11th Apr 1998 Partick Thistle 2 Airdrieonians 0 (SFL First Division - game 32)

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Match Information

41y, 2m, 17d			John McVeigh		Alex MacDonald
Alan Archibald; Gareth Evans; Iain Nicolson
Jamie McKenzie; Chic Charnley; Andy Lyons
Gareth Evans (1-0, 21 mins); Nicky Henderson (2-0, 45 mins)
Nicky Henderson; Alan Lawrence					Paul Jack; Sean Sweeney; Kenny Black; Marvyn Wilson; Austin McCann
Gareth Evans (Jamie McKenzie, 60 mins); Alan Lawrence (Robert Dunn, 88 mins)					Marvyn Wilson (Gordon Connelly, HT); Gary Mackay (Austin McCann, 62 mins)
35y, 8m, 0d			Lindsay Hamilton		John Martin
31y, 1m, 23d			Jimmy Boyle		Paul Jack
20y, 3m, 29d			Alan Archibald		Jimmy Sandison
27y, 6m, 21d			Gregg Watson		Sean Sweeney
21y, 6m, 25d			Billy Macdonald		Sandy Stewart future Jag
21y, 5m, 29d			Jered Stirling		Forbes Johnston
31y, 2m, 28d			Gareth Evans		Gary MacKay
21y, 5m, 29d			Iain Nicolson		Kenny Black
35y, 7m, 23d			Alan Lawrence		Marvyn Wilson
29y, 2m, 3d			Nicky Henderson		Brian McPhee
17y, 6m, 10d			Martin Lauchlan		Steve Cooper
26y, 7m, 13d
17y, 4m, 13d			Jamie McKenzie		David Farrell former Jag
18y, 9m, 14d			Robert Dunn		Austin McCann
18y, 7m, 24d			Alex Martin		Gordon Connelly

Match Report

TTA report

A much improved performance by a Thistle side weakened by suspension and injury. Evans scored with a header at the back post (21) then a well taken goal by Henderson just inside the box (45) made it 2-0. Hamilton had some fine saves but Thistle weathered the storm and saw the game out. Still looking for a miracle.

Media report

13-Apr-1998, The Herald

THE white-knuckle ride that appears to go hand in hand with supporting Partick Thistle shows little sign of winding down, even at this stage of the season. Being brought back from the dead as an organisation is enough excitement for most people, but the Maryhill Magyars now seem hell- bent on joining that exclusive club founded by Lazarus all those years ago and remaining afloat in their division after many had given them up as a lost cause.

On Saturday, for instance, Airdrie popped into Firhill for the final time this season and took their leave of the old stadium having received a cordial welcome, a cup of tea, and a going-over. Goals from Gareth Evans and Nicky Henderson not only had the Thistle following on their feet but must have sent a distinct chill down the spines of those also loitering at the undignified end of the table. Later, the door marked John McVeigh, Head Coach, opened, revealing the sometimes rather excitable Thistle leader lounging in nonchalant fashion, struggling to contain his glee at his men having scooped up what their play merited during the afternoon. “We were magnificent in the first half,” said McVeigh, “and after that we did the professional job and killed the game off.” The manager added that it was not the case that Airdrie were off colour, more that his lot had not allowed them any chance to shine. However, between now and about 4.45 on May 9, Thistle have, in their manager's words, “four cup finals” to be played. “If we take care of those I think we'll play first division football next season.” Of course, most teams who have experienced the goings-on at Firhill in recent times would probably have gone belly up long before now, but Partick Thistle have seldom conformed to normality. Will they maintain their status in Scottish football? The bookies doubt it, but they're not always right. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to Ladbrokes.

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Glasgow Herald, 13th April, 1998

PTFC Match Programme, 9th May, 1998

Stats Watch

● Goalie Lindsay Hamilton keeps his first clean-sheet for Thistle.

● Nicky Henderson scores his last goal for Thistle.

ongoing sequences:

● 35 consecutive competitive appearances for Jimmy Boyle, 2nd Aug 1997 to date, a new personal best. (Longest run since: David Farrell - 40 games, 12th Oct 1996 to 18th Oct 1997. Club-record: Johnny Jackson - 313 games, 28th Aug 1926 to 25th Mar 1933.)

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