SQUAD DETAILS 2002/2003

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ANDY AITKEN

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02/02/78 Dumfries Defender Annan Athletic At just 25 Andy is Queen's longest serving player and has made the most appearances for the club. After missing the first few games of the season last term he quickly forced his way back into the side and ended the season winning the Internet Fan Club Player of the Year award. A firm favourite with the fans. Has signed up for season 2003/04.

DEREK ALLAN

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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 in season 1999/00. Last season was unlucky with injuries that saw him lose his regular place in the side, when fit again he found it difficult to force his way back in but with an injury to regular stopper Jim Thomson, Del produced some outstanding performances in the early part of the season only to have his run cut short through injury. Has signed up for season 2003/04.

DEREK ANDERSON

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15/07/72 Paisley Defender Kilwinning Rangers, Kilmarnock, Ayr United, Hibernian, Morton, Alloa A solid left back, holds his position well and rarely gets drawn into a mistake. Signed from Alloa during season 2001/02. This term has seen him play in between Andy Aitken and Jim Thomson in the middle of the three man defence in a role that he seems to relish. Will not be at Palmerston for season 2003/04.

PADDY ATKINSON

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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. Last season saw another impressive year from the Geordie as he weighed in with three goals. Injuries have plagued his season so far this term but it looks as though he may be making his way back with a couple of substitute appearances in the past few weeks. Has signed up for season 2003/04.

STEVE BOWEY

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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. Season 2002/03 has seen Bowser enjoy an injury free first team run where his presence has proven invaluable, it is often the Geordie who is the 'engine room' of the Queens midfield. Has signed up for season 2003/04.

PAUL BURNS

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../../.. ... Midfielder QOS Youth Made an appearance from the bench against Arbroath for his debut this season, highly rated midfielder, certainly 'one for the future'.

JAMIE CAMPBELL

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02/12/80 Glasgow Goalkeeper Oldham, Clydebank Signed late season 2000/01 after a brief spell at Clydebank, the imposing keeper stands 6ft 5inches tall and was a member of the Oldham Athletic first team squad 2000/01. Went on loan at Montrose for the first half of 2002/03 season after being sidelined with a serious shoulder injury and ending up third in the pecking order for the No. 1 spot. Will not be at Palmerston for season 2003/04.

BEN DAWSON

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../../.. Newcastle Upon Tyne Midfield Penn State Athletic Signed in February 2003 following a three and a half year stint in the USA where he stared for Penn State Athletic whilst at University. Had trials for England Schoolboys before moving to the States. Represented Great Britain at the World University Games in Beijing in 2001. Will not be at Palmerston for season 2003/04.

WILLIE GIBSON

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06/08/84 Dumfries Midfielder QOS Youth A tricky wide player, Willie made an explosive start to his Queens carear when he came on as a substitute in the last game of the 2000/01 season and won the Man of the Match award. Was seriously injured and only recently regained full-fitness.

ANDY GORAM

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13/04/64 Bury Goalkeeper Oldham Athletic, Hibernian, Rangers, Notts County, Sheffield United, Motherwell, Manchester United, Coventry City, Oldham Athletic With 43 international caps for Scotland and with Rangers and Manchester United on his CV, 'The Goalie', needs little in the way of introduction. Will not be at Palmerston for season 2003/04.

ALAN GRAY

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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 in season 2000/01, a highly rated right sided defender who has also benefited from a sports scholarship in the USA. Made more appearances than any other Queens player last season and scooped the main player of the season award, the Travel Club Player of the Year, also took the Globe Inn award. This season has seen Alan plagued with injury and unable to command a place in the side because of this. Will not be at Palmerston for season 2003/04.

DEREK LYLE

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13/02/81 Glasgow Forward Partick Thistle, East Stirling (L), Queen of the South (L) Young striker who joined Partick Thistle as a youngster and came through their youth setup to turn professional with them. Joined Queens on a one month loan deal in February 2002 and immediately impressed, signed up at Palmerston this close season in a move that delighted both the fans and the player. Injured in the Ne'erday match with Ayr United and out for a month at least with a depressed fracture of the cheekbone. Retained for season 2003/04.

JOE McALPINE

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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 winger capable of delivering some telling crosses, his performances in the championship winning season were outstanding and he was the scourge of many a defence last term. His form this season has continued to be of the highest level and it is often from a Joe McAlpine inspired move that a goal is scored. Retained for season 2003/04.

BRIAN McCOLLIGAN

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31/10/80 Glasgow Midfielder Celtic, Stenhousemuir(L), Clydebank A product of the Celtic youth setup, joined from Clydebank close season 2002. A tough tackling midfielder who can be relied upon to steady things up. Retained for season 2003/04.

BRIAN McLAUGHLIN

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14/05/74 Bellshill Midfielder Giffnock BC, Celtic, Airdrie(L), Dundee United, Wigan Athletic, Ayr United Former Celtic right winger having made almost 100 first team appearances for the Bhoys, joined close season 2002 from Ayr United and although usually starting from the bench he has yet to fail to feature at some point in a match. Unlikely that he be at Palmerston for season 2003/04.

SEAN O'CONNOR

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07/07/81 Wolverhampton Forward/Winger Hednesford Town, Dundee United - Rochdale (loan), Portadown (loan), Morton (loan) 6' 3" striker joined late 2001/02 season from Dundee United, turned in an excellent performance against Queens whilst at Morton on loan. Signed shortly after although Queens had previously enquired about his availability. A strong running front man who along with Derek Lyle and Peter Weatherson is set to ensure that Queens do not suffer from a lack of fire power this term. His impressive early season form was cruelly ended by a former team mate as Sean suffered posterior cruciate ligament damage against Morton in the Bell's Cup that has seen him miss out on a couple of months of the season. Made a superb return but was injured again in January and will be out for a few weeks. Retained for season 2003/04.

JOHN O'NEILL

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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 imposed himself on the side, his goalscoring exploits made him top scorer last term and also won him the Scottish Second Division Player of the Year award, as voted by his peers, only the third Queens player to do so and puts him in the same bracket as previous winners Jimmy Robertson and Andy Thomson. Happy to take the penalties and scores many goals from midfield although he can also play up front when required. Will not be at Palmerston for season 2003/04.

ERIC PATON

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01/08/78 Glasgow Midfielder Hibernian, Stenhousemuir(L), Partick Thistle, Clydebank Signed from Clydebank in close season 2002, a highly rated right sided attacking midfielder who had been the mainstay of Clydebank's attack on the Second division title and ended up top scorer for the Bankies last term. Has signed up for season 2003/04.

STEVEN RENICKS

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28/11/75 Bellshill Defender Hamilton, Stranraer Signed from Stranraer in a player swap for Jon Crawford in January 2003, right sided defender who has spent most of his carear with Hamilton Accies. Will not be at Palmerston for season 2003/04.

STUART ROBERTSON

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27/12/84 Irvine Goalkeeper QOS Youth Under 18's 'keeper who made his first team debut this season against SPL side Dundee in the CIS Insurance League Cup after spending a great deal of last season on the bench without actually making an appearance. Will not be at Palmerston for season 2003/04.

COLIN SCOTT

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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 a couple of seasons ago and last season took over the number one spot with the injury of Jamie Campbell, never looked like losing the position until he picked up a few niggling injuries, now vying for the first team stoppers spot with Andy Goram just as he was doing ten years ago at Ibrox, although his tendency to pick up injuries in warm-up has seen him confined to the bench. Has signed up for season 2003/04.

JIM THOMSON

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15/05/71 Stirling Central Defender Clyde, Stenhousemuir, Queen of the South, Arbroath Returned from a two year spell at Arbroath 2001 close season, always a favourite with the Doonhamers support has shown the form that won him the Player of the Year award at Palmerston in 1998/99 season. Has just come back from a long injury and has already shown that his presence is important to the side with some impressive displays. Has signed up for season 2003/04.

PETER WEATHERSON

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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 2000/01, his first in Scottish football, scooped all of the Player of the Season awards that season and came very close to winning the Internet Fan Club Player of the Year award last term. A real aerial threat, holds the ball up well and makes good lay-offs to advancing midfielders. Found the goals more difficult to come by last season as he was much more closely marked but still managed to notch an impressive fifteen. Has been used both up front and deeper in behind the forwards to great effect. Retained for season 2003/04.

PLAYERS LEAVING PALMERSTON SEASON 2002-2003

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BARRY DONALD

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24/12/78 Glasgow Midfielder Stenhousemuir A tough tackling midfielder who was injured in the latter part of 2001/02 and has yet to fully recover. Joined the Doonhamers in November 2001 following in his father Jim's footsteps. Never able to make an impression due to successive injuries eventually leaving the club for Dumbarton at the close of the registration window in January 2003.

PAUL SHIELDS

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15/08/81 Dunfermline Forward Raith Rovers, Celtic, Albion Rovers (loan), Clydebank (loan) Brought in on loan from Celtic until mid-January as cover for the injured Sean O'Connor, the front man has shown that he is a tricky character in and around the box. Very strong on the ball. Returned to Celtic mid-January 2003

JON CRAWFORD

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14/10/69 Johnstone Defender Arbroath Came to Queens in the close season prior to 2001/02 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 continued that partnership and form last season until an injury on a frozen pitch in January forced him out. Has found it difficult to force his way back into the side. Joined Stranraer in a swap deal that saw Steven Renicks join Queens, January 2003.

ROBBIE NEILSON

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19/06/80 Paisley Right back Hearts, Cowdenbeath (loan) On loan from Hearts until the registration window opens again in January, Robbie is a former Scotland Under 21 international and is renowned for his long throw-ins. Has proven to be an invaluable member of the side with a number of outstanding displays and has already made himself a favourite with the fans. Returned to Hearts at the beginning of January.

ROBBIE HENDERSON

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11/10/82 - Left back Leeds United, Kilmarnock, Raith Rovers (loan) On loan from Kilmarnock until Janaury, a solid left back who has also been used in the centre of the defence. Returned to Kilmarnock at the beginning of January 2003 and has subsequently been released by the Ayrshire side. Snapped up by Morton in January 2003