Jagtastic Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Most pleasing news. This is the right way to go about significant investment in a club like ours, we'll get the balance sheets right in time so commitment like this to long term player development is just brilliant. Huge thanks and respect to these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24431067 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 All came about through Beattie and the Weirs becoming pals rather than going and begging them for cash. I wondered why David Beattie was holidaying in Largs Fantastic news indeed. It's always so much harder for a city football club to market themselves as a community club as it is for a town club. With one generous deed and the commitment of a few we've just been successful with that aim. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Fantastic news Thank you Chris and Colin. Edited October 7, 2013 by jagfox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Peebles Tackle Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Delighted with the news. This is what we should be doing & increases my belief that we all, finally, support a club that is going places! 3 points tonight too please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberteeb Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I only know of 2 donations they've made. Thistle Youth Academy and Yes Scotland campaign. Respect innit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rid Skwerr Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I only know of 2 donations they've made. Thistle Youth Academy and Yes Scotland campaign. Respect innit I think they also paid for a new pitch for Largs Thistle. Huge thanks to Mr and Mrs Weir for their generosity, and to The King of Spain for taking on the director's role. This really could make a big, big difference to Thistle's long term future. Truly brilliant news. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgcjag Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Think they also paid for new 4G Playing Surface(and more) for Largs Thistle. Very generous gesture and as others have stated sets up for a bright future, long while since things have been this positive across the board at Firhill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 more info and video http://sport.stv.tv/...rtick-thistle/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledave78 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 This is tremendous news for both the club and supporters. Hopefully over the years we nurture plenty of players to come through the ranks and whether they play for the club or are sold on at a later date it's a win-win situation for the club. Good on the weirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted October 7, 2013 Members Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Wow! Terrific gesture and great news for the Club. As an aside, Gerry Britton is rapidly approaching outstanding legend status with all he's done for the Club. A modern day Jackie Husband. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 agree will. the king of spain has an amazing love and dedication for the thistle, and very pleased he is heading up what hopefully will be a successful and legacy making initiative. i take my FTOF bunnet off to the weirs, superb gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Wow! Terrific gesture and great news for the Club. As an aside, Gerry Britton is rapidly approaching outstanding legend status with all he's done for the Club. A modern day Jackie Husband. Wow! Praise indeed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 This is the most important pece pf news I've ever heard of regarding Thistle and youth development. Thanks to the generosity of the Weirs, if the club play their cards right ,there's definetly an opportunity to ensure the long term viability of this club in the top reaches of Scottish football. After Campbell,. after "Save the Jags", after Sevcond Division football we're at last going places. Its hard not to be smug but what the heck! This good news undoubtedly means, that Thistle veing Thistle the His will gub us tonight....lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hansen Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 This is the most important pece pf news I've ever heard of regarding Thistle and youth development. Thanks to the generosity of the Weirs, if the club play their cards right ,there's definetly an opportunity to ensure the long term viability of this club in the top reaches of Scottish football. After Campbell,. after "Save the Jags", after Sevcond Division football we're at last going places. Its hard not to be smug but what the heck! This good news undoubtedly means, that Thistle veing Thistle the His will gub us tonight....lol! Great news well done the Weirs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Fantastic news. A big tanks to the Weir's and everyone concerned. Great to see it's being led by the King of Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partick monkey Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 This is fantastic news for the club. Looking back to where we were this time 2 years ago, it's just incredible to see just how far we've come in such a short time. Mid table 1st division with Saturday afternoon crowds of under 2500. Now back in our rightful place with Archie, Scott and The King Of Spain at the helm and I'm loving it. Huge thanks to the Weirs for the donation that is probably the most sensible use of 750k that could have been devised. All that left to do this season is to consolidate this current Firhill Feelgood Factor by staying up in this division and continue moving forwards. What a great prospect this club is becoming...! Delighted! Mon the Jags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Wragg Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Get the Weirs on the pitch tonight for the half time draw! Edited October 7, 2013 by H Wragg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Fantastic news. And it clears up the mystery of whether the Weirs were or weren't Thistle fans! Exactly Jagger....cant remember who it was,but he revelled in telling us all that Mr Weir was a "bluenose" and had no affinity with Thistle and that he would never donate anything to the club. We now have a million reasons to show that was utter bullshit. Mr Weir....you are a legend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Bloody youth academy, I wanted a mono-rail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Weir Thistle Weir Thistle!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Never doubted they would come good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I only know of 2 donations they've made. Thistle Youth Academy and Yes Scotland campaign. Respect innit Largs Thistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) When I have that dream that I have won the Euromillions I always have the picture that I won,t waste the millions building a massive white elephant 20,000 seater stadium and a team that wins the title for two seasons before the money runs dry and the Jags go bankrupt. Isn,t that amazing that Colin and Chris Weir have the same dream...uncanny. ps didn,t they give a million quid to keep the Waverley going. Edited October 7, 2013 by topcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milhouse Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 We could have got a pretty decent striker for £750,000. Would have been more beneficial to PTFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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