Palmerston Park on Saturday, February 14th, 1970

Queen's record of ten games without defeat was in danger until the final minute. Clydebank, sprightly and full of running, were prepared to take risks on the bone hard surface.In contrast, Queens were too often caught in possession and the half-backs never reached normal form.Bankies had a real inspiration in right-half Ruddy, who worked like a Trojan both in defence and attack. And yet it was he who robbed his side of an outright win.Six minutes after the interval, he ha ... read more

Holm Park on Saturday, August 21st, 2021

There were euphoric scenes at Holm Park as Jamie Darroch’s injury time penalty rescued a point against Darvel when the Bankies looked dead and buried. The last gasp equaliser must have felt like a defeat for the visitors who were head and shoulders above the Bankies for long periods in the match, and maybe if they had gone for the kill instead of sitting back on their two goal lead the outcome may have been much different.Clydebank fans didn’t have their troubles to seek as they arrived ... read more