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Partick Thistle

Tier 2Scottish ChampionshipGlasgow, Glasgow City, ScotlandOn the globe

Founded
1876
Ground
Firhill Stadium10,887 seats · opened 1909
Website
ptfc.co.uk

Who owns Partick Thistle

Fan-owned: the PTFC Trust holds the majority shareholding for its supporter beneficiaries, with The Jags Foundation as a corporate trustee registered since September 2022, after lottery winner Colin Weir bought 55% in 2019 to gift the club to its fans.

Owned by its members

As of 4 October 2026High confidenceSources: The Jags Foundation, BBC Sport, Companies House

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamThe Partick Thistle Football Club LtdPrivate limited company, Scotland, Companies House SC005417
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    PTFC TrustSupporters' trust, ScotlandSince 20 September 2022, figure as of 4 October 2026On the register, TJF 1876 Limited has significant influence or control over the trustees of a trust from 20 September 2022, when Three Black Cats Limited's 50–75% ceased.High confidenceSources: The Jags Foundation, Companies House
    What the source says
    the legal vehicle that holds the majority shareholding in the Football Club

Changes of control

  1. 20 September 2022

    PTFC Trust took control from Three Black Cats Limited.

    Dated by the register: Three Black Cats ceased and TJF 1876 Limited was registered on 20 September 2022.

    Medium confidenceSources: Companies House, The Jags Foundation

    What the source says
    Has significant influence or control over the trustees of a trust
  2. 21 November 2019

    Three Black Cats Limited took control (55%).

    Bought through Weir's company Three Black Cats, which bought a 55% shareholding; the shares passed to the fans' trust in 2022.

    High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, BBC Sport

    What the source says
    EuroMillions winner Colin Weir has completed his takeover at Partick Thistle and plans to gift ownership to fans next year.
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