third lanark Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, dave.j said: no, they probably don't. but i'm sure every fan has at least one picture of them in Thistle colours, right? Yeah that sounds pretty true Edited January 13, 2020 by third lanark 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.j Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 47 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said: Photo or it didny happen, amma right?! But honestly man, take the rest of the day off. It doesn't matter if Weir thought we played in black and white and called us Patrick to his mates. He shared some of his wealth with our club, helping is to become debt free and revolutionising our youth system. That is all that matters. May he rest in peace. End of story. It's not the end of the story. It's probably just beginning. Everyone has different opinions. I get that for you it's all about the money and what that money did and you don't care how much of a fan he was. Everyone's different. Me? I appreciate what he did, I really do. but I find it odd that there's a narrative being written, a history being created... "To carry on the legacy of a 'legend' and see that his dream becomes a reality". I'm actually quite uncomfortable about how his name is being used by people. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle4eva Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 25 minutes ago, dave.j said: It's not the end of the story. It's probably just beginning. Everyone has different opinions. I get that for you it's all about the money and what that money did and you don't care how much of a fan he was. Everyone's different. Me? I appreciate what he did, I really do. but I find it odd that there's a narrative being written, a history being created... "To carry on the legacy of a 'legend' and see that his dream becomes a reality". I'm actually quite uncomfortable about how his name is being used by people. I dont understand what your Trying to prove tbh. It doesn't matter when he became a fan, what matters more is he felt strongly enough to put some of his fortune into the club for the right reasons .. Trying to make sure we have a good youth system in place for the future and also wiping our debt. He could have carelessly pumped money in for transfer fees for players and wages but instead he has guaranteed we will be at least stable for years to come. I really dont think anything else matters. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Officially don't like Partick now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I really dont think anything else matters. I do. Colin Weir may well have been a lifelong Thistle fan (I think he probably was, or at least had some affinity with the club), or he might have only heard of us when he got involved - I don’t think it actually matters which.What is of interest is why the narrative that he was a lifelong fan is being pushed so hard, and by who. It reeks of Jackie Low and her PR shite, and i think she’ll use it as a reason to stay in an influential position in order to ‘honour a legends wishes’ or something like that. None of this is intended as a slight on Colin Weir, who, as I said, I think probably was a genuine Thistle fan and who, even if he wasn’t, did a lot of good things for our club and has all of our thanks for that. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Colin Weir was never really a Thistle fan and was cynically used by Low as a patsy to further her own career, I guess? Anyway, away from this utter tedium, record now reporting MacKinnon will sign on a permanent deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Officially don't like Partick now. Where's this taken from mate? Nothing on either official website. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Just now, Walter said: Where's this taken from mate? Nothing on either official website. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-celtic-rangers-21268805 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-celtic-rangers-21268805Thanks, although the headline says "signs" and text says "expected to sign". If he does sign you could try liking wee Darian instead of hating Thistle[emoji7] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, Walter said: Thanks, although the headline says "signs" and text says "expected to sign". If he does sign you could try liking wee Darian instead of hating Thistle The original headline was 'signs'. He's a horrible wee p***k who I wish was out of a job. Not happening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mediocre Pundit Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 He’s always come across as a horrible wee rat b*****d whenever I’ve seen him play - a thoroughly unlikeable player. Quite pleased that we’re signing him - he’s exactly what we need. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, RossBFaeDundee said: The original headline was 'signs'. He's a horrible wee p***k who I wish was out of a job. Not happening. Did Darian ever play with McGowan at Hamilton? @accies 1874 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 30 minutes ago, RossBFaeDundee said: Officially don't like Partick now. I have gone off you too m9... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, RossBFaeDundee said: Officially don't like Partick now. Fans better not boo. He will go into the stands and batter them all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I guess Penrice is still young and there's potential there, so I'm OK with him staying even if I think he's not that great. O'Ware should be near the front of the exit queue rather than being extended though. A player in his own mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle4eva Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 46 minutes ago, oneteaminglasgow said: What is of interest is why the narrative that he was a lifelong fan is being pushed so hard, and by who. It reeks of Jackie Low and her PR shite, and i think she’ll use it as a reason to stay in an influential position in order to ‘honour a legends wishes’ or something like that. He is a bit of a legend tbh because i dread to think where we would be atm without his input. I also see your point but it could just be the media making their story sound better. Hopefully.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sting777 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 42 minutes ago, Fuctifano said: I guess Penrice is still young and there's potential there, so I'm OK with him staying even if I think he's not that great. O'Ware should be near the front of the exit queue rather than being extended though. A player in his own mind. O’Ware should be signing this week! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 hour ago, oneteaminglasgow said: I do. Colin Weir may well have been a lifelong Thistle fan (I think he probably was, or at least had some affinity with the club), or he might have only heard of us when he got involved - I don’t think it actually matters which. What is of interest is why the narrative that he was a lifelong fan is being pushed so hard, and by who. It reeks of Jackie Low and her PR shite, and i think she’ll use it as a reason to stay in an influential position in order to ‘honour a legends wishes’ or something like that. None of this is intended as a slight on Colin Weir, who, as I said, I think probably was a genuine Thistle fan and who, even if he wasn’t, did a lot of good things for our club and has all of our thanks for that. It's this for me. I don't really care if he was an Old Firm fan who called us Patrick, no-one can deny the good he has brought to us, and I expect every right-minded Thistle fan will be eternally grateful for him doing something that very, very few would. He used his wealth very sensibly, as far as I can see, rather than stupidly splurging - or letting the club splurge on players - he tried to put roots down for us, and invest in our future. It's absolutely the PR stuff around this that wis a bit unsavoury. Because, as a lot of people have said, it doesn't fucking matter who he supported. The focus should be on the incredible good he has done for the club, and the sacharine "one of us" sentiments seem unnecessary at best, and a bit insidious at worst with Low involved. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggymct Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 https://www.hamiltonacciesfc.co.uk/darian-mackinnon/McKinnon singing on soon possibly? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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