Hot Shot Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Huddle shmuddle Fans shmans Fan dans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Just back from bolton newcastle game where bolton had a huddle before game. lots of teams do it and if it gets the players fired up and we win every week who cares if celtic do it. I was at that one too! Seemed to work for Bolton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christ_Puncher Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 if players need huddles or rubbish like that to motivate them then they shouldn't be playing football. u should require no motivation to go out get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I seem to be saying this alot lately, but is it really that big a deal? I've been part of a huddle before rugby games when I was in school. I've seen teams from various sports do it. Quite often in the last few seconds before a match the captain might have a few words of advice/motivation to share and this is the best way for everyone to hear it and get fired up. We've booed other teams who have done it before a game, have we. I'm sure we've booed plenty of teams that haven't, we must be tims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rid Skwerr Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Got the answer - Pink Strip and this "we are the Thistle, the mighty, mighty, Thistle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I wholeheartedly agree with every post that in almost forensic detail describes what a disgraceful afternoon yesterday was - at last people can express their opinions freely and without fear of recrimination. The 'huddle' was a shocker, the game was dreadful, the fans in the stand were reprehensible in their lack of support for the team through the medium of singing, the fans on the terracing were nothing short of barbarians and McCall didn't even have the decency to praise the fans for doing...err..whatever it was they haven't been doing recently. I hope I haven't left anyone out... Can we not just get over ourselves for once in a while? It's been a pretty sh*t few months, so it's nice to win a game.... (and just for the record, my 'prawn sandwich' comment was meant to be followed by some kind of ironic smiley thing...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennythistle Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I wholeheartedly agree with every post that in almost forensic detail describes what a disgraceful afternoon yesterday was - at last people can express their opinions freely and without fear of recrimination. The 'huddle' was a shocker, the game was dreadful, the fans in the stand were reprehensible in their lack of support for the team through the medium of singing, the fans on the terracing were nothing short of barbarians and McCall didn't even have the decency to praise the fans for doing...err..whatever it was they haven't been doing recently. I hope I haven't left anyone out... Can we not just get over ourselves for once in a while? It's been a pretty sh*t few months, so it's nice to win a game.... (and just for the record, my 'prawn sandwich' comment was meant to be followed by some kind of ironic smiley thing...) What, did we win yesterday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Way to go CP. Thanks for what appears to be the most moronic post of the year... Think you've gone too far there. I'm sure CP has had more moronic posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vom Itorium Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) OK, so The Cuddle's a winner, how about this... The Club officially announce it as 'The Cuddle' by playing on our much-loathed Cuddly Toy image. They launch it at a home match by allowing the fans to turn up early to Firhill and join in with the players, staff and former legends in an attempt to create a new World Record for the largest group Cuddle. I dunno if such a record exists but the Largest Contra Line looks pretty similar and if there isn't such a Record we register to attempt it and get a Guiness World Record adjudicator along... The Club could charge a fiver or something to participate and everyone gets a souvenir photograph or summat and they could make a few quid in the process. They could also get some special deals on in the Aitken Suite before hand and try and make a few quid from folk being at Firhill early. Right, my drugs are now wearing off, I'll leave it with you... The Cuddle is here to stay! Edited November 21, 2010 by Vom Itorium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Anything other than a huddle. Wait till we do a huddle at a games where there is a big opposition support and listen to the ridicule we get. As I said before, I've seen Jags fans booing teams doint a huddle en-masse. Disagree with you on this Mr Fussy, i do. Point by point, I say: For instance? Give some examples or suggestions. Who cares? Especially if it fired up and united the Jags players even more. See Twinny's post 6 above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Given McCall's preference for defensive set-ups, the players should huddle round but face outwards, like these guys: http://www.alaska-in-pictures.com/data/media/1/musk-oxen_4902.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdelahunt Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Jim Delahunt once attempted to cuddle Chunky Ian McCall in a fit of BEVVY induced PASSION but was unable to fit his beautifully toned arms round him. This inspired him to go on a diet as Jobby DEEPLY desires to feel Jim Delahunt's FULL embrace, but he does NOT seem to be making much progress as he is STILL a fat porker! The cuddle the players took part in on Saturday was OBVIOUSLY a PLEA for McCall to lose some bloody weight so Jim Delahunt's cuddle can provide him with some sorely needed TACTICAL knowledge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honved Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Cuddle name sticks...and I am taking the credit ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I thought that "fuddle" might be appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Adam Spark Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Good to see Maxi tackling 'fan unrest' head on. I'm support his stance, wholeheartedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonjag Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Good to see Maxi tackling 'fan unrest' head on. I'm support his stance, wholeheartedly. Actually now I come to think of it Maxi is spot on. It's not a rip off. There is no similarity in any way. You're right too Adam. I apologise for any insult or offence caused over this issue. Thistle "cuddle" Celtic "huddle" You'd need to be right aff yer nut to see any similarity whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Adam Spark Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Nobody's suggesting they're disimilar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Actually now I come to think of it Maxi is spot on. It's not a rip off. There is no similarity in any way. You're right too Adam. I apologise for any insult or offence caused over this issue. Thistle "cuddle" Celtic "huddle" You'd need to be right aff yer nut to see any similarity whatsoever. And your point is? Spurs huddle Liverpool huddle I'm sure there are plenty of others but can't be bothered looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Adam Spark Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 BTW, has the Glaswegian always been so sensationalist? First it was the 'spit storm' and now this. How's about a wee interview with mysterious Billy Allan, guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 The daftest aspect of the entire debate, in my view, is the notion that "it worked" because we won on Saturday. Thistle have won thousands of matches without any cuddling or fuddling, and of course they will lose a match pretty soon in spite of the xuddle. There is nothing to suggest a cause-effect outcome last week, nor will there be in the future. If the players like uddling each other before a match, then good luck to them; it's just another fad amongst footballers, like daft goal celebrations and fancy-coloured boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honved Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 BTW, has the Glaswegian always been so sensationalist? First it was the 'spit storm' and now this. How's about a wee interview with mysterious Billy Allan, guys? It's obvious. Someone at The Glaswegian is channeling your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Come on guys, instead of all this sniping, unhappiness and folk having different opinions on this, lets all have a group hug. Edited November 25, 2010 by yoda-jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonjag Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 And your point is? Ooops. Did I get the photos confused? Silly me. FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vom Itorium Posted November 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Cuddle name sticks...and I am taking the credit ! And rightly so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Jim Delahunt once attempted to cuddle Chunky Ian McCall in a fit of BEVVY induced PASSION but was unable to fit his beautifully toned arms round him. This inspired him to go on a diet as Jobby DEEPLY desires to feel Jim Delahunt's FULL embrace, but he does NOT seem to be making much progress as he is STILL a fat porker! The cuddle the players took part in on Saturday was OBVIOUSLY a PLEA for McCall to lose some bloody weight so Jim Delahunt's cuddle can provide him with some sorely needed TACTICAL knowledge! I've missed you Jim. I know you've been busy with your new(ish) job on Clyde 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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