Fawlty Towers Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 (edited) It is an interesting discussion about the squad if we were to win promotion. Looking at last season when both Falkirk and Livingston went up there was not a lot between them over the season but this season Falkirk have gone forward whilst Livingston struggled. Both went with quite a lot of the squad that won them promotion but it looks from the outside that the additions Falkirk made worked out better than Livingston's and the Falkirk players making the step up did a better job - possibly down to better coaching. I would hope that with the core of the squad we already have in place if we got promoted we could add a few quality additions but we would still need others to make that step up and I think in Wilson & Rae we have guys who could do that with good coaching. Edited May 11 by Fawlty Towers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 Should we be starting a 2026/27 Squad thread ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 29 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: Should we be starting a 2026/27 Squad thread ? I would prefer to wait till this season is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 Doncaster Rovers and Carlisle United are both keen on Partick Thistle’s Aidan Fitzpatrick. The 25-year-old is out-of-contract at the end of the month. The winger has been a big player in helping Mark Wilson’s side into the Premiership play-offs. His future could now depend on whether or not the Jags can win promotion. Doncaster and Carlisle will both have him watched in the second leg of their play-off with Dunfermline. Fitzpatrick previously had a spell down south with Norwich City, in between his two spells at Firhill. Source: Daily Record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 On 5/12/2026 at 1:17 AM, Fawlty Towers said: It is an interesting discussion about the squad if we were to win promotion. Looking at last season when both Falkirk and Livingston went up there was not a lot between them over the season but this season Falkirk have gone forward whilst Livingston struggled. Both went with quite a lot of the squad that won them promotion but it looks from the outside that the additions Falkirk made worked out better than Livingston's and the Falkirk players making the step up did a better job - possibly down to better coaching. I would hope that with the core of the squad we already have in place if we got promoted we could add a few quality additions but we would still need others to make that step up and I think in Wilson & Rae we have guys who could do that with good coaching. Falkirk signed Brian Graham! (Joke, as he's featured only occasionally and for brief spells.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, jagfox said: Doncaster Rovers and Carlisle United are both keen on Partick Thistle’s Aidan Fitzpatrick. The 25-year-old is out-of-contract at the end of the month. The winger has been a big player in helping Mark Wilson’s side into the Premiership play-offs. His future could now depend on whether or not the Jags can win promotion. Doncaster and Carlisle will both have him watched in the second leg of their play-off with Dunfermline. Fitzpatrick previously had a spell down south with Norwich City, in between his two spells at Firhill. Source: Daily Record Perhaps we could play the testimonial card here?. Not sure the additional wage when relocation etc is taken into consideration would be that good a deal for Aidan. We most likely have to counter with loyalty to offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 49 minutes ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Perhaps we could play the testimonial card here?. Not sure the additional wage when relocation etc is taken into consideration would be that good a deal for Aidan. We most likely have to counter with loyalty to offset. He is at an age he has to maximise earnings. Even though Carlisle are in the 5th tier they will be able to offer far larger packages to players, even taking into account a testimonial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornwoodjag Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 3 hours ago, jagfox said: Doncaster Rovers and Carlisle United are both keen on Partick Thistle’s Aidan Fitzpatrick. The 25-year-old is out-of-contract at the end of the month. The winger has been a big player in helping Mark Wilson’s side into the Premiership play-offs. His future could now depend on whether or not the Jags can win promotion. Doncaster and Carlisle will both have him watched in the second leg of their play-off with Dunfermline. Fitzpatrick previously had a spell down south with Norwich City, in between his two spells at Firhill. Source: Daily Record League 1 or national leauge. No brainer really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 7 minutes ago, thornwoodjag said: League 1 or national leauge. No brainer really Carlisle is much closer to his home if that is an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 With Mark Hughes being manager of Carlisle, Fitzy and Sparky sounds like an interesting combination. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 Aidan Fitzpatrick has 17 assists and scored 5 goals so far this season, despite what some on this forum say he has been a key player for us. Logan Chalmers has 9 assists and 11 goals. All stats from @The Thistle Archive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 Right now, Aidan is contributing a lot more than Logan, who had a great start to the season then tailed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 2 hours ago, thornwoodjag said: League 1 or national leauge. No brainer really 👀✅️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Who is still under contract with us at the end of the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 5 hours ago, Jaggernaut said: Who is still under contract with us at the end of the season? I am including Clarke & McPherson as they have agreed to sign once the season is over. Keepers Clarke Defenders Ashcroft Logan Loughrey McBeth McPherson O'Reilly Reading Midfielders Crawford Lets'osa Forwards Diack Samuel Watt Smyth, Taylor and Ingram will return to their clubs once the season ends and the rest are out of contract. Of those out of contract Budinauckas and Martin have options for a further season if we choose to activate them (like we did with Samuel). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Thanks, Basil: A decent nucleus. But especially if we somehow land in the top division, we'll need to strengthen in almost all departments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljaggo Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 If we are promoted we needn't splurge all our dosh before the season starts. There is an argument for having a smaller, better quality squad and adding to that during the January window as our finances improve during the early part of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 39 minutes ago, Jaggernaut said: Thanks, Basil: A decent nucleus. But especially if we somehow land in the top division, we'll need to strengthen in almost all departments. I think Wilson places a lot of value on continuity so don't expect a large number of new signings myself, especially if we can keep Fitzpatrick and get Smyth back. I would like to see us sign another left back for cover/competition as it has been fortunate that Reading has been injury free this season combined with his good play. Central midfield and wide areas look to be where most of the work needs done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 An Alex Forsyth type of left-back, an Alan Hansen type of central defender, and a Denis McQuade/Chris Erskine type of winger wouldn't go amiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 new deal for youngster https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/matthew-falconer-signs-two-year-deal/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen1876 Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 4 hours ago, elevenone said: new deal for youngster https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/matthew-falconer-signs-two-year-deal/ Pleased with that - I liked the look of him in the ICT Challenge Cup tie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Scott Martin being allowed to leave so he can join Queens Park. Liked him in the few games I saw him play but unlucky with injuries. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/scott-martin-departs-to-join-queens-park/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle_1876 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 1 minute ago, Fawlty Towers said: Scott Martin being allowed to leave so he can join Queens Park. Liked him in the few games I saw him play but unlucky with injuries. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/scott-martin-departs-to-join-queens-park/ Unlucky with injuries but no big loss for ourselves, guy needs to be playing regular first team football for a season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 3 minutes ago, Fawlty Towers said: Scott Martin being allowed to leave so he can join Queens Park. Liked him in the few games I saw him play but unlucky with injuries. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/scott-martin-departs-to-join-queens-park/ Ironic he picked up that bad injury at Hampden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Wasn't sure where to post this. Ex Jags Brian Graham and Jamie Sneddon have been released by Falkirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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