31/01/09

Stirling Albion manager Alan Moore made his final signing of the transfer window when he signed up striker Michael Mullen from Stranraer. Mullen has already scored against the Binos in the 8-2 defeat of Stranraer and comes to Forthbank with a reputation of a being a tireless worker with an eye for goal. Twenty five year old Mullen was a "late" edition to the senior ranks when Queen of the South signed him in January 2006 from amateur signed Newmilns Vesuvius . Michael featured in ten games for Stranraer that season in which QOS just managed to stay in the first division. He then went on to feature in a further nine games at the start of the 2006/07 (scoring one goal) before being loaned out to Stranraer in January 2007. His move to Stranraer was made permanent at the start of the 2007/08 and Michael made 52+35 appearances for Stranraer, scoring 24 goals on the way. Michael has signed a contract that will keep him at the Binos till the end of next season. On other news, the Binos have tied up centre half Scott Gibb till the end of the season. The centre half has been a key player for the Binos in their winning streak after striking up a fantastic partnership with Sean Roycroft at the heart of the defence.

Stirling Albion scored seven goals in the space of 34 second half minutes to record one of the biggest ever away wins and keep a fantastic winning run going. Stirling lined up with Scott Christie in goals. A back four of Graham, Gibb, Roycroft and Lowing after Ross Forsyth started a three match ban after his red card last week. In midfield Liam Corr also missed out after his red card in a under 19's fixture. Chris Hamilton started on the right, with Devine on the left and O'Neil and Murphy in the centre of midfield. Up front saw Martin Grehan and David McKenna start up front. Goal scorer's on the day were Chris Hamilton (3), Martin Grehan (2), McKenna, Gibb and McKinstry own goal. The Binos next take on Brechin City at Glebe Park.

Goalkeeper Scott Christie has signed a contract extension with the club. The talented youngster has come through the youth ranks at Forthbank, making his first team debut at 17 years old in April 2005.
Christie has taken charge of the number one jersey in recent months and after talks with the club has signed a contract extension which will see him at the club during season 2009/2010.