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December 2005

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(31/12/05)

Stenny Match Off
Today's match at Stenhousemuir has been called off, ironically a thaw caused the surface to be waterlogged.

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(30/12/05)

Pitch Inspection
Tomorrow's match at League leaders Stenhousemuir shall go ahead if it passes a pitch inspection at 11am.

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(29/12/05)

Chappie's Chat Q & A
Today sees the latest edition of Chappie's Chat released and the head-coach is once again having a question and answer session - see the chat page for details.

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(28/12/05)

"I would like to contribute personally half the cost of the supporters bus for the next two away games (Stenny and Hampden). There are two reasons for this (1) This is an expensive time of the year for some supporters and (2) If we can pick up some points from the next few games it will keep us in touch with the teams above us and hopefully act as a springboard for a mid table finish. The supporters can lift the players like a twelfth man especially away from home and hopefully the postponed matches have not affected our improving form too much."

Lew also passes on his best wishes for a happy new year.

Festive Buses
Transport to the next couple of matches are as follows, Stenhousemuir Saturday 31st leaves from Owen's at 12.30pm for a 2.00 pm k-o. Bus to Hampden  2nd January leaves from Owen's at 1.30pm for a 3.00 pm k-o.

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(27/12/05)

Arbroath Match
It seems that there is no hurry to reschedule yesterdays postponed match against Arbroath and it's likely to be February before the Red Lichties visit Cliftonhill.

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(26/12/05)

Match Off
As expected today's match against Arbroath has been called off due to severe frost. A reminder that next Saturday's match at Stenhousemuir kicks-off (weather permitting) at 2pm.

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(22/12/05)

Chappie's Chat
The new edition (number 22) of Chappie's Chat is now online and has this week been written by Jamie Ewings who is out for up to 6 weeks with a broken metatarsal bone in his foot.

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(20/12/05)

'Shire Match
The match postponed last Saturday at home to East Stirlingshire has as expected, been rescheduled for Saturday 7th January. That day was kept free for the Scottish cup 3rd round matches which sadly doesn't include either side.

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(18/12/05)

Christmas Party
The supporters trust kids Christmas party held before the subsequently postponed East Stirlingshire match has been hailed as a great success. Go to the trust page for details!

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(17/12/05)

Match Off!
Today's match against East Stirlingshire has been postponed due to a hard pitch. It was the match referee who decided it was unplayable on arrival much to the chagrin of both sides.

It seems likely that the game shall be re-arranged for Saturday 7th January which was left aside for Scottish Cup 3rd round ties as both sides are out of that competition. One upside of the postponement is that Rovers 'keeper Jamie Ewings was struggling to make it today due to an ankle injury and shall hopefully be fit before the next game.

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(14/12/05)

Policies Published
For the first time the clubs policies on Racism/Sectarianism and the Supporters Charter are published on the site.

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(9/12/05)

New Signings
Mansaré Abou Beaker (a.k.a. Big Abou) who has been training with the club all season has finally signed a contract. The 22 year-old Guinea born defender previously prevented from playing due to visa restrictions has gained a French passport allowing him to play. Also arriving is midfielder Jamie Doyle aged 20 who was previously with Leicester City and Ayr United. Jamie represented Scotland at under 17 and under 18 level and left Ayr at the end of last season.

Chappie's Chat
The new edition (number 20) of Chappie's Chat is now online!

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(6/12/05)

Houston Departs
Defender Scott Houston has left the club, we don't know if he's got another club lined up yet. 20 year old Scott signed from Troon in July and played in 3 matches, scoring in the league opener against Arbroath.

Trust Update
At tonight's committee meeting your humble webmaster took the reigns of members secretary focusing on keeping lists up to date, members informed. membership cards sent out etc.

The trust is holding a children's Christmas party at Cliftonhill on December 17th (prior to the East Stirlingshire match) starting at 12 noon and ending around 1.30pm. If your Rovers supporting child wishes to attend and hasn't put their name on the list which has been pinned on the wall at the ground please email us including their name and age. The party is free!

K-O Change
The kick off time for the Hogmanay (31st December) match at Stenhousemuir has been brought forward to 2pm.

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(2/12/05)

Chappie's Chat
The new edition of Chappie's Chat is now online where you can read the head-coach's thoughts and an introduction to some of his backroom team including a certain James Lawson Esquire!

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