8 Facts About Partick Thistle

1. Partick Thistle have participated in European competition on three different occasions.

2. Partick Thistle entered a women's team into the 2013 Scottish Women's Football League Second Division season.

3. Partick Thistle fans sing songs during matches, some of which are relatively generic but others which are unique.

4. Many years, Partick Thistle struggled to find a permanent training ground at which to base themselves.

5. Partick Thistle were relegated to the Scottish Championship after a stay in the top flight of five years.

6. Partick Thistle were second in the league at the time and, because McNamara was under contract, compensation was owed to the club.

7. In 1891, Partick Thistle joined the Scottish Football Alliance, one of several competitions set up immediately after the formation of the Scottish Football League in 1890.

8. Partick Thistle have won the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup in 1921 and 1971 respectively.