The tough tackling midfielder has admitted Thistle may have been trying too hard at Broadwood and is determined to put that right when Airdrie visit Firhill on Saturday.
Howie said: "We took a big crowd through to Broadwood for the Clyde game and I know that when I looked in the stand and saw how many fans we had, it filled me full of pride and made me really determined to get the win.
"The game is history now but we created so many chances, especially in the first 20 minutes or so, it's hard to believe we went in at the break two down.
"Anyway we sat down with the gaffer on Monday and talked it over and it could be we were so desperate to get a result we were guilty of trying too hard."
The Firhill midfield terrier has finally made a first team starting place his own in his sixth season at Thistle, after his progress had been halted by horrific injuries suffered in a brutal off-field attack. However, Howie is in no danger of taking his Jags' jersey for granted.
The 22-year-old said: "This is the moment I have worked so hard for - to finally make a starting slot my own. It has taken me a few years and I am loving every minute of it but there is no room to relax. I know both Andy Ross and Manny Panther are breathing down my neck. To be fair to both, they have shown up well."
Turning his attention to the weekend visit of Sandy Stewart's high flying Airdrie, Howie knows Thistle are under pressure to deliver their first three points of the campaign.
He added: "Airdrie always bring a good support and are coming off a big win against
St Johnstone and have players with experience. We're under no illusions - this will be tough."