Niall Keown: Son of Martin Keown joins Partick Thistle on loan

Niall Keown, son of ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown has joined Partick Thistle on loan

Partick Thistle have signed Niall Keown, son of ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown, on loan from Reading.

The central defender has joined the Scottish Premiership club untl the end of the season, subject to international clearance.

Keown, 21, joined Reading's academy in 2011, signing a new three-year contract at the club in 2015.

He has made two appearances for the Royals, and has been capped twice at under-21 level by Republic of Ireland.