The Thistle Archive Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 Oh Valencia - forever ensconced in Partick Thistle folklore. It was indeed 150 years ago today that our first known match was played. Happy anniversary to all Jagskind! Sat-19-Feb-1876 Partick Thistle 1 Valencia 0 (Friendly) → 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, The Thistle Archive said: Oh Valencia - forever ensconced in Partick Thistle folklore. It was indeed 150 years ago today that our first known match was played. Happy anniversary to all Jagskind! Sat-19-Feb-1876 Partick Thistle 1 Valencia 0 (Friendly) → Looks like red and yellow was enshrined in our history right from the first kick off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, partickthedog said: Looks like red and yellow was enshrined in our history right from the first kick off. ... and that's before you even get to the annual Partick Thistle canary show... Jack might need to rewrite the story!!! Red And Yellow: How It All Began → 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted February 20 Author Report Share Posted February 20 On this day 1982, Peter Cormack's Jags were on the verge of a classic Old Firm double in the space of 4 days… it's the hope that kills you! 'Scrapbook' tab introduced; 'Gallery' tab introduced... Sat-20-Feb-1982 Celtic 2 Partick Thistle 2 (SFL Premier Division - game 21) → 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted February 21 Author Report Share Posted February 21 On this day 1976, the 100th anniversary game of the PTFC is marked with a league title! Jags needed a point at East End Park but wrapped it up in some style to become centenary year champions - how about that?! 'Scrapbook' tab extended; 'Gallery' tab introduced... Sat-21-Feb-1976 Dunfermline Athletic 0 Partick Thistle 3 (SFL First Division - game 25) → 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 2 hours ago, The Thistle Archive said: On this day 1976, the 100th anniversary game of the PTFC is marked with a league title! Jags needed a point at East End Park but wrapped it up in some style to become centenary year champions - how about that?! 'Scrapbook' tab extended; 'Gallery' tab introduced... Sat-21-Feb-1976 Dunfermline Athletic 0 Partick Thistle 3 (SFL First Division - game 25) → Willie Miller a linesman in that game, he soon went on to referee a number of games (while playing for Aberdeen). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 4 hours ago, The Thistle Archive said: On this day 1976, the 100th anniversary game of the PTFC is marked with a league title! Jags needed a point at East End Park but wrapped it up in some style to become centenary year champions - how about that?! 'Scrapbook' tab extended; 'Gallery' tab introduced... Sat-21-Feb-1976 Dunfermline Athletic 0 Partick Thistle 3 (SFL First Division - game 25) → Did they only play 26 games that season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 (edited) 6 hours ago, Lenziejag said: Did they only play 26 games that season? Yes. 1st season of the Premier League with 10 teams. 1st & 2nd div had 14 teams, played each other twice. After the league finished they had a tournament call the Spring Cup which was sections then knockout iirc. Clydebank played Airdrie in the final at Firhill. I went to the game. Davie Cooper star man for Bankies but Airdrie won. I think the following season or soon after they changed to 39 games, played each other 3 times Edited February 21 by jaggy Extra info 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted February 26 Author Report Share Posted February 26 On this cup day 1972, Thistle had a free Saturday, so popped down to London to play Crystal Palace, as you do. Norwich watched Jimmy Bone - it would be his last game as a Jag. Get a flick through the 4 page programme... Sat-26-Feb-1972 Crystal Palace 2 Partick Thistle 0 (Friendly) → 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 On this night 1978, our 10 times postponed tie at Central Park is finally settled. Denis McQuade was the last-minute hero 22 days earlier and he was the ultimate difference maker in the replay... full hub up... 👀 Mon-27-Feb-1978 Cowdenbeath 0 Partick Thistle 1 (Scottish Cup 3rd Round replay) → 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 On this day 80 years ago Jackie Campbell was born. Happy Birthday to the Great Man 👍 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Happy Birthday to a true Jags legend. Hopefully I’ll be able to wish him all the best on Sunday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 ^ Indeed, that was a very nice present from Denis for Jackie's 32nd! The great man was on good form at the City Chambers last night, this via Andy Murdoch on X 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Campbell: transitioned from a good right back to a brilliant central defender. Sheer class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted February 28 Author Report Share Posted February 28 Over 11½ hours to win 2 ties surely a Scottish Cup record! No messing on this replay night 1983, scintillating Jags, joint-record win over Clyde, hat-trick for Super Mo, into a 24th Scottish Cup Quarter Final. Full hub up, read all about it... Mon-28-Feb-1983 Clyde 0 Partick Thistle 6 (Scottish Cup 4th Round replay) → 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 On 2/27/2026 at 11:28 AM, lady-isobel-barnett said: On this day 80 years ago Jackie Campbell was born. Happy Birthday to the Great Man 👍 Whilst his main role was always stopping opposition goals I feel privileged to have witnessed his only Thistle goal in a remarkable match at Muirton - a sunny August day in 1975 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 28/02 / 2016 @RabTheJag (Robert jnr) meets Lee Ashcroft at wheelchair football. 28/02/2026 @Auld Jag (Robert snr) meets Lee Ashcroft in hospitality. I got a chance to speak to Lee today. He remembered coming to the wheelchair football, didn't realise that it was 10 years ago. He was sorry to hear that Robert was no longer with us and thanked me for taking time to talk to him. What a great guy he is. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 11 hours ago, Auld Jag said: 28/02 / 2016 @RabTheJag (Robert jnr) meets Lee Ashcroft at wheelchair football. 28/02/2026 @Auld Jag (Robert snr) meets Lee Ashcroft in hospitality. I got a chance to speak to Lee today. He remembered coming to the wheelchair football, didn't realise that it was 10 years ago. He was sorry to hear that Robert was no longer with us and thanked me for taking time to talk to him. What a great guy he is. I saw in the programme yesterday that he will be doing some coaching with the academy next season as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 Missed this by a day but yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the Dave the Ukrainian Game at the Recs. Not having been at our recent match at Hamilton yon night in Alloa was the coldest I've ever felt at a game. Dave's contribution to the night was taking a free kick and getting himself booked for a rugby tackle on an Alloa player. A rather strange thing to do, tho' very brave given the rock hard pitch. Unsurprisingly he never made it out for the 2nd half. Any other recollections of that night or did I just dream it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 22 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Missed this by a day but yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the Dave the Ukrainian Game at the Recs. Not having been at our recent match at Hamilton yon night in Alloa was the coldest I've ever felt at a game. Dave's contribution to the night was taking a free kick and getting himself booked for a rugby tackle on an Alloa player. A rather strange thing to do, tho' very brave given the rock hard pitch. Unsurprisingly he never made it out for the 2nd half. Any other recollections of that night or did I just dream it? Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 On this day 1968, John Hansen clears off the line at Pittodrie. Tommy Gibb's last goal is a match winner for Thistle. Full hub up, read all about it... Sat-02-Mar-1968 Aberdeen 0 Partick Thistle 1 (SFL First Division - game 26) → Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 22 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Missed this by a day but yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the Dave the Ukrainian Game at the Recs. Not having been at our recent match at Hamilton yon night in Alloa was the coldest I've ever felt at a game. Dave's contribution to the night was taking a free kick and getting himself booked for a rugby tackle on an Alloa player. A rather strange thing to do, tho' very brave given the rock hard pitch. Unsurprisingly he never made it out for the 2nd half. Any other recollections of that night or did I just dream it? It was definitely the coldest night in the history of the world. Even the woolly mammoths roaming the streets of Alloa were wearing extra jumpers. I think that it shaded Hamilton on the Antarctic spectrum, possibly because at least at Hamilton we were warmed by an exciting fightback and Ben Stanway's epic goal. Stephen McConalogue bringing the score back to 1-2 did not even qualify as a damp squib, as any ounce of moisture in a squib froze instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 29 minutes ago, The Thistle Archive said: Dave! 👍 Many thanks, TTA. A good read highlighted with the quote "My big hero was Zinedine Zidane because he played in my position." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 ^ Up there with Simón "I play like Iniesta" Colina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 On this day 1963, but for a spectacular Sandy Brown OG, Thistle would've sat top of the league... in March! Read all about it... 👀 Sat-02-Mar-1963 St Mirren 1 Partick Thistle 1 (SFL First Division - game 19) → Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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