scotlad Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Jags' support is definitely heavily Yes, but Maryhill itself a isn't hotbed of Thistle fans. I know Summerston well (too well...) and it's basically a reservation for Celtic fans. That's true. Most folk I know from Hairymill are Celtic supporters. Back when talk of Firhill being sold to property developers was all the rage I wondered if a return to Partick and potentially a whole new fanbase might be good for the club. Your knowledge of the Glasgow pub scene is truly encyclopedic Mr Endell. I once told my old pal Pete Z I considered following Thistle when I moved to Glasgow. He asked why and I explained it was near the West End and had a more 'bohemian' support. "Waaaaaankers..." was his reply whilst giving it the universal hand gesture. So are they more bohemian? You do see a fair number of arty/bohemian types at games, but you also get auld guys in bunnets, young families with kids, students, neds ... it's a cross section of Scottish society, basically. We used to always have a stall at the west end festival, which is pretty arty and bohemian, but the club hasn't done that for a few years now. I remember a post on one of the fans forums a couple of years ago saying that Thistle missed a great opportunity to become a sort of Glaswegian St. Pauli. This is a bit of a shame, if only because it would have put bums on seats while annoying the f*ck out of Alan all in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) That's true. Most folk I know from Hairymill are Celtic supporters. Back when talk of Firhill being sold to property developers was all the rage I wondered if a return to Partick and potentially a whole new fanbase might be good for the club. You do see a fair number of arty/bohemian types at games, but you also get auld guys in bunnets, young families with kids, students, neds ... it's a cross section of Scottish society, basically. We used to always have a stall at the west end festival, which is pretty arty and bohemian, but the club hasn't done that for a few years now. I remember a post on one of the fans forums a couple of years ago saying that Thistle missed a great opportunity to become a sort of Glaswegian St. Pauli. This is a bit of a shame, if only because it would have put bums on seats while annoying the f*ck out of Alan all in one go. St Pauli have the best location of any football club - the Reeperbahn is just around the corner - a superb, if slightly edgy, night out - I'd happily have the Silbersack as my post-match venue . Not that I'm obsessed with pubs. Edited October 17, 2014 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) No, I've never actually met him. He's definitely a Jag though - he also posts on the wearethistle site (I know that doesn't confirm 100% that he's a Thistle fan but that would be taking any pretence too far...). He also spends a lot of time on the TAMB saying he is Scottish. Edited October 17, 2014 by Orraloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Respect freedom of speech and freedom to gather. Respect freedom to comment and to walk through my home city without being bothered by sooners which I had to put up with for 2+ years. Can't take much to bother you! Maybe you should try not being so easily bothered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 St Pauli have the best location of any football club - the Reeperbahn is just around the corner - a superb, if slightly edgy, night out - I'd happily have the Silbersack as my post-match venue . Not that I'm obsessed with pubs. Maryhill Road and Munns Vaults can't really compete with that. By the way, do you know if Munns has re-opened yet? Someone was asking me last night I wasn't sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Maryhill Road and Munns Vaults can't really compete with that.By the way, do you know if Munns has re-opened yet? Someone was asking me last night I wasn't sure. I'm not sure either - I always approach Firhill coming up Maryhill Road - I've only been in it once and that was before the friendly v Wolves (0-0?) in the early / mid-nineties (I can only very vaguely recall the interior ). Edited October 18, 2014 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Youre an... Kev, I know we have had our disagreements, will do again...telepathically but before I forget just wanted to say I do enjoy your posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Using terms like "settled will" is a huge red flag of either a witting or unwitting participation in propaganda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Using pubs as a guide the Ram's Head is Celtic, while the First & Last directly opposite is Rangers Do they still have the drawing of Henrik Larsson above the bar in the Ram's Head? Me and the wife went into the First and Last one night after we had moved into a flat across the road. Didn't know it was a Rangers bar, but i remember thinking it had a different feel to it than the Ram's Heid. Seemed like it was more of a local bar for local people (peepil?). Maybe that's unfair, as i remember it was a lot smaller than the Ram's Head so maybe had more community/regulars than across the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Eagle Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 if half the folk that attended this rally yesterday had attended the protest against TTIP on Saturday then we'd have a chance of making a difference. Jeezo, I wasn't exactly thrilled when I heard they were moving it from Balado either but organisng a protest is a bit much. Having moved several miles off thread I thought I'd go back 6 or 7 pages to this neat (if not truly original) gag - too well crafted to pass without comment. So, in time-honoured fashion ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wauchope Lad Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Took this picture last week, it kinda reminded me of the good days in Trafalgar square on route to Wembley, class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 if half the folk that attended this rally yesterday had attended the protest against TTIP on Saturday then we'd have a chance of making a difference. Having moved several miles off thread I thought I'd go back 6 or 7 pages to this neat (if not truly original) gag - too well crafted to pass without comment. So, in time-honoured fashion ???? I'll have you know I thought of it all by myself. Glad you liked it though. Shame the rest of the miserable bassas on here wanted to talk about boring old politics instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Do they still have the drawing of Henrik Larsson above the bar in the Ram's Head? Me and the wife went into the First and Last one night after we had moved into a flat across the road. Didn't know it was a Rangers bar, but i remember thinking it had a different feel to it than the Ram's Heid. Seemed like it was more of a local bar for local people (peepil?). Maybe that's unfair, as i remember it was a lot smaller than the Ram's Head so maybe had more community/regulars than across the road. I've only been in the lounge as any time I was there I was 'entertaining' - back in my Summerston nights days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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