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.

Notable events

Season 2009–10 marks the Centenary of Partick Thistle at Firhill Stadium. A Centenary Top is to be released by their official partners Greaves Sports and the Club also set up a 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

† Alan Archibald's Testimonial

Scottish First Division

DateOpponentVenueScoreScorersAttendance
8 AugustAyr UnitedSomerset ParkDonnelly3,078
15 AugustRoss CountyFirhill Stadium2,391
22 AugustQueen of the SouthPalmerston Park2,915
29 AugustGreenock MortonFirhill StadiumBuchanan, Corcoran, Cairney2,986
12 SeptemberRaith RoversStark's ParkDoolan2,387
19 SeptemberDunfermline AthleticFirhill StadiumCairney, Donnelly3,263
26 SeptemberInverness CTCaledonian StadiumBuchanan, Archibald3,218
3 OctoberAirdrie UtdFirhill StadiumHodge, Donnelly2,839
10 OctoberDundeeDens Park5,364
17 OctoberAyr UnitedFirhill StadiumCorcoran, Buchanan3,055
24 OctoberRoss CountyVictoria ParkErskine, Buchanan2,369
31 OctoberRaith RoversFirhill StadiumDonnelly3,084
7 NovemberGreenock MortonCappielowBuchanan, Donnelly2,738
14 NovemberDunfermline AthleticEast End ParkCairney3,111
21 NovemberInverness CTFirhill StadiumAdams, Lovell2,353
5 DecemberDundeeFirhill Stadium4,453
12 DecemberAirdrie UtdExcelsior StadiumDonnelly, McKeown, Lovell, Cairney1,321
26 DecemberQueen of the SouthFirhill StadiumPaton, Adams2,766
4 JanuaryGreenock MortonFirhill StadiumCairney2,192
16 JanuaryRaith RoversStark's Park1,951
23 JanuaryDunfermline AthleticFirhill StadiumBuchanan2,607
30 JanuaryInverness CTCaledonian StadiumCorcoran3,107
13 FebruaryAirdrie UtdFirhill StadiumCairney 2,404
20 FebruaryDundeeDens Park5,216
27 FebruaryRoss CountyFirhill StadiumBuchanan, Hodge2,192
6 MarchQueen of the SouthPalmerston Park2,674
10 MarchAyr UnitedSomerset Park1,505
20 MarchGreenock MortonCappielow Park2,163
23 MarchDunfermline AthleticEast End ParkBuchanan, Donnelly2,401
27 MarchInverness CTFirhill Stadium2,380
3 AprilAirdrie UnitedExcelsior Stadium1,142
10 AprilDundeeFirhill Stadium2,545
17 AprilAyr UnitedFirhill Stadium1,877
19 AprilRaith RoversFirhill Stadium1,151
24 AprilRoss CountyVictoria ParkDonnelly, Grehan2,175
1 MayQueen of the SouthFirhill StadiumDoolan2,912

Scottish Cup

League Cup

Challenge Cup

Player statistics

League Appearances

PlayerApps
Jamie Adams 4 120
Alan Archibald15 140
Patrick Boyle1 000
Liam Buchanan10 711
Paul Cairney17 410
Martyn Corrigan2 000
Mark Corcoran14 300
Simon Donnelly15 610
Kris Doolan2 100
Chris Erskine6 110
Jim Hamilton2 020
Craig Hinchliffe1 000
Bryan Hodge10 100
Willie Kinniburgh1 000
Ricky Little0 000
Steve Lovell3 300
Ian Maxwell17 030
Stephen McKeown4 101
Paul Paton15 050
John Robertson15 010
David Rowson17 010
Jonathan Tuffey16 000

Cup Appearances

Scorers

PPlayerLeagueScottish CupLeague CupChallenge CupTotal
1Liam Buchanan702211
2Simon Donnelly60118
3Paul Cairney40015
4Mark Corcoran30003
5Steve Lovell30003
6Chris Erskine10203
7Jim Hamilton00022
8Kris Doolan10012
9Bryan Hodge10102
10Alan Archibald10001
11Jamie Adams10001
12Stephen McKeown10001
13David Rowson00011

League table