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The Official Queen of the South Quiz Book: 800 Questions on The Doonhamers
	Author: Chris Cowlin and Kevin Snelgrove Foreword by: Davie Rae Classification: Sport/Football Sorry this book is Out Of Print	Brief Description: Are you a loyal football fan? Do you support The Doonhamers? Can you reel off the names of all the prominent players past and present? Are you clued up on the many fascinating facts that make up the club’s long history such as how it got its famous name? If so, this quiz book was compiled with you in mind, containing 800 challenging questions designed to test your knowledge of your favourite football team. Divided into sections covering different aspects of the game, including players, opponents, nationalities, managers, transfers, kit, trophies, club honours, victories, final scores and much more, The Official Queen of the South Quiz Book is guaranteed to put you though your paces. Both informative and entertaining, this book is sure to provoke lively debate and is a must have for all followers of The Doonhamers. So, whether you want to prove how much you know to your mates in the pub, have fun with your children or simply learn more about your local team make sure you don’t go without your copy.

Special Note: This book is also available as an ebook.

About the Author: Chris Cowlin: Chris Cowlin has compiled over forty quiz books and has raised thousands of pounds for various charities with the sales of his books. He has compiled books on football (various clubs), cricket, British television sitcoms, reality television and the Carry On films.
Kevin Snelgrove: Kevin Snelgrove was born in 1960 in Frome, a small town in the countryside of East Somerset. Kevin's first published book was 'The Official Carry On Facts, Figures & Statistics', he then went on to compile many football quiz books.

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Publication Date:		24 July 2010
ISBN: ISBN 13:		1-906358-82-6 978-1-906358-82-2
Page Extent:		128
Book Size:		216x138mm
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-- Reviews by the Famous and well Known

I particularly enjoyed 1948-49 season when I helped Queens reach the semi-final of the Scottish Cup. But football was a 'laugh a minute' then and not as serious as it is now. Just scanning through the pages of the book brought back many happy memories.
Charlie Brown, Queen of the South Football Club (1948-1953)

A most enjoyable wee book and I knew a lot of those players mentioned.
Kenny Brannigan, Queen of the South Football Club (Manager)

Loads of good questions and I'll definitely be getting one.
David Lilley, Queen of the South Football Club

I've only been at Palmerston for a season but this quiz book just shows how much history Queen of the South have. I really enjoyed it.
David Hutton, Queen of the South Football Club

I think my wee boy got more questions right than I did. I'm going to buy one for his birthday.
Neil Scally, Queen of the South Football Club

I enjoyed the book very much and some of the questions had me really thinking. I still stay in Dumfries and always look out for the Queens' score every game.
Jim Patterson, Queen of the South Football Club (1949-1963)

I've always liked quizzes and this book will give me a lot of enjoyment.
Tommy Bryce, Queen of the South (1985-1987 and 1994-1998 and 1999)

I had to get my 'thinking cap' on but it was a most interesting book. My wee boy Arran enjoyed it as well.
Andy Thomson, Queen of the South Football Club (1989-1995)

A most interesting book and some of those anagrams had me scratching my head. It brought back a lot of nostalgia and many happy memories.
Allan Ball, Queen of the South Football Club (1963-1982)

I've been involved with Queens for 50 years but this book certainly tested my memory.
Iain McChesney, Queen of the South Football Club (1960-1981)

Lots of good questions and great for a Queen of the South quiz night. I really enjoyed it!
Jim Thomson, Queen of the South Football Club (1997-1999 and 2001-Current)

On 21st March 2009 Queen of the South Football Club celebrated their 90th anniversary and it was good to see 25 former players at Palmerston Park to pay tribute.
It was a great honour for me to be Chairman on such an historic occasion and it was nice to meet up again with two of my boyhood heroes, Jim Patterson and Bobby Black.
I still vividly recall my first ever visit to Palmerston! I was only 11 at the time and my granny walked me four miles from Hightae village to Lochmaben to catch the service bus to Dumfries. Eight miles and about an hour later we arrived at the park and Queens beat Partick Thistle 8-2 that afternoon.
I still remember that date, 28th August 1948, and our Scottish internationalist Billy Houliston netted five goals.
The following season Queens reached the semi-final of the Scottish Cup at Hampden, but after drawing 1-1 with Glasgow Rangers, we lost the replay.
Little did I realise that 58 years later I'd be back at Hampden as Chairman to watch my team play Rangers again. But this time in was in the final itself! We lost 3-2 in front of 48,821 fans but I was very proud of the lads.
That was a tremendous game but, if I was honest, I enjoyed the 4-3 victory in the semi-final against Aberdeen even better.
In my younger days I was a regular Queens' supporter but as the years rolled by I had to supervise my three farms and couldn't get to Palmerston quite so much. However in 2002 the then Chairman Ronnie Bradford asked me to join the Board of Directors. I said 'yes' and in November 2003 I was appointed Chairman which I deemed a great honour.
Before this book went to press I was allowed a sneak preview and found it interesting reading. Some of the questions had even me baffled and I would recommend it to all Queens' fans - young and old.
Davie Rae, Queen of the South Football Club (Chairman) - Written the Foreword

-- Newspaper and Website Reviews

QUIZ MASTER PENS QUEEN OF THE SOUTH BOOK
A QUIZ book author with 44 titles under his belt has turned his attention to Queen of the South.
Chris Cowlin is currently compiling the 800-question book due to be released in August.
And Chris thinks it’s a book many Doonhamers will want to pit their wits against.
He said: “I’ve released many football quiz books, and it would be good to focus on Queen of the South.
“There’s many interesting facts about the club and I think a lot of fans will want to read it.”
Chris has been trawling through the club’s vast history in search of facts to stump Doonhamers fans.
And he is confident there are questions in the book that will challenge even the keenest fans.
But he is keeping tight-lipped about what his favourite facts are.
He said: “I find that if I give too much away people know all the answers and won’t want to buy the book.
“I like to go for a mixture of hard, medium and easy questions so that there is something for everyone.”
Chris has also managed to get the club on board, with Queens’ chairman Davie Rae writing the book’s foreword.
Chris said: “It’s great that the club has got behind the book.
“It makes a big difference when a player or high profile person within the club backs it, so I was delighted.”
There are sections devoted to past players, managers, and milestones.
Another is dedicated to clashes with Rangers.
The book, published by goes on general release in August.
Dumfries and Galloway Standard

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The perfect companion for those long trips to and from matches.
John Litster, Programme Monthly & Football Collectable Magazine (Editor)

A great quiz that will test even the most die hard Doonhamer. Perfect for pre-match patter or those long away day bus trips.
Kieran Westbrook, Dumfries and Galloway Standard (Reporter)

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-- Radio and TV

18 August 2010 - Chris Cowlin was interviewed on Leith 98.8 FM. Chris answered questions about his book 'The Official Queen of the South Quiz Book'. Chris was interviewed on 'The Graeme Logan Show'.
Leith 98.8 FM

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Knowledge is Power! No better way to sharpen your Doonhamers knowledge than absorbing the content of this great quiz book.
Tommy Jardin, West Sound Radio 95.6 FM (Presenter)

A real must, not just for Doonhamers but for any football fan! It certainly had me cheating on Google!
Gavin Wallace, West Sound Radio 95.6 FM (Presenter)

-- Readers Comments

It brought back many fond memories of days gone by. I still remember Willie Savage, Willie Ferguson and Billy Houliston playing at Palmerston many years ago.
George Blount
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-- Book Signings and Events

The Official Queen of the South Quiz Book was launched at Queen of the South Football Club. Former playres Allan Ball, John Connolly, John Dempster, Jim Thomson, David Lilley, Billy Collings, Derek Townsley, Kevin Hetherington, Bill Sim, Craig Flannigan, David Hutton and Jim Patterson signed copies of the book.
Queen of the South Football Club

-- Libraries that stock this book
The Bodleian Library, Oxford
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The Library of Trinity College, Dublin
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The National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
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The University Library, Cambridge
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The British Library, Boston Spa
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The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
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Author, Chris Cowlin has his own website: www.chriscowlin.co.uk