20 Facts About Stuart Bannigan

Stuart Bannigan was born on 17 September 1992 and is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle.

Stuart Bannigan signed permanently for the Partick Thistle youth development team, full-time, in May 2009, following a period of trialling prior to a full-time contract.

Stuart Bannigan went on to make his league debut for Partick Thistle on 11 September 2010 against Stirling in the Scottish First Division.

Stuart Bannigan made one more appearance before being sent out on loan.

On 4 November 2010 Stuart Bannigan joined Scottish Second Division side Ayr United on a one-month loan deal.

Stuart Bannigan made his debut against Dumbarton on 13 November 2010.

Stuart Bannigan made 24 Appearances scoring 4 goals to help Ayr gain promotion to the Scottish First Division via the play-offs.

Stuart Bannigan was substituted during the extra-time period of the 2013 Scottish Challenge Cup Final, which Thistle lost to Queen of the South.

Stuart Bannigan signed a new two-year contract in June 2013.

In September 2013, Stuart Bannigan was awarded the Scottish Premiership Young Player of the Month award.

Stuart Bannigan made his 100th league appearance for Partick Thistle against Hamilton Academical at Firhill on 23 August 2014.

Stuart Bannigan decided to leave Partick Thistle at the end of his contract in May 2016, having rejected their offer of a new deal; However, on 27 June 2016, he reversed his decision to leave and committed to the club for a further two years.

In late 2018, Stuart Bannigan signed an 18-month extension to remain at Partick Thistle until 2020.

In early 2020, under the new management of Ian McCall, Stuart Bannigan penned a new 2-year contract extension, to remain at Partick Thistle until 2022, which would see him earn a testimonial at the club due to his decade of service.

Stuart Bannigan chose to stay at the club following their relegation, making him and teammate James Penrice the only two players left at the club from their time in the Premiership.

In 2022, it was announced that alongside former teammate Chris Erskine, Stuart Bannigan would be inducted into the Partick Thistle Hall of Fame ahead of a testimonial to take place the following year.

Stuart Bannigan was part of the Thistle squad that made it to the 2023 Scottish Premiership promotion play off final, which Thistle eventually lost on penalties to Ross County, meaning Thistle remained in the Scottish Championship.

Stuart Bannigan is known for his flicks, passing, creative instinct and leadership.

Stuart Bannigan has been described as a tough and tenacious player who is a consistently strong midfielder.

Stuart Bannigan was called up for an under-21 match against England.