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Alloa 2 Queens Park 0
2nd Division September 15th 2007
Members Present-
Ricky, Bryan, Deek, Heid, McManus, Doc, Polley
On-Field Highlights-
A rare comfortable win by Alloa, cant remember many of them in recent
years. First half goals by Andy Ferguson and Chris Townsley gave Alloa a
decent cushion, and a bit of freedom to play some really good stuff in
the second, with Dougie Wilson at the heart of it. A Queens defender
eventually received a red card after being tied in knots by Wilson one
too many times and halfing him on the touchline. Backline looked
reasonably solid as well, with Jellema a stand out in goals. More of the
same next week would be most welcome.
Off Field Highlights-
• Tale of the outfits. Firstly, noticed Jarvis wearing his first new
pair of trousers in about 15 years, although he should be informed he is
about 30 years too old for his “urban camouflage” combat trousers
• Cadgers outfit also raised a few question marks. Have you ever had a
dream where you are going about doing your daily business, only you are
doing it wearing your pyjamas? That dream was a reality for Cadger on
Saturday.
• Deek and Bryan furiously masturbating over Dougie Wilson, only to find
that the sponsors opted for Chris Townsley as man of the match.
Alloa Man Of The Match-
Despite mocking the Keye brothers, Dougie Wilson was an absolute
standout. Good to see a confident player taking on defenders at any
level. Andy Ferguson also led the line brilliantly, and might have got
the award had he not gone off injured early in the second half.
Queens Park 2 Alloa 1
CIS Cup 1st Round August 7th 2007
Members Present-
Cracking turnout for a midweek away tie- Chief, Greig, Roachy, McGhee,
Cadger, Heid, Bryan, Ricky and Raymond
On-Field Highlights-
Despite the defeat, the second half performance was encouraging. Alloa
found themselves 2 down and on the rack just before half time, after
losing 2 cheap avoidable goals. Early on Alloa had lost striker Andy
Ferguson, after he injured himself taking a free kick! Second half was
much better, Alloa getting a goal back through the “Craig Beattie-esque”
Mackie, and Queens were hanging on desperately at the end. All in all we
seemed to struggle on the big park. Wait till we get them on the mighty
Astro!
Off Field Highlights-
Cadgers return to form, some excellent shouts testing out the acoustics
of the empty National Stadium
Bryans arrival (late with Heid
as usual, “cause they couldnae find the ground”) With his holiday tan
and Scotland top he resembled an anorexic Nigel Quashie
Raymond pointing out and
questioning McGhee hilariously being caught out texting his bird that
was sitting about 5 seats away. “Kicked out of the club” material for
McGhee
The camp late night radio DJ who
did the PA for Queens.
The various Junior Football
jokes, as Joe Andrew made a substitute appearance
Greig inviting John Grant to
come and watch Raymond play, after the Kincardine native slated the
Alloa midfielder one too many times.
The post match “Battle of the
Driving Miss Daisies” (McGhee and Raymond) on the M80
Alloa Man Of The Match-
Nobody really shone in a poor first half, but young Francis Kelly was
excellent on the right flank, when he came on, causing Queens lots of
problems. Bomber was decent enough, as was Ross Clark.
However, I felt that our Man Of
The Match was Derek Fleming. Involved in some excellent moves on the
left in the first half, as well as orchestrating most of our attacks as
the team tried to save the tie.
Also worth noting a nice little
potential square go with a Queens midfielder and the referee in the
second half. The new captain is exactly what we need, a great find by
Maitland.
Alloa
1 (Stewart) Forfar 2
Pre Season Friendly Ochilview June 16th 2007
Members Present-
Chief, Greig, Roachy and McGhee
On-Field Highlights-
Not
many. The first pre season friendly of any note for Alloa, and they
looked very slack and off the pace, although put in a lot of effort. The
only highlight of note was the goal, started by some great movement and
pass by Graeme Brown and eventually finished by Michael Stewart.
Off Field
Highlights-
Consisted of
a few hilarious fashion disasters:
- Club chairman
Mike Mulraney showing up during the second “third” (bizarrely the
match consisted of 3 half hours) wearing a “US Masters” style suit
jacket, a very bright light tan number, with William Perry-like
shoulder pads.
- The Forfar
physio, who kept his magic sponge etc in what could only be
described as a luminous yellow bum bag.
- McGhee parking
about 5 miles away from the stadium also deserves a mention
Alloa Man Of
The Match-
Alloa chopped and changed throughout the game. The 2 new strikers Joe
Andrew and Andy Ferguson showed some good touches, but it was probably
Graeme Brown, who showed a touch of class for the goal and put in his
usual power of work..
Stenhousemuir 2 Alloa 3 (Ferguson, Fleming,
Brown)
Pre Season Friendly Ochilview June 23rd 2007
Members Present-
Chief, Roachy,
Greig, Heid, Bryan, “Silent” Cadger and an isolated McGhee, who sat by
himself for reasons unknown
On
Field Highlights-
A very encouraging performance from Alloa, fighting back
comfortably from a 2 goal deficit. All 3 goals contained excellent
passing moves in the build-ups, and the third was a cracking finish from
Graeme Brown. Several of the new signings were real standouts, and Derek
Fleming appears to have the leadership qualities the team has been
lacking in the last couple of seasons.
Off Field Highlights-
Our half time “Name That Jaikey” competition, with special guest Kenny
Black, manager of Airdrie United.
Cadger, who usually livens up a pre season friendly with a few shouts,
not uttering a single word the whole game.
Quote of the night had to be Heid, during a discussion comparing him to
Stenny defender Mark Cowan- “I have momentum rather than pace”
The gay guy saying “Hi Bryan” on the way out
McGhee once again parking a time zone away
Alloa Man Of The Match-
There were several candidates on the park, although it was a real
team performance. Andy Ferguson, Graeme Brown and Derek Fleming were
close, but it had to be new centre half Scott Buist, a total stand out
at the back. Comfortable on the ball and excellent in the air, looks to
be a real find by Alan Maitland.
East Stirling 0 Alloa 2 (Agnew, Fairbairn)
Stirlingshire Cup, Firs Park, June 26th 2007
Members Present-
Greig, Heid, Bryan, McGhee, Roachy (2nd half only)
On Field Highlights-
Another good performance by the Wasps, winning comfortably in the end
with 2 second half goals, the first a Scott Agnew free kick which crept
in at the keepers right hand post, and the second an absolute screamer
of a drive from Brian Fairbairn. We will struggle to see a better Alloa
goal all season.
Off Field Highlights·
The attempted abusive shouts from the Shire fans towards the Alloa
players
“Get into these prima
donnas”,
“You think you’re a god number 10” to Agnew and
“You’re as yellow as the shirt on your back” to the black and gold (closer
to orange) shirted Ross Clark
McGhee returning a stray ball, then booting it straight into a huge
puddle and soaking us all. Greig then had a go at him, and the
retrieving Shire defender apologised, for no apparent reason, thinking
Greig was angry with him.
The eco-friendliness of the 5 members who made the trip, taking a total
of 4 cars to the match.
Alloa Man Of The Match-
Scott Agnew- on top of his set piece goal, he was a constant threat to
the Shire, and worked from box to box until the final whistle. Another
new signing who looks the part.
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