📆 23rd October 1971
🆚 Celtic/League Cup Final 🏆
🥅 4-1
⚽️ A. Rae (‘10), B. Lawrie (‘15), D. McQuade (‘28), J. Bone (‘37)
It’s 50 years to the day since Davie McParland’s Jags side went against all odds and hammered Jock Stein’s Celtic to win the League Cup! 🔴🟡
OTD; in 2020
Brian Graham signs for Thistle 👑
Just hours after Kenny Miller left Firhill, the No.9 jersey was quickly filled by the incoming Graham, who’d joined on a 2.5-year deal after leaving Ross County. He’d score his first of many on his debut vs Arbroath 2 days later.
OTD in 2019; Scott McDonald is brought out of retirement and joins the club on a short-term deal.
Contributing 7 goals & 4 assists in 13 matches in Red ‘n’ Yellow.
Happy Birthday to former Jags’ hero Kris Doolan🎉
Dools, was a fans favourite, during his 10 year spell, largely due to scoring over 120 goals, within over 400 apps in Red & Yellow, which also saw him spend 7 seasons as the club’s top scorer!
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OTD in 2020; Brian Graham signs for Partick Thistle. 🔴🟡
Brian has been a key player in the side since the day he signed, contributing almost 30 goals in just under 60 matches, and playing a huge part in last season’s title win as well as being current top scorer this season!
📆 23rd October 1971
🆚 Celtic/League Cup Final 🏆
🥅 4-1
⚽️ A. Rae (10’), B. Lawrie (15’), D. McQuade (28’), J. Bone (37’)
52 years ago today Davie McParland’s Jags team hammered Jock Stein’s Celtic to win Thistle’s first major honour since 1921 🔴🟡
Happy Birthday to former Jags’ defender, manager, & current assistant manager Alan Archibald🎉
Archie had over 420 appearances as a player across 2 spells, which included 3 titles and an SPL stint. He also had over 250 matches as Thistle manager🔴🟡
Happy Birthday to former Jags’ defender, and manager, Alan Archibald 🎉
Archie had 423 appearances as a player across 2 spells, which included 3 titles and an SPL stint. He also had over 250 matches as Thistle manager🔴🟡
OTD in 1994;
16-year old Alan Archibald signs for Partick Thistle. First team regular by ‘97. Archie’s long-association with the Jags would include;
⚽️ 428 matches as a player
⚽️ 252 matches as manager
📈Over 3 years as assistant manager
🏆 4 titles
🎉 Hall of Fame induction
Results obviously haven’t been good enough lately, but there’s no doubt Ian McCall and his coaching staff leave us in a better position than they found us.
Been highs and lows of his second spell but will maintain a lot of respect for him for the job he’s did overall. ❤️💛
Happy Birthday to Jags skipper Brian Graham 🎉
Since joining Thistle in 2020, Brian has scored more than 60 goals in over 120 matches, and for that he’s a firm fans favourite at Firhill. Currently top scorer in the league having already hit double figures in all competitions!
Partick Thistle legends would do well to remember to respect all fans who’ve supported them throughout their various roles at the club, and not misrepresent, ridicule or treat them with contempt, whatever their own personal views or associations are. End of.
📆 23rd October 1971
🆚 Celtic/League Cup Final 🏆
🥅 4-1
⚽️ A. Rae (‘10), B. Lawrie (‘15), D. McQuade (‘28), J. Bone (‘37)
51 years ago today Davie McParland’s Jags team hammered Jock Stein’s Celtic to win Thistle’s first major honour since 1921🔴🟡
OTD in 2009;
Chris Erskine signs for Partick Thistle for the first of 4 times, after an impressive trial period, leaving juniors side Kilbirnie Ladeside.
Happy Birthday to former Jags captain & manager Alan Archibald 🎉
First signing as a 16-year old, Archie had over 420 appearances as a player, which included 3 titles & an SPL stint. He also had over 250 matches as manager including 190 of them in the Premiership❤️💛
OTD in 2019; Joe Cardle signed for the Jags.
Over the next 2 & a half seasons, Joe would go on to make over 75 appearances for the club, contributing to more than 30 goals. Before eventually leaving as a title-winner in his last season. 🔴🟡
OTD in 2009; Chris Erskine signs for Partick Thistle...for the first time, after an impressive trial period.
Squiddy would ultimately return to the club for another 3 stints. 🔴🟡
Happy Birthday to former Jags striker, now gaffer Kris Doolan 🎉
As a player, Dools contributed more than 120 goals in over 400 matches for Thistle. 7 of his 10 full seasons spent as top scorer. Now leading the club from the dugout ❤️💛
Happy Birthday to the legend that is Chic Charnley 🎉
Fans favourite, Chic had 4 spells with the Jags between 1988 and 2002, and is also a member of the Thistle Hall of Fame.
Happy Birthday to former Jags defender, manager & current asst. Alan Archibald 🎉
Archie had over 420 appearances as a player, which included 3 titles & an SPL stint. He also had over 250 matches as manager, his near-30 year association with the club still continues today. ❤️💛
OTD in 2019; Joe Cardle signed for the Jags.
Over the next 2 & a half seasons, Joe would go onto make nearly 75 appearances for the club, contributing to more than 30 goals through goals & assists. Before eventually leaving a title-winner at the end of last season. 🔴🟡
OTD in 2021; It’s the morning after the night before where Thistle captain Ross Docherty leads the way as the Jags lift the League 1 trophy at Firhill 🏆
Brian Graham - “first and foremost I’d like to dedicate the win to Kris Doolan and his family. We’re a close unit as a squad when someone is hurting we’re all hurting”
❤️💛🖤
FT| Queen's Park 0 (3) v 4 (8) Thistle
A dominating performance over two legs sees Thistle progress to the next round of the play-offs where they will face Ayr United.
#QPFCvPTFC
#WeAreThistle
OTD; in 2019
Kris Doolan, leaves Thistle after more than 10 years of service. He ended his Firhill playing days with 121 goals, 31 assists, 401 apps. & numerous records broke
The Jags legend is of course now back where he belongs, these days leading the team from the dugout ❤️
OTD; in 2019
Kris Doolan leaves Thistle after more than 10 years of service. He ended his Firhill playing days with 121 goals, 31 assists, 401 apps. & numerous records broke.
The Jags legend is of course now back where he belongs, this time leading the team from the dugout ❤️
👑 We are pleased to announce that Brian Graham has signed a contract extension which takes his contract with the club to the end of the 2025/26 season, subject to Scottish FA approval.
Happy Birthday to Thistle midfielder Stuart Bannigan 🎉
Banzo came through the Thistle academy before making his senior debut in 2010, he’s since went on to play a major part in two title-winning Jags sides and today will be honoured with a testimonial match at Firhill.
Happy Birthday to the legend that is Chic Charnley 🎉
Fans favourite, Chic had 4 spells with the Jags between 1988 and 2002, and is also a member of the Thistle Hall of Fame. 🔴🟡
OTD; in 1992
John Lambie’s Thistle sealed promotion to the Scottish Premier League, after a 0-0 draw with Forfar in front of over 9000 fans at Firhill.
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OTD; in 1992
Courtesy of a 2nd place finish coming from a goal difference greater than that of Hamilton, Thistle sealed promotion to the Scottish Premier League, after a 0-0 draw with Forfar in front of nearly 10,000 fans at Firhill.
Happy Birthday to former Jags’ hero Kris Doolan🎉
Dools, was a fans favourite, during his 10 year spell, largely due to over 120 goals, within over 400 apps in Red & Yellow. 7 seasons as our top scorer, currently 4th top scorer of all-time in Scottish Premiership
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OTD in 2013;
Alan Archibald is appointed permanent Partick Thistle manager following a successful interim period (P6, W5, D1), in the aftermath of Jackie McNamara’s departure.
All the best to former Jag Christie Elliott who today announced his retirement from football.
Christie was just shy of 250 appearances in his 8 seasons at Thistle, which included the memorable 2012/13 First Division title-winning season! ❤️💛
Happy Birthday to former Thistle midfielder
@Cragsy28
🎉
His best moment in Red ‘n’ Yellow undoubtedly came when he scored the winner in a top of the table clash against Morton in front of a near sold-out Firhill, which saw the Jags all but seal the 2012/13 League Title.🔴🟡
Happy Birthday to former Jags’ hero Kris Doolan🎉
Dools, was a firm fans favourite, during his 10-year spell, largely due to scoring over 120 goals, within over 400 apps in Red & Yellow, which also saw him spend 7 seasons as the club’s top scorer! ❤️💛
OTD; in 2017
Thistle’s Liam Lindsay was the only non-Celtic & Aberdeen player to be named in PFA Scotland’s Team of the Year.
Still impressing, Liam last week was voted as Players’ Player of the Year at Preston North End in the English Championship 🙌
📆 16th April 1921
🆚 Rangers (N)
🥅 1-0
⚽️ J. Blair (‘20)
⚫️John Blair scored the only goal against city rivals Rangers, which sees Thistle lift the Scottish Cup at Celtic Park. Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the infamous victory for the Jags.
OTD; in 1992
Courtesy of a 2nd place finish coming from a goal difference greater than that of Hamilton, Thistle sealed promotion to the Scottish Premier League, after a 0-0 draw with Forfar in front of nearly 10,000 fans at Firhill.
📆 15th September 2019
🆚 Kris Doolan Testimonial; Thistle Legends vs Celtic Legends
🥅 8-6
⚽️ J. Craigen, S. Lawless (2), C. Erskine, L. Buchanan (2), K. Doolan (2)
OTD in 2021; Scott Tiffoney signs for Thistle on-loan from Livingston.
Tiff proved pivotal for the Jags in the run-in to lifting the League 1 title, scoring 7 times in 11 matches.
Happy Birthday to Jags’ frontman Brian Graham 🎉
Since joining Thistle almost 2 years ago, Brian has scored 28 goals in just over 50 matches, subsequently he was vital to winning the League 1 title last season, and has established himself as a firm fans favourite!
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