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Freakender last night was a mixed bag. J. Mahon was excellent, and The Yummy Fur were great as usual. Geese at Tuts tonight. Really looking forward to this one.

Manchester Psych Fest on Saturday, with King Gizzard on at midnight as well. Lineup is unreal but so, so many clashes.

I’m pretty sure I saw Williams at the game.

Wasn’t quite full last night, but still roasting. Some gig though. Would’ve been at this if I was in Glasgow. Gutted to be missing them.

Going down to London for Boygenius on Sunday which should be a good day out, with Muna, Ethel Cain and Soak supporting. Saw that Cory Hanson is playing the Moth Club on Saturday too, so I’m happy that I’ll get to see him tour his solo stuff since there’s no Scottish date.

The draw is a fair result based on the chances created, but when the game went 2-1, it was a massive test of the bottle of the team, particularly after Dingwall, and we fucked it again. As good as McMillan is, it alarms me how much better we are as a team just for him being in it. Crumbled from pretty much the moment he went off (which was understandable given that he’s barely played since May). Him and Lawless are going to cause most teams a lot of problems, continuing on from the second half of last year. Fitzpatrick clearly wants to play for Doolan and the difference in his work rate compared to the first half of last season is night and day. Graham was excellent in the first 25 minutes in particular, winning everything and running himself into the ground. McInroy looked very decent, especially considering he can’t have been match-sharp. Like a lot of teams in the league this year (Raith included), we look really good going forward but cannot defend whatsoever. Williams doesn’t fill me with confidence at all from what I’ve seen from him so far. Thought it was a stonewall penalty when he showed up for a header about five minutes late too. He’ll be playing with/against the likes of Ade Azeez in the English non-league this time next year. Not watched the highlights yet but thought Alston was shocking for the first goal showing him inside while in the box. Dowds has done nothing to show that he’s any sort of option. We need a back up wing-back, who can ideally play both sides, and another winger, unless Lyon is the answer, because Dowds absolutely isn’t. Would love a pre-hat salesman Abdul Osman-type in the middle of the park but given there are about 70 CMs in the squad just now, I can’t see it.

Gerry Britton can be as “personable” as he wants, as CEO he was a lapdog for Low and nothing more. Nightmare has put it perfectly, and even then, there are plenty more instances of his incompetence. The reason he didn’t leave along with Low, Rough and the rest of them was to try and dissociate himself to leave on good terms, despite being just as culpable with his involvement in the absolute shitshow on and off the park over the last few years.

Graham was excellent tonight, sitter aside. Fitzpatrick and Lawless had good games, with MacKenzie and Williamson growing into it. Williams wasn’t great, but hopefully he’s still just settling in. Would be absolutely fine with a midfield three of Bannigan, Williamson and MacKenzie next season, as long as there was adequate cover for Bannigan (and probably Williamson)‘s inevitable suspensions, and to avoid any over-reliance on a 17 year-old. United looked very poor. Middleton is still dreadful, and Denham will be an entertaining watch. Who could’ve guessed that giving Goodwin a new deal would go like this…

This is the reason why I’m hopeful that next season will be a success. We don’t know how good an eye for a player Doolan has yet, but he definitely has proven to be capable of getting the best out of what he has.

The new Deer Tick record is as excellent as the singles promised it to be.

Unsurprising, but still disappointing. Hopefully won’t be playing against any of them next season.

Nation of Language at the QMU tomorrow, Elton John at the Hydro on Saturday, Frankie & The Witch Fingers at Stereo on Monday and The War On Drugs at the Hydro on Tuesday. Sleep on Wednesday.

An absolutely horrendous take, on many levels.

Echoing everyone else by saying Springsteen was unreal last night. Not quite as good as the Barca gig a few weeks ago, but I’d had more pints, and he played Human Touch from nowhere at that one. He didn’t play Johnny 99 or Darkness there though, so they weren’t far off each other. I think most people could’ve done without that long Kitty’s Back, but the setlist is structured to give the band of 73 year olds a bit of a breather while the E Street horns take centre stage. He’s literally just put out Only The Strong Survive so you can forgive him one song from it (I like Nighshift for what it’s worth). That back catalogue is so strong though that he could play for 6 hours and still not play everyone’s favourite song. Really hope they’ve got another tour or three left in them, but it still astounds me how not even one of them are pulling out of these long tours. There’s something in that E Street water. Really wanted to go to Alvvays tonight but couldn’t get a ticket, hope those who went loved it. Michael Timmons next for me on Friday, then Screaming Females in Brussels next week.

I love Thistle and hate racists. Partick Thistle win please.

OSees tomorrow night, who are always great. Caroline Polachek next week, then Springsteen at Murrayfield the week after. His gig in Barcelona a couple of weeks ago was the best I've ever been to, so can't wait to do it all again.

Caitlin Rose at Stereo on Wednesday, then Springsteen in Barcelona on Friday. Send it.

Martin Woods - As previously mentioned - he’s shite at football, but thinks he’s Beckham. Absolutely summed up our Premiership relegation year. Ryan Stevenson - Total bellend. Dario Zanatta - Another total bellend and very shite at football. One look at him and you think “total w**k”. Sean McGinty - One of the worst players I’ve ever seen at Firhill. Genuinely baffles me how he’s a professional footballer. Danny Devine - See Sean McGinty. Not quite as bad, but his head and right foot are shaped like 50p pieces.

The criticism from me for Brownlie is because he’s noticeably unfit, when he’s been available for selection for months. Wasn’t directly at fault for the goals yesterday, but he was piss poor and has been all season.

What was Graham’s goal called off for? He looked onside but heard some folk around me say there was a foul, and there didn’t seem to be many complaints from the players. Had enough chances to win two games there, how Fitzpatrick didn’t even put away one of those two great chances absolutely baffles me. First 25 minutes was all Thistle, then we just stopped (again). Brownlie has had his injuries, but it’s inexcusable for how unfit he is at this stage of the season. Within the first few minutes, Holt was having to clear up because he couldn’t chase down a ball with a head start. Lawless was excellent today, and deserved his goal. Probably should’ve had two assists as well. McMillan was also very good - turning into our most consistent player. Thought Mitchell was lucky to stay on the park when he had a kick out towards the end, and it was only him charging into someone that the ref caught. Draw was a fair result, since Accies took their two opportunities and capitalised on our inability to defend set pieces.

Turner is similar to Spittal in that they are both excellent when the team is on top with plenty of the ball, but total passengers when on the back foot. He’d be found out for that very reason in a bottom 6 Premiership team. Happy enough if he stays and we’re in the Championship next season, not arsed if he leaves though. Docherty being average at best Championship midfielder is an interesting shout. One of the best in the league for me, and I don’t think we’d be able to get an upgrade on him if he left, but this is absolutely his level. Would be very surprised if Tiffoney is at Firhill next season.

Ist Ist at Tuts on Thursday then Lee Bains at Broadcast on Friday for me.

First half was horrendously boring but Thistle were comfortable enough. First goal absolutely killed QP and we strolled it from then on. No chance are QP winning the league now, absolutely chucked it. Don’t think we’re going up this year, but there’s always a chance going into the playoffs in the form we’re in. f**k Owen Coyle. Thank you.

Enough good stuff for a top 10 of the year so far now: 1. Boygenius - The Record 2. The Hold Steady - The Price Of Progress 3. Gaz Coombes - Turn The Car Around 4. Algiers - Shook 5. King Tuff - Smalltown Stardust 6. Dutch Uncles - True Entertainment 7. Hamish Hawk - Angel Numbers 8. Gorillaz - Cracker Island 9. Caroline Polachek - Desire, I Want To Turn Into You 10. Lichen Slow - Rest Lurks

His reputation had hardly been tarnished. Archie did give youth a chance in the first team as often as he could. Had a particular fondness for randomly playing David Wilson every time we played Celtic. I’d imagine a role like that one at Motherwell would be perfect for him.