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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) · Jul 24, 2023

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) · Jul 20, 2023

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) · Jul 17, 2023

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 · Feb 15, 2023

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 · Jan 26, 2023

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 · Jan 26, 2023

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

He won £161 million

Nottingham Post · Jan 26, 2023

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) · Dec 24, 2022

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) · Dec 10, 2022

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…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2022