Robert Forsyth McDermid (26 September 1895 – 19 August 1952) was a professional footballer who played for Rangers,

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, Queen of the South and

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Rangers

McDermid began his career at Queen's Park, then joined Rangers where he was a regular member of the side in his first season, 1917–18, finishing as champions. By early 1919 he was no longer in the plans of the Rangers management and was transferred to

, then returned to Rangers in 1921 only to be subsequently loaned out to

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club Queen of the South two years later."The Queens" by Iain McCartney on Creedon Publications, 2004

Queen of the South

Revitalised by the move, McDermid found inspired form at Queens. Along with Joe Dodds and Bob McDougall, McDermid was with Queen of the South when they first joined the

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in 1923–34 at its lowest level, the newly created

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. Queens finished a creditable third, but their biggest achievement that season was in the

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. Then considerably more prestigious than now, Queens brought the cup to the South West for the first time in its 25-year history. In the final replay, a surging run through the opposition half and shot from McDermid opened the scoring. Next McDermid's 'dummy' let Bert Lister in to hit the second. McDermid's left foot finish sealed the 3-0 win and Queens were crowned cup winners. The train bringing the players and the trophy back to

were met by crowds of jubilant well wishers on the platforms and surrounding streets and approaches. The team were then entertained at the Town Hall Buildings on Buccleuch Street.

Aberdeen

Such was McDermid's form at Queens that

moved for him in 1925, in what many regarded as the twilight of his career.Bob McDermid
AFC Heritage Trust Aberdonians advocate that it was there McDermid enjoyed the best days of his career – he spent eight years at

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and became club captain. After retiring from playing, McDermid became the club trainer.

References

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