SQUAD DETAILS 2007/2008
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All photographs courtesy of Angus McDougal Photography, Dumfries. Tel: 07850 790 251
[2007/08 Squad]
Back row left to right: Jamie McQuilken, Andy Aitken, Stephen Grindlay, Jamie MacDonald, Scott Robertson, Sean O'Connor
Middle row left to right: Stevie Morrison - First Team Coach, Neil McGowan, Neil MacFarlane, Bob Harris, Steve Tosh, David Bingham, John Kerr - Physiotherapist
Front row left to right: Kenny Brannigan - Assistant Manager, Brian Gilmour, Eric Paton, Gordon Chisholm - Manager, Davie Rae - Chairman, Neil Scally, Stephen Dobbie, Paul Burns
Missing from photograph - James Baty, Ross Hyslop, Jim Lauchlan, Jim Thomson, Jamie Mole, John O'Neill, Mark Whorlow
ANDY AITKEN
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02/02/78
Dumfries
Defender
Annan Athletic, Queen of the South, Gretna

Local lad Andy was the most unlucky player at Palmerston last term. He sustained a knee ligament injury in a 2006/07 pre-season friendly against Coleraine and missed the entire season save a couple of late appearances. Will be hoping for an injury free term this time around.

Has been granted a testimonial year in 2008 following 10 years of service.

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PAUL BURNS -
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18/05/84
Irvine
Midfielder
QOS Youth

Unlucky with injuries last season which restricted his appearances greatly. Don't be put off by his slight frame as it houses the heart of a lion. Clocked up his 100th start for Queens recently at Hamilton.

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Marian Peterson, Dumfries
ROBERT CAMPBELL -
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22/07/86
Glasgow
Forward
Kilmarnock, Dundee (L), Dumbarton (L)

Featured on the bench as a trialist against Hamilton and Clyde before signing until the end of the season.

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STEPHEN DOBBIE -
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05/12/82
Glasgow
Forward
Rangers, Hibernian, St Johnstone (L), St Johnstone, Dumbarton (L)

Snapped up from St Johnstone following an impressive loan spell at Dumbarton that saw him score regularly for the Sons. Has was a revelation at Palmerston with his free scoring peformances and intelligent link-up play.
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Gary McEwan, Clarkston
BRIAN GILMOUR -
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08/05/87
Irvine
Midfield/Forward
Rangers, Clyde

Youngster signed from Clyde, played in the U20's World Cup alongside Jamie Adams in the pre-season. A tricky left sided midfielder who is not short on confidence.
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Murray Paterson, Dumfries
STEPHEN GRINDLAY -
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13/03/82
Vale of Leven
Goalkeeper
Newcastle United, Grimsby Town (L), Dumbarton

Signed up for the number 1 spot in July 2007 but will have to battle it out with Scotland Under 21 'keeper Jamie MacDonald to get a start.



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Kenneth Clark, Cockermouth
ROBERT HARRIS -
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28/08/87
Rutherglen
Defender/midfielder
Rangers, Clyde

Signed from Clyde pre-season 2007/08. Looks like an assured if sometimes over enthusiastic defender.

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JIM LAUCHLAN
[Jim Lauchlan]
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02/02/77
Glasgow
Defender
Kilmarnock, Barnsley - L, Dundee United, Livingston, Ross County

An experienced and reliable defender who reads the game well and provides a goal threat from corners.

Presently missing with a long term injury.

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The Globe Inn, Market Square
JAMIE MacDONALD (Loan) -
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17/04/86
Broxburn
Goalkeeper
Hearts, Queen of the South (L), Hearts

Scotland U21 'keeper loaned from Hearts for the second half of the 2006/07 season, was rock solid and has been secured for the whole of the 2007/08 season to the delight of fans, club and the player himself.
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Doonhamers Travel Club

Queen of the South Fan Club
NEIL MacFARLANE -
[Neil MacFarlane]
Photo - Robin Bryden Dumfries and Galloway Standard
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10/10/77
Dunoon
Midfielder
Queen's Park, Kilmarnock, Queen's Park (L), Clyde (L), Airdrie, Hearts, Aberdeen, Gretna

A tall midfielder with top level experience. Lives locally and was previously with near neighbours Gretna.

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RYAN McCANN -
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21/09/81
Bellshill
Midfielder
Celtic, St Johnstone(L), Hartlepool, St Johnstone, Clyde, Bohemians

Signed up in the January 2008 transfer window. Right sided midfielder but favoured as a right back.

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JAMIE McQUILKEN -
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03/10/74
Glasgow
Defender
Giffnock North BC, Celtic, Dundee Utd, Hibs, Falkirk, Aberdeen, St. Johnstone, Gretna (L), Gretna

Left sided defensive player signed during the January 2007 transfer window and almost immediately brought stability to the defence. An assured and reliable performer.

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SEAN O'CONNOR
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07/07/81
Wolverhampton
Forward
Hednesford Town, Dundee United - Rochdale (loan), Portadown (loan), Morton (loan), Queen of the South, Morecambe

A strong running centre forward who is both troublesome to opposition defences on the ground and in the air. His strength, speed and ability bring something to Queens that very few strikers in the first division possess.

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Jack, Aiden and Robyn
JOHN O'NEILL -
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03/01/74
Bellshill
Forward/Midfielder
Queen's Park, Celtic, Bournemouth, Queen of the South, St Mirren

John is a bit of a legend at Queens, his goals helped us to the second division championship a few seasons back and his return as a striker saw him top the scoring charts last term. He has a cool head and if your life depended upon it you would want a man who has only ever had two penalties saved to be in your five for a penalty shoot out. The top scorer again last season.
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ERIC PATON [Special Feature]
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01/08/78
Glasgow
Midfielder
Hibernian, Stenhousemuir(L), Partick Thistle, Clydebank

Eric is a superb right back and chalked up 200 first team starts for Queens when he took to the filed against Dundee on Boxing Day 2007. Last season saw a return to form for Eric after a mystery hip complaint had seen a dip in form.

Has signed a pre-contract agreement that will see him feature for Dundee next term.
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Finlay Paterson, Dumfries

William Green, Dumfries Toolroom
CRAIG REID
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26/02/86
Irvine
Defender
Celtic, Stirling Albion (L)

Signed on transfer window deadline day. A right sided defender from Celtic who was previously on loan at Stirling Albion.
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SCOTT ROBERTSON -
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26/11/87
Irvine
Midfielder
Queen of the South Youth

Youngster Scott made his first team breakthrough a couple of years back with some assured central midfield performances. He will be looking to break into the first team on a regular basis this term.
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NEIL SCALLY -
[Neil Scally]
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14/08/78
Paisley
Midfielder
Ayr United, Dumbarton, Falkirk

Came to Queens with a reputation as a 'midfield enforcer' but has provides much more than that as he produces consistent high quality and high energy performances that have seen him become a firm favourite with the fans. Won all bar the Junior Blues Player of the Season Awards last term.

Suffered a serious knee ligament injury playing against Dunfermline at East End Park in December and will be out for the remainder of the season.
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Sanquhar Supporters Club
JOHN STEWART (L) -
[John Stewart]
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03/08/85
Bellshill
Forward
Aberdeen, Falkirk, St Johnstone (L)

On loan from Falkirk from January to April 2008.

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JIM THOMSON [Special Feature]
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15/05/71
Stirling
Central Defender
Clyde, Stenhousemuir, Queen of the South, Arbroath

Ask any Queens fan who provides the passion in the side and undoubtedly the answer will be Jim Thomson, the man who has been player of the season three times over a ten year period has all the experience and skill you could wish for at this level.

Combines his club captaincy with his community role promoting the 'Active Schools Programme' and carrying out commercial duties.

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John, Demi and Stephanie Moore

Torsten Knoelke www.houseofads.de
STEVE TOSH
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27/04/73
Kirkaldy
Midfielder
Arbroath, St. Johnstone, Raith Rovers, Livingston, Falkirk, Aberdeen, Gretna

Signed after surprisingly being told by Gretna that he was free to leave the Raydale Park side in the January 2007 transfer window. A player with a great reputation who when fit will surely be a real asset to the club.

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Players leaving season 2007/08


JAMES BATY
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28/08/87
Dumfries
Midfielder
Queen of the South Youth

Yet to make a first team start, youngster James also doubles up as a groundsman's assistant during the week.

Is out on loan at Threave Rovers again this season.

Has been released so that he can emigrate to Australia.
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NEIL McGOWAN -
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15/04/77
Glasgow
Defender
Stranraer, Albion Rovers, Oxford United, Stranraer, Clydebank, K A Iceland, Airdrie United

Former Airdrie United skipper signed during 2007/08 close season. Injured before the start of the season and saw him miss three matches before comiing back too soon against Clyde and injuring himself again.

Loaned out to Stranraer in December 2007 and joined Ayr United in the January 2008 transfer window.
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DAVID NIXON (Loan)
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09/07/88
Paisley
Defender
Motherwell

Joined up on a three month emergency loan in October.

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DARREN MARTIN (T) -
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Goalkeeper
QoS Youth

Appeared as a trialist on the bench against Hamilton on the 2nd January.
JAMIE MOLE
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01/06/88
Newcastle
Forward
Hearts, Livingston (L)

Joined up on loan on the eve of the new season from Hearts, had limited opportunity to show his ability and returned to Hearts in January 2008.

Photo from http://www.heartsfc.com.
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DAVID BINGHAM
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03/09/70
Dunfermline
Forward
St Johnstone, Forfar Athletic, Dunfermline Athletic, Livingston, Inverness Caley Thistle, Gretna

A feared goalscorer who has graced the lower leagues in Scotland for many years.

Returned from his loan spell to Gretna in January.

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JAMIE ADAMS (Loan)
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26/08/87
Stranraer
Midfielder/Defender
Kilmarnock

Young midfielder brought in on loan from Kilmarnock during the January transfer window. Made an immediate impact with his enthusiastic displays. Was signed back on loan in June. A star of the future without any doubt.

Picked up a cruciate injury in a practice match versus Rangers and will miss the entire duration of his loan spell.

Returned to Kilmarnock in January 2008.
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Dennis Thomson, Chilled Foodservice

David Rae, Borderview
MARK WHORLOW
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03/07/86
Dumfries
Midfield
QoS Youth

Mark has been all the way through the Queens youth system. Made his first team debut coming on as a substitute last term. A tenacious midfielder.

Has been told that he is free to find another club. Left Palmerston in October.
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