Allan Johnston will use this free weekend to try add to his Queen of the South squad before a tough run of fixtures.With the Doonhamers out of the Scottish Cup, Johnston will also try to reschedule a bounce game to help them prepare for next week’s clash with Dunfermline.Several first team squad players took part in a South of Scotland Challenge Cup match at Palmerston on Tuesday night as Queens beat St Cuthbert Wanderers 6-1.Ally Roy and Ruben Soares Junior scored braces with Aidan Fitzpatrick and Niyah Joseph also finding the back of the net.Johnston said: “It was a really good performance from the boys.
Sometimes it’s hard playing in those games but their attitudes were spot on.“It means they’re getting up to speed and making sure they’re ready for the upcoming games.“We’re injury free from that so far.
Young Kieran McKechnie started his first game and did really well. He’s been out injured for a long time so it’s great to see him get some minutes on the pitch.
Ally Roy and Ruben Soares Junior scored a couple so there were a lot of good performances.“Aidan Fitzpatrick coming back showed a lot of quality as did Niyah Joseph in the middle of the park.
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