Queen of the South legend Stephen Dobbie will leave the club at the end of the season.
The iconic Palmerston striker's final game in blue will take place this Friday evening against Dundee.
Former Blackpool, Hibs and Swansea attacker Dobbie has scored 165 goals over two separate stints in Dumfries and is considered a club hero.
A massive thank you from Stephen as he announces his time at Queens is coming to an end. > https://t.co/GlIKVES2My pic.twitter.com/fdPLluY1zt
— Queen of the South (@OfficialQosFC) April 28, 2021
Queen's confirmed the news on social media with a poignant farewell message from the hitman himself. Dobbie, 38, said: "It’s with a heavy heart that I’m announcing that my time at Queens has come to an end and that this Friday will sadly be my last appearance in a Queens shirt.
"What an amazing time I’ve had. I have loved every minute of my seven and a half years. I made my debut against Dundee so it’s fitting my last appearance will be against them. My first ever goal for the club came against Dundee so fingers crossed history will repeat itself and my last will be too when we play them on Friday night.
"There have been many highlights during my time. My statue at the arena, being inducted into the Queens Hall of Fame, becoming the club’s second top ever goalscorer and beating the record for most goals in a season to name a few! But the biggest honour for me has to be becoming the club captain - pulling on the jersey and the armband and leading my team out was very much one of my career highlights.
"I hope I’ve put a smile on all the fans faces and brought joy with the way I play the game. Thanks to the Chairman, Billy and Directors Mark and Craig for their support. Thanks also to the Managers, players and coaches and especially to Gavin and Ross the physios - they have kept me feeling young!!!
"Thanks to all the staff and volunteers behind the scenes, there’s too many to name...I will miss you all very much. Queens isn’t just another football club to me - I’ve become a supporter myself. The way in which the club and the fans have embraced me and my family will always hold a special place in my heart.
"Most of all .. thank you to the fans. I will miss hearing your songs and your cheers whenever I put the ball in the back of net for you!!!! All the best for the future and I’ll be back at Palmy when I can.
"Thanks, Stephen."
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