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Supporter salute, changing game, McPherson and O'Reilly updates: Wilson on Pars win

Mark Wilson spoke to the media in the aftermath of Partick Thistle’s 2-1 win over Dunfermline at Firhill.

Here’s everything the Thistle boss said.


What are your thoughts on the game?

We wanted a quick start after the other night....

4 days ago
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Partick Thistle 2-1 Dunfermline: Jags fight back to progress to play-off final

Partick Thistle fought back from a goal down to book their place in the Premiership play-off final courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Dunfermline at Firhill.

Neil Lennon’s Pars took the lead during the first half through Charlie Gilmour, but t...

4 days ago
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O'Reilly urges Thistle to make most of Firhill fear factor in semi-final

Dan O’Reilly hopes Partick Thistle can make the most of their Firhill fear factor when Dunfermline come to town for the return fixture of the Premiership play-off semi-final this evening.

The first leg at East End Park ended all square aft...

5 days ago
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The Sultan of Ping: Forbes still making magic with wand of a left foot

Ask anyone in Scottish Football who comes to mind when they hear the term ‘wand of a left foot’ and it won’t take long for the name Ross Forbes to enter the conversation.

Stick Aristotle, James Joyce and Jean-Paul Sartre in a shoe shop tog...

6 days ago
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Samuel call, penalty shout, entertaining tie: Wilson on Pars draw

Mark Wilson spoke to the press in the aftermath of Partick Thistle’s 1-1 draw with Dunfermline at East End Park.

Here’s everything the Thistle boss had to say.

What’s your take on the game then, Mark?

It must have been pretty good on the...

7 days ago
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