11 Facts About Alan Archibald

Alan Archibald was born on 13 December 1977 and is a Scottish football coach and former player, who is currently a first-team coach at Kilmarnock.

Alan Archibald played five times for the Scotland national under-21 team.

Alan Archibald returned to Partick Thistle a year later, as assistant manager to Ian McCall.

In total, as both a player and coach, Alan Archibald has achieved four divisional titles and promotions with Partick Thistle.

Alan Archibald had arrived at the club in May 1994 but wouldn't go onto become a regular part of the first team for another two years, his development years stuttered somewhat due to the precarious financial situation occurring at Thistle in the 90s.

Alan Archibald made 231 appearances scoring eight goals during this period with the Jags where, until leaving, he was their longest-serving player.

Alan Archibald was signed by then-manager Ian McCall for Dundee United on 3 June 2003.

Alan Archibald scored against Celtic in a narrow defeat for the Tangerines at Celtic Park.

On 24 January 2007, Alan Archibald was informed by Dundee United manager Craig Levein that his contract, due to expire in June 2007, would not be renewed.

Alan Archibald later guided Thistle to the First Division title gaining the Jags promotion to the Scottish Premiership.

Since Jackie McNamara's departure from Dundee United in September 2015, Alan Archibald has been the longest serving current manager at any Premiership club.