Coup for Queen of the South as Stephen Dobbie returns

Queen of the South have announced the return of Stephen Dobbie to the club.

Stephen Dobbie in action against Rangers in the 2008 Scottish Cup final during his first spell at Queen of the South. Picture: Jane Barlow

Dobbie, 33, scored 47 goals in 83 league games for Queens between 2007 and 2009 before enjoying a successful career in the English leagues with Swansea, Blackpool, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Fleetwood and Bolton.

The striker, who began his career with Rangers and also had spells at Hibs and St Johnstone, has been playing as an attacking midfielder most recently.

Queens’ football development manager Jim Thomson said: “We’re still in shock that we’ve been able to acquire his services, given last season he was playing in the English Championship, but credit to the board for releasing the funds.”