The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Still gutted about Friday. Biggest late killer since the Buns last minute in ET five years ago. As a wee consolation prize we can thank some Aberdonian hotel who, it is reported, spurred Celtic onto victory yesterday by setting off a fire alarm in the middle of the night! Hence we're now, at least, on top of this wee table: Since a Premier League defeat 7 - Partick Thistle 5 - Celtic 4 - St Johnstone 3 - Inverness CT That's gotta be worth a brag while it lasts… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuthejag Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 First Thistle player to ever score at Firhill ? Yip I know and should have it up on my-site tomorrow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 ^ What a tease. i'll guess Aleck Raisbeck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Accrington Stanley, who are they? They're world famous globe trotters compared to some of this lot. Check these out: 19.02.1876 • Partick Thistle 1 Valencia * 0 27.10.1877 • Partick Thistle 2 Paperstainers 0 02.04.1881 • Partick Thistle 4 Harmonic 0 15.10.1881 • Partick Thistle 7 Pilgrims 1 20.03.1883 • Sir John Maxwell 0 Partick Thistle 2 29.09.1883 • Partick Thistle 8 Orchard 1 09.05.1887 • Partick Thistle 5 Church 3 02.01.1893 • Belfast Zingari 1 Partick Thistle 3 03.03.1894 • Dundonians 1 Partick Thistle 1 15.09.1900 • Partick Thistle 2 Normal Athletic 0 01.09.1903 • Partick Thistle 1 Rockbank 0 19.09.1906 • Partick Thistle 4 Scottish Rifles 0 23.05.1930 • Frigg 1 Partick Thistle 6 And finally, here's one especially for Norgethistle... 16.05.1971 Partick Thistle 8 Stavanger 0 p.s. 29.07.2006 Partick Thistle 1 Accrington Stanley 0 * An exotically named Glasgow Junior side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuthejag Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 ^ What a tease. i'll guess Aleck Raisbeck. You would be right, he scored from what sounds a soft pk. Match Report here, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 ^ Splendid. I’m really pleased it was Aleck – it’s good for the Thistle story. The inimitable Robert Reid will have a field day expanding upon his classic quip of “history tells us that the one came before the three”… From hereon the 18th September should be known as “National Aleck Raisbeck Day” in the Scottish football calendar. I might even grow a celebratory 'tache! I should very much like to read that match report, but unfortunately all I’m getting is a red cross. Anybody else having that problem? As regards Thistle having to play in the Scottish Qualifying Cup, it was the ignominious consequence of our all-time worst season, 1908-09, when we finished bottom of the League with a measly 8 points from 34 games. It was the one and only time in the 20th century that we were placed into the tournament. Getting to the third round was enough to qualify for the Scottish Cup proper and we duly managed to do that with wins against Renton (away, 1-0), Dumbarton Harp (home, 3-1) and Nithsdale Wanderers (home, 3-1). However, fixture congestion meant that, by the time we got to the 4th Round, we were struggling to find a date to play the game. Also, despite us getting a home draw, Firhill was being used by Glasgow Juniors on the scheduled game date. As if that wasn’t bad enough, we were faced with the added dilemma of having a League match to play on the same day! It was decided that we’d switch our tie away out to Bathgate FC and send a reserve team to play what was our final ever game in the Scottish Qualifying Cup, a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the West Lothian side on Saturday 16th October 1909. It was probably the right decision - the first team won 3-1 at Broomfield on League duty. “Good riddance to the Scottish Qualifying Cup” said a Brake Club spokesman. Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 For historical posterity an update to post # 90... Most League games without defeat (and how the run was broken) 27 games 21.11.1970 to 18.09.1971 (25.09.1971 Morton [a] 0-2) 21 games 19.01.2013 to 16.08.2013 (24.08.2013 Motherwell [a] 0-1) 18 games 26.08.2000 to 13.02.2001 (17.02.2001 Stenhousemuir [a] 0-2) 15 games 29.09.1962 to 02.03.1963 (09.03.1963 Queen of the South [h] 0-1) 15.11.1975 to 28.02.1976 (04.09.1976 Ayr United [h] 0-2) Notes: Our greatest run of 27 games stretched over 2 seasons and included a fine 3-2 victory against Old Rangers at Firhill on 4th September 1971. The run of Archie's Jags in 2013 was especially remarkable in so far as it was predominantly achieved by a brand new manager. Not only was it the clubs 2nd longest League run of all-time, but it was the all-time best start to any Thistle manager's career. The 15 game unbeaten run in season 1962-63 stands as our best ever run to be solely achieved in the top League. At the peak of that run (see table for 6th March 1963) we were neck and neck with Rangers at the top, each club with 31 points. In typical Thistle fashion, we undid all of our hard work with a shock 1-0 defeat at home to Queen of the South 3 days later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 And confirmation of another 2nd all-time best run... Most Away League games without defeat (and how the run was broken) 13 games 05.12.1970 to 11.09.1971 (25.09.1971 Morton [a] 0-2) 10 games 16.02.2013 to 10.08.2013 (24.08.2013 Motherwell [a] 0-1) 9 games 29.09.1962 to 02.03.1963 (16.03.1963 Dundee [a] 1-2) 07.10.2001 to 13.02.2001 (17.02.2001 Stenhousemuir [a] 0-2) Notes: When Davie McParland's young team won 2-0 at Arbroath in December 1970, it was Thistle's first away League win in 16 games. It proved to be the launch pad for the club's all-time best away League run. Only Thistle can do this. Much like Davie McParland before him, Alan Archibald's young side of 2013 were attempting to turn around a terrible run of away form. Thistle's 4-0 victory at East End Park in March was the first away win in almost 6 months. We then proceeded to motor on with the 2nd greatest League run of all-time - it's how we roll. Willie Thornton's top flight run of 1962-63 included superb 2-0 away victories at Celtic Park and Easter Road. Had it not been for that pesky reverse at Ochilview, Lambie's Jags would have recorded a sensational new record of 17 away League games unbeaten. Indeed, it was Thistle's only away League defeat in a whole year period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 How the "25" started their managerial reign at Thistle in terms of unbeaten League games 19 • Alan Archibald (2013) 4 • Davie McParland (1970) 4 • Bertie Auld (1986) 4 • Sandy Clark (1989) 4 • Dick Campbell (2005) 3 • Scot Symon (1968) 3 • Murdo MacLeod (1995) 3 • Ian McCall (2007) 2 • Billy Lamont (1987) 1 • David Meiklejohn (1947) 1 • Bertie Auld (1974) 1 • John Lambie (1990) 1 • John McVeigh (1997) 1 • Gerry Collins (2003) 1 • Derek Whyte & Gerry Britton (2003) 1 • Jackie McNamara (2011) 0 • George Easton (1903) 0 • Donald Turner (1929) 0 • Willie Thornton (1959) 0 • Peter Cormack (1980) 0 • Benny Rooney (1984) 0 • Derek Johnstone (1986) 0 • John Lambie (1988) 0 • Tommy Bryce (1998) 0 • John Lambie (1999) Notes: You could join the opening records of Scot Symon, Murdo MacLeod, Ian McCall, Billy Lamont, David Meiklejohn, Bertie Auld (first spell), John Lambie (thrice), John McVeigh, Gerry Collins, Derek Whyte & Gerry Britton, Jackie McNamara, George Easton, Donald Turner, Willie Thornton, Peter Cormack, Benny Rooney, Derek Johnstone and Tommy Bryce all together and their combined run still wouldn’t stretch as long as Archie’s! Well done Alan Archibald. Legendary status has been attained and he now possesses an astonishing record which, as the table shows, will be exceedingly tough to beat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 19 • Alan Archibald (2013) Well done Alan Archibald. Legendary status has been attained and he now possesses an astonishing record which, as the table shows, will be exceedingly tough to beat. Archie is taking this football club to a place it has not been for decades. Its rightful place. In Archie we trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 For historical posterity an update to post # 90... Most League games without defeat (and how the run was broken) 27 games 21.11.1970 to 18.09.1971 (25.09.1971 Morton [a] 0-2) Won Division 2 21 games 19.01.2013 to 16.08.2013 (24.08.2013 Motherwell [a] 0-1) Will head into Europe 18 games 26.08.2000 to 13.02.2001 (17.02.2001 Stenhousemuir [a] 0-2) Won the 2nd Division 15 games 29.09.1962 to 02.03.1963 (09.03.1963 Queen of the South [h] 0-1) 3rd in the old 1st Division Highest league position ever 15.11.1975 to 28.02.1976 (04.09.1976 Ayr United [h] 0-2) Won the 1st Division The years these runs have ended we have done something, this year its Europe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 ^ Talking about Jags in Europe... LASK Linz 2 Partick Thistle 2, Sunday 25th June 1995 Jaggy trivia # 68 Apparently, everyone’s change of clothing, including suits, the entire team kit, strips, boots, the lot didn’t make the London switch from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. A dispute between the respective baggage handlers caused a delay and the German plane wasn’t for hanging about – on arrival Thistle were facing the prospect of playing their first European game in 20 years without their boots. We sweated until the kit finally arrived at the eleventh hour on the Saturday night, but it was too late for Brown McMaster et al who were taken out for dinner in their travel tracksuits by the Austrian club officials! Jaggy factoids # 764 The match in Austria was the only draw in our ten European competition matches. Thistle recovered well from being two down in six minutes, with goals from Rod McDonald and Derek McWilliams bringing home a precious point for the Jags. Albert Craig twice had the ball in the net but was offside on each occasion. Jaggy factoids # 765 This was absolutely the earliest start to a season in Thistle’s history. Great Jags interview snips # 214 "We had a nightmare start, but you must remember we have not played for six weeks. If we can beat Keflavik on Saturday we will have a great chance of topping the group. We can still get AC Milan in the UEFA Cup." ~ Rod McDonald (Glasgow Herald) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 5 of our 38 Challenge Cup matches have been decided by a penalty shoot out. 15.09.2004 Ross County (Quarter Final) 30.08.2005 St Johnstone (2nd Round) 06.09.2009 Inverness CT (Quarter Final) 10.10.2010 Ross County (Semi Final) 07.04.2013 Queen of the South (Final) We lost all 5 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) Partick Thistle v Cowdenbeath League Cup 2nd Round, Tuesday 27th August 2013 Tonight is our 306th match in the League Cup, 23 of which have came against Celtic, our most common tournament fixture. This will be the 6th time we've faced Cowdenbeath in the League Cup and our record is generally quite good (3-1-1, 11-8). We knocked Cowdenbeath out of the Quarter Finals in 1956 en route to the Final. When the new single tie League Cup format was introduced back in 1984-85, Cowdenbeath (away) was our first fixture. We lost the game 3-0. Tonight is our first chance to directly avenge that defeat in League Cup terms. Since single tie knockout was introduced we've played 53 games, winning 24 and losing 29. It's not been a great tournament for us since the halcyon days of the 1950s and 1970s. We don't like extra-time, and have only prevailed in 5 of the 14 new format ties which have gone the extra 30. We have to go away back to 2008 to find our last 2nd Round League Cup win - a fine 2-1 victory at Dens Park with late goals from Ian Maxwell (current GM) and a Gary Harkins penalty sealing a win which set us up with a nice little earner and a crack at Old Rangers. "Come on ye Jags" Edited August 28, 2013 by The Jukebox Rebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 One for the calendar? Since we started to play League Football in 1891-92 we have never once remained unbeaten at home in a calendar year. So far, Jags are unbeaten at Firhill in all competitions in the calendar year, 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Wragg Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 One for the calendar? Since we started to play League Football in 1891-92 we have never once remained unbeaten at home in a calendar year. So far, Jags are unbeaten at Firhill in all competitions in the calendar year, 2013. So very nearly lost to Dunfermline, then they ended up in League One! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Jags on the verge of joining the Elite "1000 Club" When we beat St Mirren 2-1 on Saturday 27th October 1962 with 2 goals from Neil Duffy, it gave us a milestone 750th Top Flight victory. We were only the 7th club to hit that mark behind Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, Dundee and Motherwell. However, our prolonged Top Flight absences of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s have had a devastating effect on our all-time standings and Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and St Mirren have all overtaken us in the race to the 1,000 milestone. St Mirren got there in 2010. Saturdays repeat 2-1 victory over St Mirren was especially sweet therefore, and another step forward for Jags as we seek to restore natural order. Our 63rd Premier League win against "The Buddies" was our 999th official victory in the Top Flight. Our 1,000th is long overdue. The wait is nearly over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 http://www.statto.com/football/stats/scotland/premiership/all-time-table/full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 http://www.statto.co...time-table/full I notice it's still Rangers but Airdrieonians (old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I notice it's still Rangers but Airdrieonians (old) Not on my watch League Titles won by Glasgow's current clubs 44 - Celtic 7 - Partick Thistle 4 - Queen's Park 1 - The Rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Jaggy trivia # 57 Jags fans who turned out to witness our 2-0 victory in the Southern League Division A at Shawfield on 8th September 1945 would have been amused to discover the Clyde in unfamiliar wartime attire. After the 2nd World War, Clyde were so poor they could not afford new shorts for the players. For a number of matches Clyde players wore khaki shorts purchased from a Glasgow Army and Navy Surplus store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Jaggy factoids # 351 Donald Turner stands as the manager with most trophy wins - 5 in all. Glasgow Cup (1934), Glasgow Charity Cup (1935), Paisley Charity Cup (1936), Paisley Charity Cup (1938 - joint winners), Summer Cup (1945). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Jaggy factoids # 352 George Easton has most entries into the honours list with 4 trophy wins and 9 runners ups. As a winner: Scottish Cup (1921), Stirling Charity Cup (1924), Glasgow Charity Cup (1927), Glasgow Dental Cup (1928). As a runner-up: Glasgow Charity Cup (1905), Glasgow Cup (1911), Glasgow Cup (1914), Glasgow Charity Cup (1916), Glasgow Cup (1917), Glasgow Charity Cup (1918), Glasgow Cup (1919), Stirling Charity Cup (1926), Stirling Charity Cup (1927) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Jaggy factoids # 375 When he was sacked during Thistle's 111th season in March 1986, Benny Rooney became the first Partick Thistle manager never to have registered on the honours list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Jaggy factoids # 842 Alan Archibald has many angles to his "best managerial starts" record. 2 honours notches (1st Division winners, Challenge Cup runners-up) within 3 months is a record which will take some beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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