Graeme Shields Resigns as President of Queen's Park
Graeme Shields has stepped down as president of Scottish Championship club Queen's Park, citing "personal and online abuse" as the reason for his resignation.
The Glasgow club found themselves in a relegation battle last season and have started the current campaign with two losses, including a 3-1 defeat at home to promoted Arbroath on Saturday.
Shields, who has served as president since January 2024, has also relinquished his position on the club committee.
In a statement on the club's website, he said, "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."
He added, "Having overseen the successful completion of our safety certificate at The City Stadium and the SFA annual club licensing audit, the time is now right to step away. I wish Sean Crighton and all the players and staff at the club every success this season."
Queen's Park has announced that the club's committee and staff will collaborate to manage operations following Shields' departure.