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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Graham stands down as Partick Thistle Women boss
Partick Thistle have announced that Brian Graham is stepping down as the manager of their women's team - the morning after his men's team were beaten in the Scottish Premiership Play-off semi-final by Livingston. After Friday's second-leg defeat, Graham told BBC Scotland that, if he and interim co-manager Mark Wilson do not stay in their positions on a permanent basis, he is not sure if he can stay at the Championship club. The 37-year-old Graham was appointed boss of the Scottish Women's Premier League team in 2020 while the striker was continuing to play for the men's team - and added the men's management role when Kris Doolan left in February. Graham told Thistle's website: "I made the decision in January that this would be my last season in charge of the girls. I've loved every minute of it, but I felt it was the right time. Watch: Livingston through to Premiership play-off final Livingston power past Partick into play-off final "I'm immensely proud of everything we have achieved as a club." Asked about his future with the men's team after Friday's 2-0 defeat in West Lothian, Graham had told BBC Scotland: "We were up for the job since day one. I knew stepping out that changing room, I couldn't go back to it. "So, if I don't get the job, can I honestly be at the club? I don't know. "There's a lot of questions need to be asked. I've loved my time at the football club. I don't know what the future holds." Graham was full of praise for his players, who finished the season in fourth place but then defeated third-top Ayr United in their quarter-final play-off before losing 4-0 on aggregate to runners-up Livingston. "We didn't do enough in the first leg," he said. "I thought we were probably the better side [in the second leg].The boys were a credit to the football club, the way they played." Co-manager Wilson admitted is also keen to take the manager's job at Firhill. "A manager needs to be appointed and it's a big decision," he added. Graham will take charge of the women's team for the last time when they face Spartans at Ainslie Park on Sunday. During his time as manager, he has overseen promotion to the top flight and had two top-six finishes, reached the Scottish Cup semi-final and the Sky Sports Cup final.
STV News
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- STV News
Henry Ford's great-grandson named new chairman of Livingston FC
The great-grandson of the Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford has been named the new chairman of Premiership promotion hopefuls Livingston. The club announced that Calvin Ford became the majority stakeholder after acquiring 100% of John McIlvogue's shares in Baycup Ltd, which has held a significant shareholding in the club since the start of the 2023/24 season. Mr Ford, who is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pentastar Aviation, will be introduced to fans ahead of the Scottish Premiership Play-off Semi-Finals second leg match against Partick Thistle on Friday. New Chairman and majority shareholder Calvin Ford said: 'I am overjoyed and honoured to be part of Livingston Football Club. 'What drew me to wanting to be involved with LFC was the incredible leadership that people like Davie Martindale and John Ward portray. 'They have a passion for this Club and community that is contagious, and I look forward to being part of something special here'. Outgoing Chairman, John Ward added: 'I am delighted to welcome Calvin to the club. I feel that for the first time in the history of Livingston Football Club we will have an owner who is working in the best interests of the club and fans. 'As a Director of Livingston Football Club, I look forward to working with Calvin. I believe his integrity and enthusiasm for football will bring a sea change to Livingston and the wider West Lothian community'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
