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Paul Thomson

Partick Thistle legend in talks to extend East Kilbride stay as he balances fire fighting job with football

East Kilbride boss Kevin Rutkiewicz has revealed he is hopeful a deal can be struck to keep Chris Erskine at K-Park next season.

The former Partick Thistle and Dundee United midfielder hadn’t played for the club since Christmas as he pursued a future career in the fire service.

But the 35-year-old has now completed his training ahead of starting the new job next month and that allowed him to feature in Kilby’s 1-0 defeat to Lowland League champions Bonnyrigg Rose on Saturday.

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