Partick Thistle legend reacts to Hall of Fame induction as he provides next step update

Chris Erskine is thrilled to go down in Partick Thistle history after being inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame last Friday night.

The 35-year-old, from Lindsayfield, netted 56 goals from midfield in almost 300 appearances for the club over three spells and joins the legendary figures John Lambie, Jackie Husband, Chic Charnley and Bertie Auld in being immortalised at Firhill.

Erskine, who is currently with East Kilbride FC, said of the honour: “It’s sunk in a wee bit now. Friday night was brilliant to be there and be inducted.

“To have my name in there with big names in the history of the football club is amazing.

“At Firhill, they’ve got all the Hall of Fame pictures as you go up the staircase at the main entrance, going up to hospitality, and they already had mine there when I came in.

“It was really nice to see that and I’ve got my own wee plaque there as well.

“I got a wee glass trophy and a poster with stuff about my career on it that I can frame, so I’m absolutely delighted.”

Erskine started his career in the Juniors with Kilbirnie Ladeside before a big move to Partick came in 2009.

He became a huge fan favourite for his passion, commitment and knack for spectacular goals, which earned him a move to Dundee United in 2013. After three years at Tannadice he returned Partick for a second spell before Livingston came calling in 2019.

He joined EK in 2020, playing a handful of games due to the pandemic. The shutdown of lower league football saw him return to Partick for a third spell on loan.

He is now back at EK and set for a career in the fire service, which he hopes to balance with another season at Kilby.

Erskine is currently in talks with EK boss Kevin Rutkiewicz about staying on next season. He made his return