We have a home game in the Championship tomorrow as we welcome Partick Thistle to Palmerston. The two sides have already met this season with Darren Brownlie’s goal on the hour mark the only goal of the game at Firhill giving us a win.
Confidence is high within the squad after our dramatic win over Dundee on Saturday, while the visitors managed by former Queens boss Ian McCall head to Dumfries on the back of a heavy defeat against Dunfermline last week.
However as he looks ahead to the game our manager, Allan Johnston isn’t fooled by that result of their league position “There is no doubt our last home game against Queens Park wasn’t good enough and we were looking for a reaction from the players against Dundee.
We did that with a very good performance. The boys were fantastic from start to finish. If we had dropped points at all it would have been a travesty so to pick up all three points was pleasing and for us to win it with the last kick of the ball after conceding in injury time just added to the drama.
This weekend we welcome Ian McCall and his squad.
Partick are a massive club and at present are in a false position so we are no illusions how hard the game will be”.
Supporters attending Palmerston should note:
Sections six, seven, eight and nine of the BDS Digital (East) Stand have been set aside for away supporters. They should enter the stadium via turnstiles three and four. Turnstiles are likely to be busy so you are advised to arrive in plenty of time to make sure you gain entry in time for kick off.
The turnstiles will be open for ALL spectator entry at 1415.
Entry is by ticket only. Tickets should be purchased from the ticket offices before arriving at the turnstiles. The ticket office within the QOS Arena will be open from 1230 with the BDS Stand Away section ticket office opening an hour later.
Please note that the BDS Stand ticket office is CASH ONLY. If you wish to purchase your ticket by card then you should use the Arena ticket office.
Ticket prices are as follows:-
Adults: £18
OAP/Concessions/ Students/ 16-21 year olds: £10
Under 16’s: £5
Pre-School Kids: FREE
Season tickets are valid for the game – using voucher number 8.
Accessible tickets are available at £8, £5 and £3.
Wheelchair access for away supporters is on the south side of BDS Digital stand. There is a lay-by on King Street for vehicles to drop their passengers for flat access to the ground. Disabled parking is available on the north side of the BDS Digital Stand or at the Arena car park. The cost of entry of one personal assistant is included in the price of the ticket.
Car parking is available in the Queen of the South Arena car park next to the ground. There will be some on street parking restrictions but there is plenty of other on and off street parking available around the ground.
Supporters buses will NOT be allowed to park in the Arena car park, therefore it is requested that buses/minibuses drop off their passengers in Terregles St/King Street and thereafter park on College Mains Road just off the roundabout with the A76 on the town bypass (adjacent to Curry’s/PC World, as the other side at Aldi is the access road to the ambulance depot and is extremely busy). Pick up should be the same location.
There are no on-going roadworks currently around Dumfries that may affect travel times to Palmerston Park. Fans should check the Traffic Scotland website at http://trafficscotland.org/index.aspx for confirmation of any delays.
Catering outlets and toilets will be available for use throughout the ground. Toilet and catering facilities are also available in the Arena prior to kick off. The café within the Arena offers a full menu and the bar under the Gates Stand will also be open for refreshments.
QOS have adopted a robust and thorough search policy for spectators entering the ground to ensure that ground rules and regulations are strictly adhered to, especially in relation to pyrotechnic devices and controlled containers. All bags will be searched and spectators presenting themselves for entry may also be subject to search. Spectators who refuse to be searched by stewards will be denied entry to the ground.
Palmerston Park is a non-smoking venue; this includes e- cigarettes and other such devices. Stewards are empowered to eject spectators who disobey these rules. Any person deemed to be under the influence of alcohol will be denied entry to the ground. This will be strictly enforced.
All spectators are required to abide by our acceptable behaviour policy and your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
Our Saturday Kids Club for primary school age children takes place ahead of all of our Saturday home games from 1230 at the Arena. For two hours ahead of kick off, kids will receive coaching from Queens coaches and members of the Under 20 squad as well as having fun and the chance to play short games. For the cost of £10 per child (£8 if they have a Junior Blues season ticket) they will also be given lunch and then entry into the first teams game where they can either sit with their families or be collected after the match.
Pre-registration is not compulsory anyone can turn up and pay on the day.
The shop will be open for business prior to kick off, where you can buy a full range of merchandise.
Match day programmes will also be on sale – priced £3.
And you can purchase our 50/50 half-time draw tickets for a pound each.
And don’t forget ahead of the game, we have a collection point within the QOS Arena for supporters to leave donations for the local food bank, The First Base Agency. They are in need of non-perishable food items. Tinned soup, fruit, custard, meats and fish are all good options as are pasta, noodles and rice. Long life milk and cereals also help. The charity would also welcome pet food, nappies, soap, shampoo etc – all donations very welcome.
Kick off – 3pm