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29th July |
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| born (29th July) |
| Ji Stevenson |
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| b. Glasgow, 2005 |
| Kenny McDowall |
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| b. Glasgow, 1963 |
| Alan Mackin |
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| b. Lennoxtown, 1955 |
| died (29th July) |
| Paul McGrillen |
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| d. Hamilton, 2009 (37) |
| John Colquhoun |
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| d. Kilgetty, 1986 (95) |
| George Morrison |
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| d. Prestwick, 1950 (73) |
| Robert Middleton |
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| d. Glasgow, 1920 (58) |
| John Young [ii] |
![John Young [ii]](http://thethistlearchive.wdfiles.com/local--files/images/john-young-ii.jpg "John Young [ii]") |
| d. Crinan, 1891 (28) |
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| matches (29th July) |
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| Sat-29-Jul-2023 [h] (0-0) W2-1 The Spartans (League Cup Group B - game 4) |
| – The Second Division newcomers hit the bar then Milne's tackle blocked the rebounded shot. Thistle created little against robust defending in depth until Lyon shot home via a post (52). Poor central defending saw the now more adventurous Spartans equalise (81) but a pen (handball/red card, 88) was converted by Graham. Section won - but a struggle. |
| Sat-29-Jul-2017 [h] (0-0) W1-0 Stranraer (League Cup Group H - game 4) |
| – Despite the bulk of possession and chances, the Stranraer keeper was seldom tested, his main claim to fame being his unpunished, blatant time-wasting. Thistle lacked flair to break down massed defensive ranks and their shooting was wayward apart from a low shot by Elliott from the edge of the box (87). |
| Wed-29-Jul-2009 [a] (0-0) W3-2 Kilmarnock (Friendly) |
| – Thistle's best chance was when Erskine hit the side net then Kilmarnock hit the post. Tuffey saved a penalty (47) but had to admit defeat (50 and 51). Donnelly headed in a Corcoran cross (54). The game hit a lull until Doolan tapped in a rebound (84) then a fine shot by Donnelly (89) won it. |
| Sat-29-Jul-2006 [h] (1-0) W1-0 Accrington Stanley (Friendly) |
| – McCulloch went close from 20 yards then Arthur tipped over a 30-yarder. A trademark 20-yard free-kick just on half-time by McCulloch made it 1-0. Arthur was almost lobbed from 60 yards late on. McCulloch almost scored again then Arthur had a magnificent double save (75) to keep a clean sheet. |
| Sat-29-Jul-2000 [h] (0-0) L0-1 Chesterfield (Friendly) |
| – 1,532 saw the 1st goal conceded in 4 matches after 8 minutes due to some slack marking when a cross was headed back into the middle from the far post. [Complete report not found.] |
| Tue-29-Jul-1997 [h] (0-2) L0-3 Hull City (Friendly) |
| – A wet night, a poor performance - although 2 of Hull's goals looked suspiciously off-side. Thistle improved in the second half but although they created a few chances (the best from Conner) they couldn't score. Hull scored their 3rd with a header at the death to complete a miserable night. |
| Thu-29-Jul-1993 [a] (1-0) W1-0 Cliftonville (Friendly) |
| – Britton pounced on a magnificent long clearance and his ferocious shot proved to be the only goal (36). Smith missed a sitter as Thistle largely dominated the first half. The locals had a spirited second half and made more chances but they lacked a finish. Had they had one, a draw might have been a fairer result. |
| Mon-29-Jul-1991 [a] (0-0) W1-0 Ross County (Friendly) |
| – It was a much harder game 2 days later against the Highland League champions. The home side were well organised and although Thistle had lots of possession and were slick in midfield it took a Duffy pen inside the last 10 minutes when Shaw was pulled down in the box to separate the teams. |
| Sat-29-Jul-1989 [h] (1-0) W2-1 Colchester United (Friendly) |
| – “Slick Chic” (ET). Charnley was involved in everything and combined with Flood to set up Gallagher for the opener (24). McCoy was unlucky with a overhead kick then Colchester hit the post just on half-time. They levelled (55) after Thistle failed to clear their lines but Peebles cashed in on a Charnley chip (66). |
| Sat-29-Jul-1978 [a] (1-0) W2-1 Ross County (Friendly) |
| – “O'Hara saves the Thistle blushes” (GH). Despite his goal (1), Highland League County were a hot handful and deservedly equalised through ex-JAG Kelly from 25 yards (55). The ball was scrambled off the line twice as Thistle struggled but as County tired O'Hara scored again from close in (87). |
| Mon-29-Jul-1968 [a] (1-0) L1-4 Blackpool (Friendly) |
| – “Jags' night of misery“ (ET). A McLindon goal gave Thistle the lead but a hat-trick from Skirton and one from McPhee set up an easy win. Niven dislocated his elbow and never played for the 1st team again. A sad end to a fine career. McKinnon was also injured late on. Ritchie and Roxburgh substituted. |
| 29th Jul (day ranking: 22/360) | |||||||||
| P | W | D | L | F | - | A | Pts | GD | ppg |
| 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 14 | - | 13 | 24 | 1 | 2.182 |
| compiled to our All Games criteria @ 25-Jun-2026 | |||||||||
| Thistle's Historical Summary | ||||||||
| P | W | D | L | F | - | A | Pts | ppg |
| 6911 | 2773 | 1453 | 2685 | 11924 | - | 11260 | 9772 | 1.414 |
| compiled to our All Games criteria @ 04-Oct-2026 | ||||||||