The Earl of Hathaway Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Can I just say - Paton's tackle to set up the pass for the third goal. Immaculate for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonjag Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 He was superb today! Emerging from the tackle with the ball then the perfect pass to Erskine....the stuff of legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Keep the boy's feet on the ground... He took the corner then put in a honking cross from the left that lead to them counter attacking down our right. Hats off tho' he chased them back and chased down the ball to the opposite side of the pitch to put in a solid tackle, keep the ball, then ping it in to space for Erskine. One of his nutmegs was cheeky as! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin1876 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 He reminds me a bit of Erskine. He works hard, doesn't let his mistakes get to him and plays well enough often enough to be a real asset to the team. And THAT tackle and THAT pass were magnificent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Future Thistle captain I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralytic thistle Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Yes indeed, he is turning into the the player he thinks he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackthejag Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Future Thistle captain I hope. defo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter McLindu Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Yes indeed, he is turning into the the player he thinks he is Very unfair , i think you'll find he is a very down to earth player and will be the first to put him hands up after a poor performance , he is also the first to rave about other players. Personally think he has been our best player for the last 9-12 months , Consistent week in week out gives 100% with excellent quality. VIVA LA PAUL PATON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Towers Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 sorry if I'm being an agro bassa on here tonight (damn that Andy Murray; I'd hoped to be in my bed hours ago), but over the last couple of years there have been several posters on here who have argued that Paton was a "waste of a Jersey" and that he wasn't to "let the door hit his arse on the way out". A lot of pretty unpleasant stuff was posted, totally out of proportion to the faults that were sometimes evident in the young player. Come on, you know who you are: Care to man up, come back on... and apologise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Very unfair , i think you'll find he is a very down to earth player and will be the first to put him hands up after a poor performance , he is also the first to rave about other players. Personally think he has been our best player for the last 9-12 months , Consistent week in week out gives 100% with excellent quality. VIVA LA PAUL PATON Hi Paul *waves to Paul* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 He is more confedent and relexes more now when he is on the ball alowing him to pick his pases easier. Paton and Murray's tackling in midfield has been excellent, if you could get a bet on them winning 50/50 challenges then we would all be rich men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylambieslovechild Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Yes indeed, he is turning into the the player he thinks he is I have spoke with Paul a few times now and I have to say he is nothing like a big time Charlie. Having confidence on the park is a good thing, why would we want to shoot him down for that? Top guy who seems to really care about Partick Thistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) sorry if I'm being an agro bassa on here tonight (damn that Andy Murray; I'd hoped to be in my bed hours ago), but over the last couple of years there have been several posters on here who have argued that Paton was a "waste of a Jersey" and that he wasn't to "let the door hit his arse on the way out". A lot of pretty unpleasant stuff was posted, totally out of proportion to the faults that were sometimes evident in the young player. Come on, you know who you are: Care to man up, come back on... and apologise? No takers yet? OK then here goes... I was critical about Paul's one footedness when he played right back. I also didn't like the way he continuously lobbed balls in from just inside the opponent's half. He kinda played right back even tho' the team was set up for a wingback. I've long thought he could be an ideal future captain mainly thru his attitude but didn't think he would necessarily be a week in week out starter plus imo he picked up silly bookings too often. Unlike others I've never been critical of Paton when he first played central mid or as a centreback but again thought he wouldn't necessarily be a first team certainty in these positions. Also like others more recently I couldn't see where Paul would fit in after the signing of Murray regardless of whether Rowser was in the frame or not. I'd be doing the guy a big time disservice by only saying that the position he now plays in brings out the best in him. That's probably true but his attitude, fitness and stamina are now all exceptional. Ironically he can now beat a defender and often gets to the byeline. Possibly just as importantly he no longer displays the petulance of a season or so ago and, tho' by nature of his game he's bound to pick up cards, he's unlikely to pick them up cheaply. Having a tremendous season and definitely in my mind a future captain Edited September 11, 2012 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 sorry if I'm being an agro bassa on here tonight (damn that Andy Murray; I'd hoped to be in my bed hours ago), but over the last couple of years there have been several posters on here who have argued that Paton was a "waste of a Jersey" and that he wasn't to "let the door hit his arse on the way out". A lot of pretty unpleasant stuff was posted, totally out of proportion to the faults that were sometimes evident in the young player. Come on, you know who you are: Care to man up, come back on... and apologise? Yeah I was one of them although my comments were more constructive than you suggest. I told Paul to his face what I thought too and we had a fair doos chat about it. That was as a full back and I stand by my comments about him cutting into a left foot he couldn't use, or failing to beat his man and go to the byline, or swing an aimless ball into the box from 5 yards inside the oppositions half. Since being switch to midfield the guy has been a revelation and has been our best player this season. I've told him he has been great and I said 'who knew you could be a midfield terrier?' His response? 'me '. Nice one, well done Paul Paton, hope you keep it up. Apologise for my comments? Nope, coz they were bang on at the time I made them...IMO of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 The Paul Paton of season 2012/13 is an entirely different person to the Paul Paton that was on our books a season or two ago. They are namesakes of one another, are built similarly and have black hair; these are their only shared features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Rosebury Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 He reminds me a bit of Billy Bremner- if I can remember that far back. Future captain? I just hope we can keep him at Firhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Yes indeed, he is turning into the the player he thinks he is In the sense that he was confident he was suited to playing a defensive midfield role? If that's what you mean then I agree entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberteeb Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I thought he was nothing more than an average 1st Division right back, his floated crosses from 5 yards in the opponenets half and his refusal to use his left foot used to do my head in. This season he has been unbelievable. He is everywhere on the pitch, can ping a great long pass and gets stuck in. He also always looks to get the ball forward to Erskine and Lawless as early as he can and puts the ball in a posotion they can run onto it and do what they do best, run at defenders. He looks like a leader on the pitch and is an obvious choice for captain once Archie retires. He is like Makalele was in his prime, only he can play a better pass. Take a bow son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralytic thistle Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 the transformation from a dithering one footed full back who was unable to judge time and distance has been a revelation, should he continue to sustain his current standard of performance he will not be here long enough to become a captain of the Mighty Jags, as he will playing at a much higher level with another outfit, however it’s just not Paul who has transformed, it’s the whole team, and it has been a joy to watch games this season, long may it continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Rosebury Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 the transformation from a dithering one footed full back who was unable to judge time and distance has been a revelation, should he continue to sustain his current standard of performance he will not be here long enough to become a captain of the Mighty Jags, as he will playing at a much higher level with another outfit, however it’s just not Paul who has transformed, it’s the whole team, and it has been a joy to watch games this season, long may it continue I don't think there's been any transformation. He was a decent right back- one of our best players when we came second a couple of years ago. I think he's now found a position where he can peform exceptionally well, rather than just well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fredthecheesecloth Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 sorry if I'm being an agro bassa on here tonight (damn that Andy Murray; I'd hoped to be in my bed hours ago), but over the last couple of years there have been several posters on here who have argued that Paton was a "waste of a Jersey" and that he wasn't to "let the door hit his arse on the way out". A lot of pretty unpleasant stuff was posted, totally out of proportion to the faults that were sometimes evident in the young player. Come on, you know who you are: Care to man up, come back on... and apologise? The only waste of jersey here is YOU. Paul Paton stagnated massively as a footballer, and while played at right back showed a complete inability to use his left foot. He also regularly displayed a bad attitude. About February last year, things changed. Paul Paton is now an integral part of the side and the next club captain. Well done to Paul for turning things around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter McLindu Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hi Paul *waves to Paul* HHIIIIYA , HIYA PAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryHell Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 the transformation from a dithering one footed full back who was unable to judge time and distance has been a revelation, should he continue to sustain his current standard of performance he will not be here long enough to become a captain of the Mighty Jags, as he will playing at a much higher level with another outfit, however it’s just not Paul who has transformed, it’s the whole team, and it has been a joy to watch games this season, long may it continue I know this thread is about Paton, but Jackie and the rest of the coaches really have to take a great deal of the credit for the way the players and the team have been completely transformed. Cairney (remember him?) was gash season 10-11, but season 11-12 was player of the year. I've always liked Paton because I felt what he lacked in ability, he made up in passion, and that for me bought him a couple of stray passes. He was someone who I was always onside with and wanting to do better. What Jackie did with Cairney and Paton was to 'play them out of position' - he sees something in training that made him try them in different roles and it's worked. I know the players have to also put in the effort, but he seems to instilled something in them that changes everything. Even Archie looks comfortable on the ball! Anyway, long may it continue - he's obviously enjoying his football, and I hope he's with Thistle for a few more seasons yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I know this thread is about Paton, but Jackie and the rest of the coaches really have to take a great deal of the credit for the way the players and the team have been completely transformed. Cairney (remember him?) was gash season 10-11, but season 11-12 was player of the year. I've always liked Paton because I felt what he lacked in ability, he made up in passion, and that for me bought him a couple of stray passes. He was someone who I was always onside with and wanting to do better. What Jackie did with Cairney and Paton was to 'play them out of position' - he sees something in training that made him try them in different roles and it's worked. I know the players have to also put in the effort, but he seems to instilled something in them that changes everything. Even Archie looks comfortable on the ball! Anyway, long may it continue - he's obviously enjoying his football, and I hope he's with Thistle for a few more seasons yet. Very good post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I would hold my hand up to saying I was a critic of Paton, didn't see anything other than a bog standard 1st Div Right back. I'm not apologising for having this opinion or critiscising him, I find these kind of "I told you so" posts really annoying, the general consensus was he hadn't progressed at all in the time with us, was embarrasingly one footed for a professional footballer. But this season, all I've done is praise him, he's been our best player in most games, his fitness is outstanding and his work rate is inspiring. But nobody owes an apology for their opinions last season etc, that is stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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