Last week we announced that a working group would be set up to make recommendations on improving the Thistle fan ownership model, including reform of the PTFC Trust‘s trust deed. We are pleased to be able to announce the composition of that group, which will meet early next week. Who will be part of the…
Two millennia ago in Bethlehem, the Nativity story has it that Three Kings came bearing gifts for the baby Jesus. As a tribute to that tradition, and to raise money for a good local cause, we will be launching the Three Kings Pin on Friday 16th December at 7pm. About the Three Kings Pin The Three…
Today, The Jags Foundation and the PTFC Trust have issued the following statement: Working Together: The PTFC Trust and The Jags Foundation The PTFC Trust and The Jags Foundation met on Monday of this week and enjoyed a hugely positive and fruitful discussion from which both groups are aligned on delivering the very best fan…
A bonkers injury time, and a wonder-goal from Jamie Sneddon, rescued a point this afternoon up in Aberdeen. But McCall’s side don’t now have another game for a fortnight. You’ve probably been watching the World Cup to get your football fix between Saturdays. The group stages are now over and the real competition begins. On…
This afternoon the Football Club sent an email to a database of season ticket holders indicating that, unless they specifically and personally replied by Wednesday 7th December to “opt-out” they would be passing on their personal details to the PTFC Trust. We have a number of urgent observations to make about this. Concerns about GDPR…
The PTFC Trust knows our member-endorsed red lines. We could not have been clearer about those, in particular the need for any ownership vehicle to be, as a matter of urgency, in majority democratic control. If the trustees now wish to meet again and make meaningful progress, in full knowledge of those red lines, then…
We wanted to clarify our position on yesterday’s protests as there has been some ambiguity, not least caused by Gerry Britton’s radio interview with BBC Scotland. TJF itself had no part in the organisation, or encouragement, of the protest that took place. However, the objects and aims of our organisation clearly state that TJF will:…
In advance of the AGM of the Partick Thistle Football Club Limited, the TJF Board calls on the trustees of the PTFC Trust to consider each vote to reappoint directors with care, understanding the supporters’ views on the individuals concerned. The current position The shares have passed to the PTFC Trust. Their engagement has been…
Thistle don’t have a game on Saturday 10th December. Our September exit from the Challenge Cup at the hands of Falkirk sadly saw to that. But have no fear, we’ve got just the thing to ensure you get your footballing fix, and only a stone’s throw from Firhill. We’ve teamed up with Munn’s Bar on…
The Jags Foundation welcomes the publication of the Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the PTFC Trust and the Club. We make the following observations. A departure from best practice Firstly, this arrangement differs significantly from the arrangements in place at other Football Clubs that are fan-owned. A memorandum of understanding provides no legally enforceable…