Ami Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Hi guys, I wanted to send you all a message as I’m leaving PTFC. I’ve got a new job and finish up at the Club on Friday. I’ve had an incredible 5 years with Thistle. My journey started with a phone call from Lance Gilmour while I was in Sainsbury’s to ask me to come in and cover the PA and music with him, after I had sent him a letter asking for work experience. I came in and fell in love with the Jags. After a lot of making tea and blowing up carnival balloons I was offered a temp role in the office helping with busy times and Rangers tickets. I came in full time to cover to Rangers ticket sales. We went to Ibrox and took the game to a replay. Strange feeling as I’m actually a Rangers fan but I knew the game going to a replay meant I was staying full time in Firhill for a while longer. By the time of the replay the Club was in my heart, I was so close to the players, staff and everybody that when Rangers won the game I was gutted. I was gutted for everybody connected to Thistle. The players put everything they had into the game. After the game and on the back of the red, yellow and black card display I was asked to stay on. Through people moving on in the office I was given the chance to learn how to look after all parts of a football Club. My first player contract was Jackie Mac, strange to think that was only a couple of years ago!!! I’ve had so many amazing times here and met so many marvellous people- too many to mention! I really have had a fantastic 5 years at the Club. I have so many people to thank Tommy Dunnett our camera man is one in a million, Jim Wilson our photographer who comes in and covers so much for us and all the youth games at the weekends, George Furze, Lance for giving me the break, John Smith the real ‘gaffer’, James Shaw, Barry McClelland, Gerry Britton one the best guys I know, all my volunteers who work their hearts out behind the scenes to keep this Club going- so many to mention, you all know who you are. To our General Manager, Ian Maxwell I know a few folk had reservations with Maxi moving upstairs but he is putting everything he has into the Club doing a brilliant job and will continue to do a brilliant job, to the current BOD I honestly think they are the right people to take the Club forward. To the players and staff past and present-thank you!! To the SFL and press guys! My biggest thank you is to you guys, the Jags fans, without you guys the Club wouldn’t be here and I wouldn’t have had all the experiences I have had. You never fail to amaze me with your support and love for the Club. You’re all amazing!! I know this is long winded message so thanks for reading it and all the best. Ami Small x Edited March 12, 2012 by Ami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 All the best for the future, Ami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 All the best for the future, Ami. Seconded. Good luck, Ami. Remember, once a Jag always a Jag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggyThistle Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Aw ra best Ami - and thanks for your part in helping drag the club into the 21st century! Best wishes on your future career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 All the very best Ami. Must be a great job, to leave the Jags!!. Hopefully we will see you in a supporter capacity at some games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 All the very best, Ami. Your work at PTFC and above all your enthusiasm for the Jaggy cause has been very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 to the current BOD I honestly think they are the right people to take the Club forward. They must be giving you a BIG payoff! Seriously though, all the best in your new job. We all value the work you've done and the club will be worse off after you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettingjaggy Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Aw, Ami! I only just met you, too. All the best in the future. GJ x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy davie Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Bye Ami. You're gonna be a real loss to the club. Best of luck in your new job. Stay a Jags fan. Don't revert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Best of luck for the future Ami, and thanks for all your hard work for the Jags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieg Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Good luck in your new job Ami.............you are one in a million! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted March 12, 2012 Members Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Best of luck for the future Ami. Still not sure flipping burgers at McDonalds is a step up though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Main Stand Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Sorry to see you go Ami. You done an amazing job. All the best in your new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornwoodjag Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 See ya H*n! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennythistle Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Ami. So sorry to hear you are leaving but all the very best for the future. You have be so kind to me and in particular my two kids. Hope you still have the photo's of Dylan. Thank you so much for everything, you made the tough times during the early stages of Dylan's life so much easier for Trish and myself. Will never forget all you arranged. Love ya Alan, Trish, Hannah Jane and Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberteeb Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Can you take Tommy Stewart with you? Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonjag Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Good luck in your new job Ami. Thanks for all the hard work and for keeping us bitter and twisted grumpy forum-dwellers informed and in touch with the Jags. Thistle's loss is your new employer's gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornwoodjag Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Jeez oh Lenny. I go for a wee bit of comedy,(very wee). And u post heart wrencher. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Everytime I've contacted you for any assistance with anything, you have always went above and beyond the call of duty! The club is losing a real gem, all the best for the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Best of luck in your new career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Best wishes in your new job Ami, you have been a credit to yourself and the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Ami, Many many thanks for all your efforts and assistance in all my dealings with the club. All the very very best in the coming years. Hugh PS What colour is your hair now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 All the best in your new career, Ami. Thanks for all your efforts during your time with Thisle. You will be missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiThistle Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Noooooooo! Who else will I contact about sponsorship opportunities???!? Thanks for helping me connect with PTFC from such a distance and congrats on your new opportunity! -Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchesterjag Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Good luck Ami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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