Brian Graham rejects offer to become Partick Thistle manager
Brian Graham has turned down the Partick Thistle manager's job after having reservations following the interview process.
STV understands Morton boss Dougie Imrie, former Dunfermline manager James McPake and ex-Hereford boss Paul Caddis have also been interviewed for the post.
Since Graham turned the job down on Wednesday, STV has learned the club interviewed further candidates and that process is now complete.
Veteran striker Graham stood down as manager of Thistle's women's side when he and Mark Wilson were placed in charge as the interim management team following the sacking of Kris Doolan in February.
Graham, who has 12 months remaining on his contract as a player, has stated previously he couldn't return to the Jags dressing room unless he was permanent manager. His rejection of the manager's job raises questions over his future at Firhill.
Graham and Wilson had guided the team to fourth place in the Championship table but saw their promotion hopes ended by play-off defeat to Livingston.
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