The Legend Blows Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 I'll boldly kick off with 4th place. Don't think the squad is stong or deep enough, although may alter this opinion slightly nearer end of August. (Based on previous 5 seasons I severely doubt it though), as I have 0 confidence in Archie's network of contacts or agent friends. Sadly predicted our demise very early on last season, although I thought 12th rather than 11th. Hoping for 4th this year but grimly, I actually think 6th or 7th with Archie and Scott shuffling out quietly some time mid March. I get that the happy clappers think i have a grim depressing (why do i support Thistle) view on football, but until i see a positive groundswell, I'll not be wasting my time happy clapping. Only slight hope is that we form a squad, like the last championship bunch who were under rated, unfancied and defy all the odds. Here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle4celtic1 Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 1st in league .............plus the Scottish, League and Challenge cup triple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, The Legend Blows said: I'll boldly kick off with 4th place. Don't think the squad is stong or deep enough, although may alter this opinion slightly nearer end of August. (Based on previous 5 seasons I severely doubt it though), as I have 0 confidence in Archie's network of contacts or agent friends. Sadly predicted our demise very early on last season, although I thought 12th rather than 11th. Hoping for 4th this year but grimly, I actually think 6th or 7th with Archie and Scott shuffling out quietly some time mid March. I get that the happy clappers think i have a grim depressing (why do i support Thistle) view on football, but until i see a positive groundswell, I'll not be wasting my time happy clapping. Only slight hope is that we form a squad, like the last championship bunch who were under rated, unfancied and defy all the odds. Here's hoping. You predicted our demise every season I can remember! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 Think the lowest we will finish is 3rd but would not be surprised if we finish higher.I know you cant read to much into todays results but a few teams in our league struggled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydebankJag Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Alan Murray said: You predicted our demise every season I can remember! Yeah he predicted relegation half way through the top 6 season and then stopped posting when we started picking up points. Didn’t have the balls to give credit to the manager he was slating when he was proved wrong. Edited July 14, 2018 by ClydebankJag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 With the current depth of squad I’d say 4th tops, but 6 weeks left to get more depth and quality in. Ill reserve my judgement till end of August when ours and our rivals have finished their shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Regards the current squad. 6th. Let's see if Archie swells the squad and if Bannigan comes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Second would be a good result. Now the need to avoid 11th/12th in the SPL has gone away, I think Archie will take the creative shackles off; it should be much more like our previous season in the ‘Championship’. Firhill for Thrills again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roque Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 I can't see Ross County not winning the league. They've chucked a load of cash at it (surprise surprise!), and have a really strong squad for this level. At this point, anywhere between 2nd and something like 7th/8th wouldn't surprise me. Really hard to predict much when most teams still have quite a few holes to fill, including us. Thankfully we still have time to add to the squad, and surely new signings will be on the horizon now we've cleared Barton's wage from the budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 I’ll take a stab at 5th. Hard to say. I highly doubt we’ll challenge for the league, may challenge for play offs if everything breaks right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironfist Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 It’s not necessarily the strongest squad that wins the league. Team spirit, desire and energy go a long way. Still too early to tell but think the league is open and will be disappointed if we are not challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlgarveJag Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 We’ll win the league AND bring the Scottish Cup back home to Maryhill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Still think we have a decent chance to win this league. Proved to be tough going down but I don't see any team that are outstanding at this point. A lot will depend on getting the two remaining transfer listed player off and getting in the right players that we need. We need around 6 or 7 players in still but will we get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfarer Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) will wait until I see what squad we have at the end of the window and how they have gelled, way too early to judge on one friendly and one cup game against a lower league team. Also want to see how other teams in our league settle into the league campaign. Wouldn't judge anything on the league cup group games even with Morton and Ayr in the group Edited July 15, 2018 by Wayfarer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 4 hours ago, ironfist said: It’s not necessarily the strongest squad that wins the league. Team spirit, desire and energy go a long way. Still too early to tell but think the league is open and will be disappointed if we are not challenging. This too ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 I think it is pretty hard to predict where we will finish, given we still have six weeks of possible transfer activity to go. We are obviously light on numbers and it will depend if we can get the quality needed in or not. That, and whether Bannigan can make it back or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 22 hours ago, The Legend Blows said: I'll boldly kick off with 4th place. Don't think the squad is stong or deep enough, although may alter this opinion slightly nearer end of August. (Based on previous 5 seasons I severely doubt it though), as I have 0 confidence in Archie's network of contacts or agent friends. Sadly predicted our demise very early on last season, although I thought 12th rather than 11th. Hoping for 4th this year but grimly, I actually think 6th or 7th with Archie and Scott shuffling out quietly some time mid March. I get that the happy clappers think i have a grim depressing (why do i support Thistle) view on football, but until i see a positive groundswell, I'll not be wasting my time happy clapping. Only slight hope is that we form a squad, like the last championship bunch who were under rated, unfancied and defy all the odds. Here's hoping. Even you think you are a desperate pale imitation of a fan. Never mind I doubt you really care if we win, draw or lose let alone challenge for promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 7 hours ago, ironfist said: It’s not necessarily the strongest squad that wins the league. Team spirit, desire and energy go a long way. Still too early to tell but think the league is open and will be disappointed if we are not challenging. Team spirit, desire and energy only works if you have enough of a squad to cover for injuries, suspensions and to keep competition for places. Currently our depth or lack of it is my greatest worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotterJag Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 3rd and maybe get to the play off final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 46 minutes ago, CotterJag said: 3rd and maybe get to the play off final. Against Livi again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotterJag Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 . That is possible, although I think they will be stone last. Maybe against Killie or Dundee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 29 minutes ago, CotterJag said: . That is possible, although I think they will be stone last. Maybe against Killie or Dundee. Or Accies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Norgethistle said: Team spirit, desire and energy only works if you have enough of a squad to cover for injuries, suspensions and to keep competition for places. Currently our depth or lack of it is my greatest worry I was thinking yesterday that we seem to have a few midfielders now, but well short of defensive and striker cover. Maybe the release of Barton will mean some activity soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotterJag Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 21 hours ago, jaggy said: Or Accies? Forgot about Accies. Would feel confident against Accies or Livi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/15/2018 at 3:40 PM, Alan Murray said: We need around 6 or 7 players in still but will we get them? Agree, tho' could possibly shave that a little by having a few players that can play in a different positions. Whatever, with anything between a quarter and a third of the squad still to come in, any predictions just now are kinda futile. I will say tho' making so many changes to the squad is far from ideal. Necessary of course but it will be a test of management skills to get the team to gel early enough to be serious contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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