NEW Partick Thistle boss Ian McCall will start his rebuilding job at Firhill with a massive clear-out.

NEW Partick Thistle boss Ian McCall will start his rebuilding job at Firhill with a massive clear-out.

He will tell 13 of his 14 out-of-contract players they can go, leaving him with just eight signed players.

The 41-year-old was at his desk for the first time this morning after being appointed late on Friday night.

And McCall has immediately set out his stall to put a Thistle team on the field who can play attractive and winning football.

He said: "I built an attractive, winning team at both Airdrie-onians and Falkirk and that is my target for Partick Thistle.

"To do that, though, we need a clear-out. In that respect, with the exception of Jimmy Gibson, who I have already spoken to, the rest of the out-of-contract players will be allowed to move on. I know the type of players I want to attract here and we are already making moves on that front.

"These players will be of decent quality who can play the type of football that is good to watch. I know for a few seasons now that has not been the case at Firhill and I am determined to find the right blend that will hopefully entertain the fans but also make us very competitive next season."

While McCall is confident of enticing skipper Gibson to pen a fresh deal, he is also thought to be keen on retaining the services of versatile midfield star Billy Gibson. There will be no new keeper Kenny Arthur.

However, McCall also revealed his determination to remain at Firhill to see through a job he believes needs an overhaul from "top to bottom".

He said: "The club needs a complete restructure and the Youth set-up is something I will look at immediately.

"To my knowledge Adam Strachan is the only home-grown player to have come through the ranks recently. We must improve on that. We must make a greater impact in the community."

McCall continued: "This is a job that will take time and in that respect I want to see it through. My aim for Thistle is to return to the SPL.

"I want us to play the type of attractive football that will allow us to become the great Glasgow alternative for entertainment, in footballing terms."

McCall has already been working overtime on bringing a new No.2 while he is determined to announce up to three new signings before taking a short pre-arranged holiday on Thursday - accompanied by his mobile.

He will be operating on a smaller budget than previous boss Dick Campbell, but McCall remains undaunted.

He said: "When I was at Airdrieonians my budget was non-existent and with a 14 man squad we pushed Jags all the way for the First Division title. The team I built at Falkirk, which went onto win the Division One title, was not done on big money."