It is that time of the year when you look back and have a resume of the previous twelve months and make a resolution for the incoming year.
Early 2020 found Thistle at the bottom of the table with a game in hand but as we all know that did not save us from relegation due to external events.
Covid-19 hit the UK in the first quarter of the year and football like many things in life came to a halt. This virus left none of us, including the Partick Thistle family, untouched. Our condolences go to all who have lost a loved one in 2020.
The Working Group continued to meet and seek the views and contributions of the supporters. There were regular updates to keep us up to speed with the developments.
Across the country fans financially supported their Clubs throughout the period of the pandemic, including Jags fans, even though they were unable to return to live games. Instead, their emotional lifejacket on a Saturday has been to listen to the commentary from the Jagzone guys and the home and away live streaming.
As we move forward into 2021 Partick Thistle are 5th in the table and striving for promotion in this shortened league, with only a further sixteen games to go.
The Working Group continues its work towards the full implementation and operation in 2021 of the vision of Colin Weir “Fan Ownership” of Partick Thistle.
Amazingly scientists have managed to create numerous vaccines in such a short period of time. The vaccine is being rolled out and hopefully that has a positive impact on the lives of those in Scotland and around the World.
It is to be hoped that the vaccination of the human race will aid a return to “normal life”. The impact could be to see football fans filling the stadiums around the world. Fingers crossed Jags fans get to sit in the stands at Firhill at some point this season but we may need to be patient and realistic. Hopefully by season 2021-22 we can follow the team home and away.
These positives give us hope that 2021 will be a better year for everyone.
The Jags Trust Board welcomes the Chairperson, Manager, Backroom Staff and Players of Clyde FC for today’s SPFL League 1 match at the Energy Check Stadium @Firhill.
As life is nowhere near back to normal, we send our regards to the Office Bearers and Members of the Clyde “The Bully Wee” Supporters Groups.
The Board of the Jags Trust wish you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Morag McHaffie, Chairperson
Partick Thistle Supporters Association “The Jags Trust” & Supporters Direct Scotland