Partick75 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Fellow Jags fans, i renewed my season ticket today, but i left Firhill disapointed. I was asked if i wanted a seat i said no thanks as i go to the singing section, i was swifty told by the way you do know that when we play Celtic, jags fans will be housed in the old stand and the Husband stand.I dont know about you guys but i think this totally stinks, and is all about money rather than fans being happy. It would have been great to sing and wind up the Celtic players from behind the goal dont you think, as i feel this gave us an advantage last season and we need all the help we can get. Please join me fellow Jags fans and boycott this nonsense, could someone from the fans group please contact the chairman.Thank you partick75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Was pretty sure it was stated that even for the Celtic games we would still get the North Stand. Will be surprised if the club dont do this. Had my first North Stand experience at the Dunfermline game and it was great! (no filthy comments please!!!) Edited June 12, 2013 by Lindau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peagreenboy Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 When we play Celtic will we sell out the Jackie Husband and the North Stand? I wouldn't imagine that the police would allow a segregation situation such as the one against Morton last season. Why would Thistle fans be in both the Main Stand and the JH? That would also far too much mixing of fans outside. If we can sell out both stands then both should be for Jags fans only, otherwise it's all about the £££, innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partick75 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Was pretty sure it was stated that even for the Celtic games we would still get the North Stand. Will be surprised if the club dont do this. Had my first North Stand experience at the Dunfermline game and it was great! (no filthy comments please!!!) was told by the office today the celtic fans will behind the goal mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancipital Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I did wonder about this with that mob's reputation for bringing in flares that sticking them in the main stand would be a hazard. Other option would have been to give them half the JH and us the rest of the ground - but not surprised at this decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partick75 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I did wonder about this with that mob's reputation for bringing in flares that sticking them in the main stand would be a hazard. Other option would have been to give them half the JH and us the rest of the ground - but not surprised at this decision. Just call the office they will tell you its a police rule i dont trust thistle here think its a money scam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgcjag Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Sure last we were in SPL Celtic got Old Stand, North Stand and North End of JH Stand of wee didnt fill it, suspect Police will demand same again, if we were to keep North Stand then I suspect it would be on condition that Celtic fans only in Old Stand, questionable though whether will be anywhere close to a sell out if televised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 So all the flags that will be in the north stand will need to be taken down, removed from the site, then put back in order to accommodate jungle jims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Just call the office they will tell you its a police rule i dont trust thistle here think its a money scam You'll need to tell me how this is in anyway a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 was told by the office today the celtic fans will behind the goal mate a few weeks back .....and so they should be . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 It can't be a scam - the main stand holds more than the North Stand doesn't it or are the getting some of the JH too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I hope this is not the case. The powers that be need to recognise that this is OUR ground. The North Stand is OUR shed. You think Celtic will move any of their own fans to accommodate us? Give them the main stand and the main stand only. If they set off flares, hell mend them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Having already been moved seat due to hopitality , I have now discovered that I will have to move seat again to accomodate the Celtic support when they come ,as there being given a larger section of the JHS due to not being trusted in the old wooden main stand because of previous incidents with flares. A season ticket holder on here quoted that he has been told his seat in the JHS is being moved for the Celtic game as they are being given a larger area of that too, so what are they getting the North Stand, Half the JHS, The home dressing room?? http://www.wearethis...14/page__st__60 Edited June 12, 2013 by Norgethistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peagreenboy Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 A season ticket holder on here quoted that he has been told his seat in the JHS is being moved for the Celtic game as they are being given a larger area of that too, so what are they getting the North Stand, Half the JHS, The home dressing room?? http://www.wearethis...14/page__st__60 F**k it, let's just give them the whole stadium then. Who wants to watch the soap-dodgers? OH THAT'S RIGHT, BECAUSE THEY DON'T EVEN TAKE UP THEIR FULL ALLOCATION WHEN THEY COME TO FIRHILL ANYWAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledave78 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) When there was talk of reallocating season ticket holders for this game due to the club not wanting to put Celtic fans in the old stand I had a feeling these problems may materialise. There is no way they will have us in the north, main stand and half the j husband and Celtic getting 2000 at one end of it. At the end of the day we are being penalised because these p***** can't behave when on an away day. It's a total disgrace if they are moving both season ticket holders in one stand and moving the singing section too, which has regenerated the atmosphere at Firhill. I'd rather have the main stand empty and give Celtic a bit of the j husband whilst we stay in the north stand where the team have and will benefit from our support the most. Edited June 12, 2013 by thistledave78 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Don't think I made my previous post very clear. Given their behaviour the other week I think they should be behind the goals just not at the north end. If this is gen, and I've no reason to disbelieve the OP, it's feasible that in time there'll be something in writing stating something like it's preferable to house Celtic fans in the North Stand as it's less likely that Thistle fans will set fire to the Main Stand. I'd love to see that. Edited June 12, 2013 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Stevenson Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Don't think I made my previous post very clear. Given their behaviour the other week I think they should be behind the goals just not at the north end. Are you suggesting they get the bing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashman Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 They can only have the Bing if they promise to behave themselves. They can graduate to walled, roofed and seated areas once they've shown they can be trusted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 The sensible approach is for the club to maximise attendance and if that involves Celtic getting the North Stand then so be it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggyman Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I asked why this was the case when I renewed my season ticket last week I was told Celtic fans are not allowed in the main stand because its wooden and they might let off flares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Suppose I've spent long enough mulling over this. I've went from outright rage to saddened disappointment. First off the "rumours" are true. The club has decided that on the advice of the police, and to maximise revenue that the Thistle fans be moved from one of our stands to accommodate them, and most likely the green brigade. It s likely that some fans in the JHS will need to move to the main stand, also. This decision was made without consultation with myself or Ian mac who were brought originally in to represent the fans in the north stand. From what I gather and I will apologise if I need to be corrected but the board agreed at a boardroom meeting that any decision would be made after consultation with Ian and I. That has since not happened. The fact that we as fans found out about this via an Internet forum instead of through the correct channels disappoints me greatly, there's no fault with the girl in the office, how was she to know it was confidential information she shouldn't have been told. A complete fck up by those above her. When I got involved with OneThistle, I did so with my main objective being to make the North Stand move a success. Ian and I have worked bloody hard to assist the club on a weekly basis. We wanted to make that stand ours. To go from the highs of Morton and Dunfermline, to finding out we are being moved, to house these people is pretty hard to take. Jim, Ian and I shouted loud and proud about fan consultation, about the fans working together with the club board, that we the fans had a voice and respect again. After this tonight, how can any of us be taken seriously again on here or talking to folk on a match day. I've spoken to Maxi on text, made him aware of my feelings and offered an alternative solution that could have been marketed in a successful manner to cushion the blow of a small number of JHS fans moving, but us staying in the north stand. That offer has not been taken up, further confirming my fears that the truth is, we have no voice. We are just a number. And it's on that basis that I need to look at my position in OneThistle over the coming days. I will not be attending games against Celtic this season if we are to be moved, and I would fully support any other person who stands in the North Stand, or anywhere in the ground for that matter, who also took the decision to boycott this game. Figures have been provided to the club to show what sort of size of attendance we should expect from them, those figures are not high enough, in my opinion to constitute moving potentially 3000 jags fans. I'll leave it at that just now, I don't want to get drawn into a conversation, but I just want to apologise to everyone I told, previously that this was our stand, that we once again had a voice. I feel as if I've let a lot of folk down. Edited to add: I meant to include this originally. All the guys n girls who contributed to buying and even making their own flags, the buses pubs n nomads etc. Thank you, it's things like that the show us as fans can get behind something without a second thought giving up time and money to help the fans, team and club. What a season we had eh? Welcome to the SPL. Edited June 12, 2013 by potty trained 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashman Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I am very disappointed in the club, not the One Thistle guys who have done a lot for the atmosphere and match day experience and were not consulted about this. I would feel happier if all those involved in One Thistle stayed right where they are. In terms of the financial benefit, I would look further than 2 games against Celtic. If we do well in those matches it will encourage more fans to come to other games. I feel the team are more likely to be successful with the atmosphere and support from the North Stand. I've only been in the North Stand for the last Morton game but I loved it and the impact of support from their was apparent at all the other games I was at. I feel let down after my Dad and I just bought season tickets for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mediocre Pundit Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Fair play to PT and the OneThistle guys - you have nothing to apologise about but I understand what you must be thinking. Really poor decision from the board here on a number of levels. First, it's our stand, our singing section - they're giving Celtic the area that a lot of us hold dear. Second, surely there should be some fan consultation on this, albeit I suspect they haven't as they know the strength of feeling that there will be. I was in the North Stand for the first game v Falkirk last season. I've not been back in the JH since. If I can't be in the North Stand for the Celtic game then I won't be in Firhill. Also, do the board realise that it is possibly only one home game against Celtic next season. Is it really worth pissing off your own fans for a wee bit extra money? If need be just give them 2500 seats in the Jackie Husband and if they can't be trusted to sit in a timber framed stand and not burn it down then that's their lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I will be buying my season ticket soon but will be making a comment about this when I go up to the club to pay my money. The neds should be given the main stand and that is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I understand people's disappointment on this, but with everything good that's been happening I think we should be careful about getting too distraught, or throwing too much away, on the basis of one poor decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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