The Original 59er
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Thanks for the additions, obviously I know the names, but didn't realise their link.......... Well Mill Street is pretty obvious and an omission I made to an extent as it is the building rather than the material, but I agree, still relevant.
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On 9/23/2020 at 5:35 PM, Slarti said:
OK, Paisley USED TO BE the only place in the UK with a Thread Street.
Well we must be the only town with the following references to the trade that made the town:
Lawn Street
Silk Street
Thread Street
Cotton Street
Gauze Street
Any I have missed?
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The fare is pretty awful to watch and also to listen to on the radio. ST nailed it yesterday when he said that some of the crosses were terrible, can't get it past the first defender.
Of course there will be a number who will argue that we are only just losing these games by the odd goal (Hibs aside), and with a little bit of luck we could have at least got a draw or even scraped a win, but I agree with Lenziebud, the forwards we have brought in reflect a manager who isn't that clued up about quality strikers. He knows about a combative mid-field and a defence, but the forward line needs someone who can take a chance. Morias doesn't really know the way to the net, Obika doesn't convert enough of the chances that come his way, and Erwin performs well outside of the box but isn't the kind of player that scores 15+ goals a season. I don't know anything of Dennis as we haven't seen anything yet of his abilities!
I'm not on board with any argument that justifies that the Manager Must Go but somewhere along the line we have lost the ability to find someone who can score goals. I laughed out loud when earlier this season after scoring his second goal in the league the fanny on the Beeb said that Obika was becoming "prolific"! The word may have been appropriate if he had scored say 6 or 7 in the first 8 games, but two.....................
We are bottom of the league for a very good reason and it was the same last year, we don't score enough goals and if this is the pattern for the next few games, then it will be same old, same old.
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I always preferred Burtons to John Colliers when you had to buy a suit and also I remember DER in Moss St, we rented our television from them for years - renting your TV - there were a number of companies like them (Radio Rentals etc). That's what you did back then!
Also look at the number of people walking down the High Street, - it must have been the Glasgow Fair Saturday afternoon in July that it was taken.
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Wow, did I start something there!
I have always assumed it was Orchy Crescent in Foxbar, given he says: "I'm used to Glenfield road and spending my time down in Orchy" and the song was a throwback to his younger days, but I could stand corrected!!
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16 hours ago, pod said:
So that's where Paolo Nutini got inspiration for that song........................
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My wife made a very valid comment: If the same had happened to either of the old firm would the same thing have applied?
Of course not they would have tried the the SPFL to postpone, and if they were told to play like us, they would have magically come up with a 4th player testing positive and they then would fall under the SPFL's rules if 4 players from the 1st team squad test positive they can apply for a postponement.
We missed a late trick if you ask me.
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What I don't get with some posters is their 'write off' attitude to any player that is maybe going to join us.
Through the years we have taken quite a few players on who didn't set the heather on fire with the club they were with previously and they have proved to be good additions to the squad.
If Erwin comes to Saints, he comes with a reasonable pedigree and it's down to the coaching staff to get the best out of him. There are unfound gem stones out there, picking the right one is never easy, but possible, in all walks of life.
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Also stumbled across this photo which must have been taken in the early 60's given a Mini is in the picture.
Look how busy the traffic is!
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Stumbled across this link which shows a great montage of old photos of our town, many of which I had never seen before. Well worth the 5 minutes to look at the 'video' showing a variety of B&W photos.
https://tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2014/12/old-photograph-wellmeadow-street.html
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Does anyone remember the toy shop down Cotton Street opposite the Abbey and what it was called?
A photo would be great.............. I used to spend my ill gotten gains in that shop more than any other toy shop in the town.
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Funnily enough I have little or no knowledge of Gallowhill House other that what I've read on Google. But it was a grand house in its time.
It would have been interesting to see it when it was this ornate.
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2 minutes ago, Eric Arthur Blair said:
That picture of Greenlaw Avenue, other than the railings no longer present, it hasn't changed.
I suspect the railings went like many others throughout the country during the second world war.
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Looking at this, Johnstone High Street at the square hasn't changed that much!!
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I remember this being opened, tho' I don't remember Sean doing the actual ribbon cutting exercise.
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3 Post Cards of our town.................
The weather must have been a lot better in these days that you needed awnings all the way up the north side of the High St!
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4 hours ago, GlenburnSaint1996 said:
Why you scared of the word ultra ?
Not scared, in fact not scared of any word in the English language, however if you google the word "Ultra" as to how it relates to football fans, the first example that comes up is:
"What is a football ultra? The term 'ultras' refers to a portion of a club's fanbase which usually consists of some of the most extreme and passionate supporters. Unfortunately, however, there is often a violent element. Indeed, the word 'ultra' itself means 'beyond' or 'extreme'"
Just relating to the connotation is presents.
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6 hours ago, mattman said:
It’s been covered mate, it’s more down to the song, and keeping tradition with the song. We are the northbank aggro, so it’s been used in stickers etc. The groups name is northbank.
Technically, no it hasn't been covered.
The sticker states" Northbank Aggro Ultras Paisley". Nowhere does it refer to a song or a vague reference to a song.
I know what "aggro" means and it's not appropriate in the contest of being a supporter of any team. I also know what the implication of the word "ultras" is meant to represent.
I'm not being a snowflake, I enjoy the noise the enthusiasm and the atmosphere created by W7, it's a great addition to the sounds and support for the team. Stickers suggesting an alternative thought process aren't necessary or called for. Sorry to disagree with your thought processes...................
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15 hours ago, mattman said:
Think you’re getting ultras and casuals mixed up mate.
The term ultra in means, to go beyond, which is what we aim to do 😊
no violence just passionate supporters hoping to bring a better atmosphere and get behind the team.
I understand your point, but as Shull says (in one of his saner moments[!])................. what does the word "aggro" mean or refer to in the context of the group?
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Interesting little addition to the Northbank W7 discussion.
Posted on a road sign in the Houston area is the sticker below which along with a number of other stickers can be found dotted about the area.
I personally support the noise and antics of W7 along with their enthusiasm, but to start calling yourselves the "Ultras" has a slightly different connotation. The Ultras that attach themselves to teams and are scattered about football, bring mostly misery and mayhem and go looking for trouble wherever they can find it.
I also appreciate that the originators of these stickers are likely to be sub 20 year olds with maybe a slightly optimistic view of their own place in the hierarchy of football violence, but personally I would not like to see the encouragement of an "Ultra" culture starting up in the W7 section.
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Another little snippet on the Canal
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10 minutes ago, Desperately Seeking Susans said:
I wonder if Bovril would have any impact on Corvid 19?
Maybe it's the new wonder cure that a certain President will promote next?.......... Actually, I suspect it might be better than one or two of the ideas he has already pushed!
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15 hours ago, Desperately Seeking Susans said:
Great picture brings back memories. You mean Canal Street station on Causeyside street.
Of course, you are correct, I initially missed the word "station" then was corrected again when it was stated as Canal Station.
The Canal link of course is also very relevant for Paisley as initially (as I understand it) the Canal was built to look after the interests of a couple of industrialists, but was never truly completed to Ardrossan. Then there was the disaster, basically as most folk couldn't swim and also their clothing will have hampered them.
There is a good Wikipedia article on the Canal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow,_Paisley_and_Johnstone_Canal
Paisley - My Pics Of Old Or Unusual Buildings Or Places Of Interest.
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It is a pity I was a wee bit on the young side when this happened, but it has a pretty good line up for 16/6d in the mid 60's. That is just over £11.00 in value now, and when you think that any concert now charges £40 up to £100+ it puts it into perspective!
