PARTICK THISTLE have completed the signing of Australian youth international Ryan Edwards on a deal until the end of the season.

The midfielder was most recently on the books of Championship side Reading and becomes the latest addition to Alan Archibald's squad as he looks to haul the Jags up the Premiership standings.

Edwards was part of the Aussie side that played at the Under-20 World Cup two years ago and has previously spent time on loan with Perth Glory, where his father Alistair was boss.

Archibald added Mathias Pogba and Robbie Muirhead to his attacking options in the final days of the transfer window and he has now swooped to bring Edwards on board and provide competition in the middle of the park.

Thistle are currently bottom of the top flight standings after picking up just three points from their opening eight fixtures this term and face Motherwell on Saturday aiming to kick-start their campaign.