Youth Development Under 13 Trials

After an excellent first round of trials on Saturday the Stirling Albion Youth Development are the next round of Trials for the new under 13 side this saturday 4th July at Forthbank. For further details and if you think you are good enough check out the Youth News section of the website.

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Back in Training
The Albion squad were back in for pre-season this evening. As by tradition they began the preparations for the season at Kings Park as manager Allan Moore and coach Roddy Grant put the players through a gruelling work out which culminated in the finishing run around the park.

New signing Greig McDonald joined his new team mates and a number of other players had been invited along for pre-season training allowing Allan Moore to run the rule over them. Missing on the evening were Myles Hogarth, Andy Graham and Martin Grehan as they finish their summer holidays.

Youth Development Under 13 Trials

Stirling Albion Youth Development are holding Trials for the new under 13 side. These are to be held on Saturday 27th June and Saturday 4th July. If you think you are good enough check out the Youth News section of the website.

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Season tickets are valid for all home league, cup and pre-season matches.
Season tickets can be purchased from Stirling Albion Offices within Forthbank Stadium - Monday-Friday 10am-12.30pm and 2.30pm-5pm. Special arrangements for season ticket purchasing and uplifting as well as postal sales can be arranged if you contact the club beforehand on 01786 450399.

Admission Prices
Admission prices for matches at Forthbank Stadium for season 2009/2010 will be:-
Adult £12.00
Juvenile/Senior Citizen/Students(Home) £8.00
Young Reds Members £7.00
Family Section - One adult paying £12.00 with up to 3 juveniles for £7.00 per juvenile.

Alba Challenge Cup Draw

The Albion went into the North Section of the Alba Challenge Cup for today's draw which took place this afternoon at the AGM of the Scottish Football League.

The club received a home draw against Raith Rovers.

The tie will be played on 25th July. If the match is tied after 90 minutes, 30 minutes extra time will be played and if necessary penalty kicks will decide the outcome.

Division Two 2009/2010
The play-off matches to end Season 2008/2009 have now ended which means we now know what teams will make up Division Two for Season 2009/2010.
Raith Rovers and Ayr United were promoted this season to Division One and Stranraer and Queens Park were relegated to Division Three. Clyde and Airdrie have both been relegated from Division One and promoted from Division Three were Dumbarton and Stenhousemuir.

So the teams in Division Two for Season 2009/2010 will be:-

Airdrie United
Clyde
Brechin City
Peterhead
Stirling Albion
East Fife
Arbroath
Alloa Athetic
Dumbarton
Stenhousemuir

Stirling Albion have been drawn against Dumbarton (home) and East Stirlingshire (Away) in Section One of next season's Stirlingshire Cup. No dates have been arranged yet for these two matches

Moore Gets His Men
Allan Moore has secured the signing of forward Martin Grehan and agreed a deal with defender and captain Ross Forsyth that will see both players at Forthbank for Season 2009/2010.

Moore, who himself recently agreed a deal along with coaching staff John O'Neill and Roddy Grant to stay at Forthbank next season, was eager to capture the signing's of Grehan and Forsyth and is delighted both have pledged their future to the club.

The manager is still in discussions with Myles Hogarth, Liam Corr and Nathan Taggart, while he is encouraged with his early negotiations with potential new signings.

Michael Mullen, Scott Christie, David McKenna, Andy Graham, Stewart Devine, Paul Murphy and Sean Roycroft have all agreed deals for next season.

Players released at the end of Season 2008/2009 were Jonny Boyle, Mark Docherty, Chris Hamilton, Andy Lawrie, David Lowing, Robert Dunn and Steven Waddell, while Scott Gibb returns to Falkirk after his loan spell at Forthbank.

Moore Agrees New Deal and Player News
Allan Moore has agreed a new deal with the club that will see him continue as manager until the end of Season 2010/2011.

The deal with Moore will also see John O'Neill and Roddy Grant continue as his coaching staff.

The first round of player releases has been confirmed with Jonny Boyle, Mark Docherty, Chris Hamilton, Andy Lawrie, David Lowing and Robert Dunn leaving the club.

Players to agree deals or are in discussions so far for Season 2009/2010 are Michael Mullen, Scott Christie, David McKenna, Andy Graham, Stewart Devine, Paul Murphy, Sean Roycroft, Myles Hogarth and Liam Corr.

Allan Moore is still in discussions with other players.

- Allan Moore aftermatch comments video online Tuesday evening.
- Match video highlights online later in week

Stirling team:- Hogarth, Feaks, Forsyth, Gibb, Roycroft, Corr, Hamilton, Murphy, Grehan, Mullen, Devine.
Subs:- McKenna, Docherty, Graham, McEwan, Christie.

Queens Park team:- Cowie, Ure, Waters, Boslem, Reilly, Harkins, Coakley, Dunlop, O'Dunewu, Murray, Holms.
Subs:- Baillie, Capuano, McGrady, Brough, Crawford.

Stirling Albion v Queens Park - MATCH OFF
MATCH OFF.
Saturday 2pm

Heavy rain since 12pm on Saturday caused the postponement of the our match against Queens Park at Forthbank Stadium. From 1.30pm the pitch became waterlogged and after a lengthy inspection and dialogue with both teams the referee called the match off.

Chairman Statement
In response to this week's www.buystirlingalbion.org.uk campaign by the Stirling Albion Supporters Trust, Stirling Albion Chairman Peter McKenzie released the following statement:-

"I am delighted that the fans have got this ambitious and exciting initiative off the ground to assist the future development of the club. I have been ploughing a pretty lone furrow over recent years to keep the club in existence and any assistance is to be greatly welcomed. I offer my support and best wishes to those involved.

Once the campaign is underway I will be happy to sit down and discuss the way ahead to ensure that professional football continues at Stirling Albion. These are difficult economic times but I am hopeful that the Stirling public and fans far and wide will respond favourably."

East Fife 0 v 3 Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion secured a victory in their last away match of Season 2008/09.

David McKenna opened the scoring in the first half and a brace after the break from Michael Mullen saw The Binos win 3-0 in a mid-table clash against East Fife.

The season will end next Saturday with a home match against Queens Park.

There will be no video of this match on The Official Website.

Stirling team:- Hogarth, Feaks, Royroft, Lawrie, Forsyth, Hamilton, Murphy, Corr, Devine, McKenna, Boyle.
Subs:- Docherty, Lowing, Mullen, Dunn, Christie.

East Fife team:- Brown, Nugent, Muir, Smart, Cameron, Sheerin, Fotheringham, Fagan, Young, McManus, Stewart.
Subs:- Templeman, Cargill, Stanic, Thomson, McCulloch.

Peterhead 1 v 1 Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion will play Division Two football next season. Saturday's 1-1 draw at Peterhead means The Binos cannot catch The Blue Toon who sit in fourth spot and it will be them who will now look forward to the promotion play off matches. Paul Murphy scored Stirling's goal at Balmoor Stadium, canceling out Bobby Mann's opener.

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Stirling team:- Christie, Graham, Forsyth, Gibb, Roycroft, O'Neill, Murphy, Docherty, McKenna, Grehan, Devine.
Subs:- Hamilton, Dunn, Lowing, Corr, Hogarth.

Peterhead team:- Jarvie, Donald, Smith, Mann, McDonald, Moore, Sharp, Anderson, MacKay, Gunn, Bavidge.
Subs:- Ross, Kozmanski, Skinner, Davidson, Kula.

Annual Supporters Match
A fundraising football match for Stirling Albion Supporters Club has been arranged for Saturday 23rd May.
The match will take place on the main grass pitch at Forthbank Stadium and will involve a mixture of Stirling supporters and supporters from other teams and even perhaps some representatives from within the club.
Funds are raised by people wishing to take part in the day placing a bid for their place in a team, you can even bid to have your favourite song played over the tannoy system, as well as bidding to pick team names and a host of other ways to raise money. An enjoyable fun day out at Forthbank is guaranteed for all involved with free entry to spectators on the day.

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Stirling Albion 0 v 1 Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers moved to the top of Division Two with a crucial and hard fought victory at Forthbank Stadium.

Steven Hislop was the hero for the Kirkcaldy side as he slotted the ball past Scott Christie early in the second half to score the games only goal.

Rovers are now two points ahead of Ayr United in the Championship race after Ayr's defeat at Brechin, while Peterhead's late winner at Stranraer, means The Binos travel to Peterhead next Saturday knowing nothing less than a win will end our already slim promotion play off hopes.

Raith Rovers team:- McGurn, Wilson, Ellis, Campbell, Andrews, Sloan, Williamson, Davidson, Smith, Weir, Ferry.
Subs:- Hislop, Lumsden, Walker, Wardlaw, O'Connor.

Stirling Albion 1 v 2 Stranraer
Stirling suffered a 2-1 defeat on Saturday against relegated Stranraer at Forthbank.

David McKenna put the Binos in front on 16 minutes after good close control from Martin Grehan. The visitors leveled 11 minutes before the break when Stuart McColm fired past Christie.
After the break Stirling had goalkeeper Scott Christie to thank for keeping them level on a number of occasions, but even he could not keep out Michael Moore's injury time header for Stranraer as Stirling slumped to a crucial defeat in our promotion play off quest.
Stirling now trail fourth placed Peterhead by five points with twelve points still to play for.

Match Video Highlights online Sunday 5pm

Stranraer team:- Crossthwaite, McKinstry, Creaney, Kane, Nicoll, Aitken, Gibson, Mitchell, McColm, McConologue, Noble.
Subs:- Frizzell, Moore, Whorlow, McGrath, Watt.

Welsh Referee

Saturdays match against Stranraer will be officiated by FA of Wales Referee Andy Harms. This is part of the referee exchange agreement between the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish FA's to give their officials experience of other leagues.

Ayr team:- Grindlay, Dempsie, Walker, Campbell, McGowan, Connolly, Keenan, Stevenson, Easton, Williams, Gormley.
Subs:- Mitchell, Roberts, Woodburn, Borris, Agnew.

Waddell Out On-Loan

Forward Steven Waddell has joined junior side Rutherglen Glencairn on-loan until the end of the season.

Youth Coaches Required

Stirling Albion Youth Development Programme is looking to expand next season and would welcome expressions of interest from enthusiastic, suitably qualified coaches to become part of their successful programme.

The club are looking for a coach who holds an SFA Youth Licence Certificate to head up the current coaching team and are also wishing to attract other coaches with the SFA Youth Level 4 award.

Further details on the job specification and on what the programme can offer successful candidates can be acquired by contacting Club Secretary, Marlyn Hallam on 01786 450399 who will then provide contact details for Stewart Taylor, Head of Youth

Stirling Albion 2 v 0 East Fife
Stirling Albion moved to within two points of the promotion play-off spots with a 2-0 victory over East Fife at Forthbank.

Stirling controlled the match throughout but had to wait until four minutes into the second half to take the lead when David McKenna headed The Binos in front.

McKenna then doubled his and Stirling's tally on the hour mark, when he diverted Andy Graham's header from a corner into the net.

East Fife team:- Brown, Nugent, Cameron, Smart, McDonald, Fotheringham, Linn, Makel, McManus, Templeman, Young.
Subs:- Stewart, Stanic, Muir, Kerr, McCulloch.

Stirling Albion 2 v 1 Peterhead
Stirling Albion ended Peterhead's nine match unbeaten league run and as a result keeps The Binos in the hunt for a promotion play off spot.

After a goalless first half Martin Grehan gave Stirling the lead on 65 minutes when he slotted home a Michael Mullen cross. Peterhead were back on level terms within five minutes when Callum McDonald climbed highest from a corner to head home.

Allan Moore changed formation to 3-5-2 in the latter stages of the match in search for the winner and it paid off with only five minutes to go when David McKenna rifled the ball past Michael Kula from just inside the box.

Peterhead team:- Kula, Donald, Moore, Smith, McDonald, McVitie, Sharp, Gunn, Bavidge, Anderson, McKay.
Subs:- Ross, Bagshaw, Skinner, Cowie, Jarvie.

Stirling Albion v Brechin City - Post Match Video Reaction
Allan Moore - Stirling Albion Manager...

Stirling Albion 2 v 3 Brechin City
Stirling Albion tasted defeat for the first time in 2009 on Saturday going down 3-2 to Brechin City in a crucial promotion play-off match at Forthbank Stadium.
Since losing to Queens Park in December The Binos have went on a nine match unbeaten run but after this result we are now seven points behind the play off places.

Brechin took an early lead on 13 minutes with a fine finish from Stephen Ettien. Stirling though responded quickly when Sean Roycroft levelled three minutes later and John O'Neill slotted The Binos ahead ten minutes before the break.
Stirling could not hold out until half time though and were caught when Brechin counter attacked and Rory McAllister equalised with a powerful header.

The second half was a drab affair compared to the first but it was Brechin who would come out on top when Ettion took advantage from a mistake by Scott Christie on 68 minutes.

Brechin team:- Nelson, Walker, Dyer, Seeley, Smith, Jancyzk, Nimmo, Fusco, McAllister, Ettien, Byers.
Subs:- Murie, King, Canning, Smith, McLuskey.

Dunn Returns
Robert Dunn has returned to the club for a third time. The 29 year old right sided player was released recently by Division Two side Queens Park and Manager Allan Moore was quick to give Dunn another chance at Forthbank after the recent departure of loan midfielder Ryan McCord back to Dundee United.

Dunn will be at the club until the end of the season.

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Alloa Athletic 2 v 3 Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion's unbeaten run was extended to nine matches on Saturday with a 3-2 win against Alloa Athletic in an exciting match at Recreation Park. The three points against our local rivals moves The Binos back within one point of the promotion play off places.

Stirling trailed 1-0 at half time but were level nine minutes into the second half when David McKenna slotted home from the spot after Ross Forsyth was blocked.

Martin Grehan put Stirling in front with a well taken finish four minutes later. Alloa responded quickly though with an equaliser before David McKenna finished off an excellent Stirling move to send the Albion faithful the short distance back home with a win against our near neighbours.

Alloa team:- Jellema, Grant, Campbell, Townsley, Buist, Hill, Wilson, Ferguson, Spence, Noble, Scullion.
Subs:- Carrigan, Scott, MacAulay, McClune, White.

Stirling Albion 0 v 0 Alloa Athletic
The first local derby this week against Alloa Athletic ended goalless on Tuesday evening.

This result at rain-soaked Forthbank has Stirling climbing into fifth place in Division Two but after three draws in a row, Stirling will take their eight match unbeaten run into Saturday's match against The Wasps at Recreation Park looking for a vital win to keep the pressure on the other play-off contenders.

Alloa team:- Jellema, Grant, Campbell, Townsley, Buist, Hill, McClune, Ferguson, Scott, Noble, MacAulay.
Subs:- Spence, Wilson, Scullion, Carrigan, White

Stirling Albion 1 v 1 Arbroath
Stirling's undefeated run was extended to seven matches on Saturday despite a poor performance against Arbroath.

Substitute mark Docherty was the Albion hero scoring in injury time to salvage a point in an ill-tempered match at Forthbank.

Both sides were reduced to ten men in the first half after Ryan McCord was sent off for a lunge on Ian Dobbins, and Arbroath's Barry Sellars saw red for an elbow on Andy Lawrie.

Former Bino Robbie Raeside headered the Gayfield men into the lead on 24 minutes.

Arbroath team:- Hill, Rennie, Forsyth, Raeside, Rattray, Dobbins, Black, Ross, Weir, Sellars, Watson.
Subs:- McMullan, McGowan, Scott, Gates, Morrison.

Raith Rovers v Stirling Albion - Team News
Stirling team:-Christie, Graham, Docherty, Lawrie, Roycroft, McCord, Hamilton, Murphy, McKenna, Grehan, Devine.
Subs:- Lowing, Mullen, Boyle, Corr, Hogath.

Raith team:- McGurn, Wilson, Cook, Campbell, Davidson, Simmons, Sloan, Smith, Wales, Weir, Ferry.
Subs:- Lumsden, Walker Wardlaw, Williamson, O'Connor.

New Fixture Dates
H v Alloa Athletic - Tues 3 March - 7.30pm

H v Peterhead - Tues 17 March - 7.30pm

H v East Fife - Sat 28 March - 3.00pm

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Re-Arrranged Fixtures
Stirling Albion v East Fife
STILL TO BE CONFIRMED

Stirling Albion v Alloa Athletic
STILL TO BE CONFIRMED

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8th February 2009

New Physio

With Andy Myles leaving the club to take up a position with Partick Thistle the club have appointed a new physio for the time being. Louise Wilson who has been taking care of the Youth players this season as well as helping with the first team on training nights has moved up to look after the first team. Her first match involvement will be this Saturday against Peterhead.

Brechin v Stirling - Post Match Video Reaction
Allan Moore - Stirling Albion manager
Jim Duffy - Brechin City manager
Andy Graham - Stirling Albion defender

Brechin City 1 v 2 Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion's superb run of form continued on Saturday with our fifth victory in a row with a hard fought 2-1 win against Brechin City.

The win at Glebe Park has The Binos climbing two places in Division Two into third position climbing above Brechin City and East Fife on goal difference.

Martin Grehan put Stirling ahead early in the first half but the home side quickly levelled through Richard Walker.

Stirling though managed to dig out a winner when Andy Graham headed home in the second half.

Brechin City v Stirling Albion - Teams
Saturday 31st January - 3pm
Glebe Park, Brechin

Stirling Albion team:- Christie, Graham, Lowing, Gibb, Roycroft, O'Neill, Hamilton, Murphy, McKenna, Grehan, Devine.
Subs:- McCord, Boyle, Lawrie, Docherty, Hogarth,

Brechin City:- Nelson, Walker, Dyer, Ward, Seeley, Jsnozyk, Fusco, Nimmo, Twigg, King, Byers.
Subs:- Murie, Canning, Ettien Smith, McCluskey.

More news and details later tonight.
Match video highlights online Sunday 5pm

Michael Mullen Signs
Stirling Albion have signed Michael Mullen from Stranraer. The forward has signed for The Binos until the end of Season 2009/2010

Mullen was also on the books at Queen of the South.

Brechin City v Stirling Albion
Stirling travel to Glebe Park without the suspended Ross Forsyth and injured Nathan Taggart. Liam Corr is available for selection after missing last week's win against Stranraer due to suspension.

It is expected Scott Gibb's loan deal from Falkirk will be extended until the end of this season while Allan Moore will seek talks soon with Dundee United boss Craig Levein about extending midfielder Ryan McCord's loan deal.

27th January 2009

Stirling Albion 3  Bathgate 2

A youthful Albion side played Bathgate Juniors this evening at Forthbank. In a match which Albion dominated for long spells saw them comfortably defeat their junior opposition although two late goals made the scoreline less emphatic than it was. With Hogarth in goal and Andy Lawrie and three  players from the under 19's in defence with him they dealt comfortably with all that came their way. In midfield Corr, McCord, Docherty and Kenny Govan from the under 19's controlled the match from the start and forwards Jonny Boyle and Steven Waddell grabbed a goal apiece from headers in the first half. The second half saw Bathgate replace half their side and the Albion bring on another two under 19's for McCord and Docherty, but it was Steven Waddell again who added his second and the Albion's third midway through the half. Brian McPhee grabbed a goal back for Bathgate with 12 minutes to go and the juniors got another in the last few minutes. An excellent performance especially from the under 19's on show.

Stranraer 2 v 8 Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion's excellent league form continued on Saturday with a fantastic 8-2 victory at Stranraer. Four wins in a row and fifteen points from a possible eighteen has The Binos climbing above Peterhead in Division Two and closing in on the play-off position's.

Both sides went in level at half time after Chris Hamilton put Stirling ahead on six minutes and Michael Mullen equalising for the home side five minutes before the break. Stirling then ran riot in the second half with two quick goals giving Stirling some breathing space after an own goal from Jamie McKinstry(54) and another goal from Chris Hamilton(55).

Goals continued to flow for Stirling with Chris Hamilton completing his hat-trick midway through the second half and then forward's Martin Grehan and David McKenna scored numbers five and six.

Stranraer scored through Stephen McConalogue before Scott Gibb added Stirling's seventh and Martin Grehan completed the scoring with his second goal with only two minutes remaining.

Stranraer v Stirling Albion - Details
Stranraer Scorers:- Mullen 40, McConalogue 77

Stirling Scorers:-
Hamilton 6, 55, 67, McKinstry (OG) 54, Grehan 70, 88, McKenna 76, Gibb 82

Stirling Albion team:- Christie, Graham, Lowing, Gibb, Roycroft, O'Neill, Hamilton, Murphy, McKenna, Grehan, Devine.
Subs:- McCord(Hamilton), Lawrie(Roycroft), Boyle, Docherty(Devine), Hogarth,

Stranraer team:- Cantley, McKinstry, Noble, Kane, Mitchell, McBride, Gibson, Mutch, Mullen, McConalogue, Connolly.
Subs:- McColm, Bradley, Frizzel, Trialist.

Booked:- John O'Neill(Stirling)

No Game 7th February

Kilmarnock's victory over Ayr United tonight in the Scottish Cup means that any possibility of Stirling playing our rearranged league match against Alloa Athletic on 7th February are now gone as Ayr will now be in league action against Alloa. Stirling's scheduled league match that day against East Fife has been cancelled as the Methil side are on Scottish Cup duty.

Corr Ban

Liam Corr will miss this Saturday's match at Stranraer alongside Ross Forsyth due to suspension. Liam was sent off last weekend against Alloa at Recreation Park while playing for the under 19's. This means he is automatically suspended for his next game.

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Stirling v Ayr - Post Match Video Reaction
Allan Moore - Stirling Albion Manager
Brian Reid - Ayr United Manager
Ryan McCord - Stirling Albion Midfielder

Match highlights online - Sunday 5pm.

Stirling Albion 2 v 0 Ayr United
Ten-men Stirling defeated Ayr United 2-0 at Forthbank with another spirited and determined performance. This result against second placed Ayr United makes it four wins out of five for Allan Moore's side who last week defeated Division Two leaders Raith Rovers.

Martin Grehan slotted Stirling into the lead on 55 minutes, but Stirling were reduced to ten men 18 minutes from time when Ross Forsyth was sent off for a two footed challenge. On-loan signing Ryan McCord though doubled Stirling's lead on 75 minutes with a curling shot into the net after good play by David McKenna.

More news and reaction later tonight.

Match highlights online - Sunday 5pm.

Stirling Albion v Ayr United - Teams
Stirling Albion team:- Christie, Graham, Forsyth, Gibb, Roycroft, O'Neill, Hamilton, Murphy, McKenna, Grehan, Devine.
Subs:- McCord, Boyle, Corr, Lawrie, Hogarth,

Ayr United team:- Grindlay, Dempsie, McGowan, Walker, Campbell, Stevenson, Weaver, Aitken, Prunty, Gormley, Easton.
Subs:- Williams, Connelly, Agnew, Henderson, Stewart.

Boyle in Late Fitness Test

Forward Johnny Boyle passed a late fitness test to be included in the squad to face Ayr United.

Stirling Albion Youth Development Fundraising Race Night

The clubs Youth System have announced their Race night to raise funds for the continued development of their youth players.

Youth Team News

Young Reds Soccer School and Latest Young Reds News
The Soccer School meets every Tuesday at Forthbank Stadium, Stirling from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.

Entry to the Soccer School is only open to members of the Young Reds and the enrolment form for January to June is now available to download from the Young Reds page.
Membership of Young Reds costs £10 per annum and application forms to join Young Reds can also be downloaded from the Young Reds page.

Visit the Young Reds page for latest news.

McCord Signs
Stirling Albion have signed Dundee United midfielder Ryan McCord. 19 year old McCord joins the club on loan for one month until February 3rd.

McCord joined Dundee United as an Under 16 player and has featured heavily in United's youth and reserve teams. The Dundee born player featured in pre-season friendlies for the the United first team and has also starred for the Scotland Under 19 side.

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Stirling Albion v Alloa Athletic - Match Off
After arriving at the ground match referee Chris Boyle had a look at the pitch and after 30 minutes of inspection called the match off at 1.50pm.
No new date for this match has been set.

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the players & staff at Stirling Albion FC

Transfer Window Opens
The mid-season January transfer window has now opened. Stirling Albion Boss Allan Moore is expected to be looking to add to his squad as he tries to boost our chances of making the play-offs. In the other direction Ian Harty has already left the club.