 Milne's first season at Firhill was successful, the Jags exceeding expectations of relegation from the SPL by finishing 10th.Milne himself was converted to a leftback/left-sided centreback by manager John Lambie, and made numerous first team appearances in his new position.Partick struggled following Lambie's retirement though, and following successive relegations in 2003–04 and 2004–05, Milne moved to newly promoted Falkirk.