Hall Of Fame Dinner

[Jaggernaut]

Jose Quitongo.

[east lothian jag]

Is Andy Anderson in already? A real stalwart from the 70s and part of one of Thistle's best ever central defensive partnerships with Jackie Campbell.I don't ever remember him playing with any other team.

Absolutely agree, totally dependable, you always knew that Andy would give his all, would fit into any Thistle team, was my favourite player of that era.

[a f kincaid]

Andy is in under the 71 LCF side....he seemingly came on as a sub in a game. Well I was at every LC game that season, home and away and I dont remember him playing and I know Andy has no recollection of the game. Agreed, he deserves a place under his own name and not as part of a team. Never played for another club and gave 12 years great service to the club

 

Official History records that Andy came on as a sub against Raith Rovers. 5-0 win at home on 1 September 1971. Was his only LC appearance.

[twinny]

We had already won our League Cup Section so we played virtually a reserve side in the final game against Raith Rovers - it was a midweek game at Firhill and we won 5-0. The Stadium Announcer mentioned that he was looking forward to seeing our young substitute, Andy Anderson, make his first team debut as he had heard great things about him.

 

Andy came on in that game for Jackie Campbell, the other central defender was Donnie MacKinnon. All three worthy of Hall of Fame status in their own right.

 

Ian Dick played in goal, the right back was Logan and Jimmy Mullin was up front in that game - I only have a hazy memory of them but presumably they are all in the Hall of Fame too.

 

Have you recited all that from memory? If so, that is brilliant! I struggle with games I went to last season, and I only get to about half a dozen matches a year.

[Blackpool Jags]

Not sure Donnie McKinnon is in it yet. He'd be my nomination by a country mile.

 

Super Donnie and the immortal Jackie Campbell neck-and-neck for me. A Dead heat - let's have them both in.

[Blackpool Jags]

We had already won our League Cup Section so we played virtually a reserve side in the final game against Raith Rovers - it was a midweek game at Firhill and we won 5-0. The Stadium Announcer mentioned that he was looking forward to seeing our young substitute, Andy Anderson, make his first team debut as he had heard great things about him.

 

Andy came on in that game for Jackie Campbell, the other central defender was Donnie MacKinnon. All three worthy of Hall of Fame status in their own right.

 

Ian Dick played in goal, the right back was Logan and Jimmy Mullin was up front in that game - I only have a hazy memory of them but presumably they are all in the Hall of Fame too.

 

Absolutely, and that was taking into account the fact that the unlikely hero of that campaign, Hugh Strachan, was being rested (or possibly injured). I was amongst the doubters when we signed him from Morton (or was it Killie?), but him and JC produced possibly the greatest rearguard action ever in that unforgettable, heart-in-mouth second half on 23/10/71.

[davemains]

for those of you of a more mature persuasion .. Brian Whittaker ... 1974–1983 241 apps 4 goals .. would have been 55 this year .....

[Vom Itorium]

In recent years; Danny Lennon, Archie & possible Chico & Britton.

 

 

There should probably a page on the official site dedicated to the people in the HoF, a wee bio & also allows the fans to know & remember who is in it.

This should definitely be the case as it seems quite obvious that half os us don't know who's in and who's out.

 

Donnie McKinnon, Gerry Britton and Danny Lennon are three certs that should be honoured in this way. I'd also add in Molly Stallan...

[Lindau]

 

 

Andy came on in that game for Jackie Campbell, the other central defender was Donnie MacKinnon. All three worthy of Hall of Fame status in their own right.

 

 

 

Totally agree. Remember the Raith game but dont remember Andy playing any part of it and believe me neither does Andy!! Remember the horrific winter of 63 as well. Could have been champions that season!

[Jaggernaut]

Alan Rough also deserves to be in the HoF in his own right.

[kni]

Is Kenny Watson already in? He would be my first choice.

 

Kenny was one of the first inductees.

 

The big issue is the 1971 team. They were inducted as a team but some were inducted individually, e.g. Alex Rae and Denis McQuade. As far as I know, the others have not been inducted. My first choices would be Alan Rough, John Hansen and Jackie Campbell.

 

Others deserving candidates include Andy Anderson, Danny Kellachan, the late Brian Whittaker (RIP), Bobby Houston, Joe Craig, Doug Somner, Danny Lennon, Chic Charnley, Kenny Arthur and Alan Archibald.

[kni]

Andy is in under the 71 LCF side....he seemingly came on as a sub in a game. Well I was at every LC game that season, home and away and I dont remember him playing and I know Andy has no recollection of the game.

 

Utter tosh. Johnny Gibson was our substitute in the 1971 League Cup Final.

[lady-isobel-barnett]

Johnny Gibson was our substitute in the 1971 League Cup Final.

I guess most of us know that.

 

I think you'll find Andy came on in the Raith game

Edited July 11, 2011 by lady-isobel-barnett

[Chicofan]

What about Wullie and Tam Callahgan? the best double act since Morecambe and Wise?

 

Seriously though, Mr James Charnley must be cert surely?

[Guest mod7]

The topic has now been edited to include a poll, you can vote for multiple options as there will be 5 entrants into the HoF in total, please try not to vote for more than 5 though!

 

I have included all the nominations mentioned in the thread so far (except Quitongo and Callaghan), this way we can see if the forum users agree with those that eventually end up being admitted into the Hall of Fame.

[east lothian jag]

Kenny was one of the first inductees.

 

The big issue is the 1971 team. They were inducted as a team but some were inducted individually, e.g. Alex Rae and Denis McQuade. As far as I know, the others have not been inducted. My first choices would be Alan Rough, John Hansen and Jackie Campbell.

 

Others deserving candidates include Andy Anderson, Danny Kellachan, the late Brian Whittaker (RIP), Bobby Houston, Joe Craig, Doug Somner, Danny Lennon, Chic Charnley, Kenny Arthur and Alan Archibald.

I would check on Dennis, more likely he has fallen and dribbled into a corner somewhere!!

[lady-isobel-barnett]

I think we should still bear in mind the poll is likely to be weighted towards relatively more recent Jags legends. Danny Lennon will certainly get one of my votes but even if he was to come out on top here and not get in this time round I'll understand why.

[Phoenix]

Can someone explain why they think Gerry Britton would deserve a place in the hall of fame? Good player for us but didn't do anything out of the ordinary for us? I can understand players who only played for Thistle, captained league winning sides, won trophies as manager etc but don't understand why Britton would be considered?

[Duncan]

Not sure Donnie McKinnon is in it yet. He'd be my nomination by a country mile.

 

Donnie is in as a member of the League Cup winning squad but should certainly be in on his own personal merits and I have written to the club to explain why

[Lindau]

Utter tosh. Johnny Gibson was our substitute in the 1971 League Cup Final.

 

WTF are you talking about???? We were talking about Andy coming on as a sub in a group game against Raith!!!

 

Its total nonsense and its utter tosh!!!

 

http://www.wearethistle.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/3548-rory-mcallister/

Edited July 11, 2011 by Lindau

[Jagsfan58]

If Alex and Denis have been inducted in their own right in addition to the '71 team, then I cannot see past Alan Rough.

 

We've had a few good keepers, but Alan was head and shoulders above the rest.

[beep0608]

Its got to be Jackie Campbell, a one club and rarely a bad game. My hero.

 

TOTALLY agree! Sorry for shouting, but I'll continue to do so until he gets in. I know he's already in via the 71 team but he surely deserves his own place. One of our longest serving and classiest players, and yes, my hero too, along with King Denis.

[east lothian jag]

TOTALLY agree! Sorry for shouting, but I'll continue to do so until he gets in. I know he's already in via the 71 team but he surely deserves his own place. One of our longest serving and classiest players, and yes, my hero too, along with King Denis.

Here here

[jaggy]

Can somebody give the current list? It should be on the official site.

 

I can't believe Alan Rough isn't in on his own. Our greatest player bar none, greatest keeper & most capped Jag (53 I think)

Edited July 11, 2011 by jaggy

[jaggy]

Donnie is in as a member of the League Cup winning squad but should certainly be in on his own personal merits and I have written to the club to explain why

is he? I thought it was only the starting 11 & sub (and possibly McParland) that were inducted