Partick Thistle finances

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

 

[liampie]

its not a good for scottish football or partick thistle.

they need to get a grip of the finances in the scottish leagues, because i can imagine its harder for them to see it out.

[Countyman]

It’s always sad to hear about a club like Partick Thistle struggling financially. Scottish football is such a different world to what we’re used to, but the challenges are similar, balancing the books while trying to be competitive. I can’t help but think that more should be done to ensure clubs stay afloat, like salary caps or better revenue sharing. Thistle has a loyal fanbase, and it’s the supporters who always feel the impact of poor financial decisions. As a Notts fan, I’ve seen how easily things can go wrong and how long it takes to recover. Hopefully, their board can find a way to turn things around without losing their league status or club identity.

[lambleypie]

I’m always surprised by how little attention financial issues in football get until it’s too late. Partick Thistle’s problems highlight how precarious things can be, even for well-supported clubs.

[upthepies]

Football’s financial side always feels like a minefield. Partick Thistle’s situation seems all too familiar to fans of lower-league clubs. It’s a tightrope between investing to improve and staying within budget. When clubs take risks and it doesn’t pay off, the consequences are devastating. Scottish football seems even harder due to the smaller market, but it’s a shame to see such a historic club in trouble. I can’t help but think there needs to be more oversight or help for clubs at that level. 

At Notts, we've narrowly escaped financial turmoil on several occasions. We understand the anxiety that comes with those precarious situations. We’re incredibly fortunate to have the Reedtz Brothers as our current owners. Their prudent financial planning and thoughtful management have kept us stable. If more clubs adopted this sensible approach, it’s likely we’d witness fewer financial crises across the football world.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

It is so sad to see another famous Club is having financial issues.

It's also not surprising that it is another Glasgow based club having problems.

Some of us will  remember Third Lanark, another Glasgow club going out of business in 1968.

It's just another example of the domination of Glasgow by Celtic and Rangers.

Other clubs spend money to compete with them but it's just a futile venture unfortunately.

[Joshua]

Partick Thistle will hopefully survive. It shows the current situation in football, not just in the UK but worldwide, where clubs are struggling to balance their books. It's not always due to recklessness, but changes in attendance and other factors. It's a shame, but I hope they survive.

[JIMBO]

It’s tough for clubs like Partick Thistle when they face financial issues. It makes me wonder about the state of football as a whole, especially for teams outside the top leagues.

A lot of clubs seem to rely on things like promotion to cover shortfalls, which isn’t sustainable. It’s encouraging to see Notts being run more carefully now after all we’ve been through. Owners who invest wisely and care about the long term are rare.

I do feel for Thistle’s fans, though, as they’re stuck in the middle of it all. It’s easy to take stability for granted until it’s gone. Hopefully, they can sort it out without losing their identity or dropping too far down the leagues.

[KingMaynard]

It’s surprising how common financial issues are in football these days. Reckless spending can ruin clubs, no matter the level.

[NottsTastic]

Maybe their situation serves as a warning for clubs to live within their means. Sustainability should be the priority.

[The Heff]

It’s not just about bad management but also the wider system, where money isn’t distributed fairly. Clubs with huge fanbases often get through tough times due to their size, but smaller clubs have no safety net. I hope the Scottish FA or league system steps in to help, though that’s unlikely. It makes me grateful for the stability we have at Notts now. We’ve seen how bad things can get, so to be in safe hands is a relief. Fingers crossed Thistle find a way to move forward.

[Sir Magpie]

I’ve followed a bit of Partick Thistle’s journey, and it’s a shame they’re struggling again. Scottish football is such a different landscape compared to England, and the financial pressures seem even greater due to smaller TV deals and gate receipts. It’s commendable when clubs try to be ambitious, but the line between ambition and recklessness is so thin. Once debts pile up, it becomes a vicious cycle that’s hard to break. Fans want success on the pitch, but no one wants it to come at the cost of their club’s future.  

Looking at Notts, we’ve had our scares in the past, so it’s good to see our club being run more sustainably now. The owners have a clear plan, and you can tell they’re not throwing money around carelessly. That’s the right way forward. Still, it’s a reminder that football needs reform to make finances fairer for smaller clubs. Maybe revenue sharing or stricter spending caps would help, but it’s hard to see the big clubs agreeing to that. Hopefully, Thistle finds a way through, as losing historic clubs is bad for the game.