Gary Holt has been appointed as the new manager of Partick Thistle Women.

The former Livingston boss replaces David Elliot, who stepped down from the role today after taking the role in June, following the departure of Brian Graham who left to continue his playing career.

Thistle sit 9th in the SWPL 1, and are five points above bottom placed Hamilton Academical, and marks Holt’s first job back in football since a spell as Falkirk’s football director from 2021-2022.

In a club statement, Thistle Women’s CEO Caroline Mackie said:

“We’re delighted to welcome Gary to the football club. His experience and coaching record speaks for themselves. His enthusiasm to drive this club forward and develop players was clear to see from the very first conversation we had with him. 

“We look forward to working and supporting him as much as we can as he leads the club forward.”

Holt’s first match in charge is at home to Aberdeen this Sunday.