Jago1953 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Chris Erskine is worth the admission money for his unorthodox but entertaining skills.Who cares if it does not always come off.At least he is doing what every professional player should do- he entertains. Instead of abusing the player when it goes wrong give him a cheer shrug your shoulders and say Thats our Chris. Big Denis was the same.Sometimes he was Messi othertimes messy but again he was entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OorWull Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Chris Erskine is worth the admission money for his unorthodox but entertaining skills.Who cares if it does not always come off.At least he is doing what every professional player should do- he entertains. Instead of abusing the player when it goes wrong give him a cheer shrug your shoulders and say Thats our Chris. Big Denis was the same.Sometimes he was Messi othertimes messy but again he was entertaining. What he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug1e Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 totally agree. the lads need encouragement not heckling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) He's an entertaining player, yes, but also an extremely frustrating one at times so you can't blame folk for voicing their disgruntlement, especially lapsed fans who are returning and are perhaps not privy to his unpredictability. Edited August 29, 2012 by Armand2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylambieslovechild Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well said that man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeless Unbeliever Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I think you can blame people for having a go at Erskine, whether they're privy to his unpredictability or not. I have no problem with people getting on players backs if they aren't trying, but getting on their backs when they are trying and some things don't come off (as they inevitably won't) is pointless. The amount of running and harrying defenders that Erskine in particular does is excellent, and a significant part of our good start to the season. Of course not everything comes off for him, but if it did he'd be somewhere else. He's entertaining, hard working and provides the spark we need at times, he needs encouragement not heckling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Erskine is central to this passing game we play nowadays. As is Lawless, who has done a great job replacing Cairney. We couldn't keep that up last night after those guys were subbed. He has scored 23 goals already (4 this season) and made countless others. AND - there's never a dull moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Can't recall any negative comments or anything else towards Chris last night. Erskine is a very important player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 We have a first team that picks itself. Erskine is part of that team. That's a team that's had just won six games on the trot. What sort of idiot would want to shout insult at a player who has just contributed to a six game winning streak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee jim Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hopefully it was just a few ignorant bampots senselessly mouthing off last night. I for one would try and make sure Erskine understands we appreciate his efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggybunnet Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hopefully it was just a few ignorant bampots senselessly mouthing off last night. I for one would try and make sure Erskine understands we appreciate his efforts. this with big sod off bell on it. never under stood why people think it helps a player to hear abuse being shouted at him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkebab71 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'd say he is worth £7 out of the £17 admission Works hard, entertaining, frustrating, skill, goals..... Important player if we are to go all the way this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberteeb Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've been saying this his entire time, he took a bit of time to settle and was frustrating back then and now some people seem to refuse to change their attitude. Lets look at the evidence... Scores goals Never hides Works his arse off tracking back Knows how to beat a man Runs with the ball at his feet Is direct Not afraid to try a bit of skill/trickery Entertains He is one of my favourite players of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin1876 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Can't recall any negative comments or anything else towards Chris last night. Erskine is a very important player for us. You obviously weren't near me in the stand. Some of the abuse hurled at the players from the "fans" around me last night was incredible! I love watching Chris Erskine. He's incredibly entertaining and sublime far more than ridiculous these days. I can see how you might be frustrated at times, but before you get these feelings just remember all the moments of skill from the past few seasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) so let's sing to him to show our support ....... Mama Mia !! Chris Erskine We've been treated by Chris since this game began So we’ll sing you a song cos we know you’re the man. (Ha!) Look at them now, will they ever learn? They don't know how but he got such good ball control and he going straight for their goal. Just one cross and we can hear the shed sing, one more goal and we forget everything wou-ou. Watch Chris Erskine watch him go again. My my, how can they resist you? Watch Chris Erskine put on a show again. My my how they gonna stop you? Yes, we've been so glad hearted, as their defence he parted. Shoot Shoot c’mon Chris just have a go. Watch Chris Erskine, now we really know, Thistle, we could never let you go. Edited August 29, 2012 by Shuggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Some people appear to be intent of exposing problems that don't exist. Is this the side-effect of too much positivity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) I can understand the Chris erskine love-in as I love watching him, he is everything good mentioned on this thread. I can't understand why some people can't see how frustrating he can be. Case in point, I must have said 'FFS Erskine wrong choice again' on Saturday at least 3 times. I gave a big 'AAAARRRRRGGGGHHH' against Dunfermline and Dumbarton coz on both occasions he should have just put his foot through the ball. Then the big man puts us 2-0 up On Saturday and I'm giving it we're not worthy signals. That for me is Chris Erskine and typifies Thistle...frustrating at times but feckin magic. I don't consider what I've said to be abuse, and hope anyone around me at the game isn't thinking I'm a 'bampot'. What was said last night that constitutes abuse (wasn't there btw so it wisnae me )? Edited August 29, 2012 by Steven H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted August 29, 2012 Members Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 To be fair to Chris, a lot of folk are saying he missed a sitter on Saturday, I think the defender on the line made a fantastic clearance. Sometimes it's hard to keep those cutbacks down and for me, Chris was concentrating on getting the ball on target which is always the best policy. More chance of the ball going in if it's heading for goal to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Don't get me wrong, there has been games when he hasn't been good at all and nothing has went right for him. This season though, as with other players you can see something a little different in him. All the victories aside, he himself has improved his game in different aspects. One two's, dragging defenders out from their positions to make space for LAwless and Doolan, his crossing and passing on the desk has been been much better and crisper. You and I know defenders of other teams in the leage hate playing against him. I'd say, on top of all the optimism at present it's the best time to really get behind him. I have a feeling that he'd thrive on us singing us his name for large spells of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 To be fair to Chris, a lot of folk are saying he missed a sitter on Saturday, I think the defender on the line made a fantastic clearance. Sometimes it's hard to keep those cutbacks down and for me, Chris was concentrating on getting the ball on target which is always the best policy. More chance of the ball going in if it's heading for goal to start with. I agree the Dumbarton one wasn't a sitter, and it was a good block by the defender...just felt placing it was the wrong option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 As the man said Wuv you Chrissy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G SUS Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hypothetical question: If PTFC got promoted to the SPL, would you give Chris Erskine a new contract? For me, no. While he is capable of the sublime, he too often fails to do the basics(like controlling the ball). He is definitely a luxury player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hypothetical question: If PTFC got promoted to the SPL, would you give Chris Erskine a new contract? For me, no. While he is capable of the sublime, he too often fails to do the basics(like controlling the ball). He is definitely a luxury player. I would definitely give him a new contract. He is still improving, and can only get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtastic Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Is this really a big problem, or just folk getting precious about rantings from a few individuals dotted around the crowd? I must sit in a pro-Erskine area at Firhill because I never hear anything like the abuse that's being described and the same goes for away games. You get the odd (quite literally sometimes) frustrated groan or "aw f**ks sake" but that is nothing. I'm guilty of it myself but I imagine it's probably exactly how the player feels himself when a mistake is made. Will the player really bother about one or two fuds venting when the vast majority of a vocal crowd are behind him 100%? It happens at every team, players just get on with it. If you think someone's being OTT then call them on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Is this really a big problem, or just folk getting precious about rantings from a few individuals dotted around the crowd? The latter. Definintely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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