SQUAD DETAILS 2001/2002
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ANDY AITKEN Ackers
[Andy Aitken] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		02/02/78
Dumfries
Defender
Annan Athletic

At just 24 Andy is Queen's longest serving player and has made the most appearances for the club. Was almost ever present last season and was runner-up in all of the Player of the Season awards. Despite the club signing three central defenders during the close season Andy has forced his way back into the side and is the most consistent performer on the park.
DEREK ALLAN -
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Profile: 		24/12/74
Irvine
Central Defender
Ayr United, Southampton, Brighton, Kingstonians

Known to John Connolly when at Ayr United as a youth, went to Southampton and made a few first team appearances in the Premiership before heading to Brighton. Was player of the season at Kingstonians last term. This season has been unlucky with injuries that have kept him out and has found it difficult to force his way back into the side.
GRAEME ARMSTRONG -
[Graeme Armstrong] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		28/06/83
Hexham
Forward
Haltwhistle United

Young striker already marked out as having the ability to make it at the highest level, scored with almost his first touch of the ball on his full team debut last term.
PADDY ATKINSON -
[Paddy Atkinson] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		22/05/70
Singapore
Defender
Sheffield United, Hartlepool, Gateshead, Newcastle United, Barrow, Workington, York City, Scarborough, Blyth Spartans

Another excellent signing by John Connolly, Paddy provides a level of versatility that is so rare in the modern game. Happy at left back, right back or further forward he is a true Mr Versatile and it was no coincidence that the sides performances suffered last term when Paddy was missing through injury.
STEVE BOWEY Bowser
[Steve Bowey] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		10/07/74
Durham
Midfield
Forest Green, Bristol Rovers, Gateshead

Bowser joined from Unibond premier division side Gateshead in February 2002, an attacking midfielder who scored no fewer than fifty one goals in his one hundred and eighty eight appearances for the North East side. His performances at Gateshead attracted the attention of a number of league sides with Norwich City, Oxford United amongst others interested in capturing his signature.
GORDON BURNS -
[Gordon Burns] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		02/12/78
Glasgow
Midfield
Ayr United, Partick Thistle(loan)

Was part of the Ayr United youth setup and is a defensive midfielder, joined Queens in November 2001.
JAMIE CAMPBELL -
[Jamie Campbell] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		02/12/80
Glasgow
Goalkeeper
Oldham, Clydebank

Signed late last season after a brief spell at Clydebank, the imposing keeper stands 6ft 5inches tall and was a member of the Oldham Athletic first team squad last term. Currently sidelined with a serious shoulder injury.
GRAHAM CONNELL -
[Graham Connell] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		31/10/74
Glasgow
Midfielder
Ipswich, Clydebank, Partick Thistle, Queen's Park

Joined the side midway through the 2000/01 campaign and immediately brought stability to the centre of the park, he has forged a great partnership with John O'Neill and has been known to score a few extra-long range goals over the seasons, tough tackling and rarely dispossessed.
GORDON CONNELLY -
[Gordon Connelly] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		01/11/76
Glasgow
Midfielder
Airdrie, York City, Southend United, Carlisle United

Signed pre-season 2001/02 English neighbours Carlisle United where previous manager Ian Atkins rated him as one of the best midfielders in the division. Right sided midfielder who can also play up front. A consistent performer this term.
JON CRAWFORD -
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Profile: 		14/10/69
Johnstone
Defender
Arbroath

Came to Queens this close season after five years at Arbroath where he picked up the Player of the Season award in 1998/99. Formed a solid partnership in the heart of the Red Lichties defence with Jim Thomson during the later half of their promotion winning season and is continued that partnership and form this season until an injury on a frozen pitch in January forced him out, has only recently been fit enough to be considered for selection.
STUART DAVIDSON -
[Stuart Davidson] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		03/08/79
Glasgow
Midfielder
Glasgow City BC, Kilmarnock

Spent two spells at Dumfries on loan from Killie and greatly impressed in his second spell last term, adds considerable strength to the central midfield position, strong in the tackle and rarely wastes a ball, has not been able to claim a regular first team spot as of yet.
BARRY DONALD -
[Barry Donald] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		24/12/78
Glasgow
Midfielder
Stenhousemuir

A tough tackling midfielder who has been injured recently. Joined the Doonhamers in November following in his father Jim's footsteps.
ALAN GRAY -
[Alan Gray] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		02/05/74
Carlisle
Defender
Doncaster, Darlington, Carlisle, Workington

A firm favourite at previous club Workington where he won a couple of the Player of the Season awards last term, a highly rated right sided defender who has also benefited from a sports scholarship in the USA. Has made more appearances than any other Queens player this season and appears to have endless stamina.
DEREK LYLE - (On loan from Partick Thistle) -
[Derek Lyle] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		13/02/81
Glasgow
Forward
Partick Thistle

Young striker who joined Partick Thistle as a youngster and has come through their youth setup to turn professional with them. Competition for first team places is keen at Firhill at the moment and he joins Queens on a one month loan deal, a similar spell on loan at East Stirling earlier in the season saw a goals return of seven from nine games. He is known as a very pacy forward and may be just what is needed to boost the firepower of the Doonhamers.
JOE McALPINE -
[Joe McAlpine] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		12/09/81
Glasgow
Midfielder
Everton, Airdrie

A product of the Everton youth setup, joined from Airdrie in September 2001 and immediately made an impact in the side. A pacey left sided wing back capable of delivering some telling crosses.
ALLAN MOORE -
[Allan Moore] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		25/12/64
Glasgow
Forward
Dumbarton, Hearts, St.Johnstone, Dunfermline, Livingston, Airdrie, Partick, Morton

The veteran striker has played over 350 games and scored almost 60 goals in the many years that he has been around Scottish football. Signed by Queens in December 2001. Appearances so far have been limited to 'twenty-minute' spells from the bench.
GEORGE O'BOYLE -
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Profile: 		14/12/67
Belfast
Forward
Linfield, Bordeux, Dunfermline, St.Johnstone, Raith Rovers, Brechin City

The former Northern Ireland international, with thirteen caps, joined Queens in December 2001 after a short spell at Brechin City where he scored four goals in six matches. A top class striker with almost 100 goals in 250 games, but curently sidelined with an injury.
SEAN O'CONNOR -
[Sean O'Connor] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		07/07/81
Wolverhampton
Forward/Winger
Hednesford Town, Dundee United - Rochdale (loan), Portadown (loan), Morton (loan)

6' 3" striker recently joined from Dundee United, turned in an excellent performance against Queens whilst at Morton on loan.
JOHN O'NEILL -
[John O'Neill] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		03/01/74
Bellshill
Forward/Midfielder
Queen's Park, Celtic, Bournemouth

An excellent signing by John Connolly, John O'Neill came in in mid February 2001 and immediately forged a great centre-of-the-park powerhouse with Graham Connell. Happy to take the penalties and scores many goals from midfield although he can also play up-front when required. Top scorer by some way this term so far.
COLIN SCOTT -
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Profile: 		19/05/70
Glasgow
Goalkeeper
Dalry Thistle, Rangers, Brentford, Airdrie, Hamilton, Raith Rovers, Clydebank

Experienced goalkeeper formerly with Rangers as understudy to Andy Goram. Joined from Clydebank last season in late October and this season took over the number one spot with the injury of Jamie Campbell, has never looked like losing the position.
JIM THOMSON JT
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Profile: 		15/05/71
Stirling
Central Defender
Clyde, Stenhousemuir, Queen of the South, Arbroath

Returned from a two year spell at Arbroath this close season, always a favourite with the Doonhamers support has shown form that won him the Player of the Year award at Palmerston in 1998/99 season.
PETER WEATHERSON Nelly
[Peter Weatherson] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		29/05/80
North Shields
Forward
Newcastle Blue Star

Northern League top scorer with Newcastle Blue Star in 1999/2000, then Second Division top scorer last term, his first in Scottish football, scooped all of the Player of the Season awards. A real aerial threat, holds the ball up well and makes good lay-offs to advancing midfielders. Has found the goals more difficult to come by this season and has been used as a substitute in the last few games, his introduction often swinging the match in Queens favour.

PLAYERS WHO HAVE LEFT DURING 2001 - 2002 SEASON
MARTIN GLANCY -
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Profile: 		24/03/76
Glasgow
Forward
Dumbarton, Inverness CT, Clydebank, NSI Runavik (Faroes), Berwick, QOS, Stranraer

Extremely skilful striker who creates numerous openings for his strike partners, signed in November 2001.
JON SUNDERLAND -
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Profile: 		02/11/75
Newcastle
Midfield
Blackpool, Northwich, Scarborough, Hartlepool, Gateshead, Ashington, QOS, Whitley Bay

A gifted midfielder who was also part of the Ashington set up under John Connolly. He has the ability to ghost past defenders and deliver inch perfect passes for the strikers. If he is on form then Queen's are likely to play well.
WARREN HAWKE -
[Warren Hawke] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		20/09/70
Durham
Midfield/Forward
Sunderland, Berwick, Morton, QOS, Morton

A reliable performer who is equally at home in midfield or upfront. An experienced campaigner he has never failed to bang in the goals wherever he has played.
DES McKEOWN -
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Profile: 		18/01/70
Glasgow
Defender
Airdrie, Albion Rovers, Queen of the South, Partick Thistle, QOS, Stenhousemuir

In his second spell at the club, Des has always been a fans favourite, originally a central defender but moved out to the left side of defence and loves to get forward at every opportunity. Plays in some excellent cross balls.
STUART CONNOLLY -
[Stuart Connolly] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		05/05/78
Solihull
Forward
Ayr United, Life University(Atlanta), QOS, Esh Winning

Has just returned to Scotland from the USA after successfully completing his sports and business degree. When with Ayr United made some first team appearances as a 16 year old, and was sought after by a number of clubs on his return.
MARK PATTERSON Patter
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Profile: 		15/05/79
Consett
Midfield
Middlesborough, Gateshead, Bishop Auckland, Durham City, South Shields, Brandon United, QOS, Brandon United

A ball winning midfield dynamo with a terrific engine signed up just before the start of this seasons from Brandon United in the Northern League. Put in a tremendous two games in the pre-season tournament at Annan scoring three goals in the process.
ALAN HOGG -
[Alan Hogg] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		27/10/77
Ashington
Forward
Bedlington, Newbiggin, Ashington, QOS, Ashington

Recruited from manager John Connolly's previous club Ashington where he scored thirty goals in season 1999/2000 and fifteen before his transfer to Palmerston last term.
GARETH McGHIE -
[Gareth McGhie] Date of Birth:
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Profile: 		22/02/82
Ashington
Midfielder
Sunderland, QOS, Ashington

A towering left sided midfielder who only two years ago was part of the England Under 16 squad. Came through the Sunderland Academy system and has had an outstanding pre-season.


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