Former Rangers player and coach Alex Rae has joined Partick Thistle.
The 55-year-old joins Mark Wilson's backroom team, becoming his assistant manager.
Rae's most recent stint in coaching ended earlier this year when he departed his first team duties when Philippe Clement was sacked.
“I am really pleased to have this position at Partick Thistle," Rae said. "I watched a few of the club’s games last season so I have a very good idea of what the team are capable of.
"I actually know my way around The Wyre Stadium at Firhill already as I trained here for a while back in 1996/ 97 when I was a Sunderland player. Murdo MacLeod was in charge at that time and my friend David Farrell, who played for Thistle back then, helped organise that.”
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“I have known Mark a long time and I am excited to be working with him. He was always a good opponent to play against and knowledgeable about the game.”
Wilson added: “Alex is not only an experienced coach, but he is also a first-class coach that has worked in football for a long time. I have known him for years and he is someone that has learned at different styles of clubs and clubs with different cultures.
“It is good news for Partick Thistle that we have that experience and education in our coaching team.”
