mhs Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Great news... http://ptfc.co.uk/ne...tract_extension Edited May 14, 2014 by mhs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted May 14, 2014 Members Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Terrific news especially as he only extended last year too. Fitting reward for a great season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Good deal by the club for a player who will only get better and better, and fellow north stand supporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Excellent news. It's easy to forget that this season was really only Bannigan's second full year of playing most weeks in the first team. Hopefully we're able to get Higginbotham signed for another year along with Doolan and McMillan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarencegarter Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great news. Him and Fraser in midfield could b a great partnership for years to come. Both young and got great potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Booo what back handers are the board getting for this? Name and shame. Disgrace. Shaking with rage. Hang their heads in shame. Good news! Love Banzo. Relish the sphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great news - Well done Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erty13 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great news. Good work Maxi and Archie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 This is great news. Fully deserved for Stuart and we tie up a player with a big future in the game, and a big part of our team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Great news. You do have to be very slightly disappointed with the number of established players coming out of our Youth System over the past few years, especially since Ian McCall wanted to bleed as many into the 1st Team as possible. Graham Eaglesham, Ricky Little, Graham Shepard, Ryan MacBeth and Philip Middlemiss are good examples of players who were rated at the time, but never seemed to make it. Therefore I'm ecstatic at how well Banzo has done, and I am really surprised that we have still got hold of him. Best of luck for the 14/15 Season Banzo! Edited May 14, 2014 by Yellow & Redneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great news. You do have to be very slightly disappointed with the number of established players coming out of our Youth System over the past few years, especially since Ian McCall wanted to bleed as many into the 1st Team as possible. Graham Eaglesham, Ricky Little, Graham Shepard, Ryan MacBeth and Philip Middlemiss are good examples of players who were rated at the time, but never seemed to make it. Therefore I'm ecstatic at how well Banzo has done, and I am really surprised that we have still got hold of him. Best of luck for the 14/15 Season Banzo! I think the big difference between Bannigan and the boys who you've mentioned is that the latter went out on loan and got a real impression of what would be required of him at first team level. His spell at Ayr was invaluable and I have no doubt that without it, he wouldn't be the player he is now. McNamara also contributed hugely to his development so credit where it's due. MacBeth could have been in a similar boat; he was due to go to Queen's Park on loan for a season. However, a combination of injuries which totally eroded his pace and the trial at Bolton which seemed to give him a bit of an ego put paid to that which is a shame because he was a handy player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryza Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great deal done, hopefully a few more to follow, is there a £5mil+ release fee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'll tell you this for free about Stuart Bannigan. He is no Gavin Rushford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robphil Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I think this represents an astonishing 'signing'. Stuart could play in any - and I do mean any - team in scotland so having him commit to another two years is terrific business. Hopefully, higgy, kris d and the rest will feel similarly inspired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I think the big difference between Bannigan and the boys who you've mentioned is that the latter went out on loan and got a real impression of what would be required of him at first team level. His spell at Ayr was invaluable and I have no doubt that without it, he wouldn't be the player he is now. McNamara also contributed hugely to his development so credit where it's due. I think that is a very fair point. I also think Ayr United was an ideal place for him to apply his trade, as you do want to see on-loan players still applying their trade at a highly respected club. Let us not forget how well Doolan improved after his spell at Clyde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 What is worth emphasising is not just the combination of intelligence and graft that Bannigan brings to the team, but also his versatility. When push comes to shove he can play pretty much anywhere in midfield and as back-up wing-back support. For a guy who was kept relatively low key when other youth players were being bigged up, he just went about his game, really got stuck in when out on loan and reaped his rewards. Delighted he's signed for another season. At 21 he's got plenty of his best years ahead of him too. On the down side, he makes me feel old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Excellent news, particular so in view of the likely imminent departure of ATS. Banzo has managed the step up to the top flight very well, IMO, especially so over the past few months. He really has become the fulcrum of our midfield. At least if someone does come in for him they will now have to part with some £. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewinGumMacaroonBaaaz Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Yup, great news, thanks Banzo! Said it before, I think this team is a baw hair away from achieving things Thistle ain't done in more than 40 years. Hope his commitment helps spreads the beleif, stick with us and we can do some great things, amongst the rest.... 2021 is fast approaching! Edited May 14, 2014 by ChewinGumMacaroonBaaaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigthepict Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billko Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Don't know if this has already been posted but Gerry Britton interviewed Stuart for Thistle Weir http://thistleweir.co.uk/media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Really hope he's with the club long enough for a ten year testimonial if not a 20 year one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I think that is a very fair point. I also think Ayr United was an ideal place for him to apply his trade, as you do want to see on-loan players still applying their trade at a highly respected club. Also included in that spell were three ninety minute performances against SPL opposition. Stuart came back from Ayr with more experience than some of our players who didn't go out on loan, Of the cup winning youngsters i was very surprised that Jamie Campbell and to a lesser extent Ryan MacBeth didn't kick on. Both suffered injuries at a pivotal time of their career something that I wouldn't discard as coincidental. Excellent piece of business extending Stuart's contract. For such a young lad, playing in a very demanding position, he's turned in so many consistent games of quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewarty Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Good stuff. I can only see him improving with a year's experience in the top flight under his belt. Now we need Higgy's signature on the dotted line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Brilliant news. My favourite player. I honestly don't know when a player of this quality and youth, with a season behind him in the top league, last committed himself to two years at Thistle. He must be mental. Edited May 14, 2014 by allyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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