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Ex-Celtic star named new Partick Thistle manager as they finally appoint new boss over three months after Doolan sacked
The chairman held discussions with a number of candidates and says he was the best fit for the Scottish Championship side
MADE HIS MARK Ex-Celtic star named new Partick Thistle manager as they finally appoint new boss over three months after Doolan sacked
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PARTICK Thistle have appointed Mark Wilson as their new head coach.
Wilson was in interim charge of the club, alongside Brian Graham, after Kris Doolan was sacked in February.
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Mark Wilson takes over at Partick Thistle
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Mark Wilson and Brian Graham were in interim charge of the Jags
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Wilson shouts instructions from the sidelines
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The pair led Thistle to the Scottish Premiership play-offs before being put out by eventual winners Livingston.
That form has been enough to convince the board to give the role to Wilson permanently as Graham turned down the chance.
Wilson said: 'I am really pleased to be the head coach at Partick Thistle and I cannot wait to get started.
"It is going to be a busy summer but one I am looking forward to."
The Jags board and sporting director also interviewed Morton boss Dougie Imrie, former Dunfermline manager James McPake and ex-Celtic defender Paul Caddis.
Chairman Richard Beastall said: "We held both preliminary conversations and formal interviews with a number of candidates and we believe Mark is the best fit for Partick Thistle.
"His knowledge and commitment to promoting our own talent shone through, as did the leadership he showed on the training pitch, in the dressing room and during matches as we enjoyed a memorable end to the season.
"It was always clear to us throughout the process that that Mark was an integral part of our future aspirations.'
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