History of Queen of the South F.C. other two clubs agreed to the merger. "Queen of the South United" was agreed upon as the name of the new club, and Palmerston Park "already an established football venue" was chosen as the club's home. The club held their first formal meeting on 26 March 1919 at 38 Whitesands in Dumfries, at the premises of the New Bazaar public house. After four trial matches, Queen of the South's (the "United" extension had been dropped along the way) first-ever game took place on 16 August 1919. Invites were sent to local councillors and magistrates, and the presence of Dumfries Town
History of Queen of the South F.C. Stevie Tosh and long-serving captain Jim Thomson. Afterwards Queens players expressed their disappointment in the result. Tosh voiced his frustrations at refereeing decisions that went against Queens. For a team with the core of its support being in a town with a population of 38,000 Queens took a support of around 15,500 to the final. Queens fans were widely praised for their good humour and carnival-like contribution to the day. Despite defeat in the final 14 000 fans attended an open top bus parade by the team through Dumfries. From the Scottish Cup run Queen of the South qualified for