With youth football across Scotland currently suspended, the one-year deal will take effect from when it is safe for the academy to return to the pitch. The sponsorship will see the Jones Whyte logo appear on the front of all academy match strips from the under 11s squad right through to the under 16s.

Thistle Weir Youth Academy director Scott Allison said: “We’re pleased to welcome Jones Whyte on board as a partner. The support they have shown, at such a turbulent time throughout the world, is fantastic and we look forward to wearing their logo on our strips when football returns.”

Greg Whyte, managing partner of Jones Whyte, said: “We’re proud to team up with the Thistle Weir Youth Academy and look forward to seeing them play with the Jones Whyte logo on the front of their shirts. 

“Firhill Stadium, home of the Thistle Weir Youth academy, is the closest stadium to our base in Bath Street so we are delighted to partner with our neighbours. We hope in years to come we see some of the academy graduates playing for the first team where their journey began in a shirt with Jones Whyte on the front.”