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Supporters' groups looking to the future as fan ownership is delivered at Firhill

Partick Thistle fans can now look forward to what the future holds after the club's years-long fan ownership saga officially drew to a close.

The National (Scotland)

Years of strife erased with a pen as Partick Thistle officially become fan-owned

Over three and a half years on from Colin Weir's purchase of a majority stake in the Jags, Partick Thistle are finally a fan-owned football club.

The National (Scotland)

Barnsley woes show Partick Thistle dodged a bullet in previous takeover bid

Chien Lee’s proposed takeover and Colin Weir’s subsequent purchase of the club was a sliding-doors moment in the Jags’ recent history.

The National (Scotland)

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Royal Irish holds ceremonies across globe to remember 18 VC recipients

Retired Colonel Tim Collins took part in one of the ceremonies.

The Independent UK

Explained in five minutes: Partick Thistle's financial woes and what caused them

The Jags announced losses of almost £300,000 for the 2022/23 campaign as the fan ownership dispute has raged on. How has this happened?

The National (Scotland)

Partick Thistle's sad plight shows fan ownership is the way ahead for Scottish game

A WEEK is an awfully long time in the life of a Partick Thistle supporter.

The National (Scotland)

The Scottish EuroMillions winner who blew £40m of jackpot at rate of £100k-a-week

Colin Weir and then wife Christine became Scotland's biggest ever winners when they hit the £161million EuroMillions jackpot in 2011.

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Lotto curse - Brits whose lives were destroyed when they became millionaires

It seems like it would be the answer to many of life's problems, but a high-profile lottery win can quickly become a nightmare - as it did for these Brits after their numbers came up

Daily Mirror

Scottish EuroMillions winner burnt through £40m jackpot spending £100,000 a week

When Colin Weir died in December 2019, his prize money had shrunk by around £40million after he splurged cash on a a life of luxury - including sports cars, property and even the football club he supported.

Edinburgh Live

EuroMillions winner bought £3.5m home in 10 minutes and spent £100,000 a WEEK before death

The bought Frognal House, near Troon, complete with fixtures and fittings for £3.5million, having only looked round the huge estate for 10 minutes

Daily Mirror

UK EuroMillions winner spent £40m of winnings at a rate of £100k-a-week before death

He won £161 million

Nottingham Post

A ray of light: How Jags For Good gave Ray Bradshaw hope during Thistle's hectic year

RAY BRADSHAW knows a thing or two about timing. And the Glaswegian stand-up comedian, a lifelong Partick Thistle supporter, can’t help noticing…

The National (Scotland)

Fan ownership pioneer on how Firhill protests achieve a Partick Thistle putsch

THE supporter who launched the fan takeover of Partick Thistle has welcomed the resignation of seven board members this week following months of…

The National (Scotland)

Jacqui Low waiting for a new dawn as chairman discusses Thistle's fan ownership saga

THE hotel lobby is a strange netherworld. The piercing brilliance of the sun outside is forgotten; a few scattered sofas and chairs are illuminated…

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PTFC Trust Interview Part I: Engagement, representation and beneficiaries

THE PTFC TRUST became the majority shareholder of Partick Thistle on Tuesday and now holds a 74-per-cent stake in the Championship club after Three…

The National (Scotland)

Trust the process: PTFC Trust ask Thistle fans to wait before they judge

THE PTFC TRUST say they are determined to engage meaningfully with Partick Thistle supporters in the wake of the controversial share transfer at the…

Glasgow Live

Partick Thistle complete ownership transfer but fans hit out and MP provides 'disgraceful' verdict

The Jags are pushing at the top of the Scottish Championship but matters off the park are at the forefront of fans' minds and now there has been confirmation of a transfer.

The National (Scotland)

Fans left none the wiser as controversial Partick Thistle share transfer goes through

PARTICK THISTLE has been accused of treating its supporters with contempt after Colin Weir’s 55 per cent stake in the club was transferred to the…

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PTFC Trust Q&A: Trustees provide detail on Thistle's move to fan ownership

THE PTFC TRUST, the intended recipient of Colin Weir’s 55 per cent stake in Partick Thistle, yesterday published the proposal the fans’ group…

The National (Scotland)

Culture of silence at Partick Thistle will only fuel fans' suspicions - James Cairney

IT is an old adage of public relations that when an organisation finds itself facing a barrage of flak, the very worst thing it can do is nothing at…

The National (Scotland)

Why Thistle fans are angry with fan ownership announcement

PARTICK THISTLE are facing an angry backlash from supporters after the hitherto-anonymous group that will receive Colin Weir’s majority…

The National (Scotland)

Partick Thistle fans left in the dark as fan ownership saga rumbles on

THERE has been discontent behind the scenes at Partick Thistle for some time now, and the fan ownership dispute at the Maryhill club now threatens…

The National (Scotland)

Partick Thistle share Three Black Cats major shareholding update

PARTICK THISTLE have shared a major shareholding update from Three Black Cats in relation to fan ownership.

Daily Mirror

Lotto curse - Brits whose lives were destroyed when they became millionaires

It seems like it would be the answer to many of life's problems, but a high-profile lottery win can quickly become a nightmare - as it did for these Brits after their numbers came up

Edinburgh Live

Scottish EuroMillions winner blew £40m of jackpot before his death at rate of £100k-a-week

Kind-hearted Colin went on a lavish spending spree and also shared his fortune with friends and charitable trusts, and passed on money to his two children with Christine – Carly and Jamie.

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