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Partick Thistle legends hit out at Tennent’s Sixes snub as reigning champions fume ‘Why not just invite us?’

The popular indoor tournament makes a return after 33 years but the current holders won't take part this weekend

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
Partick Thistle legends hit out at Tennent’s Sixes snub as reigning champions fume ‘Why not just invite us?’
Key Things to Know
  • Partick Thistle legends Andy Murdoch and Davie Irons criticized the club's exclusion from the revived Tennent's Sixes tournament.
  • Partick Thistle won the tournament in 1993 but missed out because entry is limited to Scottish Premiership clubs.
  • The indoor event returns after 33 years at Glasgow's Braehead Arena featuring retired players aged over 35.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Partick Thistle players Andy Murdoch and Davie Irons have voiced frustration over the club being excluded from the reviving Tennent's Sixes tournament. Partick Thistle won the last edition of the indoor competition in 1993, but organizers excluded the Scottish Championship side because participation is restricted to Scottish Premiership clubs, alongside potential television scheduling constraints.

Murdoch, who leads the Partick Thistle Former Players' Association, stated he is prepared to assemble a squad of club veterans if a late vacancy opens. The upcoming tournament at Glasgow's Braehead Arena features retired players over 35 competing for a new trophy, while Partick Thistle permanently retains the original silverware.

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