Graeme Shields has resigned from his position as president of Scottish Championship club Queen's Park, citing personal and online abuse as the primary reasons for his departure. Shields, who had been in the role since January 2024, also resigned from his position on the club committee.

A Challenging Season

Queen's Park has had a difficult start to the season, failing to secure a win in their first two league games. The team suffered a 3-1 loss at home against newly promoted Arbroath last Saturday, adding to the pressure on the club.

Shields' Statement

In a statement on the club's website, Shields expressed his reasons for stepping down: "I have taken this decision after much deliberation, particularly having experienced an increased level of personal and online abuse towards myself and others associated with the club in recent months."

Achievements and Departure

Despite the challenges, Shields highlighted some of his achievements during his tenure, including the successful completion of the safety certificate at The City Stadium and the SFA annual club licensing audit. "The time is now right to step away," he added.

Future of Queen's Park

The club has stated that its committee and staff will work together to manage the transition following Shields' departure. Head coach Sean Crighton and the team will need to focus on improving their performance to avoid another relegation battle.

Related Topics

• Queen's Park
• Scottish Championship
• Scottish Football
• Football Abuse

Queen's Park faces a critical period as they navigate this leadership crisis and strive to improve their performance on the pitch.