Stuart Bannigan extends Partick Thistle deal

PARTICK Thistle midfielder Stuart Bannigan has signed a new two-year extension, the club has announced.
Hearts' Billy King, left, is tightly marked by Partick Thistle midfielder Stuart Bannigan. picture: SNSHearts' Billy King, left, is tightly marked by Partick Thistle midfielder Stuart Bannigan. picture: SNS
Hearts' Billy King, left, is tightly marked by Partick Thistle midfielder Stuart Bannigan. picture: SNS

The Scotland Under-21 international played a key role in the Jags’ battle for survival in the Scottish Premiership.

The 21-year-old made 35 appearances for Alan Archibald’s team in their first season back in the top flight.

A club spokesman said: “We are delighted to be able to announce that Stuart has today signed an extension to his current contract that will keep him at Firhill until May 2016.”