thistle

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Former Dundee United and Partick Thistle boss Ian McCall says McLeish has done his chances no harm by steering St Mirren to safety.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Aileen Ogilvie, who also works at the heritage centre, is an Inverness Caledonian Thistle fan but will be offering her support to Brora Rangers.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He helped Partick Thistle and Norwich win promotion to their respective top flights and was also part of the former's famous 4-1 Scottish League Cup final win over Celtic in 1971.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

The blaze at the Thistle City Barbican Hotel, in Dingley Road, Islington, happened at about 22:50 BST on Wednesday, according to the Met Police.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

Yummy, still as fiercely loyal as he had been back in their Thistle Down days, joined up with him again and promised to get him mounts.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand