Complex sentence: Forbes signed a six-month deal with Partick Thistle on 5 September 2012, joining up with former team-mate Steven Lawless; and stating that joining the club was perfect timing.
Split into simpler sentences: Forbes signed a six-month deal with Partick Thistle on 5 September 2012. After the move, Forbes will be joined with former team-mate Steven Lawless; also stated joining the club is a perfect timing.