Aufc Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 I genuinely think it’s almost impossible to run a Scottish football club sustainably, unless you are happy pretty much sitting still (and that is assuming every other team is also being run sustainably which we know doesn’t happen). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagsCG Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) Given the current (interim) chairman was part of the old regime, do we expect him to be given his marching orders? Edited June 7, 2023 by JagsCG 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagar Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, JagsCG said: Given the current (interim) chairman was part of the old regime, do we expect him to be given his marching orders? Wasn't he just staying until the season ended? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmfc Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 When MCT took ownership of Morton they managed to get over 2m worth of debt wiped off plus kept Cappielow. Giving us no debt to start us off. Hopefully you can come to some arrangement with your debt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagsCG Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, Highlandmagar said: Wasn't he just staying until the season ended? Maybe, not sure if a timeframe was ever given. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 8 minutes ago, JagsCG said: Maybe, not sure if a timeframe was ever given. The club said at the time it was until the end of the season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Not much to add, scary that we can go from a relatively comfortable financial position to almost fucked in such a short space of time but that's what happens when you get folk in who don't understand cashflow. Guess we owe the Dunfermline boy who missed a sitter at the end of the cup game a few quid as thanks. What was the latest with the merger of the various fan groups, assuming everyone is still on same page now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegomarahenry Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Ayr were fucked royally a few years thanks to Barr taking his cheque book and fucking off, leaving us with a massive tax bill and a bloated, overpaid squad. We had to cut our cloth accordingly, pay realistic wages and eventually go part time to steady the ship, The Chairman sold off land around Somerset including the club car park. The club merchandising rights and catering to pay creditors. I don't think Thistle are in as bad a place as we were, most likely wages will have to be cut in the playing staff short term and you might end up with a lot of loan players to beef up your squad. As long as you don't piss money up a wall in an attempt to remain competitive rather than fix cashflow issues like some other clubs. There is always the hope that the situation can galvanise the club and support and that can make you competitive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Hearing Kyle Turner is off to St Johnstone. Like Tiffoney, he will be missed and the best thing would be that we won't need to play against him next season. Not sure I am ready to rake through the finances, yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledo Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Ludo*1 said: What's the rundown on him then? Tbh, it's ruined my day before lunchtime, I've loved watching Tiffoney this season, can be frustrating at times but mostly a joy to watch and more than capable of ripping a defence apart. How he'll manage the step up again I'm not sure, I wish him all the best though. 1 hour ago, Highlandmagar said: Now to see where Turner, Holt and Docherty are off to. Doc will be going to Killie man. Hoping that we somehow keep Turner. Now to go read the statement and see how much more my day will be ruined. Although I knew this was all coming. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Reminder that this guy is now on our board. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forfinn Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 That's a remarkable statement from TJF. A couple of things stand out for me: It's a bit odd to preach about financial responsibility and transparency then immediately commit to funding you admit you don't have, but also not say how much of a shortfall needs to be made up. Is that figure readily available from elsewhere? It's surely not helpful to have a fan ownership group so lacking in grace and decorum? At a time when you need everyone to pull together, including lines like "we hope that no-one involved in almost ending that 147 year history of our football club ever shows their face at Firhill again" can't be helpful. They seem to have had a massive chip on their shoulder all the way through the takeover process. The official club statement seems much more measured. It looks like that collapse against Ross County could prove to be a real sliding doors moment for Thistle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurph Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, Fuctifano said: Guess we owe the Dunfermline boy who missed a sitter at the end of the cup game a few quid as thanks. We can't be so frivolous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 8 minutes ago, Forfinn said: At a time when you need everyone to pull together, including lines like "we hope that no-one involved in almost ending that 147 year history of our football club ever shows their face at Firhill again" can't be helpful. They seem to have had a massive chip on their shoulder all the way through the takeover process. The official club statement seems much more measured. I took that line to be aimed at a very small group of people - namely Jackie Low and her sycophants. They’re right to get them hounded. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagsCG Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Forfinn said: It's surely not helpful to have a fan ownership group so lacking in grace and decorum? At a time when you need everyone to pull together, including lines like "we hope that no-one involved in almost ending that 147 year history of our football club ever shows their face at Firhill again" can't be helpful. They seem to have had a massive chip on their shoulder all the way through the takeover process. The official club statement seems much more measured. I get your point but TJF would probably say; it’s not like Low & others showed them and their members (therefore fans) much grace and decorum, a few months ago. Given they’ve been proven right on many of their main points of criticism, I think they’re justly angry. Edited June 7, 2023 by JagsCG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledo Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, Pie Of The Month said: Reminder that this guy is now on our board. Fucking mental honestly. 15 minutes ago, Forfinn said: That's a remarkable statement from TJF. A couple of things stand out for me: It's a bit odd to preach about financial responsibility and transparency then immediately commit to funding you admit you don't have, but also not say how much of a shortfall needs to be made up. Is that figure readily available from elsewhere? It's surely not helpful to have a fan ownership group so lacking in grace and decorum? At a time when you need everyone to pull together, including lines like "we hope that no-one involved in almost ending that 147 year history of our football club ever shows their face at Firhill again" can't be helpful. They seem to have had a massive chip on their shoulder all the way through the takeover process. The official club statement seems much more measured. It looks like that collapse against Ross County could prove to be a real sliding doors moment for Thistle. Low et al are utter charlatans and I fully endorse the TJF condemnation of them. I would imagine I'm not alone in that thought process, ergo TJF continue to unify the fan base. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milhouse Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 5 hours ago, btb said: I thought that lottery winner had set you right - obviously not. Cleared some debt which was obviously good, and set up an academy, which has been of debatable net benefit. Never bought us any Uncle Roy-style ringers or mercenaries, however. So I'm not sure what actual contribution he ever made to the 1st team playing squad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Hammer Jag said: Remember the so-called Thistle fans who sneered at the protest and lined up to support Low unconditionally? I wont forget. Ach doesn't help the club in the end, we have allot of sycophants who backed Masterton at the start of our financial worries, in the end for the club to move forward and recover we needed everyone pulling in the same direction. 1 hour ago, Fuctifano said: Not much to add, scary that we can go from a relatively comfortable financial position to almost fucked in such a short space of time but that's what happens when you get folk in who don't understand cashflow. Guess we owe the Dunfermline boy who missed a sitter at the end of the cup game a few quid as thanks. What was the latest with the merger of the various fan groups, assuming everyone is still on same page now? I read that statement and completely forgot it was us you put out on penalties. You're welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLClyde Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Anyone with knowledge of the below banner please contact TJF - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan57 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Highlandmagar said: Extremely worryingly times. How does the previous board get away with it ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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