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…
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…
The Jags Foundation Board has taken the last few days to read, understand and reflect on, the Football Club’s annual accounts for the year ended 31st May 2022. We have compiled a report, explaining some of the most important parts of those accounts, and placing the numbers into context as best we can. Revaluation of…
Yesterday was an important day in the history of our football club, but for all the wrong reasons. We have taken our time to collect our thoughts and to respond constructively. We have produced a statement, which we encourage all fans to read in full. Click here to read the full statement In that statement,…
It has been brought to our attention that Stewart MacGregor, of Ark Sport, approached at least one other fan at the Cove game today and informed them that the share transfer to PTFC Trust will go ahead next week. This is the same Stewart MacGregor who has publicly and privately insisted that he had no…
You will recall that, on Sunday 21st August, we sent a letter to the PTFC Trust trustees, with the consent and on behalf of (what was then) over 200 season ticket-holders (this is now more than 300). We followed-up with an email on Wednesday 24th August after we had not received a substantive response, and…
As promised, The Jags Foundation has examined the PTFC Trust proposal document (published on Friday). We are told this formed the basis of their offer to Three Black Cats (3BC) for the majority shareholding at Partick Thistle. Far from clarifying matters, the document raises further serious questions. The same must also be said for both…
The following letter was, this afternoon, sent to the trustees of the PTFC Trust. To the trustees of the PTFC Trust, We write to you on behalf of 202 season ticket holders who are therefore, or are soon expected to be, beneficiaries of the PTFC Trust. Having requested and received their permission to make representations…
Yesterday, Three Black Cats (3BC) – the majority shareholder of Partick Thistle Football Club, announced that PTFC Trust – an existing shareholder of the Club – as the “preferred recipient” of the 55% majority shareholding in the Club. We have scrutinised the 3BC statement, the PTFC Trust’s own statement from yesterday, and other available information…