Lindau Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Fantastic, although the big fella has still to prove that he can do it at the higher level, but he now gives us a goal threat from midfield. Maybe this will finally shut the "Archie out" brigade up. Never in a month of Sundays imagined that McNamara would let him come back here so fair play to him. Sometimes a player is destined to play for one club only and I think Chris and the Jags are that fit Edited January 20, 2014 by Lindau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gress Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Gress seems to be an angry individual. Not angry mate, annoyed. If you knew the circumstances you would understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry gaz Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 We needed a central defender, an attacking midfielder and a striker during the transfer window and Archie has got them so well done. Have to say though, we could do with one more defender after Saturdays debacle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25810594 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Thistle Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 MUKIN FAGIC! Full house tamorra nite! Nae pressure big man, just pick up Where you left off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Have to say though, we could do with one more defender after Saturdays debacle Would hardly call it a debacle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFCFAN Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) In response to DUFCfan, your talking out your arse. Chris was not givin the chance to show his talents, two games running he played, two flipping games. If it wasn't for your shitty arrogant support he would have been a star performer for yous. Since the first Inverness Caley game you got on his back. I've been a few times to watch him and the abuse I heard while there is unreal. Typical example at the weekend, he played not bad, put a few good balls through for GMS but the wee shite runs offside. Did he get the abuse for that, or any other time he lost the ball ? NO DID HE HELL. Same with Armstrong when he came on, lost the ball a few times but still got no abuse. Macnamara has split his squad, another two players away on holiday today. DID YOu KNOW THAT ? Get your heads out your arse and realise that your team isn't that good. I know when Chris loan spell ends, I won't be back to that shithole of a stadium you have. I'm glad and proud he's back where he's loved. I can assure you, I'm most certainly not talking out my arse. There's a reason he's not been able to get a run in the team - anytime he's played, he's been phucking hopeless! He runs 5 yards and as soon as he comes up against a defender, instead of showing a bit of bottle and taking on the defender, he turns around, attempts to play the ball backwards and passes it straight to an opposition player. He refuses to track back, takes no responsibility on the ball, gives the ball away at every opportunity and is slower than a month of Sundays. I don't agree with the fans that get on his back (and it's nowhere near as widespread as you make out) but there is a reason that he gets the stick while guys like GMS, Armstrong etc. don't - because while from time to time, these boys give the ball away, they are generally very productive players and are capable of making things happen for the team. Erskine, on the other hand, loses the ball and does NOTHING productive whenever he get's in the team. I too, am glad he's back where he's loved and would like to be proven wrong when it comes to him, but whenever he's pulled on a United shirt, he's been absolutely Shite!!! As for calling our stadium a shithole, people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. That death-trap of a main stand at Firhill is hands down the worst stand at any stadium in this country, an opinion shared by many supporters of many different clubs. Edited January 20, 2014 by DUFCFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunnylaw Jag Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 MUKIN FAGIC! Full house tamorra nite! Nae pressure big man, just pick up Where you left off!!! Full House. Do you think it was a ploy to stop people moaning about the ticket prices then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry gaz Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Would hardly call it a debacle!! Have you seen the defending leading up to and after the penalty? Two going for the same ball then statues as the Killie player picks up the rebound...............A DEBACLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 You'll want to come home You'll want to come home Dundee's a shit hole You'll want to come home Didn't believe it would happen, but delighted that it has. Can't fault any of Archie's January signings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hansen Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 You'll want to come home You'll want to come home Dundee's a shit hole You'll want to come home Didn't believe it would happen, but delighted that it has. Can't fault any of Archie's January signings Welcome back Chris just same as before please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gress Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I can assure you, I'm most certainly not talking out my arse. There's a reason he's not been able to get a run in the team - anytime he's played, he's been phucking hopeless! He runs 5 yards and as soon as he comes up against a defender, instead of showing a bit of bottle and taking on the defender, he turns around, attempts to play the ball backwards and passes it straight to an opposition player. He refuses to track back, takes no responsibility on the ball, gives the ball away at every opportunity and is slower than a month of Sundays. I don't agree with the fans that get on his back (and it's nowhere near as widespread as you make out) but there is a reason that he gets the stick while guys like GMS, Armstrong etc. don't - because while from time to time, these boys give the ball away, they are generally very productive players and are capable of making things happen for the team. Erskine, on the other hand, loses the ball and does NOTHING productive whenever he get's in the team. I too, am glad he's back where he's loved and would like to be proven wrong when it comes to him, but whenever he's pulled on a United shirt, he's been absolutely Shite!!! As for calling our stadium a shithole, people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. That death-trap of a main stand at Firhill is hands down the worst stand at any stadium in this country, an opinion shared by many supporters of many different clubs. He had. a shit game against Inverness 2nd game of the season, he admitted that, but nobody deserves the abuse he got. Since then he had 15 mins against St MIrren where he scored. Shoved into a team with 8 changes against St Johnstone where the whole team were bloody crap and again singled out. Benched again for the next game when Utd were shit again. Got a start against Thistle.last week were he played as well as the rest and merited his start on Saturday. Few good runs, through balls, fighting for the ball etc. Did not deserve to be subbed 10 mins into second half but I'm glad he was. The team lost another two goals after he was taken off, if he had stayed on he would probably got the blame for them as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFCFAN Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) He had. a shit game against Inverness 2nd game of the season, he admitted that, but nobody deserves the abuse he got. Can't agree more with you on that. It was shameful stuff from some of our support. Edited January 20, 2014 by DUFCFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Have you seen the defending leading up to and after the penalty? Two going for the same ball then statues as the Killie player picks up the rebound...............A DEBACLE. So the other 89 minutes count for nothing. I slated Balatoni for his part in it but for the other 89 minutes the defence was pretty solid and the fact that Boyd never got a sniff on Saturday bar the one on one on Galls, shows how well the defence played. This is a thread about Chris Erskine so will refrain from mentioning the defence on it again Edited January 20, 2014 by Lindau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 welcome home chris, the bridge between midfield and striker we have been missing, you are back where you belong and are loved. while only a loan deal for now, it would be tremendous if come summer, by whichever ways or means, it became permanent. i truly believe thistle and erskine are made for one another. cannot wait for tomorrow night now, the rekindling of a love affair that should never have ended. oh chrissy erskine you are the love of my life oh chrissy erskine i'd let you shag my wife oh chrissy erskine, thistles the only team for you :love: :love: :love: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Thistle Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Full House. Do you think it was a ploy to stop people moaning about the ticket prices then? Hehe! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billko Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hopefully it will work out for him but his confidence must be low just now. It might take time getting his confidence back which would be a worry as Thistle need him to hit the ground running. Being back with a support that obviously appreciates him will be a big help for him in regaining his old form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 F'ing delighted at this, heart actually skipped when i saw that on the BBC, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Simply brilliant news. Loving having you back already, Chris. YES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hopefully it will work out for him but his confidence must be low just now. It might take time getting his confidence back which would be a worry as Thistle need him to hit the ground running. Being back with a support that obviously appreciates him will be a big help for him in regaining his old form I think the fact that his twitter account is getting battered with folk buzzing with this news will have him on cloud nine. I'd have him out on the pitch this afternoon... just tell him to go out and kick a ball about with a few lads, get a feel for the pitch, get his bearings again. Breath in the love! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggystu71 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Welcome back to Maryhill Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 All this lack of confidence stuff can disappear right now - the big man's back in the arms of his loving family. That's all he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud1971 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Good to see him going to a club where he's obviously loved, he seems like a decent guy. I'll be honest though, you should tamper your expectations for his return, because he hasn't looked even remotely good enough to play at this level during his time at Tannadice, He's looked far too slow, both physically and mentally, whenever he's played for us. I'll be honest and say he's quite possibly the worst player I've ever seen pull on the Tangerine shirt, and we've had our share of diddies over the years. As I say, really hope this move works well for him, but I'd be pretty surprised if it did. I can understand why DU fans won't have been impressed with him. Even during his time at thistle he could go 89 minutes contributing hee haw, but in the 90th minute turn into messi and score an absolute screamer. (even his goal against st. mirren at tannadice was very well taken) Erskine is definitely a confidence player who only grows when the crowd is behind him. Like i said, he can stumble over his own feet and make slack passes but he can also pull some amount of magic out the bag that can completely change a game. That was recognized by the Thistle fans last season and he only grew with the support. I also think that at thistle he has the advantage of playing with lads that he's played with for years. Hopefully he slips right back into place in the team and can continue on the road to becoming a jags legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinistar Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 welcome home chris, the bridge between midfield and striker we have been missing, you are back where you belong and are loved. while only a loan deal for now, it would be tremendous if come summer, by whichever ways or means, it became permanent. i truly believe thistle and erskine are made for one another. cannot wait for tomorrow night now, the rekindling of a love affair that should never have ended. oh chrissy erskine you are the love of my life oh chrissy erskine i'd let you shag my wife oh chrissy erskine, thistles the only team for you :love: :love: :love: I hope this gets sung tomorrow night! Almost crying with happiness! Well done Archie http://ptfc.co.uk/me...13/2004_falkirk 06.48 absolute magic. Welcome home Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gress Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hopefully it will work out for him but his confidence must be low just now. It might take time getting his confidence back which would be a worry as Thistle need him to hit the ground running. Being back with a support that obviously appreciates him will be a big help for him in regaining his old form His confidence isn't low, he's just dying to get a few games under his belt and he will be flying like last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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