Ian Dickson

Queen of the South Dickson also had spells at Maxwelltown United and Cheshaw Juniors. Dickson and Dave Halliday both played in the trial games that were arranged when the newly formed Queen of the South was looking for players in summer 1919.

After the four trial matches, Queen of the South's first ever game took place on 16 August 1919. Invitations were sent to local councillors and magistrates and the presence of Dumfries Town Band added to the sense of occasion. The opposition was Sanquhar side Nithsdale Wanderers and the challenge game ended 2–2. Among those who played in this first game was Dickson. Halliday joined Queens in January 1920. He played for the Anglo-Scots that season in the trial at Cathkin Park ahead of the England v Scotland international. However, the incumbent Scotland centre forward was selected to retain his place in the team against England.

Dickson's 31 goals from 76 league games and 8 goals from 7 cup matches give him a total return of 83 games scoring 39 goals.

Ian Dickson Aston Villa appearances and goals by season. Season Appearances Goals1 1920/21 8 22 1921/22 42 283 1922/23 31 74 1923/24 2 1

Middlesbrough

Andy Wilson transferred from Middlesbrough to Chelsea in November 1923. £3,000 of the transfer fee Boro received was spent signing Dickson from Aston Villa for Middlesbrough in December 1923. Before the end of that season, Dickson had scored five league goals. Despite joining halfway through that season, this was only three league goals less than the club's top goalscorer for that season. Andy Wilson ironically finished the season as top scorer at both club's who were also relegated that season.

In season 1924/25, Dickson finished as joint-top goalscorer at Middlesbrough with seven goals, alongside Owen Williams. After being troubled by injuries Boro released Dickson on a free on 1 May 1926. Aged 23 this was the end of his career in senior football.

Decades later, Bernie Slaven joined Dickson as a player to represent Middlesbrough after playing for the Dumfries club.