Hey
I work at the science park sport complex so can throw some more light on this.
Killie have been using this complex full time for a good 7 or 8 years now. During this time, thistle have made a few enquiries to train there but only a day here and a day there. Finances obviously dictated this.
Now they have the finances, they are keen to train here full time. Problem being, we don't have enough resources to accommodate both clubs. Killie basically renewed their contract for this year march/ April time. We obviously had to wait until promotion was clinched to be financially able to afford these facilities. By that time it was too late.
As killie have Been there so long, it's just standard practice for the science park to offer them first refusal to renew first before offering our facilities out to other clubs.
For what's its worth, thistle have struck a deal to train at the science park every Tuesday, so they do train there, just not on a full time basis.
Although myself being a fan, I would love to rub shoulders with them on a daily basis