robphil Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 (edited) Excuse my self indulgence but having attended estadio firhill since 1956 I hope you will bear with me. I have been struggling with a vile illness for three years now so I don't meander up the garscube road with the fleet footedness of my youth. Yesterday afternoon my family (all of whom except my wife are Ayr united fans) treated me to an afternoon in hospitality. There I met my old pal Denis mcqude plus countless other jags' fans, each and every one a delight. But what makes us unique? People like Robert Reid, players like daft Denis, and dear, old Molly stallon who ran firhill during various regimes. Owing to illness my 68 year fascination with firhill may be drawing to a close. But, by jiminee, how I have loved my near ,seven decades at estadio firhill. And so, to those who follow after, there will be ups (precious few) and downs (far too many) but the maryhill Magyars are unique and however it came about we are so, so lucky to be part of the jags' family Again, excuse me, I am approaching 74'and I had a few drinks in hospitality. I thank you one and all for reading this and, as we used to say in bygone eras... FIRHILL FOR THRILLS... Edited April 27 by robphil 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 8 minutes ago, robphil said: Excuse my self indulgence but having attended estadio firhill since 1956 I think you should bear with me. I have been struggling with a vile illness for three years now so I don't meander up the garscube road with the fleet footedness of my youth. Yesterday afternoon my family (all of whom except my wife are Ayr united fans) treated me to an afternoon in hospitality. There I met my old pal Denis mcqude plus countless other jags' fans. What makes us unique? People like Robert Reid, players like daft Denis, and Molly stallon who ran firhill during various regimes. Owing to illness my 68 year fascination with firhill may be drawing to a close. But, by jiminee, how I have loved my near ,seven decades at estadio firhill. And so, to those who follow after, there will be ups (precious few) and downs (far too many) but the maryhill Magyars are unique and however it came about we are so, so lucky to be part of the jags' family Again, excuse me, I am approaching 74'and I had a few drinks in hospitality. I thank you one and all for reading this and, as we used to say in bygone eras... FIRHILL FOR THRILLS... Couldn't have put it better myself. Glad you enjoyed your day and hope you have more to come. Once a Jag always a Jag. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Jag II Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 Currently just arrived in Trieste, Italy. We have been out of the UK for the past week and a half, with intermittent Internet coverage. I know that you have had a wonderful sports writing career, and your post (as well as finding out yesterday's result) has really given me a wonderful start to a sunny day. What you say still brings joy, & I wish you many sunny days for the future. I hope the team management and players read your entry, & understand why they need to see the season out in style! Up the Jags!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeenjag Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 11 hours ago, robphil said: Excuse my self indulgence but having attended estadio firhill since 1956 I hope you will bear with me. I have been struggling with a vile illness for three years now so I don't meander up the garscube road with the fleet footedness of my youth. Yesterday afternoon my family (all of whom except my wife are Ayr united fans) treated me to an afternoon in hospitality. There I met my old pal Denis mcqude plus countless other jags' fans, each and every one a delight. But what makes us unique? People like Robert Reid, players like daft Denis, and dear, old Molly stallon who ran firhill during various regimes. Owing to illness my 68 year fascination with firhill may be drawing to a close. But, by jiminee, how I have loved my near ,seven decades at estadio firhill. And so, to those who follow after, there will be ups (precious few) and downs (far too many) but the maryhill Magyars are unique and however it came about we are so, so lucky to be part of the jags' family Again, excuse me, I am approaching 74'and I had a few drinks in hospitality. I thank you one and all for reading this and, as we used to say in bygone eras... FIRHILL FOR THRILLS... well said that man. Glad you had a cracking day even if the football was a bit dreary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 Delighted you’ve made it back along to Firhill Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robphil Posted April 28 Author Report Share Posted April 28 My heartfelt thanks to my fellow Jags who took the time to read my witterings. Yesterday was a lovely reminder of exactly how much thistle means to so many of us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael m Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 44 minutes ago, robphil said: My heartfelt thanks to my fellow Jags who took the time to read my witterings. Yesterday was a lovely reminder of exactly how much thistle means to so many of us.. glad you had a rewarding day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 20 hours ago, robphil said: Excuse my self indulgence but having attended estadio firhill since 1956 I hope you will bear with me. I have been struggling with a vile illness for three years now so I don't meander up the garscube road with the fleet footedness of my youth. Yesterday afternoon my family (all of whom except my wife are Ayr united fans) treated me to an afternoon in hospitality. There I met my old pal Denis mcqude plus countless other jags' fans, each and every one a delight. But what makes us unique? People like Robert Reid, players like daft Denis, and dear, old Molly stallon who ran firhill during various regimes. Owing to illness my 68 year fascination with firhill may be drawing to a close. But, by jiminee, how I have loved my near ,seven decades at estadio firhill. And so, to those who follow after, there will be ups (precious few) and downs (far too many) but the maryhill Magyars are unique and however it came about we are so, so lucky to be part of the jags' family Again, excuse me, I am approaching 74'and I had a few drinks in hospitality. I thank you one and all for reading this and, as we used to say in bygone eras... FIRHILL FOR THRILLS... Glad you had a Great Day Phil - and I amongst many Jags Fans= thank you for always finding ways to slip in a mention of the Jags in your magnificent career as a Sports Journalist over the decades ( the Editor at the Telegraph must have been thinking Partick Who ?) on many an occasion 😎 All the Best Mate & Mon the Harry Wraggs 😃 Jim Alexander aka Jordanhill Jag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Many of us love your passion, Robphil, even though (or because) most of us have nothing like your experience, wisdom and insights. Keep posting! Every post is read with admiration and appreciation. Best regards to you and your family. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Glad you had a grand day out @robphil Thistle are a special club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 Not to hijack the thread but this is the sort of thing that I love about our club: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/robert-reid-presented-with-one-in-a-generation-award/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robphil Posted April 29 Author Report Share Posted April 29 42 minutes ago, Fawlty Towers said: Not to hijack the thread but this is the sort of thing that I love about our club: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/robert-reid-presented-with-one-in-a-generation-award/ A gentleman and a gentle man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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