Partick Thistle today announced their intention to take legal action against the SPFL – and Rangers fans have joked that former Ibrox chairman Dave King is footing the bill.

After yesterday releasing a statement saying they planned to move on, Thistle performed a remarkable u-turn after a benefactor offered to pay any legal costs they would face in their battle with the SPFL.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JUNE 29: Dave King, Rangers Chairman, reads out a message to the Rangers Fans before the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round match between Rangers and Progres Niederkorn at the Ibrox Stadium on June 29, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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The Jags changed their position after an “extremely generous offer of unexpected help” and they will now join forces with Hearts in a bid to overturn their relegations.

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They had hoped a last-ditch reconstruction proposal led by Hearts would get backing from clubs but they overwhelmingly voted against it yesterday.

Thistle has said previously that legal action would cost them a “six-figure sum” so whoever has stumped up must have some pretty deep pockets – or want to see the SPFL hierarchy dismantled.

Hearts confirmed their intention to launch action yesterday but have yet to comment on Partick also now taking action – it remains to be seen whether any other clubs also look to get in on the action.

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Rangers fans on Twitter were quick to offer their suggestions as to who Partick’s mystery benefactor is – with Dave King very much the leading candidate for some.

Here are some of the comments from Rangers fans on Twitter:

 

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