Jagscast Episode 2 Released 22nd February 2013.
Topics Discussed:
Firhill Cup
PTFC Autobiographies
Morton/Accies Review
Chris Erskine
Goalscoring defenders
Youth v Experience
Airdrie Preview
Panel: Vinny Ferguson, Jay McGhee, Davy Mains
Enjoy the show!
Firhill Cup Auction details:
"Right guys - we need your help! Last years Firhill Cup included a footie shirt auction and sale which was a huge success - so much so that lots of people have asked if we'll do it again! so we are - but we need your help. We need donations of unwanted or outgrown (!) football shirts - from any team. We'll be delighted to accept books, boots, hats scarves - anything footie related at all!
You can make donations by handing in or posting to the club office; to me in the Aitken Suite before home games or my posting to Firhill Cup c/o Enigma 1 Woodside Terrace Glasgow G3 7UY."
Friday, 22 February 2013
Friday, 15 February 2013
The JagsCast is back!!
The Jagscast has returned to your ears.
On this weeks show we review season 2012/13 so far, talk about Thistle's outstanding home form, assess the factors which will affect the rest of the season and preview the upcoming Morton game.
The Jagscast apologise for poor sound quality. This WILL be rectified for next weeks show.
On this weeks show we review season 2012/13 so far, talk about Thistle's outstanding home form, assess the factors which will affect the rest of the season and preview the upcoming Morton game.
The Jagscast apologise for poor sound quality. This WILL be rectified for next weeks show.
Thursday, 22 November 2012
EVEN MORE BLASTS FROM THE PAST
Bob Cassells and John McNeill share their memories of the 1971 League Cup Final:
Jackie McNamara chats to the Jagscast after the 1-1 draw with Culter.
Craig Telfer http://tellhimhespele.com joins the Jagscasters for the 4-2 win against Ayr:
And MC's http://gettingjaggywithit.blogspot.com makes her podcast debut:
Jackie McNamara chats to the Jagscast after the 1-1 draw with Culter.
Craig Telfer http://tellhimhespele.com joins the Jagscasters for the 4-2 win against Ayr:
And MC's http://gettingjaggywithit.blogspot.com makes her podcast debut:
DIGITALLY REMASTERED
Well, not really.
But I have re-uploaded some classic podcasts.
I've tried to pick some of the best ones, looking at some of the lovely special guests we've had over the past couple of years.
I hope you enjoy listening to these as much as we enjoyed making them.
A must for all Jags fans, A Trip Down Memory Lane with Alan Dickson:
Tenner for a Strip:
Emperor Conrad
A Cheeky Little Grope
Others available here:
http://soundcloud.com/jagscast-crew
and here:
http://soundcloud.com/jagscast
VBL (nearly a Dad!)
x
But I have re-uploaded some classic podcasts.
I've tried to pick some of the best ones, looking at some of the lovely special guests we've had over the past couple of years.
I hope you enjoy listening to these as much as we enjoyed making them.
A must for all Jags fans, A Trip Down Memory Lane with Alan Dickson:
Tenner for a Strip:
Emperor Conrad
A Cheeky Little Grope
Others available here:
http://soundcloud.com/jagscast-crew
and here:
http://soundcloud.com/jagscast
VBL (nearly a Dad!)
x
Sunday, 8 July 2012
There Is No Plan B...oh actually, yeh there is. Sorry.
By Vinny Ferguson @vbl1986
I’m sure we used to all talk about something other than football committees, megalomaniacs and rebellious chairmen. Ah yes, that’s right. Actual, proper football. The new season is almost upon us, and I think most people have forgotten about the fact that there will actually be some football played soon. Partick Thistle’s players will begin their mission to regain match sharpness against Paul Hartley’s Alloa Athletic on Tuesday night. I’ve spent some time thinking about how the team will line up this year.
Jackie McNamara’s first issue is the loss of Paul Cairney. I cannot remember a player having such a turnaround in fortune, fitness and finesse in one single season. This was the player who once looked heavy, short of pace and had absolutely no confidence in his ability as a First Division player. Last season, Paulo DiCairneyo was one of the stand out players in the league. It was no surprise to learn that several higher ranked clubs were interested in signing him up once his contract expired. He eventually opted for Hibernian, after long negotiations, his stag do and his wedding. Good luck to the man, he is one player who has earned his move to the top league in Scotland.
Cairney suggested that his drastic change in form was down to McNamara giving him a free role in midfield. We would often see Cairney drifting off to either wing, collecting the ball from defence, as well as linking up with the forward players. I would suggest that Chris Erskine will fulfil this position in the coming season. This creates another problem though, as Erskine and Cairney often linked up. McNamara doesn’t have many other options in the mould of Erskine and Cairney. He must consider other formations.
A look back at a former line up.
Hugh Murray will be a regular starter, perhaps at the expense of David Rowson. Rowson, despite his enthusiasm and fitness, is not getting any younger and is now a part-time footballer. This could lead to a Murray/Paton midfield. Paul Paton, another utility player, may however be used at the back, allowing Rowson to play a part in a starting eleven. We also cannot forget about Stuart Bannigan’s form towards the end of the season, both in midfield and on the left wing, or Sean Welsh’s eye for goal and angled passing ability, which could see him team up with Erskine in a freer role.
Mark McGuigan has impressed since his arrival at Firhill. He is a tall, athletic striker who has shown that he has a predatory, poacher instinct. While Kris Doolan is an excellent front man, his goals rarely come from easy chances. They come from hard work, working angles and spectacular long range efforts. McGuigan is an ideal partner for the hard working, considerate Doolan. I’m not convinced that McNamara will always have the luxury to play two strikers, but by having the options of McGuigan and the pacey Christie Elliot, he has shown that he is aware of the need to have a Plan B and C.
Other new signings have come in the form of Aaron Muirhead and Steven Lawless. Lawless is an interesting choice. Wingers are rarely used in the First Division, but perhaps McNamara noted Derek Adams’ use of ex-Jag Marc Corcoran last season and is keen to offer the team width from the bench should opposition sides look to enter into a stuffy, unattractive midfield battle. Muirhead, used mostly as a right back at his previous club, will be used sparingly and can be seen as competition for Stephen O’Donnell, whose performances last season ranged from dynamic to dismal. McNamara has previously stated concerns about O’Donnell’s mentality, one could argue that competition for places could encourage the ex-Celtic youth to work harder on a more consistent basis.
The one area of the pitch that the manager does not have to concern himself with is in goals. McNamara has, in Scott Fox, one of the best young goalkeepers in the country. As back-up, he has the increasingly able Ryan Scully. Some fans will remember Scully’s mistakes in the home defeat to Livingston. Others will remember his four top drawer saves in the same game. Fox learned last year that his position in the team is not written in stone, any loss in form will allow Scully in. Goalkeeping coach Craig Hinchcliffe has done an incredible job with both of these players. He is one of the most valuable assets at the club.
In conclusion, Jackie McNamara has made some shrewd signings since taking on the role as manager on a full time basis. He has, above all, given himself options. He currently has a first eleven capable of playing flowing, entertaining football. He also has the personnel to completely change the dynamic of the team. We have ball playing defenders. We have hard, no nonsense defenders. We have silky midfielders, comfortable on the ball. We have ball winning, borderline insane midfielders. We have a thinking front man. We have pacey forwards, we have big forwards.
Jackie McNamara now has the difficult job of keeping some very young feet on the ground. A lack of consistency was the problem last season. If consistency comes with entertaining football, we could have a very, very good season.
Possible starting eleven?
I’m sure we used to all talk about something other than football committees, megalomaniacs and rebellious chairmen. Ah yes, that’s right. Actual, proper football. The new season is almost upon us, and I think most people have forgotten about the fact that there will actually be some football played soon. Partick Thistle’s players will begin their mission to regain match sharpness against Paul Hartley’s Alloa Athletic on Tuesday night. I’ve spent some time thinking about how the team will line up this year.
Jackie McNamara’s first issue is the loss of Paul Cairney. I cannot remember a player having such a turnaround in fortune, fitness and finesse in one single season. This was the player who once looked heavy, short of pace and had absolutely no confidence in his ability as a First Division player. Last season, Paulo DiCairneyo was one of the stand out players in the league. It was no surprise to learn that several higher ranked clubs were interested in signing him up once his contract expired. He eventually opted for Hibernian, after long negotiations, his stag do and his wedding. Good luck to the man, he is one player who has earned his move to the top league in Scotland.
Cairney suggested that his drastic change in form was down to McNamara giving him a free role in midfield. We would often see Cairney drifting off to either wing, collecting the ball from defence, as well as linking up with the forward players. I would suggest that Chris Erskine will fulfil this position in the coming season. This creates another problem though, as Erskine and Cairney often linked up. McNamara doesn’t have many other options in the mould of Erskine and Cairney. He must consider other formations.
A look back at a former line up.
Hugh Murray will be a regular starter, perhaps at the expense of David Rowson. Rowson, despite his enthusiasm and fitness, is not getting any younger and is now a part-time footballer. This could lead to a Murray/Paton midfield. Paul Paton, another utility player, may however be used at the back, allowing Rowson to play a part in a starting eleven. We also cannot forget about Stuart Bannigan’s form towards the end of the season, both in midfield and on the left wing, or Sean Welsh’s eye for goal and angled passing ability, which could see him team up with Erskine in a freer role.
Mark McGuigan has impressed since his arrival at Firhill. He is a tall, athletic striker who has shown that he has a predatory, poacher instinct. While Kris Doolan is an excellent front man, his goals rarely come from easy chances. They come from hard work, working angles and spectacular long range efforts. McGuigan is an ideal partner for the hard working, considerate Doolan. I’m not convinced that McNamara will always have the luxury to play two strikers, but by having the options of McGuigan and the pacey Christie Elliot, he has shown that he is aware of the need to have a Plan B and C.
Other new signings have come in the form of Aaron Muirhead and Steven Lawless. Lawless is an interesting choice. Wingers are rarely used in the First Division, but perhaps McNamara noted Derek Adams’ use of ex-Jag Marc Corcoran last season and is keen to offer the team width from the bench should opposition sides look to enter into a stuffy, unattractive midfield battle. Muirhead, used mostly as a right back at his previous club, will be used sparingly and can be seen as competition for Stephen O’Donnell, whose performances last season ranged from dynamic to dismal. McNamara has previously stated concerns about O’Donnell’s mentality, one could argue that competition for places could encourage the ex-Celtic youth to work harder on a more consistent basis.
The one area of the pitch that the manager does not have to concern himself with is in goals. McNamara has, in Scott Fox, one of the best young goalkeepers in the country. As back-up, he has the increasingly able Ryan Scully. Some fans will remember Scully’s mistakes in the home defeat to Livingston. Others will remember his four top drawer saves in the same game. Fox learned last year that his position in the team is not written in stone, any loss in form will allow Scully in. Goalkeeping coach Craig Hinchcliffe has done an incredible job with both of these players. He is one of the most valuable assets at the club.
In conclusion, Jackie McNamara has made some shrewd signings since taking on the role as manager on a full time basis. He has, above all, given himself options. He currently has a first eleven capable of playing flowing, entertaining football. He also has the personnel to completely change the dynamic of the team. We have ball playing defenders. We have hard, no nonsense defenders. We have silky midfielders, comfortable on the ball. We have ball winning, borderline insane midfielders. We have a thinking front man. We have pacey forwards, we have big forwards.
Jackie McNamara now has the difficult job of keeping some very young feet on the ground. A lack of consistency was the problem last season. If consistency comes with entertaining football, we could have a very, very good season.
Possible starting eleven?
Thursday, 26 April 2012
A Crowd of Alan Archibald
The Jagscast regulars feature in a bumper edition of the Jagscast. We take a look back at the 2011-12 season, the highs, the lows, the spectacular, the bizarre, the lot. Manly J Panda follows up his interview with Jaggy Mac at the start of the campaign, looking back on his first season in management. We also have interviews with man of the moment Paul Cairney, following his superb hat-trick at Dundee, and speak to Alan Archibald ahead of his milestone 400th appearance in a Jags shirt.
Listen to the pod here:
http://jagscast.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2
Listen to the pod here:
http://jagscast.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2
Sunday, 15 April 2012
Waith Wovers
A crisper, clearer VBL talks to Donald Marc Corcoran Balatoni and Cowie about recent developments off the pitch, Thistle theme parks and favourite debuts.
We also have an exclusive interview with Thistle new boy Mark McGuigan.
Unfortunately, we cannot bring you Cowie's Call or reactions from half time and full time due to poor sound quality.
We thought we'd make up for it with a wee treat at the end of the pod, so stay tuned for that.
Enjoy!
http://jagscast.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2
We also have an exclusive interview with Thistle new boy Mark McGuigan.
Unfortunately, we cannot bring you Cowie's Call or reactions from half time and full time due to poor sound quality.
We thought we'd make up for it with a wee treat at the end of the pod, so stay tuned for that.
Enjoy!
http://jagscast.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2
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