Red and Yellow Forever!

The Jags Trust, like members of the wider Thistle family locally and around the world, were saddened to hear of the death of Robert Reid.

Robert very recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He was a gentleman who always had time to stop and chat with young and old as he walked from his car to the front door of the Jackie Husband Stand. He was happy to engage you in conversation about the team and ask how you thought they were doing; ask if you had been or were travelling to the next away match; or enquire how you and your family were keeping. This short distance to walk must have taken an earth of time to cover.

Robert had many strings to his bow at Partick Thistle an author, Honorary Club President, Club Historian and Stadium Tour Guide for those in hospitality, an author, and of course he took a pivotal role in the Save the Jags campaign to ensure our football club survived as he was the ultimate fan.

Tomorrow, (Wed 9th) will see Robert make his final journey to his spiritual home Firhill (10:15am) giving Jags fans the opportunity to pay their respects and say their goodbyes. The cortege will then cross the River Clyde returning to the southside and make its way to the Linn Crematorium 11am service. Thereafter a reception will be held in the Alan Rough Lounge at the Wyre Stadium Firhill.

Our deepest condolences are sent to Roberts family and friends at this very sad time. We hope they can take strength from the support and tributes of the Club and Thistle Supporters.

Once a Jag Always a Jag!

It's a tough league!

Business end of the season!

2025 has been an interesting second half to the 2024-2025 season in the Championship for Thistle.

1. It started with changes of playing personnel during the January window.

1. Then the management team changed.

1. The physio’s table has been really busy with numerous injured players.

1. A Sporting Director was appointed.

1. Thistle was sitting comfortably in the top 4, the last of the play off places, for the fourth year in succession.

But in true Thistle fashion the points gap between fourth and fifth place fizzled away and the battle is on!

Friday night football is always well supported by Jags fans. For the final home game, the team navigated the ninety minutes and appeared to be taking one point. Doing it the Thistle way, in the 97th minute, of the 90 +6, a massive goal scored and all three points were ours.  

24 hours had to pass until the rest of the Championship results were available, showing a two-point gap had appeared. Light at the end of the tunnel, and not a train coming the other way.

Thistle has everything to play for!

As we all know the final game of this competitive league is away from home.

Thistles travelling support has been immense throughout the season, colourful and noisy. We always travel in large numbers and always with hope!

Don’t forget to book your seat on one of the supporters’ buses to travel in comfort and with other Jags supporters. Contact details are on the Club website.

Save yourself the stress of driving along the M8 and trying to find a parking place.

Don’t worry, you will not miss out if you are an armchair supporter somewhere around Scotland or the world, the game is on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Website, kick off 19:45.

The management and players are very clear “it’s in their hands”.

If the stars align then Thistle will be playing on Tuesday 6 & Friday 9 May 2025.

Fingers crossed!

Open Meeting 29 November 2024 - "Tranche 2 Investment Proposal"

The “town Hall” style event takes place this evening, 29 November 2024 at 7pm in the Alan Rough Lounge, Jackie Husband Stand, Firhill. Doors open 6:30pm

Access to the event is free but to aid the organisers please visit ticket platform Fanbase to confirm your ticket.

This event gives you the opportunity to ask questions about “Tranche 2 Investment Proposal”.

Questions will be taken from those in the room. Should you be unable to attend in person your questions can be sent in advance to contact@ptfctrust.co.uk or media@ptfc.co.uk.

At the beginning of next week, the Club will make available footage of the event.

Meet the Board Q&A Tuesday 27 August 2024

All Thistle supporters are invited to join the members of the Club Board this evening for a Q&A. Doors of the Alan Rough Lounge open at 6:30pm and the Q&A begins at 7:30pm.

Your FREE ticket is available through Fanbase

However, don’t feel left out if you are unable to make it along to Firhill in person. Your question can be emailed to mail@ptfc.co.uk

The club will publish a summary of the evenings events as soon as possible thereafter. There will also be a recording of the events for viewing.

Thank you for your support.

It’s time to return to Firhill

The close season concludes tomorrow, Saturday 13 July 2024, and hope you are all prepared for your return to Firhill.

You may of course have already watched Thistle at our friendly down at New Cumnock versus Glenafton. The game began with a minute’s applause in remembrance of Gerry Collins who had close links with both Clubs. There may only have been one Luke McBeth on the pitch but there were plenty of his relations in the stand and terracing advertising their support on the back of their shirts.

There has been plenty of sport to choose from since we all were last at Firhill.

The Euros have lasted four weeks and sadly the Scotland teams participation came to an end after just twelve days. There was an over-abundance of Jags fans following the National Team in Munich, Cologne including Brian Graham, but unfortunately training started in advance of the last match in Stuttgart and BBG was homeward bound. 

This weekend see’s the tournament final on Sunday, which includes a team in red & yellow. Sunday also finds the final of the tennis at Wimbledon and the Scottish Open PGA Tournament at the Renaissance Club East Lothian.

But for all armchair sports fans you don’t need to experience withdrawal symptoms as the 152nd Open will be commence at Royal Troon over the week 14 – 21 July 2024.

Scotland Women’s Team will play Serbia at Firhill this Tuesday 16 July 2024 (ko 18:00). Thistle’s men’s team kick off at 3pm this Saturday their Premier Sports Cup group stage against Montrose.

Partick Thistle is using a company called Fanbase and encourage as many Jags supporters to set up their account and purchase their Cup, and Season, ticket in advance which will help both the business and playing side of the Club.

Remember season tickets are NOT valid for the Cup matches.

The close season also provided the time and space for the Club Board and Trustees, representing the fan ownership, to carry out interviews.

A warm welcome is extended to the new faces around the Firhill Office. To Levi Gill, General Manager, elected to the Club Board Fan Directors Allan McGraw and Alistair Gray.

We wish Chris Ross, our departing CEO, every success for the future.

At Petershill Park, PTFC Charitable Trust, Fraser Cromar has been appointed CEO. 

Over the years a number of members have paid their Centenary Fund via the Jags Trust. We, and the Club, thank you for your years of support to this fundraiser. The final Centenary Fund draw took place in June and the Fund has now closed. You should ensure you cancel your instructions with your bank. The Club have set up the Thistle Lotto and its first draw will be next week. Full details can be found on the Club website.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Season

Morag McHaffie

Chairperson, PTSA t/a The Jags Trust

PTFC Trust Fan Representative Elections - Voting Reminder

There’s not a lot of time left to vote in the Fan Representative Elections.

So, before you head out the door this morning or settle down for the evening don’t forget to cast your vote!

 The deadline for casting your vote is later today, Wednesday 29th May at 10pm BST.

 Enjoy the close season and the Euro 24 tournament.

Morag McHaffie

Chairperson PTSA t/a The Jags Trust & PTFC Trust Trustee

PTFC TRUST FAN REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS deadline 15 May 2024

 As a member of PTSA t/a The Jags Trust you are a PTFC Trust beneficiary.

PTFC Trust sent out a reminder on Saturday 11 May 2024 drawing your attention to the deadline for submitting your candidacy for the Club Board Fan Representative elections.

The deadline is coming up very quickly, Wednesday 15 May 2024.

You received the email because your contact details are on the PTFC Trust beneficiary’s database as a member of one, some or all of the named groups – Jags Trust, Jags Foundation, Season Ticket Holder or a 71 Club member.

You are encouraged to put yourself forward as a candidate for these new roles, two elected positions.

 Within the email there is a link to the application form for you to submit your candidacy for the Fan Representative Election process.

There is also a link to the Fan Representative Director role description setting out what the Trustees see as the highly desirable skills, experience and time commitment for those considering the role.

More details on the election process and timetable can be found at the dedicated page on www.thejagsfoundation.co.uk

PTFC Trust is the Football Club’s majority shareholder, and “owns” the club, the Trustees (The Jags Trust & The Jags Foundation) do not “run” the Club on a day-to-day basis.

 This distinction is often explained as the Club being “fan owned, but not fan run”.

 Some bigger decisions require shareholder approval, but this is dealt with separately under the Club-Trust Agreement.

The intention is that an elected presence on the Club Board will bring a greater fan focus to the club’s decision making. However, fan representative directors will still be expected to act independently of the Trustees.

They should exercise their own judgement about what is in the best interests of the Football Club when discharging their director duties.

Morag McHaffie

 Chair PTSA - Jags Trust & PTFC Trust Trustee

History made for PTFC Ltd

Friday 23 February 2024 was a momentous date for Partick Thistle Football Club.

It will go down in the annals of history for the Club and its supporters on their fan ownership journey.

After months of hard work, the final version of the Club – Trust Agreement (CTA) was signed off by the Corporate Trustees Morag McHaffie The Jags Trust and Lynsey Kane The Jags Foundation along with Elliot Gilmour Club Director and Neil Drain PTFC Trust.

Work continues to progress Fan Ownership at PTFC Ltd with the development of a beneficiaries database.

Being part of the beneficiary’s database will ensure you have voting rights to elect fan representatives to the Club Board later in the season. You require to give permission to The Jags Trust, under GDPR, for us to share your details with PTFC Trust.