Steven H Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 That's an exaggeration. There were about three folk booed out of 400. 0.75% of the supporters. The booing was nothing like the crescendo of boos when that we Dundee guy took that dive. That's what I get for relying on info produced on this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Grehan was pretty harshly treated by some of us, in my opinion. I don't think he was anywhere near as bad as some people have made out; if he is one of the worst players people have seen, they've either not been watching Thistle for that long or they've had their eyes shut at most games. For what it's worth, I think Grehan was slightly out of his depth at this level but, had we utilised him correctly and gave him a run in the team (which McCall did fleetingly last year and it coincided with two Man of the Match performances against St Johnstone and Queen of the South, not forgetting his display against Falkirk where he set up all three goals), I think he could have done a decent job for us. Yes, he had a bit of a stinker against Hamilton last week but he was no worse than, say, Erskine or Stewart. It's unfortunate that was his last action as a Thistle player. I'll remember the Greek for being a top bloke and not being anywhere near as bad as it's being made out. He'll find another club without a problem as he has a proven record at a lower level and I, for one, wish him the best of luck. Allez ze Greek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 From the man's Twitter page: Cheers for all the messages. I can't say why i have left the club, but would like to wish them all the best for the rest of the season! @MGrehan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Grehan was pretty harshly treated by some of us, in my opinion. I don't think he was anywhere near as bad as some people have made out; if he is one of the worst players people have seen, they've either not been watching Thistle for that long or they've had their eyes shut at most games. For what it's worth, I think Grehan was slightly out of his depth at this level but, had we utilised him correctly and gave him a run in the team (which McCall did fleetingly last year and it coincided with two Man of the Match performances against St Johnstone and Queen of the South, not forgetting his display against Falkirk where he set up all three goals), I think he could have done a decent job for us. Yes, he had a bit of a stinker against Hamilton last week but he was no worse than, say, Erskine or Stewart. It's unfortunate that was his last action as a Thistle player. I'll remember the Greek for being a top bloke and not being anywhere near as bad as it's being made out. He'll find another club without a problem as he has a proven record at a lower level and I, for one, wish him the best of luck. Allez ze Greek. 100% Agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 The guy never once scored at Firhill, I think that tells you everything you need to know. His performances on the park suggested that he had the ability but simply wasn't willing to apply himself. So often the story with players at this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjptfc Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Good Luck Martin Grehan. It may not have worked out the way he imagined, but he got the chance to play at a higher level than where he was, he had the balls to try it so fair doos. All the best for your future career wherever you end up, except if you're playing against the Jags!! Edited August 16, 2011 by cjptfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Good Luck Martin Grehan. It may not have worked out the way he imagined, but he got the chance to play at a higher level than where he was, he had the balls to try it so fair doos. All the best for your future career wherever you end up, except if you're playing against the Jags!! His goal against Ross County was a scorcher. Showed great technique to fire the ball into the top corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted August 16, 2011 Members Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Just typed a name on another thread and thought, " and people think Martin Grehan was bad???" Paul Ritchie was a good player in his day, but definitely well past it when we signed him. Edited August 16, 2011 by Willjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 It's possible that the step up in leagues was too much for Grehan but maybe he didn't get enough games to get used to it. Just remember how bad Paddy Boyle was during his first season with us. Maybe the number of games he got contributed to his vast improvement in his second season. Maybe Grehan would have improved given the games maybe he wouldn't, we'll never know. It's more difficult for a striker to get time with a team if he's not scoring ( just look at Torres with Chelsea) but I feel the right decision was made here. If Willie Kiniburgh is seen as a better option up front then it's time to leave but for anyone to say that Grehan was the worst or even one of the worst Thistle players is just crazy. Hope Grehan gets another club and does well, always came across as a nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave on Bobby Law Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Good luck to him Dont like to put down players while they are still part of the club as they usually always do try their best, even if they are rubbish, but now that he's off...he was utter p!sh in my opinion. Absolutely class posting. Made my day laughing at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryHell Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 He was a player that I wanted to be good and sometimes got close, but i'm amazed at the goals stats. You just cant carry a striker with that kind of 'return'. Once saw him sheepishly walking away from the pick-n-mix at Morrisons in Anniesland, clearly eating something and leaving chocolate brazils all over the floor. Still possibly my favourite Grehan moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Heron Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 He was a player that I wanted to be good and sometimes got close, but i'm amazed at the goals stats. You just cant carry a striker with that kind of 'return'. Once saw him sheepishly walking away from the pick-n-mix at Morrisons in Anniesland, clearly eating something and leaving chocolate brazils all over the floor. Still possibly my favourite Grehan moment. Probably the only Brazilians he left helpless on the ground in his wake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiThistle Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 It's good policy to not besmirch a player who couldn't hack it at this level. If for no other reason than he may go on to be the guy who fixes your plumbing - in which case you'll be glad you never spoke ill of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Wouldn't at all be surprised if he scores against us on more than a few occasions in future. That's usually the pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Thistle Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Just typed a name on another thread and thought, " and people think Martin Grehan was bad???" Paul Ritchie was a good player in his day, but definitely well past it when we signed him. But our lasting memory of Paul Ritchie is him scoring the last penalty against Peterhead to win the playoff and get us out off Div 2, all other crap performances were forgotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 From the man's Twitter page: Cheers for all the messages. I can't say why i have left the club, but would like to wish them all the best for the rest of the season! @MGrehan Sounds like the reason was not football related. Grehan could have fallen out with Jackie, possibly over lack of chances. He took a real pasting from Paul Paton in his Sun A-Z. Their relationship could have suffered. It is possible that Grehan took legal advice and demanded a pay-off to leave the club. Paton's relationship with Fox and several former players could have suffered too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted August 17, 2011 Members Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) I suspect the Paton A to Z in the Sun was typical of the everyday patter in the dressing room. Highly unlikely anyone would take it that personally. It'll just be the usual contractual stuff, you don't say anything bad about us and we wont say anything bad about you. Edited August 17, 2011 by Willjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sounds like the reason was not football related. Grehan could have fallen out with Jackie, possibly over lack of chances. He took a real pasting from Paul Paton in his Sun A-Z. Their relationship could have suffered. It is possible that Grehan took legal advice and demanded a pay-off to leave the club. Paton's relationship with Fox and several former players could have suffered too. Nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 But our lasting memory of Paul Ritchie is him scoring the last penalty against Peterhead to win the playoff and get us out off Div 2, all other crap performances were forgotten Beat me to it. Ritchie was the best exponent of the final ball I've seen play in a Jags top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honved Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 But our lasting memory of Paul Ritchie is him scoring the last penalty against Peterhead to win the playoff and get us out off Div 2, all other crap performances were forgotten Beat me to it. Ritchie was the best exponent of the final ball I've seen play in a Jags top. I hugged Stevie Nicholas that day. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Ann Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Wouldn't at all be surprised if he scores against us on more than a few occasions in future. That's usually the pattern. probably next season as our electric start to this season continues apace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sounds like the reason was not football related. Grehan could have fallen out with Jackie, possibly over lack of chances. He took a real pasting from Paul Paton in his Sun A-Z. Their relationship could have suffered. It is possible that Grehan took legal advice and demanded a pay-off to leave the club. Paton's relationship with Fox and several former players could have suffered too. Are you for real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggybunnet Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sounds like the reason was not football related. Grehan could have fallen out with Jackie, possibly over lack of chances. He took a real pasting from Paul Paton in his Sun A-Z. Their relationship could have suffered. It is possible that Grehan took legal advice and demanded a pay-off to leave the club. Paton's relationship with Fox and several former players could have suffered too. you are just making stuff up now if they couldnt take ant of the (very) light banter there is no hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjptfc Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sounds like the reason was not football related. Grehan could have fallen out with Jackie, possibly over lack of chances. He took a real pasting from Paul Paton in his Sun A-Z. Their relationship could have suffered. It is possible that Grehan took legal advice and demanded a pay-off to leave the club. Paton's relationship with Fox and several former players could have suffered too. With all due respect, that's a lot of nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east lothian jag Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sounds like the reason was not football related. Grehan could have fallen out with Jackie, possibly over lack of chances. He took a real pasting from Paul Paton in his Sun A-Z. Their relationship could have suffered. It is possible that Grehan took legal advice and demanded a pay-off to leave the club. Paton's relationship with Fox and several former players could have suffered too. Keep taking the medication Kni!! and get some sleep !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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