SQUAD DETAILS 2007/2008

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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. Click here for the Footballers Lives feature.

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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. Click here for the Footballers Lives feature.

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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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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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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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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. Click here for the Footballers Lives feature.

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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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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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NEIL MacFARLANE

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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. Click here for the Footballers Lives feature.

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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. Click here for the Footballers Lives feature.

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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. Click here for the Footballers Lives feature.

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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. Click here for the Footballers Lives feature.

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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

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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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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

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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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JOHN STEWART (L)

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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

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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. Click here for the Footballers Lives feature.

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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. Click here for the Footballers Lives feature.

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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. Photo from http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk

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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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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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