Jim McIntyre has been named as Allan Johnston's successor as manager of Queen of the South.
The Palmerston board moved quickly to appoint a new manager after Alan Johnston and Sandy Clark decided that pastures were greener elsewhere and signed a deal with Kilmarnock much to the disappointment of the Doonhamer faithful.
41 year old McIntyre arrives at Palmerston with an impressive CV despite being sacked by Dunfermline last year after a long run of disappointing results.
Jim McIntrye was appointed Dunfermline manager in January 2008 following a stint as caretaker manager after Stephen Kenny lost his job. He guided them to a 5th place finish at the end of the season, which was followed by an improved third in the table in his first full season in charge. In 2010/11 Dunfermline stormed to the First Division title and won promotion to the SPL.
McIntyre being a midfield/striker himself advocates attacking football which will appease the Palmy support.
We welcome Jim to Palmerston and let's get behind him and hope we can have another successful season.
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1993 | Bristol City | 1 | (0) |
| 1993 | → Exeter City (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| 1993–1996 | Airdrieonians | 54 | (10) |
| 1996–1998 | Kilmarnock | 46 | (9) |
| 1998–2001 | Reading | 97 | (14) |
| 2001–2006 | Dundee United | 141 | (35) |
| 2006–2010 | Dunfermline Athletic | 31 | (3) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2007–2012 | Dunfermline Athletic | ||
| 2013– | Queen of the South | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic | |||