Mark Wilson and Alex Rae have signed new contracts with Partick Thistle FC, securing the future of the club's management team. The deals were confirmed on Thursday 27th August 2026, as reported by Partick Thistle FC.
Thistle Sporting Director Ian Baraclough moved quickly to tie down the pair after a strong start to the new William Hill Championship campaign. The team currently sits third in the table with seven points from three games, having scored four goals and conceded just one.
What have Wilson and Rae achieved at Partick Thistle?
Mark Wilson was appointed Head Coach of the men's first team in the summer of 2025, with Alex Rae joining as his Assistant Head Coach a few weeks later. Their first season together delivered significant progress. The team finished second in the Championship, reached two major cup quarter-finals, and advanced to the Premiership play-off final, narrowly missing out on promotion.
Their record over 60 games in charge stands at 31 wins, giving them the highest win percentage of any management team in the club's history. This season, they have guided the team through the Premier Sports Cup group stages and taken seven points from the opening three league fixtures. Fans can track the team's progress on the official standings page.
How did the coaches reach this point?
Mark Wilson's journey with Thistle began in October 2023 as Head Coach of the Academy's Under 18s side. He stepped up to the senior coaching staff on a temporary basis in February 2025, forming part of an interim management team alongside Brian Graham before his permanent appointment that summer.
Ian Baraclough said the new contracts were a straightforward decision. "I think it’s fair to say that Mark and Alex have been a perfect fit for Partick Thistle since taking over last summer and everyone here is over the moon that they’ve extended their contracts with us."
What does this mean for the club's immediate future?
The commitment provides stability ahead of the fourth game of the league campaign against Queen's Park at the WrightKerr Stadium at Firhill. With a solid defensive record of only one goal conceded so far, the foundation is there for a sustained promotion challenge. The full squad list shows the players now working under this settled leadership.
Mark Wilson expressed his pride at continuing the project. "I said when I was appointed Head Coach last summer that it is a great honour to be affiliated with this club and that feeling has only grown in the 14 months since. It truly has been a privilege to be in charge of Partick Thistle and I’m incredibly excited to continue this journey."
The club's strong early season form, detailed on our stats hub, combined with this managerial security, sets a positive tone for the months ahead. The focus now shifts fully to maintaining their position near the top of the Championship table.
