Stirlingalbion.com- Archived News- November 2005

Stirling 2v1 Elgin	26/11/05
Stirling continued their impressive run of wins, but in the end they had to rely on a Myles Hogarth penalty save in the last minute to stop it from ending. The Binos where cruising in the first half thanks to goals from Ross Forsyth and Paddy Connolly and looked like they could get more. However, again in the second half the Binos seemed to take the foot of the pedal and let Elgin back into the game after a well worked goal. Elgin where awarded a penalty in injury time, but Hogarth pulled off a fantastic save to let the Binos go into the second round and meet Inverurie Locos at home in a fortnight's time. Many thanks to Kevin Croall for stepping in to do a match report and also James Stewart for helping him- Ian, I hope your having a great holiday. Match report below.
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Club Shop	25/11/05
Did you know that there is less than a month till Christmas? As you may or may not know, there is a fantastic range of stock available in the club shop and it's available on most week days (it's advisable to pre-phone the club secretary to say your coming down) and when the Binos are home on a Saturday.ie tomorrow against Elgin. Why not take a moment to check out all the latest merchandise that is now available in time for Christmas at the next home game. Amongst the stock that has just been added is Stirling Albion christmas crackers and Stirling Albion christmas cards-although there is a limited stock on these so you'll need to hurry to avoid disappointment, as it will probably sell out fast. The Binos are also able to post merchandise out to people all over the world, all you have to do is contact the club secretary on 01786- 450399 or e-mail her by clicking HERE.
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Chairman's Plea to Fan's	16/11/05
Stirling Albion chairman, Peter McKenzie (pictured left) made a plea to the Bino fans to get down to Forthbank for this Saturdays Scottish cup game against Elgin City. All at stirlingalbion.com would love to see all our supporters on Saturday to make it a game to remember. Mr McKenzie said," I would like to ask all supporters who would like to see professional football continuing in Stirling to come along and support the club. We have a loyal support of around 500 who attend games and have supported the club over the years and I am grateful to them. Like most other clubs in Scotland at our level, it is becoming more and more difficult to survive financially. On Saturday we have Elgin City at Forthbank in the Scottish cup. It would be great to see the home stand, which holds 1250, full of supporters in Albion colours. We have been playing well recently and it would give the players a great lift to have a large support cheering them on."
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Young Reds Update	16/11/05
Once again Stirlingalbion.com brings you all the latest Young Reds news that will feature in this weeks programme. Click on the link below to be taken directly to the update or alternatively click on the Young Reds button on the left hand side to get access all the Young Reds news and how to join. Once again we would like to take this opportunity to thank Ian Jones and the Young Reds committee for giving this information to us.
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Colin Hamilton's cartoons	16/11/05
Colin brings us his latest funny cartoon, this will again be a regular feature this season and you can access the cartoon from the clicking on the "cartoons" button on the left hand side or clicking the link at the bottom of this story. Colin has his own website and is available for business. His contact details are available to view on his on his own website so why not take a minute to have a look and see if there is anything that Colin can do for a loved one in time for Christmas.
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Peterhead 1v3 Stirling	12/11/05
Stirling served up yet another stunning performance , this time up at Peterhead, to keep their impressive run of results going. Stirling are now a team full of confidence and after four straight wins, they look like they can finally turn the season around. Stirling again totally dominated the first half despite the facing a strong wind and the first half could almost be on par with the first half performance served up at the Recs the previous week. Stirling started with almost the same line-up as the week before with only Stewart Devine returning from injury to replace Paul Hay at left back. First half goals from Paul Mathers (og), Dougie Wilson and Stewart Devine let the Binos go into a deserved first half lead at half time. Peterhead proved a bit stronger in the second half, but only really had one shot on goal in which they fluked a consolation. The Binos defended strongly again and had the better chances in the second half, however they done enough to send their hundred and fifty or so fans away happy again for another week. Stirling are now up to the dizzy heights of eight in the league and next up in the league is a home visit of Dumbarton who are themselves caught up in the relegation battle this season. Before that, the Binos have a break from league business when Elgin City come to town next Saturday in the first round of the Scottish cup. If the Binos are to draw this game, then the match is scheduled in Elgin for the following Saturday and the Dumbarton game will be cancelled. What ever happens, a home tie with Inverurie Locos is the reward for the victors of this game. Match report below.
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Alloa 2v4 Stirling	05/11/05
Stirling finally came off the bottom of the table and the occasion was made so much sweeter with the fact we where replaced by local rivals Alloa. Stirling went to Recreation Park having not won there in the league for something like fifteen years, however, despite being bottom of the table, the Binos where on a good run having won their previous two games against high flying Morton and Raith whilst Alloa where going through a slump in form. The Binos made two changes to the starting eleven from last week after Devine failed a late fitness test and Fraser was also out injured. In came Paul Hay at left back and Chris Aitken in midfield, whilst Taggart and Scotland came onto the bench. The Binos fans have stayed loyal in this time and the three to four hundred who traveled the short distance to Alloa where served up some fantastic football in the first half when the Binos could have been seven nil up and not three nil. The goals in this half came from Paddy Connolly (2) and a thirty five yard wonder goal from Chris Aitken. Stirling kept up the momentum in the second half with David O'Brien scoring his first goal of the season. Alloa had two efforts rightly chopped off for infringements on Myles Hogarth, but they still managed to score two goals which led to a nervous last fifteen minutes. The Binos stayed more organised and rightfully went away with the three points and knowing that they where off the bottom of the table. Next up is the long trip to Peterhead which is another place the Binos never really do too well at, but after ending long winless streaks against Morton and Alloa, the Binos will be confident of getting something from up there.
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