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WHO IS YOUR CLUB’S GREATEST EVER PLAYER? Balmoor’s goal machine, the deft genius of Palmerston, the original Hampden hero and the forward who had supporters dancing in the streets of Raith

When Ally McCoist hailed Rory McAllister as 'a legend' in 2024, he was only confirming what Peterhead fans had already known for years.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 1:56 PM
WHO IS YOUR CLUB’S GREATEST EVER PLAYER? Balmoor’s goal machine, the deft genius of Palmerston, the original Hampden hero and the forward who had supporters dancing in the streets of Raith
Key Things to Know
  • The Daily Mail evaluated the greatest players in the histories of Peterhead, Queen of the South, Queen's Park, and Raith Rovers.
  • Rory McAllister is highlighted as Peterhead's greatest player after scoring more than 200 goals across three spells.
  • Stephen Dobbie is named the standout figure for Queen of the South after netting 166 goals in 282 games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Daily Mail highlights standout candidates for the greatest ever players at four Scottish clubs: Peterhead, Queen of the South, Queen's Park, and Raith Rovers. Prolific striker Rory McAllister is highlighted for Peterhead after scoring over 200 goals while working as a plumber. For Queen of the South, Stephen Dobbie is championed for scoring 166 goals across two prolific spells at Palmerston Park.

The article also selects pioneering historical figure Andrew Watson, the world's first Black international footballer, as Queen's Park's standout icon. For Raith Rovers, striker Gordon Dalziel is celebrated as a modern hero after his late equalizing goal led the club to an upset Scottish League Cup triumph over Celtic in November 1994.

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