Scotland's oldest football club have announced a partnership with a leading cancer charity ahead of the new season.

Beatson Cancer Charity and Queen's Park Football Club have teamed up for the 2019/20 season.

The plan was unveilved at the club’s Hampden ground in Mount Florida with manager Mark Roberts, the team, Queen’s Park's mascot Webster and Beatson Cancer Charity Mascot Bella all backing the campaign.

Mr Roberts said: "Everyone at the club is delighted to be supporting such a well-known and much-loved charity.

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“Cancer affects so many lives and so many of us know someone who has been touched by it.

"We’re looking forward to working with Beatson Cancer Charity and trying to raise as much money as we can this year for patients and families, while also raising awareness of the fantastic work the charity does.”

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The partnership will involve staff and players at the club taking part in a whole range of fundraising activities throughout the year, in support of patients and families facing cancer across the west of Scotland.

Beatson Cancer Charity supports people affected by cancer, with their work made possible by supporters' generosity.

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Funding for the charity allows them to to deliver an innovative and patient-focused approach to cancer care and change the lives of those affected by the disease every day.

Morag Cunningham, Director of Fundraising, said: “We are honoured to be chosen as Queen’s Park's charity partner for the year and we look forward to working with the club and its supporters.

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“Thanks to the incredible support from our corporate and community partners Beatson Cancer Charity can continue to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.”