Auld Jag Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 6 hours ago, Third Lanark said: Out of likes, but completely agree and I definitely think he will be, maybe even soon. Yesterday in particular made me reflect a great deal on how much of a legend and miss he is. His release was appallingly handled by a number of people at the club, even Gerry who I have a lot of time for did not come out of it well but I thought at the time and for a while in what had been an unusually poor season from him the right decision had been made, now after serious reflection I’m thinking that maybe have been very wrong- not necessarily on football field (though head and shoulders above jones and mansell- Even though mansell is not terrible and does his best) as much as with experience passed onto younger players and being a true role model. a true eye opener I think for me Out of likes. Well said TL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 The programme for yesterday has some great quotes in it and excellent value at only £2. As I say some great quotes, but this part of the Hugh Murray quote sums up my thoughts and I also think quite a number of Thistle fans thoughts. 'What was Thistle thinking when they let him go?!?!' Says it all for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Yesterday was great, and an emotional day and I'm sure everyone agrees that Kris Doolan (and Chris Erskine) are legends. It was great to see them back and to get the chance to show our appreciation. One thing I would stand by, is that Gary Caldwell has to (or at least should) stand and fall by his decisions. On that basis I had no problem with him letting these players go, he has to look after the team, and his own prospects have to be based on the success of the team he builds. It may have been done badly, but in all honesty it was pretty easy to make a case for letting them go based on the football they'd been playing for a year or so. I think to keep them on for sentimental reasons, or even to support others, would have been a bit of a waste of their talent, if they can contribute more elsewhere. Unfortunately Gary Caldwell has not improved the team. That is the problem in my eyes, not the good people he's let go. I like others hope to see them both back when the time is right for them and us. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsarmy Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Harrybriscoe said: Couldn't make it to the game today but it appears there was a wee breeze today given the number of fans getting some dust in their eyes. I would have been up the back of the JHS bawling' my eyes out! Looking forward to the return of Dools and proper football some day. All the best Kris! Yesterday was a special day for our Club , lots of families there , Supporters I haven’t seen for years and years turned up for Dools testimonial which is testament to the man. It also showed what can be achieved if the Club can get supporters onside and we all pull together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just now, jlsarmy said: Yesterday was a special day for our Club , lots of families there , Supporters I haven’t seen for years and years turned up for Dools testimonial which is testament to the man. It also showed what can be achieved if the Club can get supporters onside and we all pull together. Out of likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watties wallies Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, Auld Jag said: The programme for yesterday has some great quotes in it and excellent value at only £2. As I say some great quotes, but this part of the Hugh Murray quote sums up my thoughts and I also think quite a number of Thistle fans thoughts. 'What was Thistle thinking when they let him go?!?!' Says it all for me. in a nutshell. great day for doolan , very emotional, i must admit there was a tear in my eye. but how the hell has it come to this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, watties wallies said: in a nutshell. great day for doolan , very emotional, i must admit there was a tear in my eye. but how the hell has it come to this ? The old, old board not binning Archibald quickly enough, the new old board, appointing Caldwell and the new old old board still keeping him in the hope of making a buck out of the sale and leave the mess to the new owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironfist Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Was also good to see Archie back- and he got a good reception. Would take him back in a flash- as a man and a manager he is head and shoulders above baw heid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 42 minutes ago, ironfist said: Was also good to see Archie back- and he got a good reception. Would take him back in a flash- as a man and a manager he is head and shoulders above baw heid. Agree with you that Archie is head and shoulders above Caldwell. But I think that Archie has had his time as Thistle manager. Best for him to go and see how he does at another club. We will probably be looking for another manager soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashman Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, Auld Jag said: Agree with you that Archie is head and shoulders above Caldwell. But I think that Archie has had his time as Thistle manager. Best for him to go and see how he does at another club. We will probably be looking for another manager soon. Yup, even Archie has acknowledged that his time was up and that he should have left after the top 6 season. If he managed elsewhere and showed he had developed as a manager then I would take him back, but then I have grown up with him almost always being around the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Got home yesterday and dug out the programs from Alan Archibald's and Kenny Arthur's testimonials. Archie's was just over 10 years ago and Kenny's 13 years ago. Dools, Paton Archie, Rowson and Erskine played in both Dool's and Archie's. Simon Donnelly was the only one to play in all three. Memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 8 hours ago, Woodstock Jag said: Kris Doolan even managed to get sandy and Third Lanark to agree on something and even to be nice to one another. That’s how incredibly special he is. Brilliant @Woodstock Jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Dools, Squiddy, Archie, Shaggy (for that goal at ICT), BMMH and Charnley. All Thistle legends. The current crop will have to go somewhat to even get halfway there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianlucatoni Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, scotty said: Got home yesterday and dug out the programs from Alan Archibald's and Kenny Arthur's testimonials. Archie's was just over 10 years ago and Kenny's 13 years ago. Dools, Paton Archie, Rowson and Erskine played in both Dool's and Archie's. Simon Donnelly was the only one to play in all three. Memories! & I dug out Jackie Campbell (Hercules the Bear) one from '80 & the late Molly Stallan's one from '88. Horrendous thinking of the years passed since those. Any idea why it nearly always (apart from Archie's game v a Liverpool C Team) appears to be the green cheek invited to play in Firhill testimonials? Edited September 16, 2019 by gianlucatoni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 7 hours ago, gianlucatoni said: & I dug out Jackie Campbell (Hercules the Bear) one from '80 & the late Molly Stallan's one from '88. Horrendous thinking of the years passed since those. Any idea why it nearly always (apart from Archie's game v a Liverpool C Team) appears to be the green cheek invited to play in Firhill testimonials? Donnie McKinnon's was v. Man Utd. Bestie et al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firhillista Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 John Lambie's testimonial was against Rangers with the great man wearing his Rangers scarf and waving it to their support at the end of the game. Thistle legend, Rangers fan, SNP candidate... Life's complicated, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb1876 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 9 hours ago, gianlucatoni said: & I dug out Jackie Campbell (Hercules the Bear) one from '80 & the late Molly Stallan's one from '88. Horrendous thinking of the years passed since those. Any idea why it nearly always (apart from Archie's game v a Liverpool C Team) appears to be the green cheek invited to play in Firhill testimonials? I remember Alan Roughs testimonial in the early 80's!! Versus a Scotland select, seemed to me at the time that there were a lot of big names playing and amongst the others getting off the bus! Filled my autograph book back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydebankJag Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, gianlucatoni said: & I dug out Jackie Campbell (Hercules the Bear) one from '80 & the late Molly Stallan's one from '88. Horrendous thinking of the years passed since those. Any idea why it nearly always (apart from Archie's game v a Liverpool C Team) appears to be the green cheek invited to play in Firhill testimonials? What ones were against Celtic? Alan Morgan’s, Jackie Campbell’s, John Lambie’s, Alan Rough’s and Donnie McKinnon’s weren’t so I’m struggling to think of many that involved Celtic. edit just had a look and even Molly’s match was against a ‘Premier select’. Edited September 17, 2019 by ClydebankJag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 There was one against a Celtic Youth team. I'm thinking it might have been Kenny Arthur's testimonial. Mind it as Chico scored a great goal that night. I also seem to remember being a bit miffed with Dick C as he used the occasion to play a trialist(s) but again I might be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 12 hours ago, sandy said: Dools, Squiddy, Archie, Shaggy (for that goal at ICT), BMMH and Charnley. All Thistle legends. The current crop will have to go somewhat to even get halfway there. Exception of Banzo, who's already there as far as I'm concerned. I reckon he was our most important player between about 2012 and 2015, and the one who was central to our successful style at that very successful and entertaining time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: There was one against a Celtic Youth team. I'm thinking it might have been Kenny Arthur's testimonial. Mind it as Chico scored a great goal that night. I also seem to remember being a bit miffed with Dick C as he used the occasion to play a trialist(s) but again I might be wrong. Chico did score at KA’s testimonial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsarmy Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: There was one against a Celtic Youth team. I'm thinking it might have been Kenny Arthur's testimonial. Mind it as Chico scored a great goal that night. I also seem to remember being a bit miffed with Dick C as he used the occasion to play a trialist(s) but again I might be wrong. You’re right it was Ryan Mcann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Whose testimonial did we give a run out to Pedro Ricksen? He looked crap, at a testimonial! That takes some doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camallain Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 20 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: There was one against a Celtic Youth team. I'm thinking it might have been Kenny Arthur's testimonial. Mind it as Chico scored a great goal that night. I also seem to remember being a bit miffed with Dick C as he used the occasion to play a trialist(s) but again I might be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Camallain said: Thanks It was a cracking goal, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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