Queen's Park haven't splashed cash on Premiership push as Spiders' web reaches far and wide

Queen's Park are potentially eight games away from the Scottish Premiership.

The Championship leaders currently hold a five point advantage over Dundee, although their rivals have a game-in-hand. It could cap a remarkable rise that could see them win consecutive promotions, coming all the way from League One. Owen Coyle’s side are certainly on the climb but they have done it without spending lavishly on big-names and overpaid players.

The Spiders have been backed by the finances of Sir Lord Haughey but he hasn’t been gung-ho with his spending on the team and the recruitment has been more organic and out-of-the box. It has not only brought success on the park but growing interest in Queen’s Park rising stars. Director of football Marijn Beuker has played a big role behind the scenes as Coyle gets them firing on the park, while former Hibs CEO Leeann Dempster leads from the boardroom, as well as putting a focus on strengthening the club's links with the local community.

Record Sport looks at how they have got themselves into this position.

CHARLIE FOX

Wycombe Wanderers and Fleetwood Town are amongst a number of English League clubs who are watching Charlie Fox. There is also Scottish Premiership interest in the left-sided central defender. The 24-year-old has helped Queen’s Park take the step up from League One to the verge of the Premiership. Fox came through the ranks at Queen’s Park Rangers but before he headed north he had spells at Hampton and Richmond, Walton Casuals and Bromley.

MALACHI BOATENG

The young midfielder has impressed since coming up on-loan. So much so that several Scottish Premiership clubs have already asked Crystal Palace about him taking the step up next season. The Spiders will be hoping that