Lambie will be more concerned about the possible loss of Paterson, who received rave reviews for his play in helping Thistle to promotion.

BBC: Marc McCulloch helps Thistle clinch promotion

Former firefighter Henry Lambie, who was working as a passenger assistant in Glasgow, told the court black smoke had quickly filled the building after the Jeep crashed into its doors.

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And, while forward Scott McLean agreed a new one-year deal, Lambie has freed goalkeeper Garry Gow, defender Paddy Kelly, defenders Denis Connaghan, Fraser Easton and Greig Milligan, plus midfielder Duncan Lambie.

BBC: Marc McCulloch helps Thistle clinch promotion