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Imagine watching that first 45 minutes and thinking it was acceptable to send the same 11 players out for the second half. Bewildering.

Two very different sides since last game at Somerset in May. Not sure what will happen at left back, if Milne out and Ngwenya missing the Queen of the South game. Both teams seem incapable of defending, although Ayr have managed a couple of clean sheets this season, unlike Thistle. Got 0-0 written all over it.

I'm certainly not wetting my knickers but I've supported Thistle a very long time and I've seen this movie many times before. Regardless of the quality (or lack of quality) in the squad, the team is lacking cohesion, confidence and desire. The last one is most worrying as I can take being outplayed by the opposition but not being outfought. A few wins may change things but, at the moment, that is difficult to see happening.

I never usually say I'd take a draw but, given the form of the two teams, I'd probably be happy with that on Saturday. Two very different teams from play offs and two very different levels of confidence.

Have to disagree, sorry. For the second week in a row, Doolan changed the formation and, for the second week in a row, we let the opposition back in to the game. Poor substitutions and poor tactics - it was pretty much Doolan's fault - especially as he didn't learn from his mistake the previous week. I say pretty much his fault as, lacklustre defending from players who aren't good enough to be in the team, also contributed to both Rovers goals. Doolan also said Thistle look solid in defence in the first half. I have to disagree with that as well.

If Docherty played within his capabilities he'd be a really good footballer, but he doesn't. He's 30 years old and has never played in the top flight. Why? He marks space well, reads the game, is tenacious and great at pressing. A good talker on the pitch as well. However the problem comes when he has the ball at his feet. He thinks he's better than he is. He'll play the ball out the park several times a game or dwells on it and loses possession. He gives it away constantly. Always wants to take free kicks, although I think he's hit the target once. What type of player is he? Let's just say he always plays well for the team that doesn't have the ball.

Horrible match and horrible performance. Got dominated in the air all over the park and never really got going. Never felt comfortable at all and wouldn't have been surprised if Accies had equalised. Referee looked out his depth. Great goal from Tiff. Great save from Sneddon. Great 3 points.

Yes, that's exactly what I was implying. We're prime Barcelona.

People will look Tuesday night's favourable results elsewhere, which I can understand. However, I keep saying, we have to concentrate on winning our own games and nothing else. I think if we go to Inverness and win on Friday night it could be a real season defining result. It would be a boost psychologically as much as anything else. Do we do things the hard way more than any other team? Probably not, but I get that it sometimes feels that way. I think this squad is different though, and the poor results we have had have been through a bit of complacency. Confident of a getting a result but don't think there will be a lot of goals.

Rather obvious thing to say, but there is a long way to go. Teams that get relegated to The Championship often struggle - Thistle had two terrible seasons post going down. However, I thought, given Dundee kept most of their squad together from last season, they would have hit the ground running. I said before that I reckon any team finishing above them will win the league - and I stand by that. It's a horrible, tight division that is easy to climb with a few wins on the bounce. Getting a few wins on the bounce is easier said than done mind you. Also, that BBC "report" is a fuckin disgrace.

I don't get McCall's persistence with Smith. He's scored one goal and has one assist in 50 games. I don't think we've seen the best of the player, he's been decent at other clubs, but when he's getting a game ahead of Tiffoney and Fitzpatrick you have to ask questions. If the guy is going in and trying his best you can't ask for anything more. You can ask why the manager keeps picking him though. He must be brilliant in training.. Big game on Friday night. ICT have picked up over the last few games but, with this squad, I'm now confident going in to every match.

Great free kick from Robbie Muirhead with another unprovoked noise up celebration to fans who had never uttered a bad word about him before last match at Cappielow. Hope you enjoyed your moment of glory Robbie. Enjoy your night. X

I said the same thing. I didn't think we played brilliantly. We've simply got better players.

Can anyone tell me how this had anything to do with today's game?

Was unaware of this, ta.

Excuse my ignorance on this but what is the relevance of Cumbernauld?

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It would be a good idea to get Brownlie out on loan - if we can get cover. However, the first thing he needs to do is lose weight. He has had plenty time to do this since he started training again.

As others have said, Thistle should have had the game won but, had Rovers equalised in 2nd half, they wouldn't exactly have stolen a point. Both teams had chances after the break though and both teams' finishing could have been better. Thistle managed to hold on though, as they did at Dens when under pressure towards the end of the game. A good sign, as we would have previously buckled. Don't know why it took so long for Raith Rovers to get going. They can clearly play and look as if they're a good striker away from doing well. Scrappy from The Jags but a great 3 points.

Agree with all of this. Great to see Muirhead back. I'd like to see a central defensive two of him and Holt.

I think there's a possibility of Brownlie starting ahead of Hodson, injury or not. Darren didn't have a massive amount to do when he came on but the 45 minutes will have done him the world of good. I think if everybody was fit and raring to go, McCall would have Brownlie in his starting 11. He's clearly carrying too much weight though and sluggish looking on the deck but does make up for this with his aerial ability - albeit he looked at fault for the goal on Friday night. Personally, I would have Muirhead in front of him but don't see this happening. Next Saturday will likely be too soon for Aero to return anyway so, if Hodson available again, I hoping McCall will go with the same back four.

Correct. But he already knew that.

I'm usually quite pessimistic about our chances but this is the strongest squad Thistle have had for a few years. I think anyone that finishes above us is winning it. We have 8 players competing for three places up front. As long as nobody comes in for him before the end of the month, we still have the best player in the league. Harry Milne is the best left back in the league and McMillan is strong on the other side. Bannigan, Turner and McKinnon are as good midfield three as you will find. Central defence has been an issue but injuries are clearing up. We have the players. It's just a case of them playing well together. As the previous two games have shown us, that's not always going to be the case. I'm hoping we can get a bit of consistency and, if we can, we'll not be far away.

Long way to go. If you'd seen Thistle last Saturday you would have said the same. They don't seem to look as strong at the back as last season but things can change.

I rest my case.