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Albion Rovers FC: East Stirling 2 Albion Rovers 0 match review

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:33:00 GMT

EAST STIRLING 2 ALBION ROVERS 0 TWO first half goals sentenced Albion Rovers to defeat at Ochilview last night. The Cliftonhill part-timers missed out on the chance to close the gap on the Third Division play-off zone to a single point. Michael Bolochoweckyj gave the home side the lead in the 21st minute with Dean Richardson adding a second goal ahead of the interval. Seventh-placed Rovers hit the woodwork twice and had a goal controversially ruled offside as their top four hopes suffered a setback. Boss Paul Martin told Advertiser Sport: "It was a disappointing night for us and I have no compaints with the final result. "East Stirling are a good side and deserved their win. They took their chances and caused us problems. "We were a bit unlucky when we hit the post and the bar and we were disappointed the offside decision went against us. We felt it was a good goal. "It's important we bounce back at Forfar this weekend. We had been on a decent run of late and we need to put this behind us and look to take something from Saturday." Bolochoweckyj nodded home a Jamie Stevenson free-kick to give Shire the lead and it was 2-0 when Richardson swept a shot past keeper Jamie Ewings minutes after Paul McLeos struck the bar. Rovers thought they had pulled a goal back after the break through Chris Boyle, following superb work by Marc McCusker, but the linesman's flag had gone up. East Stirling: Barclay, Harding, Bolochoweckyj, Forrest, Donaldson, Hay, Dunn (Maguire 64), Ure, Richardson, Stevenson (Brady 89), Lynch (McKenzie 85). Subs not used: Johnston, Sorley(gk). Albion Rovers: Ewings, Reid, O'Byrne, Lumsden, McGowan; McKeown (Thomson 68), Canning, Donnelly, Boyle (Walker 73); McLaughlin (McCusker 45), McLeod. Subs not used: Hoolickin, Fahey(gk). Referee: Neil Watters. Attendance: 340.

Scottish News: Ewing wants 'legal high' drug ban

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:25:17 GMT

The Scottish Government has stepped up calls for a "legal high" drug to be outlawed after the deaths of the two teenagers.

Scottish News: Labour in greener buses call

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:25:17 GMT

Labour will call on the Scottish Government to set up a new £3 million fund to put more environmentally friendly buses on roads.

Scottish News: Greens: Scrap power station plans

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:25:17 GMT

Greens have demanded plans to build a new power station be abandoned after research suggested that carbon capture and storage technology was "not feasible at any cost".

Scottish News: Bid to end rail dispute deadlock

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:25:15 GMT

Talks aimed at ending the deadlock in a rail dispute are being held.

Airdrie Utd FC: Morton 2 Airdrie United 1 match analysis

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:24:00 GMT

IT'S not yet official but it might as well be; Airdrie will be playing Second Division football next season. MORTON 2 AIRDRIE 1 IT'S not yet official but it might as well be; Airdrie will be playing Second Division football next season. Let's not beat about the bush any longer. Let's not have anymore of this "if we can go on a winning run we can stay up" nonsense. The Diamonds will be automatically relegated because they are not good enough. And that is a fact that has been proven time and time again this season. The final straw for even the most optimistic of supporter came on a cold night at Cappielow. On the banks of the Clyde Estuary, reality hit home for everyone of an Airdrie persuasion. A 16th league defeat in 25 games was inflicted by Morton who moved 11 points clear of the rock-bottom Diamonds. Ayr United's point at home to league leaders Dundee means they are a similar distance ahead. David MacGregor's 66th minute header ultimately proved the difference between two sides who spent the 90 minutes illustrating why they have taken up residence in the basement of the First Division. Ton had opened the scoring through Peter Weatherson in the first half but were pegged back by Diarmuid O'Carroll before defender MacGregor nodded home a corner from Stevie Masterton. This was a must-win game for Kenny Black's men but you would never have guessed that from this display which lacked urgency, drive, creativity and bravery. Airdrie got what they deserved in the end. Having failed to take three points from Ayr at the weekend, the Diamonds could afford nothing less than victory in Greenock. That they came away with nothing has all but sealed their fate. To have any hope of scrambling to the rocks of a play-off place, Airdrie would probably need at least six wins from their remaining 11 fixtures and hope their rivals endured a catastrophic finale to the season. It simply isn't going to happen. The manager's anger and frustration was evident. With every new defeat, his managerial reputation takes another hefty dent. Whatever he is doing isn't working. Whatever he is saying, the players aren't listening. His position will become untenable if he presides over a third relegation in four years. You wonder if a clean break and a fresh start would be good for Black as well as Airdrie. "The goals we lost were very soft and the self-destruct button has been pressed again," the gaffer told Advertiser Sport. "I look at some of the players and it's as if they don't want the ball; they don't want the responsibility to make a pass or have a shot at goal. "It's another big match where Airdrie have turned up and been defeated. These players are playing for their livelihoods but at times you would struggle to recognise that. "The game was there at 1-1 for us to win. I am extremely disappointed." Black will get it in the neck from the fans but the New Broomfield faithful should acknowledge the players' contribution to this shambles of a campaign. Few gained pass marks for their night at the Sinclair Street coalface and it will be interesting to see how many end up at full-time First Division clubs next season. Horrible defending led to Ton's first goal. The hosts switched play from right to left in an instant, with Jim McAlister sliding in Weatherson who converted at Stephen Robertson's near post. Airdrie had a decent spell of pressure towards the end of the first half and managed to equalise in their only other dominant spell, with O'Carroll powering home Ricky Waddell's cross in the 56th minute. But the Diamonds soon found themselves behind again. Allan Jenkins picked up the ball in midfield and advanced towards goal with Kevin McDonald not bothering to match his run. Full-back Ryan McCann cut inside but Jenkins dug out a shot that was turned

Scottish News: Dragons' Den stars in non-dom spat

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:25:14 GMT

Duncan Bannatyne has had a dig at Dragons' Den colleague James Caan over his tax status.

Scottish News: Ministers urged to change limos

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:25:14 GMT

Labour is to call on the Scottish Government to replace ministerial limousines with more eco-friendly vehicles.

Scottish News: Divers search dock after van drama

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:25:14 GMT

Police divers are searching a dock after a stolen van plunged into the water.

Scottish News: Rates plan may 'cost tourism jobs'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:25:15 GMT

Jobs could be lost in the tourism industry unless ministers reconsider plans to increase business rates, MSPs have said.

Scottish News: Ewing wants `legal high` drug ban

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:25:14 GMT

The Scottish Government has stepped up calls for a "legal high" drug to be outlawed after the deaths of the two teenagers.

Scottish News: Thousands of public sector jobs cut

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:25:15 GMT

Almost 10,000 public sector jobs were axed last year, official figures have shown.

Scottish News: Public notice change plan abandoned

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:25:16 GMT

Public notices will continue to be published in local newspapers after ministers dropped plans to let councils advertise on the internet.

Scottish News: HIV case man to appeal sentence

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:25:15 GMT

A chef who was jailed after he infected his lover with the HIV virus has appealed against his sentence, it has been confirmed.

Scottish News: Diageo boss defends deal amid cuts

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:25:13 GMT

Whisky chiefs have faced a grilling from MSPs over their Formula 1 sponsorship deals while hundreds of staff are being axed.

Scottish News: Double shooting shocks community

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

A husband and wife found shot dead in a suspected domestic incident at their home have been described as a "lovely couple".

Scottish News: City pantomime return for Krankies

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:25:15 GMT

The Krankies are to return to Christmas pantomime in Glasgow for the first time since an on-stage accident that almost killed Wee Jimmy, it has been confirmed.

Scottish News: Fall in job seeker benefit claims

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:25:21 GMT

The number of people out of work and claiming benefit has fallen for the first time in almost two years, figures have revealed.

Scottish News: Couple found shot 'were lovely'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:25:19 GMT

A husband and wife found shot dead in their home were a "lovely couple", neighbours have said.

Albion Rovers FC: Albion Rovers battle for places hots up

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:15:00 GMT

PAUL MARTIN has today warned his Albion Rovers players not to take their place in the team for granted.

Scottish News: Couple 'shot dead in home'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:25:15 GMT

Investigations have been continuing after a couple were reportedly shot dead in their home.

Scottish News: MSPs set to grill Diageo chief

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:15 GMT

The head of drinks giant Diageo is due to appear before MSPs after the firm's decision to axe 900 jobs last year.

Scottish News: Whisky boss grilled on booze prices

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:15 GMT

A whisky firm boss who has been recalled by a parliamentary committee will clarify what impact minimum pricing on alcohol could have on jobs.

Scottish News: Help for male victims of abuse

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:15 GMT

A new confidential support service for men who are the victims of domestic abuse is due to be announced by the Scottish Government.

Scottish News: Bid to boost Muslim officer numbers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:25:15 GMT

A new policing body has been launched to boost the number of Muslim officers in Scottish forces.

Scottish News: Poor February sales for retailers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:25:15 GMT

Retailers suffered their worst February for at least 11 years, sales figures have revealed.

Scottish News: Building apprenticeships 'to fall'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:25:15 GMT

The number of apprentices in the building trade could fall by just over 50% this year, construction industry bosses have warned.

Monklands News: Council and resident disagree about flooded Coatbridge flat

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A COATBRIDGE man and North Lanarkshire Council are at loggerheads over a flooded flat.

Albion Rovers FC: Terrace Talk: Albion Rovers still in play-off hunt

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN the re-arranged fixture list for the March/April period was released, I was quite happy since Rovers did not have a fixture on March 9/10, writes Sam Tennent.

Monklands News: Mr Superbad soul show returns to Airdrie

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE highly successful Mr Superbad sensational soul show is returning to Airdrie this Friday night.