Partick News

Alan Archibald is confident he can stop Dundee's scoring stars doing the damage against Partick Thistle for the second time this season.

NEW Clyde gaffer John McCormack is eyeing up Partick Thistle's Kris Doolan and Willie Kinniburgh as emergency loan signings.

ALAN ARCHIBALD has targeted a double dose of home rule to underscore Partick Thistle's Irn-Bru first division title credentials.

By Craig Stewart at Firhill Adams Lovell Tokely IN THE only SFL match to take place at the weekend, Partick Thistle's recent signings Jamie Adams and Steve Lovell both scored second-half goals to help the Glasgow side back to winning ways and up to third in the First Division.

A STUNNING double from Willie Gibson ensured Dunfermline stretched their unbeaten run to seven games at East End Park.

By CRAIG P STEWART THE results in three of the five weekend games emphasised that there is a large spilt developing between a hefty-sized promotion chasing pack and a trio of clubs who are being isolated at the foot of the table.

THISTLE got their faltering promotion push back on the rails after suffering two successive defeats with a boat-steadying win over punchless Morton.

PARTICK THISTLE gaffer Ian McCall today refused to blame Partick Thistle's failure to gain clearance for new striker Stevie Lovell for the Jags' 2-1 home defeat by Raith Rovers.

By Alan Gallacher at Firhill ANYONE who had casually dismissed Raith's excellent start to the season as little more than a flash in the pan must surely now be re-evaluating their take on the situation with the Kirkcaldy men continuing to stay among the promotion chasers thanks to tremendous results such as this one.

LIAM BUCHANAN has vowed that their will be no repeat of the profligacy that uncharacteristically blighted his performance at Ross County last weekend.

AFTER the sunshine of their Marbella training camp, Ross County's week was clouded by a red card and a tumble from top spot.

JAGS No.2 Gerry Britton today saluted Simon Donnelly's role in the club's rise to third place in the Irn-Bru First Division.

LETHAL Liam Buchanan hit the goal that killed off Ayr - then blasted the ref who has left him walking a suspension tightrope.

PARTICK Thistle will take nothing for granted when they face First Division strugglers Ayr United at Firhill this weekend.

Dundee defender David Cowan believes the arrival of Maros Klimpl at Dens will be vital in the First Division promotion race.

Tuff's luck in as Jags serve up new deal... Exclusive by Bert Mitchell JONNY TUFFEY has revealed he has begun talks to sign a one-year extension to his contract with Partick Thistle.

Dundee knocked Partick Thistle off the top of the First Division table with a hard-fought win at Dens Park.

IAN McCALL may still be trying to play down Partick Thistle's early season promotion credentials, but the facts are making it a losing battle for the Jags boss.

PARTICK THISTLE boss Ian McCall hopes Simon Donnelly will be fit to partner Liam Buchanan in the Jags attack against Airdrie tomorrow.

PARTICK Thistle's jump to the top of the table after their 2-0 home win over Airdrie United emphasised the tight nature of the Irn-Bru SFL First Division, with the Firhill club now the sixth side to top the league since it kicked off two months a go.