Iain McChesney

Ian McChesney is a former footballer with Scottish Football League club Queen of the South F.C. of Dumfries.

McChesney signed for the Palmerston Park side in July 1960 from Kello Rovers. McChesney showed great dedication and commitment to the club. The defender played his first game at the age of 16, and is the club's longest ever serving player. In his career he made 587 appearances scoring 79 goals. He was awarded a testimonial in 1971 for his loyalty.

McChesney hung his boots up in 1981 but continued his association with the club as sponge man for a period, and trainer for the local-based players and was assistant manager to Billy McLaren.

McChesney's playing days at the club were around the same period of fellow long time servant Allan Ball [1]