PLAYER PROFILES
Profiles provided by Queen's progamme editor Bruce Wright
JONATHAN SUNDERLAND -
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Profile: 		02/11/75
Newcastle
Midfield
Blackpool, Northwich, Scarborough, Hartlepool, Gateshead, Ashington

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 ar elikely to play well.
PHIL NIXON -
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Profile: 		19/11/77
Newcastle
Defender
Doncaster, Ashington

Ashington Player of the Year last season, he is a towering presence at the back. The ex-Doncaster Rovers 22 year old is expected to bring some much needed strength to the Doonhamers back line for this campaign.
PADDY ATKINSON -
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Profile: 		22/05/70
Singapore
Defender
Sheffield United, Hartlepool, Gateshead, Newcastle Blue Star, Barrow, Workington, York City, Scarborough, Blyth Spartans

Experienced fullback who is comfortable both in defence and in an attacking role. Signed to complete a sturdy looking back four for the Doonhamers in July.
ANDY AITKEN Ackers
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Profile: 		02/02/78
Dumfries
Defender
Annan Athletic

At just 22 he has now become the Queen's player with the second most appearances for the club. Suffered a few lapses in concentration last term and will be looking to make up for lost time this season.
DENIS BOYLE Boiler
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Profile: 		24/04/81
Letterkenny
Midfield
Keadue Youth

A lot is expected this year from the young Irish midfielder of undoubted potential. Still just 19 he will be expected to start to stake a claim for a consistent place in the Queen's first team as the season progresses.
BRYAN CALDWELL Cody
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Profile: 		20/03/81
Glasgow
Forward
QOS Youth

He looks more of a physical presence than in previous seasons and has been banging in the goals in pre-season games. He will still have to fight off plenty of competition to make a striking role in the team his own.
WARREN HAWKE -
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Profile: 		20/09/70
Durham
Forward
Sunderland, Berwick, Morton

One of the best signings of the last campaign, he is expected to be the mainstay of the Queen's attack this time around. An experienced campaigner he has never failed to bang in the goals wherever he has played.
RAB McCOLM -
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Profile: 		25/08/74
Dumfries
Goalkeeper
Queen of the South, Annan Athletic, Gretna, Dalbeattie Star

Brought in from Dalbeattie Star as back up for first choice 'keeper David Mathieson. Likely to feature mostly in the reserves but will have to be ready to step up if injury or suspension puts paid to Mathieson.
DAVID MATHIESON Smiler
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Profile: 		18/01/78
Dumfries
Goalkeeper
Rangers, St.Johnstone

Now Queen's most 'capped' player with over 150 games to his credit. His speed of his line and athletic saves will be vital in giving confidence to a defence which struggled without him for much of last season.
DEAN MUIR Deano
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Profile: 		21/02/81
Bellshill
Midfield
Hamilton Academical

An accomplished former Hamilton midfielder and one of the most recent additions to the squad. A skilful ballplayer he also possesses good deadball ability which could help Queen's out of a few tight spots.
TOMMY MUIRHEAD -
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Profile: 		03/10/81
Dumfries
Goalkeeper
QOS Youth

Young Goalkeeper who is part of the club's youth policy and will provide cover for his more experienced colleagues, Mathieson, Scott and McColm.
DANNY PATTERSON -
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Profile: 		06/03/81
North Shields
Defender
Ashington

Another of the Ashington brigade, this left back has a bright future in the game. A product of the England School of Excellence he has all the attributes to suceed at a very high level.
STEPHEN PICKERING -
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Profile: 		25/09/76
Sunderland
Defender
Sunderland, Tow Law

An import from Tow Law Town, he is a versatile squad player. He can slot in either midfield or defence and that could make him a vital addition during the times when suspensions or injuries deplete the side.
PETER WEATHERSON -
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Profile: 		29/05/80
North Shields
Forward
Newcastle Blue Star

Northern League top scorer with Newcastle Blue Star, he was a player the new Queen's manager wanted at all costs. A real aerial threat he also holds the ball up well and can make good lay-offs to advancing midfielders.
RONNIE McQUILTER -
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Profile: 		24/12/70
Glasgow
Defender
Ayr, Stirling Albion, St.Mirren, Clydebank

Experienced central defender signed from Clydebank. Been injured for last eighteen months. Man of many clubs and has played in England, Cyprus, Ireland as well as 5 or 6 teams in Scotland.
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. Was with Clydebank last season and joined Queens in late October, will provide some competition for the number 1 spot and keep the present incumbent on his toes.
GRAEME ARMSTRONG -
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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, scoring regularly for the reserve side and still only seventeen years of age.
PAUL KINNAIRD PK
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Profile: 		11/11/66
Glasgow
Midfielder
Norwich, Dundee United, Motherwell, St.Mirren, Partick, Shrewsbury, St.Johnstone, Dunfermline, Scarborough, Ayr, Stranraer, Ross Conty.

Vastly experienced winger with the ability to turn a game on his own, will add much experience and a great deal of skill to the side. Made his Queens debut on his 34th birthday.
DES McKEOWN -
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Profile: 		18/01/70
Glasgow
Defender
Airdrie, Queen of the South, Partick Thistle

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. Currently writing a Saturday column for the Scottish editions of The Sun newspaper.
MARTIN HUGHES -
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Profile: 		09/05/80
Glasgow
Midfielder
Hibernian, Stranraer

Newly signed in a swap deal that saw Queen's youngster Mark Weir head in the opposite direction to Stranraer.
DAVID MILNE -
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Profile: 		25/10/79
Glasgow
Midfielder
St.Mirren, Clydebank

Recently recruited from the Bankies.
ALAN HOGG -
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Profile: 		27/10/77
Ashington
Forward
Bedlington, Newbiggin, Ashington

Recently recruited from manager John Connolly's previous club Ashington where he scored thirty goals last term and fifteen so far this season.
STEPHEN SKINNER -
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Profile: 		25/11/81
Whitehaven
Forward
Carlisle United

Highly rated youngster from Carlisle United who has recently been making a first team spot up front with Peter Weatherson his own. A good prospect for the future.


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