Toaster Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Err Hi there, Thought I better make a wee thread introducting myself rather than being a random name on the bottom of your screens Some of you may recognize the username from Lindaus thread froma few days ago http://www.wearethis...in-great-story/ I was pointed over here by some of the Jags fans over at P&B so here I am As you might know I was a Rangers fan. Brought up that way and even for a time working at Ibrox(no I didn’t have 2 contracts or an EBT before you ask) Sadly my club indulged in all sorts of unsavoury behavior that I don’t agree with and I was sickened with the whole situation. My son is just starting to show an interest in the game and last year was badgering me to take him to games. Obviously I wouldn’t let him near Ibrox due to the unsavoury atmosphere that tends to hang over the place due to a minority of idiots and The wife supports the other cheek and despite her best attempts there was no way I was taking my boy to Parkhead. So it was a summer of much contemplation With my club looking more arrogant and being honest here unsavoury by the day and the pressure of a young un wantig to Go to the football I decided to investigate the options of finding a local team to introduce him too. Took me all of 5 minutes to realize that Thistle have a family friendly policy a lacking of muppets amongst their supporters and its only 10 minutes up the road. Soo the boy and I managed to attend our First Thistle game on Saturday vs Celtic. Great day had by all and the wee fella is hooked. Don’t know whats more appealing though, the decent football of the Awesome hotdogs. Either way I guess you’ll be seeing as at a few games this season if not all Planning our first away game up to Clyde on Saturday. mini Toaster at the Craib Cup, having a great day out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Stay with it - it might be a difficult journey some of the time but ultimately it is worth it. There will be days when you will question your sanity but those tend to be overshadowed by the, admittedly probably fewer, days when the unexpected joy of a victory will wipe out all the bad memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Great story here mate. Really have to tip my hat to this one. Be warned, the boy might want to start supporting a bigger team as he gets older, but if he sticks with it he will thank you one day for saving him from the Old Firm nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 You wont regret it mate! It will pain you badly at times and totally bamboozle you, but you will get a warm oozy glow being a Jags fan. Great to see your son enjoyed it at Firhill, long may it continue. Enjoy the new season mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Ann Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Err Hi there, Thought I better make a wee thread introducting myself rather than being a random name on the bottom of your screens Some of you may recognize the username from Lindaus thread froma few days ago http://www.wearethis...in-great-story/ I was pointed over here by some of the Jags fans over at P&B so here I am As you might know I was a Rangers fan. Brought up that way and even for a time working at Ibrox(no I didn’t have 2 contracts or an EBT before you ask) Sadly my club indulged in all sorts of unsavoury behavior that I don’t agree with and I was sickened with the whole situation. My son is just starting to show an interest in the game and last year was badgering me to take him to games. Obviously I wouldn’t let him near Ibrox due to the unsavoury atmosphere that tends to hang over the place due to a minority of idiots and The wife supports the other cheek and despite her best attempts there was no way I was taking my boy to Parkhead. So it was a summer of much contemplation With my club looking more arrogant and being honest here unsavoury by the day and the pressure of a young un wantig to Go to the football I decided to investigate the options of finding a local team to introduce him too. Took me all of 5 minutes to realize that Thistle have a family friendly policy a lacking of muppets amongst their supporters and its only 10 minutes up the road. Soo the boy and I managed to attend our First Thistle game on Saturday vs Celtic. Great day had by all and the wee fella is hooked. Don’t know whats more appealing though, the decent football of the Awesome hotdogs. Either way I guess you’ll be seeing as at a few games this season if not all Planning our first away game up to Clyde on Saturday. mini Toaster at the Craib Cup, having a great day out magic stuff. keep him coming and one day soon he'll get what its all about at firhill - and you will too :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewarty Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Fantastic. Welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I made the same journey when I was 9 and have never regretted it. Once a Jag, always a Jag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I made the same journey when I was 9 and have never regretted it. Once a Jag, always a Jag! Ditto aged 11 Welcome aboard mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I made the same journey when I was 9 and have never regretted it. Once a Jag, always a Jag! me too around 8. One thing Toaster, we do have a minority of idiots as well, just like every other club. Enjoy the ride & I hope young Toaster sticks with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennythistle Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Great story Toaster. Welcome to you and your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Welcome to the "delights" of following Thistle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Welcome Toaster and mini Toaster. I hope that you and your son don't expect us to win a cup like that every week, I don't want to be the barer of ad news, but we've not historically been that sort of club. Maybe you might bring the luck that changes that :-) What I can tell you is that news of a hard fought win on a miserable November night in Cowdenbeith will feel as good as a title to an old firm fan. Christ, I can remember us doing a lap of honour having won a throw in ! Anyway, I hope that the journey you and mini Toaster have embarked on will be as enjoyable as the one I started over 40 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Welcome again Rob, fantastic story mate and hope you and your son will always enjoy Firhill Great to hear a positive story like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Welcome aboard Toasters. Great story, would make a good wee article for the programme imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 "The Glory of Sport is its unpredictability" Welcome to the Glorious Partick Thistle. You'll never know what's coming. Its great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonjag Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Great choice of fitba club for you and your young son. Welcome to Jagdom both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Main Stand Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Welcome aboard Toasters! It'll be tough, but you'll love it! Mon the Jags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Always great to get new fans, so welcome! Reminder: the Clyde match is being played in Alloa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_miss_jag Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) Great story Toaster. Welcome to you and your son. Make sure you point them in the direction of the kids end! I kid of course - mini toaster is actually rather cute! Mini Toaster can get a free season ticket from the club. We also have the "Wee MacBs" which is £10 for the season. http://www.ptfc.co.uk/fans/wee_macbs He gets a little MacB passport amongst other things with all the players pictures in there, and after each home game he can go to the player zone and meet a player and get their autograph in his wee book. Forgot to say - you picked a great season to start following us considering we will win the league - this is the year! ! (Pre season optimism usually dies around the 2nd game of the league!) Edited July 26, 2012 by little_miss_jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Make sure you point them in the direction of the kids end! I kid of course - mini toaster is actually rather cute! Mini Toaster can get a free season ticket from the club. We also have the "Wee MacBs" which is £10 for the season. http://www.ptfc.co.uk/fans/wee_macbs He gets a little MacB passport amongst other things with all the players pictures in there, and after each home game he can go to the player zone and meet a player and get their autograph in his wee book. Forgot to say - you picked a great season to start following us considering we will win the league - this is the year! ! (Pre season optimism usually dies around the 2nd game of the league!) At half time! Seriously though, once smitten and all that. Great too that the wee lad's now hooked. All the best to the two of you. Monni Thistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yeah it is a great story, hence why I posted it originally and it would be great if Tom did a wee article in the proggie about it. Welcome to the Great Glasgow Alternative guys....you are in for a bumpy but enjoyable ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hansen Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yeah it is a great story, hence why I posted it originally and it would be great if Tom did a wee article in the proggie about it. Welcome to the Great Glasgow Alternative guys....you are in for a bumpy but enjoyable ride Welcome aboard hope wee toaster brings us some luck this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Welcome, I made a similar journey, albeit from the Green and white end of town almost forty years ago. I'd like to tell you that everything will be wonderful now and that you'll never regret your choice, but in all honesty that'd probably be guiding the lilly overmuch. However you will have what money can'y buy i.e. a clear conscience and more importantly the knowledge that you've saved your boy's soul as well. Not perpetuating bigotry is a great achievement. On the football side, I won't lie the bad times will probably be more numerous than the triumphs. Nonetheless, along the way I'm sure you'll have some unforgettable days and will learn possibly most importantly that winning isn't the be all and end all and that having a laugh along the way helps keep football in its proper percpective. Edited July 28, 2012 by stillresigned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornwoodjag Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Well,toaster,what do u think after our first competitive game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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