We get the second round of Championship fixtures underway this weekend when we head to Angus to play Brechin City.  Winning promotion from League One, Darren Dods side were our opponents on the opening day of the league season when we picked up the three points with a four - one win.  Derek Lyle scored a double with John Rankin and Lyndon Dykes adding the others.

Manager, Gary Naysmith gives his thoughts ahead of the trip to Glebe Park. 

"Overall I was pleased with our performance against Dunfermline.  They are one of the highest scoring teams in the league and we restricted them to very few chances. Defensively we were strong and came away with another clean-sheet, our second in a row in the league. All we were missing last weekend was a goal and I felt it was a game we deserved to win.

I'm happy with the level of performance in our last two league games against Inverness and Dunfermline. we have shown that we can perform at a decent level and if we keep defending like we have in those two games then goals will come. You have to build from the back and make sure that we're not conceding. We have done that recently so we need to bring the clean sheets and scoring together.

We've had an okay start to the Championship campaign and are a little bit under in terms of points from where we wanted to be, but we will work hard and hope to make that up in the next round of fixtures.

The second quarter gets underway this weekend when we're away to Brechin City.

I'm expecting a different game from when we played them on the opening day of the league season. They played a different formation that day and had players suspended and they have shown in the past few weeks that they are getting better. It was always going to be a struggle for them, being part time and having the lowest budget in the division, but they are starting to get to grips with the league and We will treat them with the same respect as all the other teams in the league. 

Saturday's game will probably come to quickly for Dan Carmichael and Chris Kane, so we will have the same squad as last week for the trip to Brechin. 

Finally, it's always good to get feed-back when you're not in the pressured environment of match-day so it was a pleasure to spend some time with supporters at our open training session on Tuesday".

Celtic 13's v QoS 13's
The youngest QoS squad travelled to Lennoxtown for this game on Saturday and apart from a bad 15 minute spell when Celtic scored their goals, the boys gave as good as they got and acquitted themselves very well. A difficult test for them but one which we came away with plenty of positives.

QoS 15's v Alloa Athletic 15's
Another improving performance for the 15's squad considering the impact of holidays and injuries. Queens responded to the loss of an early goals with a goal from Christopher Stewart, converting a corner from close range. Unfortunately he finished from close range at the other end of the pitch soon after to restore the visitor's lead! The best goal of the game saw Aiden Kerr level for Queens and an own goal then put Queens in front before Alloa drew level again almost immediately.

QoS 17's v Alloa Athletic 17's
The 17's saw off Alloa in what can best be described as a workmanlike performance. Queens should have been at least four up at the break but only had a Liam Douglas header to show for their dominance, having missed several good chances and also a penalty. Alloa equalised with a shot from distance around the hour mark. This stung Queens into action and further goals from Ross Irving and Matty Gibson ensured the win.

There are NO fixtures on Sunday October 22nd due to school holidays. Training is on Tuesday and Thursday as normal however.

The Development side beat Ayr United 1-0 at Palmerston on Tuesday evening. The only goal arrived after 60 seconds when Shaun Rooney headed in Andy Stirling's corner. 

The starting eleven was:

Jack Leighfield, Shaun Rooney, Scott Mercer, Dan Harvey, Adam Uphill, Owen Bell, Callum Tapping, Jesse Akubuine, Andy Stirling, Declan Tremble and Ross Fergusson.

As Hurricane Ophelia passed through the region several people braved the elements to attend the club's Soccer Camp and Open Training session. 

With eight of the first team players playing for the U20s against Ayr to gain match fitness in the evening, the remaining squad members were put through their paces in an intense training session at Palmerston. To give you an idea of just how hard they were working, defenders Darren Brownlie and Jason Kerr covered 6.7 kilometers during the session. 

To give supporters the opportunity to see some of what the guys do during the week, training was opened up to the public and we're pleased to say a few familiar faces along with kids came along to watch.  
While the first team squad were training, Dan Armstrong and some of the Under 20 squad were working with around 40 children at the Arena as part of the week long Soccer Camp. 

And at lunchtime, the Soccer Camp kids and those attending the Open Training were treated to some time on the park with their favourites where they spent around 40 minutes signing autographs and having photos taken.

An enjoyable morning for the Staff and Players and I'm sure by all those attending.

For more pictures from the day, check out the album on our Google+ page

The Under 20 team are in action this evening at home to Ayr United.  Kick off 1930 when several first team players will be involved, including Shaun Rooney, Scott Mercer and Andy Stirling.

Pop along and support the boys.

A reminder that the first team squad are in Dumfries today. 

Come along to Palmerston and watch them training from 1030 until 1200.  A great chance to meet your favourite players for a chat, photographs and autographs when the session finishes.

Entry free of charge.

With the schools on holiday the Community Team school visits and kids clubs are taking a break but they'll still be busy as the club's October Soccer Camp takes place at the Arena all week, starting on Monday until Friday.

Although the camp is taking place Walking Football for the over 50s will still be on from 10am on Monday.

Monday is also match day for the Under 20s, they have an away game in the Development League West against bottom side Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill.

On Tuesday, the first team will be training at Palmerston.  It's an Open Training session from 1030 so all supporters are invited to pop along, free of charge to watch the boys go through their paces and will also have a chance to grab autographs and selfies when they finish around 1200.  The players will also spend sometime with the kids attending the Soccer Camp. 

Continuing their training programme, the Youth sides will have training on Tuesday and Thursday this week ahead of the matches on Sunday.

On Saturday, the first team are away to Brechin City as they start the second round of Championship fixtures.

Saturday is also match day for the girls sides.  With 0930 kick offs at Palmerston, the Devils and Rapids are both in action against St Cuthberts.  While at 11am the QOS Under 15s have a home game against Motherwell.

And on Sunday, the U13, U15 and U17 boys sides have games against Airdrie.  The 13s are at Palmerston with a noon kick off while the other two sides are away. The Queens ladies are also away on Sunday when they travel to Westerlands B.