Not The Best Time To Change Managerial Direction

Last updated : 23 April 2016 By ed_ScottishFitba

C:WindowsTempphp1E5F.tmpHaving parted company with manager James Fowler this week, Queen of the South issued the following statement; "Following discussions last night, the Club and manager James Fowler have agreed to part company. Assistant manager Gavin Skelton and Jim Thomson will take temporary charge of the side until the end of the season. Chairman Billy Hewitson said "It's always disappointing when a manager leaves, we thank James for his efforts and wish him all the best for the future".
 
This move not help the side for the visit of Livingston. Kyle Hutton should return after a foot injury but Jake Pickard is struggling with a knock. Skelton said: "Training was quiet on Tuesday however the players have continued to work hard and we will be ready for Livingston. The last time they were here we let a one-goal lead slip into a 4-1 defeat. Jim and I will send out a side that are determined to make up for that and end our home campaign on a high."
 
Livingston will be without Ben Gordon at the heart of their defence after he suffered a groin injury in the 2-1 defeat from Morton in their last outing. Striker Gary Glen remains out with a similar injury, with Danny Mullen added to the squad. Manager David Hopkirk said: "Queen of the South's management move surprised me and I am not sure how their players will react. It could work against us as they have a lot of players out of contract soon and they may see this as a great time to impress a new manager. But we cannot worry too much about how they react as we simply have to look after ourselves."