Ben Stanway signs new deal as Partick Thistle chase promotion

Partick Thistle confirmed that midfielder Ben Stanway has committed to a one-year contract, despite speculation linking him with several Premiership sides. Wilson highlighted Stanway’s ambition to contribute to a promotion campaign, emphasizing the player’s ten-year history with the club since joining the academy at age 11. The 21-year-old’s 12-goal haul last term had made his departure seem inevitable, but ongoing dialogue with assistant Alex Rae kept the option open.

Thistle, who fell short in the play-off final against St Mirren, opened the season with a 1-0 away victory over Greenock Morton and now face fellow promotion hopefuls Livingston on one outlet Scotland. Wilson hopes Stanway’s continued presence will inspire both young and veteran squad members as they chase a return to the top flight for the first time since 2018.