Partick Thistle have confirmed the signing of Scott Martin from Championship rivals Hamilton Accies, with midfielder Scott Robinson heading in the opposite direction as part of the deal.
Lanarkshire Live Sportexclusively revealed earlier today that Martin was leaving Accies after seven years to join the Jags, where he has penned an 18-month deal, with the club holding the option of a further year.
And Accies have now welcomed Robinson to New Douglas Park on a two-and-a-half year deal.
Robinson gas won the Championship with Hearts and Kilmarnock and will help bolster Hamilton’s frontline, as they seek to claw themselves away from relegation danger in the second tier.
On his new signing, Accies boss John Rankin said: “I’m delighted to get the deal for Scott over the line. He is a very experienced player in this division and at a higher level which will only strengthen our squad for the remainder of the season.
“He’s creative, brings a different spark to our team and a player I’m very much looking forward to working with.”
Meanwhile, Partick are delighted to snap up Martin, who spent seven years in South Lanarkshire.
Thistle manager Kris Doolan said: “I am really pleased to bring Scott to the club for the rest of this season and beyond. He has always impressed me in the games he has played against Partick Thistle with his whole-hearted approach to things.”
“His energy and willingness to win the ball are great attributes and the fact that he was the captain at Hamilton Accies shows you the type of character he is.
“Scott Robinson is going in the opposite direction and he was a great professional during his time at Partick Thistle but with his contract here expiring this summer he’s been offered the additional security of a longer contract at Hamilton.
“He worked hard both on and off the pitch and everyone here will remember his terrific run of form at the end of last season where he scored or assisted in each of our play-off games.
“In this campaign Scott has played a lot of football for us and chipped in with important goals. I wish him well in the rest of his career.”