Ian McChesney
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Iain McChesney is a former professional association footballer with Scottish Football League
club Queen of the South
from Dumfries
. McChesney is the longest serving player in the club's history, playing with them from 1960 to 1981. McChesney was a utility player.
Iain McChesney signed for the Palmerston Park
side of manager Jimmy McKinnell, Jr. in July 1960 from Kello Rovers. Others on the playing staff already were Jim Patterson
, Ivor Broadis
, George Farm
and Jim Kerr. Others to soon join were future Scotland centre forward Neil Martin
, right winger Ernie Hannigan
(like Martin, Hannigan went on to play in England's top division) and goallie Allan Ball
. This was the best side of McChesney's two decades at the club winning promotion to Scotland's top flight and playing there for two seasons. Queens notched a league victory at Celtic Park
during season 1962-63.
Iain McChesney scored for Queens on March 26, 1970 in the first ever game when Queens played overseas opposition at Palmerston. FC Metalist Kharkiv
of Ukraine
(at the time part of the U.S.S.R.) were the opponents with Queens winning the challenge game 2–0. This was Queens first game against overseas opposition since the club's 1936 Overseas tour.
McChesney was awarded a testimonial against Ayr United in 1971 for his loyalty. Joining McChesney and Ball to play at Palmerston through most of the 70s was Jocky Dempster
.
In 1980-81 with Iain McChesney Queens were promoted from division 2. Also in the side were fellow long servants Allan Ball, Crawford Boyd
and Jimmy Robertson and future manager Rowan Alexander
.
Iain McChesney became an electrician. As part of maintenance work on the floodlights at Queen of the South's ground it was he who climbed up to change the lightbulbs.
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
club Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
from Dumfries
Dumfries
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South...
. McChesney is the longest serving player in the club's history, playing with them from 1960 to 1981. McChesney was a utility player.
Playing career
McChesney showed great dedication and commitment to the club. The defender played his first game at the age of 16 and is the club's longest serving player. McChesney made 615 appearances between 1960 and 1981 and scored 79 goals. McChesney is 2nd in the club's record appearances list.Iain McChesney signed for the Palmerston Park
Palmerston Park
Palmerston Park is a multi-purpose stadium on Terregles Street in Dumfries, south west Scotland. The site of the ground was formerly a farm called Palmers Toun. This is on the Maxwelltown side of the River Nith in Dumfries. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of...
side of manager Jimmy McKinnell, Jr. in July 1960 from Kello Rovers. Others on the playing staff already were Jim Patterson
Jim Patterson (footballer)
James "Jim" Patterson is a former professional footballer and all-time record goalscorer for Scottish League club Queen of the South.-Early years:...
, Ivor Broadis
Ivor Broadis
Ivan Arthur Broadis is a former England international footballer. Broadis' clubs were Carlisle United, Sunderland, Manchester City, Newcastle United and Queen of the South. Broadis played at inside forward...
, George Farm
George Farm
George Neil Farm was a Scottish professional football goalkeeper and manager.Born in Slateford, a suburb of Edinburgh, Farm represented his country on ten occasions, the last three of which occurred after a gap of five years....
and Jim Kerr. Others to soon join were future Scotland centre forward Neil Martin
Neil Martin
Neil Martin is a Scottish former football player, who scored 100 league goals in both Scotland and England and won three full international caps for Scotland in the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his strength, power, bravery and commitment, Martin scored consistently in a journeyman career...
, right winger Ernie Hannigan
Ernie Hannigan
Ernest 'Ernie' Hannigan is a Scottish former footballer. Hannigan was a fast, tricky, right winger. He is perhaps best known for his games at 3 clubs and the partnership he forged with Scotland international centre forward Neil Martin at 2 of them; 147 games at Queen of the South and 47 at...
(like Martin, Hannigan went on to play in England's top division) and goallie Allan Ball
Allan Ball
Allan Ball is an English former footballer. Born in Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham, Ball played as a goalkeeper, spending most of his professional career with Scottish club Queen of the South. Ball made 731 first team appearances for Queens, a club record, between 1963 and 1982...
. This was the best side of McChesney's two decades at the club winning promotion to Scotland's top flight and playing there for two seasons. Queens notched a league victory at Celtic Park
Celtic Park
Celtic Park is a football stadium in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which is the home ground of Celtic FC. Celtic Park, an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 60,832, is the largest football stadium in Scotland and the sixth-largest stadium in the United Kingdom, after Murrayfield, Old Trafford,...
during season 1962-63.
Iain McChesney scored for Queens on March 26, 1970 in the first ever game when Queens played overseas opposition at Palmerston. FC Metalist Kharkiv
FC Metalist Kharkiv
FC Metalist Kharkiv is a Ukrainian professional football club based in Kharkiv. It competes in the Ukrainian Premier League, the highest football level in the country. Founded in 1925, the team worked its way up the rungs of the Soviet football system, eventually being promoted to the Soviet Top...
of Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
(at the time part of the U.S.S.R.) were the opponents with Queens winning the challenge game 2–0. This was Queens first game against overseas opposition since the club's 1936 Overseas tour.
McChesney was awarded a testimonial against Ayr United in 1971 for his loyalty. Joining McChesney and Ball to play at Palmerston through most of the 70s was Jocky Dempster
Jocky Dempster
John 'Jocky' Dempster is a Scottish former professional footballer.- Career :Dempster played with junior outfit Muirkirk before signing for Queen of the South F.C. at the start of the 1969-70 season....
.
In 1980-81 with Iain McChesney Queens were promoted from division 2. Also in the side were fellow long servants Allan Ball, Crawford Boyd
Crawford Boyd
Crawford Boyd from Kilwinning is a Scottish former professional footballer.Crawford Boyd is best known for his time at Dumfries club, Queen of the South The defensive cornerstone of the 1970s returned to Queens during the promotion campaign of 1980-81 to make a total of 321 first team appearances...
and Jimmy Robertson and future manager Rowan Alexander
Rowan Alexander
Rowan Samuel Alexander is a former footballer and ex-manager of one-time Scottish Football League club Gretna.He is currently assistant manager at Ayrshire junior side .-Queen of the South:...
.
After playing
McChesney hung his boots up in 1981 but continued his association with the club as sponge man for a period, and trainer for the local-based players and was assistant manager to Billy McLaren.Iain McChesney became an electrician. As part of maintenance work on the floodlights at Queen of the South's ground it was he who climbed up to change the lightbulbs.