Queen of the South F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Queen of the South Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Doonhamers, Queens, QOS | ||
| Founded | March 1919 | ||
| Ground | Palmerston Park, Dumfries | ||
| Capacity | 8,690 | ||
| Chairman | Billy Hewitson | ||
| Manager | Peter Murphy | ||
| League | Scottish Championship | ||
| 2015–16 | Scottish Championship, 7th | ||
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Queen of the South Football Club is a professional football team from Dumfries, Scotland. The club was started in 1919. They play in Scottish League One, which is the third highest league in Scottish football.
People often call them Queens or QOS. Their traditional nickname is The Doonhamers. Their home stadium is Palmerston Park.
Queens have won the Division B Championship once (1950–51). They also won the Second Division Championship twice (2001–02 and 2012–13). The team won the Scottish Challenge Cup in 2002–03 and 2012–13.
In the 1953–54 season, Queens were at the top of Scotland's main football league until New Year. Their best finish ever in the top league was fourth place in 1933–34. In 2008, they reached their first big cup final, the Scottish Cup. They finished as runners-up to Rangers. The team's current manager is Peter Murphy.
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Club History
Queen of the South Football Club was formed in 1919. The club quickly became a part of Scottish football. They have played in various leagues over the years.
Queens have had many memorable moments. These include winning league titles and reaching important cup finals. The club has always been a big part of the local community in Dumfries.
Palmerston Park Stadium
Palmerston Park is the home stadium for Queen of the South. It is located on Terregles Street in Dumfries. The club has played all its home games here since 1919.
Another local team, Heston Rovers F.C., has also shared Palmerston Park since 2013. The stadium can hold many fans. It has a capacity of 8,690 people, with 3,377 seats.
Fans and Club Culture
Queen of the South is known as a friendly club. Robbie Neilson, a former manager of Hearts, once said it was "a real family club with a good spirit."
The club's fans are also famous for their good behavior. In 2008, when Queens played in Denmark for the UEFA Cup, Danish police praised their supporters. About 850 fans traveled to watch the game.
Police Inspector Rune Hamann said the fans were "extremely well behaved." He added that they were "a great credit both to their club and to Scotland." Chief Inspector Mickey Collins from Dumfries and Galloway police also praised the fans. He noted there were "no arrests, incidents or issues of any concern."
Some famous people support Queen of the South. The DJ and music producer Calvin Harris grew up in Dumfries and is a fan. He even thought about writing a song for the team when they reached the 2008 Scottish Cup Final. Bill Drummond, a musician from The KLF, also supports the team.
Club Mascot
The club's mascot is 'Dougie Doonhamer'. Dougie is a human-sized border collie dog. A local supermarket worker named Brian Harkness has played Dougie for many years.
Dougie Doonhamer has even won races! He won the Ladbrokes SPFL mascot race at Hamilton Park in 2017. He won it again in 2018, making it two wins in a row!
Club Achievements
Queen of the South has won several important competitions:
- National League Competitions:
- Division 2 Champions: 1950–51, 2001–02, 2012–13
- National Cup Competitions:
- Scottish League Challenge Cup Winners: 2002–03, 2012–13
- Scottish Qualifying Cup Winners: 1923–24
- Scottish Cup Runners-up: 2007–08
Club Records
Queen of the South holds several interesting records in Scottish football.
- Biggest Win: 11–1 against Stranraer in the Scottish Cup on January 16, 1932.
- Biggest Loss: 10–2 against Dundee on December 1, 1962. Queens played most of the game with only 10 players.
- Highest Home Attendance: 26,552 fans watched them play Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Cup on February 23, 1952.
- Highest League Home Attendance: 21,142 fans watched them play Rangers on October 6, 1962.
- First Scottish League Match under Floodlights: Queen of the South played Rangers at Ibrox Park on March 7, 1956.
- Tallest Floodlights: Queens' floodlights are 85 feet (26 m) high. They were first used on October 29, 1958, and are the tallest in Scotland.
- Highest Terrace: The Portland Drive terrace at Palmerston Park is the tallest remaining terrace in Scottish football.
Individual Records
- Most Games Played for the Club: Allan Ball played 731 games.
- Most Goals Scored for the Club: Jim Patterson scored 252 goals.
- Longest Serving Player: Iain McChesney played for Queens from 1960 to 1981. He made 615 appearances.
- Most League Goals in a Season: Alexander "Jimmy" Gray scored 37 goals in the 1927-28 season.
- Most Goals in a Season (all competitions): Stephen Dobbie scored 43 goals in the 2018-19 season.
- Most Capped Player: Billy Houliston played 3 times for Scotland while at Queens in 1948–49.
- Fastest hat-trick: Tommy Bryce scored three goals in just 1 minute and 46 seconds! This happened in a 6–0 win against Arbroath on December 18, 1993. This record is even in the Guinness World Records.
- Longest Distance Goal: Ryan McCann scored a goal from 84 yards (77 m) away in a Scottish Cup match on March 8, 2008.
- Oldest Player: Ally MacLeod played for the club at 61 years old in a reserve game in 1992.
European Football
Queen of the South has played in European competitions.
| Season | Competition | Round | Opponent | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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| 2008–09 | UEFA Cup | Second Qualifying Round |  FC Nordsjælland |
1–2 | 1–2 | 2–4 |
Notable Players
Over the years, many talented players have played for Queen of the South. The club has a Hall of Fame to honor some of its greatest players. These players have made a big impact on the club's history.
Some of the players recognized in the Hall of Fame include:
- Allan Ball
- Bobby Black
- Tommy Bryce
- Stephen Dobbie
- Billy Houliston
- Jim Patterson
- Andy Thomson
- Jim Thomson
Club Managers
Queen of the South has had many managers throughout its history. These managers have guided the team through different seasons and helped them achieve their goals. The current manager is Peter Murphy.
Images for kids
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Historic table positions of Queen of the South in the League.
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One of Palmerston's record-breaking floodlights
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Andy Aitken
See also
In Spanish: Queen of the South Football Club para niños
