Stirlingalbion.com will again be bringing you regular updates for the Stirling Albion youth team's in the coming season. News and match reports will be available for the under 19's, 17's 16's and the new under 14's team, as well as updates on the newly formed Young Red's under 12's and 11's team that will take part in the FVFDA league this season and which is linked into the SAFC youth development. Both the youth development and the Young Reds are both self funding again this season and will be doing several fundraising initiatives later in the season. If you or your company are able to help with fundraising, then please contact the website editor on james@stirlingalbion.com. A season update for each team has been added to each team's youth team page, please access these from the "Youth team info" section on the left hand side of this page.

Stirling Albion take on Hearts at Forthbank this Tuesday night in the second round of the League Cup. The Binos were paired with Hearts after winning against Brechin City in the first round up at Glebe Park. There is still a limited amount of tickets available for the home stand priced £18 for adults and £10 for children/oaps. You will be able to buy tickets on Monday and Tuesday from the club office during office hours (9-5pm). It is advisable to phone the club secretary on 01786-450399 before going down just to make sure she is in the office. The website is appealing for Stirling fans to snap up the remaining tickets and back the Binos in the next round.

The Binos went into this game with almost a full squad after Colin Cramb returned from suspension and John Paul McBride returned from injury. The Binos lined up with Hogarth in goals; a back four of Nugent, Graham, Ellis and Devine; in midfield was Bell, Aitken, Murphy and Taggart whilst Lilley and McKenna were given the nod to play up front. On the bench was Christie, Harris, Tomana, Gribben and Cramb. The Binos more than held their own in the first half and went in at half time drawing 0-0. Stirling fell behind after bad marking in the box after a quick free kick, but later on Bell won a penalty and Dunfermline were reduced to ten men. Chris Aitken stepped up and placed the ball beyond Paul Gallagher in the Pars goal. The Binos looked like they were going to hold on, but bad marking again let Harper in to head the winner. The Binos now take on Hearts in the cup (there is still some tickets available) on Tuesday night before taking on Livingston at home next Saturday. Match report below.

Stirling lined up against a very youthful Dumbarton side with a pretty experienced team, but it shows the depth in the team when not one of them started the game that drew 0-0 on Saturday with Morton. In goals was Christie; with a back four made up of Hay, Trialist (Mark Sideserf). youth player- Kenny Feeks, youth player- Stuart MacFarlane ; in midfield was Harris, Tomana, McBride (his first game back from injury) and Walker; up front saw starts for Gribben and Cramb, whilst on the bench was trialist (John McGoldrick) and three youth players (Kevin Fotheringham, Craig Young and keeper Daniel Cawley). The Binos took the lead after Tomana (who tore the Dumbarton team apart for most of the night) saw his deflected shot from outside the box go in. The Binos defence was caught napping and Dumbarton equalised a few minutes later. Colin Cramb then got his first of his four goals with a fantastic free kick from outside the box. His second was a toe poke in the box to give the Binos a half time lead by three goals to one. The Binos made one substitution at half time when central defender MacFarlane went off for trialist winger McGoldrick. Paul Hay moved into central defence and Nicky Walker took up the uncustomary role of right back. The Binos soon scored a fourth when Cramb completed his hat trick after some great work by Gribben. The Binos threw on Fotheringham and Young and both players did well in their short time on the park. Cramb should have made it five-one when the Dumbarton keeper made a save and he missed from only a couple of yards out. However, his fourth goal of the night was still to come when good work from McGoldrick down the wing set him up for a side foot into the net. Overall, it was good performance in which saw good displays from Hay, Harris, Tomana and a man of the match display from Colin Cramb. Next up is Dunfermline away on Saturday in the league before the Binos take on Hearts in the cup next Tuesday (tickets will be on sale all week from the club office- please phone Marlyn on 01786-450399 for further details).

The Binos kept their unbeaten run to the season going after drawing 0-0 with Morton whom themselves had two wins in the league before this game. The Binos lined up with six changes to the starting line up that had been beaten by Montrose in the Challenge cup in mid week. The Binos were still without Sean Roycroft, Ross Forsyth and John Paul McBride, whilst Colin Cramb completed his three match ban. Hogarth returned to goals; a more familiar defence was in place with Nugent, Ellis, Graham and Devine; Taggart, Aitken, Bell and Murphy were in midfield, whilst McKenna and Lilley were paired up front. On the bench was Christie, Hay, Tomana, Gribben and Harris. The Binos stayed in sixth place thanks to this point and their next game is against Dumbarton in the Stirlingshire cup cup (in which the Hearts tickets will be on sale again) before taking the short trip up to Dunfermline on Saturday. Match report below.

To date the pie oven appeal has raised over £2,100 and it's hoped that the two new pie oven's will be in place for this Saturday's home game against Morton. If they are not in place for then, they definitely will be for the next home game at Forthbank. The website also bought the club a new five foot fridge from the remaining money in the appeal. Work will continue to raise more money in a bid to get equipment for the terracing so that the club are able to sell food there during match days when they are opened. Further details on fundraiser's will appear on this website in the coming month.

Stirling Albion put in a shocking display against third division Montrose in the Challenge cup tonight. Several key players were rested and Alan Moore was hopeful that the players who came in would still be able to do a good job. Moore opted for Scott Christie in goals; a back four of Hay, Ellis, Murphy and Devine; in midfield Ross Harris was given his debut at the centre of midfield alongside Aitken, Tomana and Taggart, whilst Gribben and Cramb started up front. Harris made a goal scoring debut, but the players and fans will want to forget this game as soon as possible. The Binos will take on Morton at home this Saturday and the Binos will bring back Lilley, McKenna, Bell, Nugent and Graham to the squad for this game. The club is hopeful that the Hearts tickets will be on sale before the game this Saturday with a price of £18 for adults and £10 for children/concessions. Match report below.

Stirling Albion have today signed pre-season trialist's Paul Murphy and Ross Harris. Murphy has previously been on the books of Stenhousemuir and can play in midfield or defence. He featured heavily in pre season and played in the 1-1 home draw with Partick and then again in the 2-2 away draw with St Johnstone. Murphy was excellent in the St Johnstone game and Moore was quick to add him to the squad. Also joining him is former Dundee midfielder Ross Harris who also featured in pre-season and was fantastic at the heart of the midfield. It is thought that Harris may only be signed up until christmas.

Stirling went into this game against SPL hopefuls St Johnstone on the back of two unbeaten games and with a host of injuries. Sean Roycroft is out long term whilst John Paul McBride and Ross Forsyth are out for the short term with ankle problems. Colin Cramb served the second of his three game suspension, whilst Paul Nugent and Steven Bell were struggling with ankle knocks. The Binos lined up with Hogarth in goals; Nugent, Graham, Ellis and Devine at the back; Bell, Aitken, Trialist (Paul Murphy) and Taggart in midfield and Lilley and McKenna up front. The Binos were more than a match for full time St Johnstone and went into half time with a 2-1 advantage thanks to inform striker David McKenna. The Binos ended the game with a 2-2 draw and this was a fantastic result, especially with the amount of players Stirling had out for this game and the Binos woeful record in Perth over recent years. Stirling will now go into the challenge cup game in mid week against Montrose and it's more than likely than Colin Cramb will return for this game. Also. a well done to both the Stirling and St Johnstone young supporters who provided a half time penalty shoot out on the pitch in which the young Binos won 4-2. Match report courteous of Redweb.

Stirling Albion were rewarded for their CIS 1st round cup win over Brechin in mid week with a home tie in the second round to SPL side Hearts. The tie will take place on either Tuesday 28th or Wednesday the 29th August and is available on this season's, season ticket. The full draw was as follows:

Motherwell v Raith Rovers
Queen's Park v Hibernian
Dundee v Livingston
Peterhead v Kilmarnock
Dundee United v Ross County
Montrose v Falkirk
Gretna v Cowdenbeath
Stirling Albion v Hearts
St. Mirren v East Fife
Berwick Rangers v Hamilton Academical
Inverness Cal. Th. v Arbroath
Partick Thistle v St. Johnstone

The Supporters club will again be running buses to away games this season and prices have been kept to a minimum. The supporters bus will now only stop at two pick up points this season. The first one will be at the Islamic Centre which is just off the Craigs roundabout in Stirling, please note that this is a members stop only. The second and last stop is outside the Anchor bar on the Glasgow road in St Ninians, please note that this stop is for both members and non- members, but members will have priority if the bus is full. Memberships go on sale this Saturday and you can pay for them on the bus or at the game. They will also be on sale throughout the season so please talk to either Jim Watson (01786 475573) or Stef Torrance (01259 219570 about joining. Prices have been kept to the same as last year (£5 for adults, £3 for children) and the website highly advises anyone wanting to travel on the bus to purchase one this season. The bus for St Johnstone will leave the Islamic centre at 12-10pm and then the Anchor Inn at 12-15pm and the cost is only £7 per person, although non members will have to pay an additional £2 fee. To find out a full list of times and prices or for more information, please click on the "Supporters club bus times" button on the left hand side menu or on the link below.

Stirling lined up for the 1st round of the CIS cup with Hogarth in goals; the same back four as Saturday- Nugent, Graham, Ellis and Forsyth; In midfield saw the return of Aitken who was suspended on Saturday alongside Bell, Tomana and Taggart, whilst McKenna started this game and Cramb temporarily returned after starting the first of his three league match suspension on Saturday. The Binos dominated the first half and created some excellent chances before finally going ahead. Nathan Taggart ran onto a sloppy back pass and rounded the keeper and put a great ball towards goal were Brechin defender Scott Walker could only slide into his own net after coming under pressure by sponsors man of the match David McKenna. The second half was a different game and Brechin saw more possession without creating too much. The biggest worry of the night was Forsyth hobbling off with an obvious ankle injury and Steven Bell was also struggling a little towards the end. The Binos will now go into the hat for the second round of the cup and the next tie will be played on either Tuesday 28th or Wednesday the 29th August. Match report below.

Stirling lined up for their first game in the first division for the first time in a decade with 3 players out suspended (Aitken, Cramb & McNally) and with Roycroft out injured. The surprise of the day was the return to the squad of Stewart Devine who managed to get through ninety minutes in mid week and was on the bench today. The Binos lined up in front a large home crowd with Hogarth in goals; Nugent, Graham, Ellis and Forsyth at the back; Tomana, Trialist (Paul Murphy), Bell & Taggart in midfield and Lilley and Gribben up front. On the bench was new signing Nicky Walker who had signed on today from Whitehall Welfare after impressing in pre-season as well as Christie, Devine, Hay and McKenna. In an even match, the Binos fell behind to a dubious Donnelly goal in which the standside linesman had ruled that his header had gone over the line. Stirling introduced Devine, Walker and McKenna just after the goal and it paid off as Walker set up McKenna to head the equaliser. Both teams pressed for a winner to no avail and the Binos got their first point of the new campaign. Stirling will now take on Brechin in the first round of the Cis League cup at Glebe Park this Tuesday night and all three suspended players will return for this match. Match report below.

Members are reminded that the Soccer School re-starts this Tuesday at 6-00p.m. at the Kings Park. If anyone wants to take part, they must return the registration form before Tuesday. The children who are taking part in the FVFDA League must also register with the Soccer School. On other news the Young Reds are running a bus to the St Johnstone v Stirling game on Saturday 11th August. The cost for members including admission to the match is £12-00. Parents are also welcome to come along.
In addition, we will be having a penalty shoot out at half time between the Young Reds and St Johnstone's Super J's. For anyone interested in going, please contact Ian Jones asap.

In conjunction with Stirling Albion, the Young Reds have produced a fantastic limited edition poster for the new season. This fantastic poster celebrating the Binos play off achievements will be on sale outside the ground as well as in the club shop at only £3 per poster. Please note that all young reds members will receive one of the poster for free as part of their new season membership.

Stirling Albion drew 1-1 against a young Everton side at Forthbank a week past on Thursday thanks to a Chris Aitken free kick. This was to be the last open door game of pre season before the real action starts, but the Binos also played a closed door game on Wednesday night against Falkirk amateurs in which we won 6-5 with the mainly made up of under 19's as well as Cramb, Taggart, Aitken and the returning Devine from injury. The Binos will now take on Partick Thistle in front of an expected large crowd this Saturday in the first league game of the season. Normal gate prices will be in effect (more details on the club information page available on the left hand side menu) and season tickets will also be on sale before the game in the club office. Please also note that parking restrictions for home fans will also be in effect again tomorrow and the website advises fans to go along to the game a bit earlier than usual tomorrow to avoid missing the start of the game. Apologies for the lateness of the the report, but due to going on holiday, then the website was unable to be updated during this time. Match report now online.

The Binos went into this game with almost a full squad after Colin Cramb returned from suspension and John Paul McBride returned from injury. The Binos lined up with Hogarth in goals; a back four of Nugent, Graham, Ellis and Devine; in midfield was Bell, Aitken, Murphy and Taggart whilst Lilley and McKenna were given the nod to play up front. On the bench was Christie, Harris, Tomana, Gribben and Cramb. The Binos more than held their own in the first half and went in at half time drawing 0-0. Stirling fell behind after bad marking in the box after a quick free kick, but later on Bell won a penalty and Dunfermline were reduced to ten men. Chris Aitken stepped up and placed the ball beyond Paul Gallagher in the Pars goal. The Binos looked like they were going to hold on, but bad marking again let Harper to head the winner. The Binos now take on Hearts in the cup (there is still some tickets available) on Tuesday night before taking on Livingston at home next Saturday. Match report below.