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.
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