Season 24/25 ⚽️
New First Team Coach
East Kilbride Thistle are delighted to announce the appointment of former St Peters manager John Dalziel as first team coach. John will join our current management team and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the club.
NEW SIGNING ✍️
East Kilbride Thistle are delighted to announce an agreement for the transfer of Sean Fitzpatrick from
@ValeOfClydeJnrs
. The talented midfielder joins Thistle after playing his part in the Vale’s promotion to Division 1 last season.
NEW SIGNING ⚽️
East Kilbride Thistle are delighted to confirm the signing of defender Kyle Dalziel. The former St Peters and Glasgow United defender joins for season 2024/25.
NEWS ⚽️🖤❤️
Manager Aaron Connolly has agreed a contact extension with the club.
Aaron said “I’m really pleased to be committed for the foreseeable future. I feel like we’re at the beginning of a positive journey for this football club both on and off the pitch.
RESULT
Saltcoats 1 - 5 EK Thistle
Great win playing with 10 men for 55 minutes!
Mitchell Rooney ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Kieran McCulloch ⚽️
Aedan Dunnett ⚽️
Patryk Dygulski 🔴
ALAN PATERSON MEMORIAL MATCH
This Wednesday (17th July) Thistle face
@CambuslangGers
at Showpark for a match in memory of former player and manager of both clubs Alan Paterson.
Kick off will be at 7pm ⚽️
RESULT West League Cup
@OfficialWoSFL
EK Thistle 2 Caley Locos 1
Adam Edgar ⚽️
Alex McKenzie ⚽️
Supporters MOTM Adam Edgar
All the best to
@Caledonianloco
for the remainder of your season.
Thistle advance to the next round!
🔴⚫️
RESULT ⚽️
Kello Rovers 3 - 5 EK Thistle
Ryan Menzies ⚽️
Cailean Campbell ⚽️
Kyle Dalziel ⚽️
Adam Edgar ⚽️
Aedan Dunnett ⚽️
Supporters POTM was Sean Fitzpatrick
Good luck to Jamie Scullion from all at EK Thistle as he moves on to
@MuirkirkJFC1937
Scully has had a really strong first season in adult football with 26 appearances, 11 goals and 13 assists.
Good luck Scully ⚽️
Scully signs ✍️
We are delighted to announce the signing of highly rated wide man Jamie Scullion from
@EKThistleWOSFL
We would like to thank Aaron and all at EK Thistle for their professionalism during the transfer process
NEW SIGNING ⚽️🖤❤️
EK Thistle are delighted to confirm the signing of defender Sam Kent from Shotts Bon Accord. Sam was at the club on loan last season playing 11 times, scoring once before being recalled by Shotts. Sam joins on a deal until 2025 ✍️
2024/25 ✍️
EK Thistle are delighted to announce an agreement to sign winger Aedan Dunnett from St Peters at the end of his current contract. Aedan will join the squad for season 2024/25 subject to the completion of paperwork.
2025 ✍️
EK Thistle are delighted to announce an agreement to sign forward Ryan Menzies and defender Mathew Mullen from
@PollokFCDev
at the end of their current contracts. Both players will join the squad for season 2024/25 subject to completion of paperwork.
THE GOALS ⚽️
Sponsored by Thorntonhall Car Wash
Thistle’s goals from this weekend’s 6-1 victory over BSC Glasgow.
Ryan Menzies ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
Own Goal ⚽️
Alex McKenzie ⚽️
NEW SIGNING ✍️
East Kilbride Thistle are delighted to announce the signing of Adam Murray from Greenock Morton. The 18 year old winger joins from Morton’s u18 side ⚽️
2024/25 ✍️
EK Thistle are delighted to announce an agreement to sign midfielder Joe McPake from
@PollokFCDev
at the end of his current contract. Joe will join the squad for season 2024/25 subject to the completion of paperwork.
FRIENDLY RESULT
EK Thistle 5 - 0
@harthilljuniors
Joe McPake ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Ryan Menzies ⚽️
Alex McKenzie ⚽️
Thanks to Harthill for the game and all the best for the season.
2025 ✍️
Defender Campbell Tough had agreed to extend his contract until next summer! In his second season since coming through our U20s Campbell had made 19 appearances, scoring 3 and assisting 2.
- 22 development team players have made their debuts in the past 2 seasons
- 50% of the current first team squad are ex EK Thistle development team players
EK Thistle are a club committed to giving young players an opportunity to play, develop and enjoy their football! ⚽️
2024/25 ✍️
EK Thistle are delighted to announce an agreement to sign defender Patryk Dygulski from
@PollokFCDev
at the end of his current contract. Patryk will join the squad for season 2024/25 subject to the completion of paperwork.
NEW SIGNING ⚽️
East Kilbride Thistle are delighted to announce the signing of winger Cailean Campbell. Cailean will join from Petershill 21s subject to SFA paperwork approval.
#WelcomeToThistle
NEW SIGNING ⚽️
EK Thistle are delighted to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Craig Murdoch following his release from Thorniewood United. Craig joins on a deal until the end of the season subject to paperwork approval.
Everyone at East Kilbride Thistle is saddened to hear of passing of Bill McLure. Bill was a long term Thistle supporter and ex committee member. Bill was a keen supporter of junior football co-authoring the book “The Juniors - 100 Years”
2025 ✍️
Defender Matthew Connelly has agreed a contract extension until summer 2025. Matthew joined the club in January 2023 from Busby. Matthew has made 8 appearances this season.
2025 ✍️
Thistle top scorer Mitchell Rooney has agreed a contract extension until summer 2025. Mitchell joined the club from Neilston in the summer and has gone on to make 22 appearances scoring 18 goals and assisting 6.
Everyone at East Kilbride Thistle is saddened to hear of passing of Bill McLure. Bill was a long term Thistle supporter and ex committee member. Bill was a keen supporter of junior football co-authoring the book “The Juniors - 100 Years”
RESULT
Saltcoats 1 - 5 EK Thistle
Great win playing with 10 men for 55 minutes!
Mitchell Rooney ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Kieran McCulloch ⚽️
Aedan Dunnett ⚽️
Patryk Dygulski 🔴
NEW SIGNING ✍️
East Kilbride Thistle are delighted to announce an agreement for the temporary transfer of Regan Cusick from
@MuirkirkJFC1937
. Regan will join on loan subject to paperwork approval.
2025 ✍️
U20s midfielder Joe Jackson has signed a first team deal until summer 2025. Joe has trained alongside the first team squad for a number of months now, making 4 appearances this season.
NEW SIGNING ⚽️
Goalkeeper Tyler Flynn has rejoined EK Thistle for the upcoming season. Tyler played 8 games for Thistle first team last season before moving on to spend the end of the season at St Rochs 20s.
2025 ✍️
Goalkeeper Kai McQuarrie has agreed a contract extension until 2025. Kai joined in the summer from Gartcairn’s league winning u20 side and has made 8 appearances this season. Kai will spend the remainder of this season at
@PollokFCDev
and rejoin the squad in pre season
RESULT ⚽️
Knightswood 1 - 8 EK Thistle
Mark Steele ⚽️
Campbell Tough ⚽️
Adam Edgar ⚽️
Ally MacDonald ⚽️
Jamie Scullion ⚽️
Simon Millar ⚽️
OG ⚽️
Michael Blues ⚽️
Supporters POTM today - Jamie Scullion
MATCHDAY ⚽️🖤
FINALLY…Thistle return to competitive action for the first time since 24th February. We face
@RoyalAlbertWOS
at Showpark this afternoon, 2pm kick off.
NEW SIGNING ⚽️
East Kilbride Thistle are delighted to confirm the signing of winger Kieran McCulloch from Irvine Meadow. Kieran joins Thistle having played a huge part in Irvine Meadow U20’s development league win last season.
2025 ✍️
Midfielder Niall Sheridan has agreed a contract extension until summer 2025. Niall joined the club earlier this season and has made 10 appearances.
MATCHDAY 2⚽️
First home game of the 2024/25 season!
🏆
@OfficialWoSFL
Division 4
🆚
@Carlukeroversfc
🏟️ Showpark
📅 Wed 31st July
⌚️ 7.30pm kick off
🎟️ £6/£3 under 16 FREE
Season 24/25
New Development Team Head Coach
East Kilbride Thistle are delighted to announce the appointment of Ryan Crawford as our Development Team Head Coach.
Manager Aaron Connolly said
“First and foremost JD is a good person and will really fit in with the existing staff and players at the club. He also has a great CV after many years of good work St Peters and will be a huge asset to EK Thistle. Delighted to get him on board.”
MATCHDAY 2⚽️
First home game of the 2024/25 season!
🏆
@OfficialWoSFL
Division 4
🆚
@Carlukeroversfc
🏟️ Showpark
📅 Wed 31st July
⌚️ 7.30pm kick off
🎟️ £6/£3 under 16 FREE
2025 ✍️
Winger Ben Alston has agreed a new deal until 2025. Ben rejoined Thistle in June 2023 having previously played for our U20s side. Ben has made 21 appearances this season contributing 4 goals and 4 assists.
THE GOALS ⚽️
Sponsored by Thorntonhall Car Wash
Thistle’s goals from this weekend’s 5-1 victory over Saltcoats Victoria.
Mitchell Rooney ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Kieran McCulloch ⚽️
Aedan Dunnett ⚽️
MATCHDAY 6 ⚽️
Manager Aaron Connolly spoke to Frank Cassidy ahead of tomorrow’s home game against BSC Glasgow.
🏆
@OfficialWoSFL
Division 4
🆚
@BSCGlasgow
📍 Showpark
📅 Sat 24th August
⌚️ 2pm kick off
🎟️ £6/£3 under 16 FREE
NEWS⚽️🖤❤️
Assistant Manager Mark Steele has also extended his contract. Mark said “Happy to commit to the club alongside the gaffer. The commitment and enthusiasm of the players, staff, committee and fans is infectious and makes it a great environment to work in.”
CUP WEEKEND ⚽️
Thistle host Division One
@KLFC_official
tomorrow!
🏆 South Region Challenge Cup
🆚
@KLFC_official
📍Showpark
📅 Sat 14th September
⌚️ 2pm kick off
NEW SIGNING ✍️
Ek Thistle are delighted to confirm the signing of winger Lewis Archer. Lewis rejoins the club following a spell at Lesmahagow. He has featured as a trialist in our last 2 matches scoring a winner against Eglinton and assisting a goal today.
MATCHDAY ⚽️
Thistle face
@NewmainsUtdFC
at Showpark tonight, kickoff at 6.45pm. The teams played out a 5-5 thriller on the first day of the season, it’ll be another entertaining game!
2025 ✍️
Full back Ross Kennedy has signed a contract extension until 2025. Ross joined the club in June 2022 and has made 18 appearances this season scoring 2 goals.
2025 ✍️
Centre back Luke Jackson has signed a contract extension until 2025. Our u20s captain and self proclaimed ‘EK’s favourite son’ has made 13 appearances for the first team this season scoring once.
RESULT
EK Thistle 1 - 2 Royal Albert
Michael Blues ⚽️
Supporters POTM - Campbell Tough
All the best to Royal Albert player who picked up the nasty head knock during the game.
2025 ✍️
Midfielder James Scott has signed a contract extension until 2025. James stepped up from our u20s squad last season and has gone on to make 20 appearances this season.
Manager Aaron Connolly said
“Delighted to get Adam to Thistle. He’s an exciting winger that we’ve had our eye on for a while. Adam has come through academy football at St Mirren and Morton so has a great football education behind him. We’re excited to help him further develop.”
2025 ✍️
Thistle goalkeeper Matt Borland has agreed a contract extension until summer 2025. Matt joined the club from EKFC in September and has made 8 appearances this season.
2025 ✍️
Full back Mark Steele has signed a contract extension until 2025. Mark joined the first team squad from the u20s last season and has gone on to make 20 appearances this season.
CUP WEEKEND ⚽️
Thistle travel to Division Two
@Larkha11Thistle
tomorrow!
🏆 Junior Scottish Cup
🆚
@Larkha11Thistle
📍Gasworks Park
📅 Sat 21st September
⌚️ 2.30pm kick off
2025 ✍️
Midfielder Dino Molinari has agreed a contract extension until summer 2025. Dino rejoined the club from St Cadocs this season and has made 16 appearances scoring once and assisting 2.
2025 ✍️
Midfielder Jude Rodger has agreed a contract extension until summer 2025. Jude joined the first team in the summer following 2 impressive seasons with our u20s. He’s made 4 appearances this season with 1 assist.
Everyone at EK Thistle is sad to hear of the passing last week of Alex Japp, one of the original Thistle players in 1969. He made 271 appearances over 11 seasons before coaching at the club. He and Dougie Ross were our coaches for our 82/83 Scottish Junior Cup winning side.