Laurence Stanley Slater Cumming (10 April 1905 – 19 November 1980) was a professional footballer and journalist, born in Derry, Ireland.
5 foot 11 and 12 stone 4,[2] Laurie Cumming's sand dancing, clever ball control and finishing ability made him a great attraction wherever he played.
To quote one newspaper report: "His pirouetting, Charlie Chaplin swagger and complete control of the ball.... left us longing to see ten of his kind.
Cumming was transferred to Southampton in June 1930 for £500,[5] making his Saints debut in a 5–0 defeat by Preston North End on the opening day of the season, followed by a spell of four goals in nine games, including a brace in an away win over Plymouth Argyle.
Cumming joined Dumfries side Queen of the South in the autumn of 1933 in the club's debut season in Scottish Football's top division.
Queens also made it to the quarter finals of the Scottish Cup for the first time (a feat the club now counts into double figures).