Queen's Park, an institution as old as the game itself, was established in the enviable year of 1867. The revered City Stadium, within the heart of Scotland, has been their home fort since inception. However, the mention of their heritage brings us no closer to the here and the now.
Currently wielding an impressive arsenal of 27 players, the squad leans on youthful metal with an average age landing softly at 23. Futbol colectivo as the Spaniards would call it, or community football as we Scots are more accustomed, breeds undeniable spirit within these young lads.
Gracing the pitch this season, Queen's Park have juggled their competitive endeavours across four distinctive battlegrounds. They've found themselves squatting uncomfortably at 9th place within the Championship, teetering between ascent and demise. On the other hand, their voyage in the League Cup threw them into the tumultuous waters of Group A.
Riding the wave of the Scottish Cup, they staggered as far as the Fourth Round, exhibiting tenacity with occasional flickers of brilliance. Yet still, their challenge was halted prematurely in the Challenge Cup as they bowed out in the previously contested Second round.
Such is the journey of Queen's Park, a tale etched in victories, defeats, and unrivalled resilience. The pages keep turning with each passing season, indelibly linked to the ebbs and flows of Scotland's rich football tapestry.
