Ian Dickson (footballer)

Ian William Dickson (born Maxwelltown (now part of Dumfries), South-West Scotland, September 1902; died 1976) was a Scottish professional footballer whose played as a forward. He played for Queen of the South, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. He was the grandfather of another Ian Dickson, the Australian television and radio personality.

Queen of the South

Dickson also had spells at Maxwelltown United and Cheshaw Juniors. Dickson and Dave Halliday both played in the trial games that were arranged when the newly formed Queen of the South was looking for players in summer 1919.

After the four trial matches, Queen of the South's first ever game took place on 16 August 1919. Invitations were sent to local councillors and magistrates and the presence of Dumfries Town Band added to the sense of occasion. The opposition was Sanquhar side Nithsdale Wanderers and the challenge game ended 2–2. Among those who played in this first game was Dickson.

Halliday joined Queens in January 1920.

Ian Dickson

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Ian Dickson (TV personality)

Ian Ross Perrygrove (28 March 1963) in Birmingham, England) better known as Ian "Dicko" Dickson is an English Australian music, television and radio personality, and former record company executive. He is best known as a judge on the television shows Australian Idol and The Next Great American Band. Dickson has previously been heard on Classic Rock FM (formerly Vega 91.5fm) (3PTV) breakfast show Dicko & Dave alongside comedian Dave O'Neil.

Biography

Early career and education

Dickson is the grandson of former professional footballer Ian Dickson from Dumfries. As well as playing for hometown club Queen of the South, Dickson the footballer also played for Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. It is from his time with Aston Villa that Dickson the footballer set roots in Birmingham, the home city of "Dicko" the music mogul.

Dickson graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in politics in 1985. He met his wife, Melanie Bell, in Bristol around the same time. His first job in the music industry was as Press and Promotions Manager for Creation Records, and managed bands including The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, Felt, Weather Prophets, My Bloody Valentine and Oasis. He also wrote freelance reviews and features as a music journalist for Melody Maker and Record Mirror.