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James Penrice reveals he considered quitting football before Rangers dream came true

Penrice reveals he considered quitting football before Rangers dream came true…

By Martin McMillan · Glasgow Times

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:03 AM

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James Penrice revealed he considered quitting football when Partick Thistle were relegated to League One.
The 27-year-old left-back revived his career after joining Livingston under manager David Martindale.
Penrice later played for Hearts before securing a £2 million transfer to Greek club AEK Athens.

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Rangers left-back James Penrice has revealed he considered quitting football and researched alternative career courses when Partick Thistle dropped to League One. Now 27 and involved in the Scotland national squad, Penrice described his journey to joining his dream club as a slow rise after fearing his professional career was over five years ago.

A lifeline move to Livingston under David Martindale revitalized Penrice's career before he joined Hearts and then transferred to AEK Athens for £2 million. He subsequently returned to Scotland to sign for Rangers, initially on loan with an option for a permanent deal.

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