragdolled by the Premiership side.

Edited May 10, 2023 by Garscube Road End 2

[dl1971]

5 hours ago, Garscube Road End 2 said:

Absolutely criminal defending from both sides and Mitchell at their third goal. Dear God! 

If by some miracle we get to the play off finals, we will get ragdolled by the Premiership side.

Best to concentrate on the positives. We scored some fine goals and have been on a very good run of results. Ragdolled by county, Dundee United etc....have you watched them  this season. Nothing to fear if....we get there. 

[Garscube Road End 2]

My team for tomorrow night.

Sneddon

McMillan, Muirhead, Holt, Mckenzie 

Tiffoney, Docherty, Turner, Bannigan( if fit)

Graham, Lawless.

 

[The Thistle Archive]

Most of the post-QP updates are in place on the Archive, including three match video options for the first leg, home page news →     SEVENTH TIME LUCKY

● The ever-unorthodox Partick Thistle FC were the first Scottish club to finish 4th and be promoted via play-offs back in 2006 (W16 D9 L11). To win promotion in 2023 (W16 D9 L11 - spooky!) they'll need to become the first again to do it at Premiership level.

● For the first time in season 2022-23, Thistle field the same starting eleven in three successive matches.

● It's 3 goals in the last 2 games at Firhill for Kyle Turner. 18 direct goal involvements for the season for the #6.

● Jack McMillan nets his first goal since August, which also came against Queen's Park.

● Kris Doolan's Jags concede in the opening 45 at Firhill for the very first time after 5 previous shut-outs.

● With his assists brace, it's now a brilliant 8 direct goal involvements in his last 6 games for the on-form Scott Tiffoney.

● It's 10 direct goal involvements for Aidan Fitzpatrick in 2022-23 (5 assists and 5 goals).

● The appearance of Lee Hodson, provider of the match-winning assist, breaks the run of five consecutive games in which all Partick Thistle appearances were attributed to Scotsmen.

● Lee Hodson becomes the 19th Jag to register a competitive assist in 2022-23. There's been no higher spread in the 10 seasons that we've been recording assists data, the figure matching the tally of 2019-20.

● FINALLY… at the 7th attempt, 125 years after the first, Partick Thistle have their first-ever home win in a League play-off match.

● The rarely seen 4-3 win has only occurred on 4 occasions in nearly 40 years; vs. Queen's Park (2023), vs. Forfar Athletic (2008), vs. Alloa athletic (2005) & vs. Stranraer (2001).

● Thistle score 4 for the second game in a row versus Queen's Park, a feat last seen in 1946.

● These sides have went 43 years without a draw against each other, an unlikely 22-game run.

● There's never been a draw between Thistle and Owen Coyle as opposition manager. 5 Thistle wins have been offset by 10 defeats.

● Kris Doolan's Jags remain unbeaten in Maryhill, now 6 games in. Such a run has only been bettered once in Thistle history - in 2013 when Alan Archibald began his managerial tenure brilliantly, going 11 unbeaten at Firhill.

ongoing sequences:

● 6 competitive home games without defeat; 4th Mar 2023 to date. (Longest run since: 7 games; 20th Mar 2021 to 29th Apr 2021. Club-record: 24 games; 5th May 2001 to 17th Aug 2002.)

● 7 competitive games without defeat, 1st Apr 2023 to date. (Longest run since: 9 games, 15th Oct 2021 to 4th Dec 2021. Joint club-record: 16 games, 15th Nov 1975 to 21st Feb 1976 & 30th Sep 2000 to 13th Jan 2001.)

● 47 consecutive competitive appearances for Jack McMillan, 9th Jul 2022 to date, a new personal best. (Longest run since: James Penrice - 51 games, 7th Sep 2019 to 10th Apr 2021. Club-record: Johnny Jackson - 313 games, 28th Aug 1926 to 25th Mar 1933.)

[Lambies Lost Doo]

2 hours ago, Garscube Road End 2 said:

My team for tomorrow night.

Sneddon

McMillan, Muirhead, Holt, Mckenzie 

Tiffoney, Docherty, Turner, Bannigan( if fit)

Graham, Lawless.

 

How can you put Bannigan on left wing? He doesn't have the pace and will move infield naturally to his central position.

[Yellow & Redneck]

Regardless of whether Bannigan is fir, I think Fitzy has more than earned his place for tomorrow night. His form has been poor this season, but I still believe there is potential to develop into a good player with the right manager. 

[Lenziejag]

1 hour ago, The Thistle Archive said:

Most of the post-QP updates are in place on the Archive, including three match video options for the first leg, home page news →     SEVENTH TIME LUCKY

● The ever-unorthodox Partick Thistle FC were the first Scottish club to finish 4th and be promoted via play-offs back in 2006 (W16 D9 L11). To win promotion in 2023 (W16 D9 L11 - spooky!) they'll need to become the first again to do it at Premiership level.

● For the first time in season 2022-23, Thistle field the same starting eleven in three successive matches.

● It's 3 goals in the last 2 games at Firhill for Kyle Turner. 18 direct goal involvements for the season for the #6.

● Jack McMillan nets his first goal since August, which also came against Queen's Park.

● Kris Doolan's Jags concede in the opening 45 at Firhill for the very first time after 5 previous shut-outs.

● With his assists brace, it's now a brilliant 8 direct goal involvements in his last 6 games for the on-form Scott Tiffoney.

● It's 10 direct goal involvements for Aidan Fitzpatrick in 2022-23 (5 assists and 5 goals).

● The appearance of Lee Hodson, provider of the match-winning assist, breaks the run of five consecutive games in which all Partick Thistle appearances were attributed to Scotsmen.

● Lee Hodson becomes the 19th Jag to register a competitive assist in 2022-23. There's been no higher spread in the 10 seasons that we've been recording assists data, the figure matching the tally of 2019-20.

● FINALLY… at the 7th attempt, 125 years after the first, Partick Thistle have their first-ever home win in a League play-off match.

● The rarely seen 4-3 win has only occurred on 4 occasions in nearly 40 years; vs. Queen's Park (2023), vs. Forfar Athletic (2008), vs. Alloa athletic (2005) & vs. Stranraer (2001).

● Thistle score 4 for the second game in a row versus Queen's Park, a feat last seen in 1946.

● These sides have went 43 years without a draw against each other, an unlikely 22-game run.

● There's never been a draw between Thistle and Owen Coyle as opposition manager. 5 Thistle wins have been offset by 10 defeats.

● Kris Doolan's Jags remain unbeaten in Maryhill, now 6 games in. Such a run has only been bettered once in Thistle history - in 2013 when Alan Archibald began his managerial tenure brilliantly, going 11 unbeaten at Firhill.

ongoing sequences:

● 6 competitive home games without defeat; 4th Mar 2023 to date. (Longest run since: 7 games; 20th Mar 2021 to 29th Apr 2021. Club-record: 24 games; 5th May 2001 to 17th Aug 2002.)

● 7 competitive games without defeat, 1st Apr 2023 to date. (Longest run since: 9 games, 15th Oct 2021 to 4th Dec 2021. Joint club-record: 16 games, 15th Nov 1975 to 21st Feb 1976 & 30th Sep 2000 to 13th Jan 2001.)

● 47 consecutive competitive appearances for Jack McMillan, 9th Jul 2022 to date, a new personal best. (Longest run since: James Penrice - 51 games, 7th Sep 2019 to 10th Apr 2021. Club-record: Johnny Jackson - 313 games, 28th Aug 1926 to 25th Mar 1933.)

Some uplifting stats in there. The only real downer is Thistle’s record vs Coyle.

[BowenBoys]

1 hour ago, The Thistle Archive said:

Most of the post-QP updates are in place on the Archive, including three match video options for the first leg, home page news →     SEVENTH TIME LUCKY

● The ever-unorthodox Partick Thistle FC were the first Scottish club to finish 4th and be promoted via play-offs back in 2006 (W16 D9 L11). To win promotion in 2023 (W16 D9 L11 - spooky!) they'll need to become the first again to do it at Premiership level.

● For the first time in season 2022-23, Thistle field the same starting eleven in three successive matches.

● It's 3 goals in the last 2 games at Firhill for Kyle Turner. 18 direct goal involvements for the season for the #6.

● Jack McMillan nets his first goal since August, which also came against Queen's Park.

● Kris Doolan's Jags concede in the opening 45 at Firhill for the very first time after 5 previous shut-outs.

● With his assists brace, it's now a brilliant 8 direct goal involvements in his last 6 games for the on-form Scott Tiffoney.

● It's 10 direct goal involvements for Aidan Fitzpatrick in 2022-23 (5 assists and 5 goals).

● The appearance of Lee Hodson, provider of the match-winning assist, breaks the run of five consecutive games in which all Partick Thistle appearances were attributed to Scotsmen.

● Lee Hodson becomes the 19th Jag to register a competitive assist in 2022-23. There's been no higher spread in the 10 seasons that we've been recording assists data, the figure matching the tally of 2019-20.

● FINALLY… at the 7th attempt, 125 years after the first, Partick Thistle have their first-ever home win in a League play-off match.

● The rarely seen 4-3 win has only occurred on 4 occasions in nearly 40 years; vs. Queen's Park (2023), vs. Forfar Athletic (2008), vs. Alloa athletic (2005) & vs. Stranraer (2001).

● Thistle score 4 for the second game in a row versus Queen's Park, a feat last seen in 1946.

● These sides have went 43 years without a draw against each other, an unlikely 22-game run.

● There's never been a draw between Thistle and Owen Coyle as opposition manager. 5 Thistle wins have been offset by 10 defeats.

● Kris Doolan's Jags remain unbeaten in Maryhill, now 6 games in. Such a run has only been bettered once in Thistle history - in 2013 when Alan Archibald began his managerial tenure brilliantly, going 11 unbeaten at Firhill.

ongoing sequences:

● 6 competitive home games without defeat; 4th Mar 2023 to date. (Longest run since: 7 games; 20th Mar 2021 to 29th Apr 2021. Club-record: 24 games; 5th May 2001 to 17th Aug 2002.)

● 7 competitive games without defeat, 1st Apr 2023 to date. (Longest run since: 9 games, 15th Oct 2021 to 4th Dec 2021. Joint club-record: 16 games, 15th Nov 1975 to 21st Feb 1976 & 30th Sep 2000 to 13th Jan 2001.)

● 47 consecutive competitive appearances for Jack McMillan, 9th Jul 2022 to date, a new personal best. (Longest run since: James Penrice - 51 games, 7th Sep 2019 to 10th Apr 2021. Club-record: Johnny Jackson - 313 games, 28th Aug 1926 to 25th Mar 1933.)

Hopefully, Jack Mcmiillan will pass Penrice's total before the end of the season.

[lady-isobel-barnett]

26 minutes ago, Lambies Lost Doo said:

How can you put Bannigan on left wing? He doesn't have the pace and will move infield naturally to his central position.

Correct but GRE's player selection isn't that far off the mark. Besides Stenny doesn't exactly have that much space for anyone to play wide.

I think Doolan may also have to look at fitness levels with regard to recovery from Tuesday night. For instance Tiffoney and Graham don't normally put in 90 mins and a fair shift at that. There could therefore be a surprise omission or two from the starting line up.  That or earlier and less tactical substitutions. That said I expect the starting line up to be predictable. I just won't be too critical if there's any strange omissions.  

[Garscube Road End 2]

1 hour ago, Lambies Lost Doo said:

How can you put Bannigan on left wing? He doesn't have the pace and will move infield naturally to his central position.

Jesus! It's not literal. It's the 11 I would like to see. Goodness me.

[Lenziejag]

3 hours ago, Garscube Road End 2 said:

My team for tomorrow night.

Sneddon

McMillan, Muirhead, Holt, Mckenzie 

Tiffoney, Docherty, Turner, Bannigan( if fit)

Graham, Lawless.

 

Left back isn’t McKenzie’s natural position, I don’t think. It might be too big a risk to ask him to play there in such an important game.

[Lambies Lost Doo]

10 minutes ago, Garscube Road End 2 said:

Jesus! It's not literal. It's the 11 I would like to see. Goodness me.

You selected 11 players, 4-4-2 formation. Where they play is vital. Every other player is in their natural position so my Bannigan question is logical 

[The Legend Blows]

2 hours ago, Yellow & Redneck said:

Regardless of whether Bannigan is fir, I think Fitzy has more than earned his place for tomorrow night. His form has been poor this season, but I still believe there is potential to develop into a good player with the right manager. 

Will be frustratingly ineffective and get subbed after 64 minutes

[sandy]

8 hours ago, Garscube Road End 2 said:

My team for tomorrow night.

Sneddon

McMillan, Muirhead, Holt, Mckenzie 

Tiffoney, Docherty, Turner, Bannigan( if fit)

Graham, Lawless.

 

Yep, decent line-up. I’d be pleased to see Sneddon back 

[Dick Dastardly]

1 hour ago, sandy said:

Yep, decent line-up. I’d be pleased to see Sneddon back 

He won’t be.

[Lambies Lost Doo]

Can Hodson play left back? Holt is a good LB but worried about our central defence.

[Dick Dastardly]

43 minutes ago, Lambies Lost Doo said:

Can Hodson play left back? Holt is a good LB but worried about our central defence.

Or McMillan left and Hodson right 

[Auld Jag]

9 hours ago, The Thistle Archive said:

Most of the post-QP updates are in place on the Archive, including three match video options for the first leg, home page news →     SEVENTH TIME LUCKY

● The ever-unorthodox Partick Thistle FC were the first Scottish club to finish 4th and be promoted via play-offs back in 2006 (W16 D9 L11). To win promotion in 2023 (W16 D9 L11 - spooky!) they'll need to become the first again to do it at Premiership level.

● For the first time in season 2022-23, Thistle field the same starting eleven in three successive matches.

● It's 3 goals in the last 2 games at Firhill for Kyle Turner. 18 direct goal involvements for the season for the #6.

● Jack McMillan nets his first goal since August, which also came against Queen's Park.

● Kris Doolan's Jags concede in the opening 45 at Firhill for the very first time after 5 previous shut-outs.

● With his assists brace, it's now a brilliant 8 direct goal involvements in his last 6 games for the on-form Scott Tiffoney.

● It's 10 direct goal involvements for Aidan Fitzpatrick in 2022-23 (5 assists and 5 goals).

● The appearance of Lee Hodson, provider of the match-winning assist, breaks the run of five consecutive games in which all Partick Thistle appearances were attributed to Scotsmen.

● Lee Hodson becomes the 19th Jag to register a competitive assist in 2022-23. There's been no higher spread in the 10 seasons that we've been recording assists data, the figure matching the tally of 2019-20.

● FINALLY… at the 7th attempt, 125 years after the first, Partick Thistle have their first-ever home win in a League play-off match.

● The rarely seen 4-3 win has only occurred on 4 occasions in nearly 40 years; vs. Queen's Park (2023), vs. Forfar Athletic (2008), vs. Alloa athletic (2005) & vs. Stranraer (2001).

● Thistle score 4 for the second game in a row versus Queen's Park, a feat last seen in 1946.

● These sides have went 43 years without a draw against each other, an unlikely 22-game run.

● There's never been a draw between Thistle and Owen Coyle as opposition manager. 5 Thistle wins have been offset by 10 defeats.

● Kris Doolan's Jags remain unbeaten in Maryhill, now 6 games in. Such a run has only been bettered once in Thistle history - in 2013 when Alan Archibald began his managerial tenure brilliantly, going 11 unbeaten at Firhill.

ongoing sequences:

● 6 competitive home games without defeat; 4th Mar 2023 to date. (Longest run since: 7 games; 20th Mar 2021 to 29th Apr 2021. Club-record: 24 games; 5th May 2001 to 17th Aug 2002.)

● 7 competitive games without defeat, 1st Apr 2023 to date. (Longest run since: 9 games, 15th Oct 2021 to 4th Dec 2021. Joint club-record: 16 games, 15th Nov 1975 to 21st Feb 1976 & 30th Sep 2000 to 13th Jan 2001.)

● 47 consecutive competitive appearances for Jack McMillan, 9th Jul 2022 to date, a new personal best. (Longest run since: James Penrice - 51 games, 7th Sep 2019 to 10th Apr 2021. Club-record: Johnny Jackson - 313 games, 28th Aug 1926 to 25th Mar 1933.)

Wouldn't mind if we broke the on going sequence of 43 years without a draw against Queens Park or never drawing against an Owen Coyle team tomorrow night.

[JAG1970]

2 hours ago, sandy said:

Yep, decent line-up. I’d be pleased to see Sneddon back 

No big deal to me either way but is it fair to drop Mitchell for one mistake in several matches? He’s played pretty well in most games.
I think he’s better at dealing with crosses into the box but Sneddon is the better shot stopper but a big call to drop him tomorrow. 

[Dick Dastardly]

7 minutes ago, JAG1970 said:

No big deal to me either way but is it fair to drop Mitchell for one mistake in several matches? He’s played pretty well in most games.
I think he’s better at dealing with crosses into the box but Sneddon is the better shot stopper but a big call to drop him tomorrow. 

More important. Mitchell is here next year and Sneddon isn’t.

[Auld Jag]

Their 3rd goal was a bad mistake by Mitchel, but i don't think Sneddon will start as he will be not be match fit. I do realise that keepers have to be ready to come off the bench cold btw.

Is it cynical to tell our outfield players it is better to take a yellow card than lose a goal.