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2009–10 Partick Thistle F.C. season
During the 2009–10 season, Partick Thistle participated in the Scottish First Division, having finished in 2nd place the previous season.
Team kit
The team kit for the 2009–10 season will be produced by Puma in partnership with Greaves Sports and the main shirt sponsor will be Ignis Asset Management as per season 2008–09. The home kit will be the same as season 2008–09 and the away is a silver, black & pink camouflage design with black sleeves. A Centenary top was also announced to mark Thistle's 100th year at Firhill Stadium, to be worn against Dunfermline Athletic in the league match closest to the first ever game at the ground.
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Notable events
Season 2009–10 marks the Centenary of Partick Thistle at Firhill Stadium. A Centenary Top (in the club's original navy blue) is to be released by their official partners Greaves Sports and the club also set up a Centenary Fundraiser with the slogan "£100k for 100 Years".
With 2009 also being Alan Archibald's Testimonial Year, several functions were held and a Testimonial Match against a Liverpool XI played. This game took place on Tuesday 11 August, the match ending in a 1–1 draw.
Having been with the Club in a playing capacity until the end of season 2008–09, Simon Donnelly returned in a player-coach role following the departure of John Henry, First Team Coach, to Burnley F.C.
Squad
Youth Squad
Match results
Friendlies
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Scorers | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2009 | Stirling Albion | Forthbank Stadium | 1-1 | Cairney (pen.) | 604 |
| 14 July 2009 | Dumbarton | Strathclyde Homes Stadium | 2-0 | Robertson, Doolan | |
| 18 July 2009 | Clyde | Broadwood Stadium | 1-2 | Doolan | |
| 29 July 2009 | Kilmarnock | Rugby Park | 3-2 | Donnelly (2), Doolan | 1,832 |
| 11 August 2009 | Liverpool XI† | Firhill Stadium | 1-1 | Erskine | 2,529 |
† Alan Archibald's Testimonial
Scottish First Division
Main article: 2009–10 Scottish First Division
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Scorers | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 August | Ayr United | Somerset Park | 1-1 | Donnelly | 3,078 |
| 15 August | Ross County | Firhill Stadium | 0-0 | 2,391 | |
| 22 August | Queen of the South | Palmerston Park | 0-1 | 2,915 | |
| 29 August | Greenock Morton | Firhill Stadium | 5-0 | Buchanan (2), Corcoran (2), Cairney | 2,986 |
| 12 September | Raith Rovers | Stark's Park | 1-1 | Doolan | 2,387 |
| 19 September | Dunfermline Athletic | Firhill Stadium | 2-0 | Cairney, Donnelly | 3,263 |
| 26 September | Inverness CT | Caledonian Stadium | 3-2 | Buchanan (2), Archibald | 3,218 |
| 3 October | Airdrie Utd | Firhill Stadium | 2-0 | Hodge, Donnelly | 2,839 |
| 10 October | Dundee | Dens Park | 0-2 | 5,364 | |
| 17 October | Ayr United | Firhill Stadium | 2-0 | Corcoran, Buchanan | 3,055 |
| 24 October | Ross County | Victoria Park | 2-2 | Erskine, Buchanan | 2,369 |
| 31 October | Raith Rovers | Firhill Stadium | 1-2 | Donnelly | 3,084 |
| 7 November | Greenock Morton | Cappielow | 2-0 | Buchanan, Donnelly | 2,738 |
| 14 November | Dunfermline Athletic | East End Park | 1-3 | Cairney | 3,111 |
| 21 November | Inverness CT | Firhill Stadium | 2-1 | Adams, Lovell | 2,353 |
| 5 December | Dundee | Firhill Stadium | 0-2 | 4,453 | |
| 12 December | Airdrie Utd | Excelsior Stadium | 5-2 | Donnelly, McKeown, Lovell (2), Cairney | 1,321 |
| 26 December | Queen of the South | Firhill Stadium | 2-2 | Paton, Adams | 2,766 |
| 4 January | Greenock Morton | Firhill Stadium | 1-0 | Cairney | 2,192 |
| 16 January | Raith Rovers | Stark's Park | 0-1 | 1,951 | |
| 23 January | Dunfermline Athletic | Firhill Stadium | 1-4 | Buchanan | 2,607 |
| 30 January | Inverness CT | Caledonian Stadium | 1-2 | Corcoran | 3,107 |
| 13 February | Airdrie Utd | Firhill Stadium | 2-0 | Cairney (2) | 2,404 |
| 20 February | Dundee | Dens Park | 0-1 | 5,216 | |
| 27 February | Ross County | Firhill Stadium | 2-1 | Buchanan, Hodge | 2,192 |
| 6 March | Queen of the South | Palmerston Park | 0-1 | 2,674 | |
| 10 March | Ayr United | Somerset Park | 0-1 | 1,505 | |
| 20 March | Greenock Morton | Cappielow Park | 0-1 | 2,163 | |
| 23 March | Dunfermline Athletic | East End Park | 2-1 | Buchanan, Donnelly | 2,401 |
| 27 March | Inverness CT | Firhill Stadium | 0-1 | 2,380 | |
| 3 April | Airdrie United | Excelsior Stadium | 0-2 | 1,142 | |
| 10 April | Dundee | Firhill Stadium | 0-1 | 2,545 | |
| 17 April | Ayr United | Firhill Stadium | 0-1 | 1,877 | |
| 19 April | Raith Rovers | Firhill Stadium | 0-0 | 1,151 | |
| 24 April | Ross County | Victoria Park | 2-1 | Donnelly, Grehan | 2,175 |
| 1 May | Queen of the South | Firhill Stadium | 1-0 | Doolan | 2,912 |
Scottish Cup
Main article: 2009–10 Scottish Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Scorers | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 January 2010 | Dundee United | Firhill | 0-2 | 4,002 |
League Cup
Main article: 2009–10 Scottish League Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Scorers | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 August 2009 | Berwick Rangers | Firhill | 5-1 | Hodge, Buchanan (2), Erskine (2) | 1,472 |
| 2 | 25 August 2009 | Queen of the South | Firhill | 1-2 | Donnelly | 1,527 |
Challenge Cup
Main article: 2009–10 Scottish Challenge Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Scorers | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 July 2009 | Airdrie United | New Broomfield | 1-0 | Buchanan | 1,325 |
| 2 | 19 August 2009 | Forfar Athletic | Station Park | 6-1 | Doolan, Hamilton (2), Rowson, Donnelly, Cairney | 532 |
| Quarter-Final | 6 September 2009 | Inverness CT | Firhill Stadium | 1-1 (ICT won 4-3 on pens) | Buchanan | 1,746 |
Player statistics
League Appearances
| Player |
|---|
| Apps (Sub Apps) |
| SCO Jamie Adams (loan Killie) |
| SCO Alan Archibald |
| SCO Patrick Boyle |
| SCO Liam Buchanan |
| SCO Paul Cairney |
| SCO Martyn Corrigan |
| SCO Mark Corcoran |
| SCO Simon Donnelly |
| SCO Kris Doolan |
| SCO Chris Erskine |
| SCO Jim Hamilton |
| SCO Craig Hinchliffe |
| SCO Bryan Hodge |
| SCO Willie Kinniburgh |
| SCO Ricky Little |
| ENG Steve Lovell |
| SCO Ian Maxwell |
| SCO Stephen McKeown |
| SCO Paul Paton |
| SCO John Robertson |
| SCO David Rowson |
| NIR Jonathan Tuffey |
Cup Appearances
Scorers
| P | Player | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Challenge Cup | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Buchanan | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 2 | Simon Donnelly | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
| 3 | Paul Cairney | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
| 4 | Mark Corcoran | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 5 | Steve Lovell | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 6 | Chris Erskine | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 7 | Jim Hamilton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 8 | Kris Doolan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 9 | Bryan Hodge | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 10 | Alan Archibald | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 | Jamie Adams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 12 | Stephen McKeown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 13 | David Rowson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
League table
References
References
- "Strip Update - Partick Thistle Football Club".
- (15 July 2009). "Message from Alan Archibald Testimonial Committee". Partick Thistle Football Club Website.
- (23 July 2009). "New Player/Coach". Partick Thistle Football Club Website.
- (23 July 2009). "Swift Thistle Return for Donnelly". Partick Thistle Football Club Website.
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