little_miss_jag Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2012-2013/january_2013/bill_mchaffie Sad to hear, I always had good chat with him and he always tried to be funny when I sold 50/50s the year after he gave it up. Sad news. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://ptfc.co.uk/ne...3/bill_mchaffie Sad to hear, I always had good chat with him and he always tried to be funny when I sold 50/50s the year after he gave it up. Sad news. Very sad, a well known face around the club and part of the matchday at Firhill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennan Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Sad times. We are seeing fewer and fewer of our club's more senior fans. That, like it or not, is life. It'd be nice if folk who know them could sit such fans down in front of a cheap and cheerful video camera and get them talking about the Jags games and the characters they've seen. There's an oral history that needs to be documented before it, too, passes from this life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Sad times. We are seeing fewer and fewer of our club's more senior fans. That, like it or not, is life. It'd be nice if folk who know them could sit such fans down in front of a cheap and cheerful video camera and get them talking about the Jags games and the characters they've seen. There's an oral history that needs to be documented before it, too, passes from this life. Great idea McKennan. When are you available for your interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Sad times. We are seeing fewer and fewer of our club's more senior fans. That, like it or not, is life. It'd be nice if folk who know them could sit such fans down in front of a cheap and cheerful video camera and get them talking about the Jags games and the characters they've seen. There's an oral history that needs to be documented before it, too, passes from this life. Exactly what I did with Alan Dickson for the jagscast a couple of years ago. Is old Harry still going strong? I remember his grandaughter was a steward at the city end for years, lovely lassie. She used to go with him to the away games as well. Very sad to hear of Bill's death. Condolences to the family. Edited January 28, 2013 by ian_mac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Exactly what I did with Alan Dickson for the jagscast a couple of years ago. Is old Harry still going strong? I remember his grandaughter was a steward at the city end for years, lovely lassie. She used to go with him to the away games as well. Very sad to hear of Bill's death. Condolences to the family. There's a guy I bump into every time I go to Firhill who I used to deliver papers to 15 odd years ago. He always has stories of the team from decades ago and could talk for hours about thistle. Being terrible with names I can never remember his, but if someone was to look at video/audio recording these guys telling stories I'd make sure to ask him should I bump into him next time I'm up. And I can only repeat the condolences. I didn't know him but people like him (from what I gather) make Firhill what it is and I'm sure he'll be missed by many. Edited January 28, 2013 by twinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I suggested this a few years ago but it's maybe something that onethistle could take on. A supporters hall of fame night. Get all these guys together where they can share stories and make sure they get recognised for all the years they've given to the club. Would be a great night I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I suggested this a few years ago but it's maybe something that onethistle could take on. A supporters hall of fame night. Get all these guys together where they can share stories and make sure they get recognised for all the years they've given to the club. Would be a great night I reckon. I like that idea, though I think actually inducting fans into a hall of fame might be a little cringeworthy. Have a guest speaker such as Lambie to help pull the punters in and then ask a number of seasoned fans in to tell their own stories about what Firhill was like when they were growing up, who their favourite players were, etc. Since we're doing well they could even do comparisons of current team with their favourite players of the past. I imagine this would not go down well when the team isn't doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettingjaggy Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Sad to hear this, even though I didn't know Bill myself. Hubby's granddad (also known as Papa Jag/Jaggy Grampa) has been a season ticket holder or attending at Firhill for about 71 years, we reckon. That's commitment! Edited January 28, 2013 by gettingjaggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Very sad news, can only echo the comments above that thoughts are with his family at this very sad time. RIP Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p12tfc Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Was Bill the man who used to carry the board along the front of the jhs with the 50/50 numbers on it? Sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggyman Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 very sad to hear this. First met Bill some 30 odd years ago when i was a ballboy i think his son may have been a ballboy too ( not 100% sure about that). Always found him to be a gentleman. R I P Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggy1967 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Exactly what I did with Alan Dickson for the jagscast a couple of years ago. Is old Harry still going strong? I remember his grandaughter was a steward at the city end for years, lovely lassie. She used to go with him to the away games as well. Very sad to hear of Bill's death. Condolences to the family. Yes Ian, Harry is well and sits next to myself and his grand daughter Mary. He doesn't make it to away games much anymore as it is too much for him. 94 years young next birthday I think. Thoughts with Bill's family at this tough time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Was Bill the man who used to carry the board along the front of the jhs with the 50/50 numbers on it? Sad news That him he also ran the first aiders at firhill for 30ish yaers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 That him he also ran the first aiders at firhill for 30ish yaers Sad news. I see Hamilton Accies (on their Twitter account) have acknowledged with sadness Bill's passing. He would have been their first aider when they lodged with us. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Sad news, thoughts are with his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one banana Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 So sad to hear this. I sat beside Bill in the JHS for the last 3-4 seasons and it was a real privilege knowing him. A Partick Thistle man through and through who told some brilliant stories of Thistle teams of yesteryear. I sat beside him at the Dunfermline game. He was a very very happy man that day and left the ground with a contented smile on his face. Not just because of the performance and score but also because he had recently taken possession of a fantastic photo of himself with the League Cup at Hampden. I can't put into words how proud he was of it. A man with true red and yellow blood running through his veins. Firhill won't be the same without him. RIP. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Sad news. I see Hamilton Accies (on their Twitter account) have acknowledged with sadness Bill's passing. He would have been their first aider when they lodged with us. RIP yes he covered Clyde games too and was well know at ice skating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Well said one banana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted January 28, 2013 Members Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 So sad to hear of Bill's passing. A very well known face around Firhill for many years and always turned in support of any fundraisers that were on the go at the time. Condolences to Bill's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Gutted to read this today. Bill was a real gentleman in the truest sense of the word, win lose or draw he always had a smile and a kind word whenever you met him. Firhill will be a sadder place without him. Sincerest condolences to his family for their loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornwoodjag Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Remember when he was walking along in front of jhs with half time draw numbers,took him forever cause he kept on talking and waving to people. And he always turned them upside down for a laugh ,every week without fail!! Always smiling he was. Condolences to the family!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Sad news. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tob Jag Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 http://ptfc.co.uk/ne...3/bill_mchaffie Sad to hear, I always had good chat with him and he always tried to be funny when I sold 50/50s the year after he gave it up. Sad news. Thanks “Little Miss Jag” for putting this thread on. Dad passed away peacefully on Sunday night and although we were preparing ourselves for the moment it has been quite a blow to us all. Many of the Firhill Family have been in touch and we are grateful to them for their comments and support. Dad attended his first Thistle match in 1934 when at a very early age, (4), he knew there was only “One Team in Glasgow!” As “Brian” says my Dad will be remembered amongst other things as the main man running the (St Andrews Ambulance Corp), First Aid Team attending first team matches (and the reserve matches). Yes he saw our team through the good times and those ‘less-good’ and in those seventy-eight years his emotional resilience must have been tested to the extreme. He was accepted into the Firhill Family and he even got invited to sit in the old dug-out with Jackie Husband and/or Willie Ross rather than freeze in the enclosure at those reserve matches. My first trip to a match with my Dad was in the very early 70’s and before long Dad was asked if I had a pair of football boots. No, you’ll not find my name on the playing staff as I didn't get a match I was a ball-boy. When I grew too big to fit inside the ball boys kit I briefly relocated to ‘The Shed’ but decided before long to join Dads First Aid Team and spent many, many happy years attending home matches with him, carrying the corner of an occasional stretcher. However I preferred travelling on the North-West bus to away matches rather than see the reserves. Firhill has always been like a second home to my Dad with his second family being there so here's one particular story about a member of that family who also was a famous ‘Scotland No1’ (aka Scruffie) regularly borrowed many a 2p coin after home matches from Dad so Scruffie could phone his wife to tell her he was ok and would be heading home soon, xxx. There are many happy memories and I’m sure there will be some more happy memories recollected and shared on Monday at his funeral. Thank you for all your comments. Neil McHaffie . . . . . . . . . . . RIP Dad 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 All the best Neil to you and your family in this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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