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Wilson disappointed with ‘wide-open’ defending against Morton

Mark Wilson spoke to the media in the aftermath of Partick Thistle’s 3-2 defeat at home to Greenock Morton.

Here’s everything the Thistle boss said.


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Partick Thistle 2-3 Morton: Jags’ lengthy unbeaten home run brought to abrupt halt

Partick Thistle suffered a first league defeat at Firhill since April 2025 as Greenock Morton claimed the three points in a topsy-turvy encounter in Maryhill.

A freak goal from Michael Garrity gave the visitors a surprise lead inside the o...

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Fitzpatrick relishing greater competition for places at Firhill

Aidan Fitzpatrick admits his reduction in game time this season has taken a little getting used to – but so long as Partick Thistle keep winning, the winger is happy to help out in any way he can.

The 25-year-old has been one of the first...

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Wilson warns against complacency as Jags gear up for tricky Morton test

A quick glance at the Championship standings would suggest this afternoon’s contest at Firhill will be something of a foregone conclusion. On the one hand are Mark Wilson’s table-topping Partick Thistle, unbeaten at home for well over 500 d...

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‘I was shaking’: Henderson relieved first Thistle hat-trick wasn’t ruled out

It was around the middle of the second half when the crowd at Firhill drew its breath. Partick Thistle had been all over Stenhousemuir during Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash and were three goals to the good – and heading to the Championsh...

7 days ago
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