Alan Archibald

Partick Thistle

Archibald was born in Glasgow. A left-footed defender, he started his professional career with Partick Thistle as an eighteen-year-old. He had arrived at the club in May 1994 but wouldn't go onto become a regular part of the first team for another two years, his development years stuttered somewhat due to the precarious financial situation occurring at Thistle in the 90s. Alan made 231 appearances scoring eight goals during this period with the Jags where, until leaving, he was their longest-serving player. During this time he also gained caps as a Scotland U-21 international. As a player in this stint he was a vital part of the side who won two back-to-back titles under gaffer John Lambie, the Scottish Second Division title in 2001, and the Scottish First Division title in 2002, the latter securing promotion to the top flight for the first time since Thistle's relegation in 1995.

Dundee United

Archibald was signed by then-manager Ian McCall for Dundee United on 3 June 2003. In his first season at Tannadice – 2003–04 – Archibald was the only player to feature in every match for United, and his assured performances earned him a contract extension. Archibald's first United goal came against Hearts in a 2–1 win at Tannadice. He also scored against Celtic in a narrow defeat for the Tangerines at Celtic Park. Archibald was one of the club's most consistent performers in 2003–04 and his contribution in the side that achieved a fifth-place finish…

Partick Thistle

On 30 January 2013, he was appointed interim manager with former player Scott Paterson as assistant following the departure of Jackie McNamara to Dundee United. On 22 March, the duo were given the job on a permanent basis signing a one-year rolling contract. Archibald later guided Thistle to the First Division title (now known as the Championship) gaining the Jags promotion to the Scottish Premiership. Thistle also lost the Scottish Challenge Cup final to Queen of the South on penalties in April 2013. Thistle's performance in the Premiership was mixed. The club went seven months without a win at home. However, the club had more success away from home with a total of six wins. Their run of success near the end of the Premiership season saw them secure their top-flight status for the 2014–15 Scottish Premiership season. After a poor start to the 2015–16 season, the team had a run of success, winning seven from nine points, in which Archibald picked up the Premiership Manager of the Month award for November. Since Jackie McNamara's departure from Dundee United in September 2015, Archibald has been the longest serving current manager at any Premiership club. On 7 May 2016, Thistle secured their Premiership status with a 2–0 away victory to Kilmarnock, with goals coming from Steven Lawless and Kris Doolan. This result meant that Archibald overtook former manager Davie McParland as the record holder of top-flight victories. On 8 April 2017, Thistle beat…

Player

As of 25 January 2013

Manager

As of match played 6 October 2018

Player

Partick Thistle Scottish Second Division: 2000–01 Scottish First Division: 2001–02 Dundee United Scottish Cup runner-up: 2005

Manager

Partick Thistle Scottish First Division: 2012–13

Assistant Manager

Partick Thistle Scottish League One: 2020–21