I'm a fan of a lot of different kinds of music, it gets me through my days. One of my favourite songs right now is Pale Blue Eyes by The Velvet Underground.
Sometimes I feel so happy,
Sometimes I feel so sad.
Sometimes I feel so happy,
But mostly you just make me mad.
Baby, you just make me mad.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
Thought of you as my mountain top,
Thought of you as my peak.
Thought of you as everything,
I've had but couldn't keep.
I've had but couldn't keep.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
If I could make the world as pure and strange as what I see,
I'd put you in the mirror,
I put in front of me.
I put in front of me.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
Skip a life completely.
Stuff it in a cup.
She said, Money is like us in time,
It lies, but can't stand up.
Down for you is up."
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
It was good what we did yesterday.
And I'd do it once again.
The fact that you are married,
Only proves, you're my best friend.
But it's truly, truly a sin.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes.
Linger on, your pale blue eyes
Saturday, 4 December 2010
Friday, 19 November 2010
All change...
Been a while since I updated my blog with a "Marc" post, but now is as good a time as any to do so.
I have recently started work in a new Matalan store that has opened in my hometown of Bishopbriggs. I'm working in their stock room, lugging stuff around as well as out on the shop floor being a helping hand where needed. I'm only initially contracted to January but I am hopeful that I can be kept on past that time, it's a local job and it pays reasonably and I can't argue with that, as well as the good-natured people that work there.
My Uni course isn't going too shabbily either, I have two essays due soon, although I haven't been able to make any progress on them but this week I will make a real effort to at least knock one of them out the road. History is a very demanding subject that requires a lot of attention to detail, regardless of what you are studying the history of and although it may be a somewhat 'boring' subject it is very interesting and you learn so much.
Thistle have been poor as expected this season, not been at some of our games recently but from what I have heard from a few other people it really is probably for the best I am not around to see such turgid performances.
And finally, I've recently started really considering my social circles. I feel almost alienated, outgrowing some of them who I feel are really immature. It really gets my goat when someone who looks to you for help when they feel down is on your back and being a dick a few months later. Really don't know what is up with that if I am honest. I feel like I want newer friends, people who are more in tune with what I like. I'm really into music and stuff these days. Maybe going to more gigs will see me broaden my already stretched horizons to a point where it will take several minutes to survey the scene.
Fin.
Marc
I have recently started work in a new Matalan store that has opened in my hometown of Bishopbriggs. I'm working in their stock room, lugging stuff around as well as out on the shop floor being a helping hand where needed. I'm only initially contracted to January but I am hopeful that I can be kept on past that time, it's a local job and it pays reasonably and I can't argue with that, as well as the good-natured people that work there.
My Uni course isn't going too shabbily either, I have two essays due soon, although I haven't been able to make any progress on them but this week I will make a real effort to at least knock one of them out the road. History is a very demanding subject that requires a lot of attention to detail, regardless of what you are studying the history of and although it may be a somewhat 'boring' subject it is very interesting and you learn so much.
Thistle have been poor as expected this season, not been at some of our games recently but from what I have heard from a few other people it really is probably for the best I am not around to see such turgid performances.
And finally, I've recently started really considering my social circles. I feel almost alienated, outgrowing some of them who I feel are really immature. It really gets my goat when someone who looks to you for help when they feel down is on your back and being a dick a few months later. Really don't know what is up with that if I am honest. I feel like I want newer friends, people who are more in tune with what I like. I'm really into music and stuff these days. Maybe going to more gigs will see me broaden my already stretched horizons to a point where it will take several minutes to survey the scene.
Fin.
Marc
Friday, 22 October 2010
Troubled Soul
Of late I've not been feeling the best, and this song kinda sums it up a little. There are a few others.
Oh the sun may shine through your window on a summer's day
Doesn't change your heavy heart skips a beat each day
You get a temporary high as your watch life pass you by
Every single day you want to cry
Can we whish the tears a fond goodbye
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at these eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at there eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Oh the rain may pour and it may fall
But still I'll always hear you call
I'll be waiting, waiting for you
Oh you're eyes so blue your smile so wide
I think about you everyday and every night
I'll be waiting, waiting for you
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at there eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at there eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at there eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Oh the sun may shine through your window on a summer's day
Doesn't change your heavy heart skips a beat each day
You get a temporary high as your watch life pass you by
Every single day you want to cry
Can we whish the tears a fond goodbye
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at these eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at there eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Oh the rain may pour and it may fall
But still I'll always hear you call
I'll be waiting, waiting for you
Oh you're eyes so blue your smile so wide
I think about you everyday and every night
I'll be waiting, waiting for you
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at there eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at there eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Aching heart, troubled soul
I wanna tell you something wanted you to know
Look at there eyes, look at this smile
They're gonna stay around here, for a while
Sunday, 10 October 2010
Fading rays of hope
I have been a somewhat unwilling spectator to the media circus surrounding the situation of X Factor reject Gamu Nhengu this week, with it making frontline news across the board ahead of two things which, in my opinion are more important. The Enviromental Sludge disaster in Hungary and the continued efforts to rescue the trapped Chilean miners.
These things are pressing issues, with peoples livelihoods actually at stake, of course those would say that Gamu's situation is in the same boat - Is it really? I mean yes she's facing deportation from the country she has lived in for eight years but is it as pressing and concerning as people potentially losing family members and their homes like in Hungary and in Chile?
I'm not an X Factor fan by any stretch and I never will be but it gets my back up when people my own age are all up in arms about a girl who wasn't good enough for a glorified talent show [Although she IS a good singer I may add] when there are people in Hungary dying from being exposed to toxic waste.
So please, for the good of the world [yes, the world unbelievably] please do somethinh about this girl, either deport her back to Zimbabwe or allow her to stay in the country as I am sick to my back teeth of hearing about her plight. There is only so much pity any one human being can give and i'm on fumes when it comes to this one.
You are my Sunshine, but you gotta go.
NB*
Can I just say that this is in no way an Anti-Gamu post, I just don't want to hear about in mainstream news ahead of other pressing issues. I think Gamu is fantastically talent for one so young, and hope she is allowed at the very least to stay in Scotland, but she shouldn't be allowed to return to the X Factor show.
These things are pressing issues, with peoples livelihoods actually at stake, of course those would say that Gamu's situation is in the same boat - Is it really? I mean yes she's facing deportation from the country she has lived in for eight years but is it as pressing and concerning as people potentially losing family members and their homes like in Hungary and in Chile?
I'm not an X Factor fan by any stretch and I never will be but it gets my back up when people my own age are all up in arms about a girl who wasn't good enough for a glorified talent show [Although she IS a good singer I may add] when there are people in Hungary dying from being exposed to toxic waste.
So please, for the good of the world [yes, the world unbelievably] please do somethinh about this girl, either deport her back to Zimbabwe or allow her to stay in the country as I am sick to my back teeth of hearing about her plight. There is only so much pity any one human being can give and i'm on fumes when it comes to this one.
You are my Sunshine, but you gotta go.
NB*
Can I just say that this is in no way an Anti-Gamu post, I just don't want to hear about in mainstream news ahead of other pressing issues. I think Gamu is fantastically talent for one so young, and hope she is allowed at the very least to stay in Scotland, but she shouldn't be allowed to return to the X Factor show.
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Partick Thistle 2-1 Ayr United
After last week's defeat at Cowdenbeath, Thistle manager Ian McCall had said that the responsibility of the performance lay at his door, a week later and a suited-up McCall saw his charges put in a much improved performance to see off Second Division Ayr United and seal a semi final berth in the Alba Challenge Cup.
Some changes were made to the starting eleven that lost at Central Park the previous week, Stuart Bannigan coming in for his first start ahead of Iain Flannigan and Paul Cairney made way for Bryan Hodge. John Robertson also started ahead of Willie Kinniburgh in defence and Jackie McNamara came in at the back for his first start of the season.
It was Thistle who started the stronger and made an immediate impact, good work down the right set up Paul Paton who crossed expertly an Kris Doolan rose highest for the opening goal, 2 goals in two weeks for the former Auchinleck Talbot man who was for the most part of last season frozen out at Firhill. The game then toed and froed as both sides came close to scoring at either end but nothing really threatening the opposition goalkeepers.
Half an hour had passed when Thistle doubled their advantage, Liam Buchanan this time turning the ball into the path of Doolan who snapped up his second goal of the match. Thistle's issues with keeping their defence tight after getting into a position of considerable control were exposed just three minutes later when Andy Rodgers looping header brought the Honest Men back into the tie.
As the first half petered out there was a flashpoint involving Thistle's Paul Paton but only yellow cards for both Paton and Willie Easton were shown.
Football is a funny old game, and the cliché of a "game of two halves" is one that is bandied about on a very regular basis but it was an appropriate analogy for this game as Brian Reid's side came out in the second half very determined to ruffle Thistle's feathers and grab the equaliser, but they would continue to be thwarted by a solid Bryn Halliwell and a capable Thistle defence spearheaded by the experience of Jackie McNamara.
As the game moved on, Thistle were denied a clear penalty when Liam Buchanan was manhandled in the box, but it would prove to be a case of The boy who cried wolf for Stevie O'Reilly and for Buchanan who, having gone down contentiously 5 minutes previously felt aggrieved he didn't get the decision when he really was fouled.
The visitors upped the ante again in the last ten minutes with Mark Roberts causing his old side a multitude of problems, the biggest of which came when hes low shot looked to be heading for the back of the Thistle net - until Bryn Halliwell somehow got a hand to it and tipped it round for a corner, the Ayr fans were celebrating thinking it was in but this was perhaps the defining moment for the visitors, as they realised that after that, it just wasn't going to be their day.
The final whistle blew and Thistle clinched only their 2nd Alba Challenge Cup semi final place, and with two other previous winners in Ross County and Queen of the South the onus will be on Thistle to join that group of teams who have won the trophy and certainly with the 40th anniversary of their last major trophy win looming it would certainly be a most welcome distraction for McCall and his players as they struggle in the First Division.
In my personal opinion, it was a game that answered some of the questions from last week but also posed some new ones. What do we do about leaving the gaps at the back when we seem to get comfortable, a better team than Ayr would have punished us for this today.
It's also good to see Liam Buchanan having the 'burden' if you will of goalscoring lifted from his shoulders. Doolan is a player capable of stepping in and grabbing a few goals as his first season return of 5 goals in his first 10 senior games show and one that cettainly should have been looked too last season when McCall was bringing in the [on paper and at the time] more established and 'better' option of Steve Lovell.
Maybe we'll turn the corner next week against Stirling, maybe. I'm not going to get myself all hopeful for it to come crashing down yet again. Certainly all we can do is hope so.
Until then,
Marc =]
Some changes were made to the starting eleven that lost at Central Park the previous week, Stuart Bannigan coming in for his first start ahead of Iain Flannigan and Paul Cairney made way for Bryan Hodge. John Robertson also started ahead of Willie Kinniburgh in defence and Jackie McNamara came in at the back for his first start of the season.
It was Thistle who started the stronger and made an immediate impact, good work down the right set up Paul Paton who crossed expertly an Kris Doolan rose highest for the opening goal, 2 goals in two weeks for the former Auchinleck Talbot man who was for the most part of last season frozen out at Firhill. The game then toed and froed as both sides came close to scoring at either end but nothing really threatening the opposition goalkeepers.
Half an hour had passed when Thistle doubled their advantage, Liam Buchanan this time turning the ball into the path of Doolan who snapped up his second goal of the match. Thistle's issues with keeping their defence tight after getting into a position of considerable control were exposed just three minutes later when Andy Rodgers looping header brought the Honest Men back into the tie.
As the first half petered out there was a flashpoint involving Thistle's Paul Paton but only yellow cards for both Paton and Willie Easton were shown.
Football is a funny old game, and the cliché of a "game of two halves" is one that is bandied about on a very regular basis but it was an appropriate analogy for this game as Brian Reid's side came out in the second half very determined to ruffle Thistle's feathers and grab the equaliser, but they would continue to be thwarted by a solid Bryn Halliwell and a capable Thistle defence spearheaded by the experience of Jackie McNamara.
As the game moved on, Thistle were denied a clear penalty when Liam Buchanan was manhandled in the box, but it would prove to be a case of The boy who cried wolf for Stevie O'Reilly and for Buchanan who, having gone down contentiously 5 minutes previously felt aggrieved he didn't get the decision when he really was fouled.
The visitors upped the ante again in the last ten minutes with Mark Roberts causing his old side a multitude of problems, the biggest of which came when hes low shot looked to be heading for the back of the Thistle net - until Bryn Halliwell somehow got a hand to it and tipped it round for a corner, the Ayr fans were celebrating thinking it was in but this was perhaps the defining moment for the visitors, as they realised that after that, it just wasn't going to be their day.
The final whistle blew and Thistle clinched only their 2nd Alba Challenge Cup semi final place, and with two other previous winners in Ross County and Queen of the South the onus will be on Thistle to join that group of teams who have won the trophy and certainly with the 40th anniversary of their last major trophy win looming it would certainly be a most welcome distraction for McCall and his players as they struggle in the First Division.
In my personal opinion, it was a game that answered some of the questions from last week but also posed some new ones. What do we do about leaving the gaps at the back when we seem to get comfortable, a better team than Ayr would have punished us for this today.
It's also good to see Liam Buchanan having the 'burden' if you will of goalscoring lifted from his shoulders. Doolan is a player capable of stepping in and grabbing a few goals as his first season return of 5 goals in his first 10 senior games show and one that cettainly should have been looked too last season when McCall was bringing in the [on paper and at the time] more established and 'better' option of Steve Lovell.
Maybe we'll turn the corner next week against Stirling, maybe. I'm not going to get myself all hopeful for it to come crashing down yet again. Certainly all we can do is hope so.
Until then,
Marc =]
Monday, 30 August 2010
Cowdenbeath 2-1 Partick Thistle
Cowdenbeath. Famous for stock car racing, Jim Baxter and everyone's favourite Karaoke superstar, Donald Findlay.
Enough of the chit-chat, lets get on to the game I was there for as we visited Central Park for the first time since the early 90's and for my first visit to a ground that shall we say lacks the presentation one is used to as a First Division supporter.
The game started brightly for Thistle, peppering the part timer's goal with chances, until the breakthrough came after 18 minutes when Kris Doolan, starting on the left of a front 3, swept home a pinpoint pass from Paul Cairney.
That joy would be short-lived as the Blue Brazil equalised almost immediately, Thistle's defensive tactic of leaving one man to mark three was once again made to look foolish by Brian Fairbairn who turned and fired into the net, Thistle were in the lead for all of a minute.
Cowden were gutsy, while not having the technical ability they certain make up for it in determination and effort on the pitch and that fearless attitude was paying dividends against a Thistle side who were trying to take the piss.
Half time came as the first half flew in quicker than some maybe thought.
Into the second half and Cowden came out giving it their all as they had done in the first half, creating a small clutch of chances, including a free kick which was expertly tipped over the bar by Bryn Halliwell. It would be from this corner that the games deciding goal emerged, it's never smart to dummy a low cross into the box, and Cowden stuck quickly to end up snatching a come-from-behind lead.
Thistle then went all guns blazing trying to find an equaliser but Buchanan and Erskine's efforts bore no fruit either shooting wide or into the arms of an on-song David Hay. Paul Paton's rasping shot from the edge of area smashed the Cowden crossbar but again, Thistle's lack of a punch up front could lead to one too many knockouts across the season.
Terrible from Thistle, which maybe cheapens Cowdenbeath's win, but really, they can only beat whats in front of them and what was in front of them was a poor side who are out of sorts, failure to gee up the squad for the games against Stirling and Ayr at Firhill could be fatal for Ian McCall.
Fin.
Enough of the chit-chat, lets get on to the game I was there for as we visited Central Park for the first time since the early 90's and for my first visit to a ground that shall we say lacks the presentation one is used to as a First Division supporter.
The game started brightly for Thistle, peppering the part timer's goal with chances, until the breakthrough came after 18 minutes when Kris Doolan, starting on the left of a front 3, swept home a pinpoint pass from Paul Cairney.
That joy would be short-lived as the Blue Brazil equalised almost immediately, Thistle's defensive tactic of leaving one man to mark three was once again made to look foolish by Brian Fairbairn who turned and fired into the net, Thistle were in the lead for all of a minute.
Cowden were gutsy, while not having the technical ability they certain make up for it in determination and effort on the pitch and that fearless attitude was paying dividends against a Thistle side who were trying to take the piss.
Half time came as the first half flew in quicker than some maybe thought.
Into the second half and Cowden came out giving it their all as they had done in the first half, creating a small clutch of chances, including a free kick which was expertly tipped over the bar by Bryn Halliwell. It would be from this corner that the games deciding goal emerged, it's never smart to dummy a low cross into the box, and Cowden stuck quickly to end up snatching a come-from-behind lead.
Thistle then went all guns blazing trying to find an equaliser but Buchanan and Erskine's efforts bore no fruit either shooting wide or into the arms of an on-song David Hay. Paul Paton's rasping shot from the edge of area smashed the Cowden crossbar but again, Thistle's lack of a punch up front could lead to one too many knockouts across the season.
Terrible from Thistle, which maybe cheapens Cowdenbeath's win, but really, they can only beat whats in front of them and what was in front of them was a poor side who are out of sorts, failure to gee up the squad for the games against Stirling and Ayr at Firhill could be fatal for Ian McCall.
Fin.
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Raith Rovers v Partick Thistle
That start of the season - you can't beat it apparently. Well, down Firhill way you're more likely to meet a grumbling discontented group of fans [myself included] who are fast running out of straws to clutch at.
Yesterday's performance at Stark's Park was nothing short of diabolical from a defensive point of view as one mistake after another gifted Rovers a thumping win over us. The First goal I never really got a good view of, all I seen was Mark Ferry's shot trundling over the line and the far post and out of Halliwell's reach, a bit soft in my opinion.
Many Thistle fans have had to adjust that Jonny Tuffey isn't around any more and although he had good moments, He still had his flaws. Bryn Halliwell seems to be the same type of goalkeeper - only older. A tremendous display towards the end of last season followed by contributing to Rovers' second goal of the afternoon, a poor throw out to Paddy Boyle saw him dispossessed and the ball rolled to John Baird who did the business.
Many Jags fans [myself included] have put faith in Willie Kinniburgh against their better judgment in my opinion. Kind of like betting on a horse that has long odds because you like the colours of the jersey or the name of the horse in question. But after today that faith is gone after he [yet again!] gave away a stupid penalty and was promptly sent off.
Normally when one of our players are sent off I'd be giving the referee an earful for a harsh decision but Mr. Norris got it absolutely spot on in sending him off and I genuinely hope that McCall drops him for a long time to come now that Conrad has signed up. Raith scored the penalty by the way, and we were 3-0 down at half time and I was in a state of utter disbelief.
After half time we actually played some good stuff, Chris Erskine getting in and about the area but optiing to take touches before shooting again plagued our problems with finding the onion bag. Conrad hit the post with a pont blank header and Liam Buchanan missed 2 oe 3 good one on one oppurtunities.
Same old Thistle I guess. But for the life of me I expect a reaction on Tuesday at Berwick. Sort it McCall, because I'm sure you know you're losing the fans with every excuse you pull out the fire.
Yesterday's performance at Stark's Park was nothing short of diabolical from a defensive point of view as one mistake after another gifted Rovers a thumping win over us. The First goal I never really got a good view of, all I seen was Mark Ferry's shot trundling over the line and the far post and out of Halliwell's reach, a bit soft in my opinion.
Many Thistle fans have had to adjust that Jonny Tuffey isn't around any more and although he had good moments, He still had his flaws. Bryn Halliwell seems to be the same type of goalkeeper - only older. A tremendous display towards the end of last season followed by contributing to Rovers' second goal of the afternoon, a poor throw out to Paddy Boyle saw him dispossessed and the ball rolled to John Baird who did the business.
Many Jags fans [myself included] have put faith in Willie Kinniburgh against their better judgment in my opinion. Kind of like betting on a horse that has long odds because you like the colours of the jersey or the name of the horse in question. But after today that faith is gone after he [yet again!] gave away a stupid penalty and was promptly sent off.
Normally when one of our players are sent off I'd be giving the referee an earful for a harsh decision but Mr. Norris got it absolutely spot on in sending him off and I genuinely hope that McCall drops him for a long time to come now that Conrad has signed up. Raith scored the penalty by the way, and we were 3-0 down at half time and I was in a state of utter disbelief.
After half time we actually played some good stuff, Chris Erskine getting in and about the area but optiing to take touches before shooting again plagued our problems with finding the onion bag. Conrad hit the post with a pont blank header and Liam Buchanan missed 2 oe 3 good one on one oppurtunities.
Same old Thistle I guess. But for the life of me I expect a reaction on Tuesday at Berwick. Sort it McCall, because I'm sure you know you're losing the fans with every excuse you pull out the fire.
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