Career
Bob McDermid had been at and being viewed as no longer in the plans of the management was transferred to Dumbarton, then returned to to be subsequently loaned out to Dumfries club
Re-vitalised by the move, McDermid found inspired form at Queens. Along with Joe Dodds and Bob McDougall, Bob McDermid was with when they first joined the Scottish Football League in 1923-1934 at its lowest level, the newly created Scottish Third Division. Queens finished a creditable third that season.
Then considerably more prestigious than now, Queens brought the cup to the South West for the first time in its 25-year history.
In the final replay a surging run through the opposition half and shot from McDermid opened the scoring. Next McDermid"s "dummy" let Bert Lister in to hit the second.
The train bringing the players and the trophy back to Dumfries were met by crowds of jubilant well wishers on the platforms and surrounding streets and approaches. The team were then entertained at the Town Hall Buildings on Buccleuch Street.
Such was Bob McDermid"s form at Queens that moved for him in 1925.
He moved to in what many regarded as the twilight of his career. Aberdonians advocate that it was there McDermid enjoyed the best days of his career. Mcdermid became club captain.
After retiring from playing McDermid became the club trainer.