(30/10/04)

Blue Rovers
It was Rovers who were the blue ones in the Blue Toon when they lost 4-1. Mark Yardley returned to the squad starting on the bench and John Bradford started on the pitch. Rovers went 3-0 down before Mark Yardley was pulled down and Bradford scored the penalty. Jamie McGowan was credited with an own-goal to conclude the scoring.

A full match report will be on the site tomorrow.

Tommy Tait
Former Rover Tommy has signed for former Cliftonhill manager Mark Shanks at Ayr United, Tommy is now 37.

(29/10/04)

Fans' Forum
The club is looking to arrange a fans' forum,  Kevin McAllister and Scott Crabbe will be in attendance. The club are looking to arrange it when suitable to fans, a Thursday night around 7.30 pm is preferred (after training). You can suggest when the meeting should be held on the message board.

Gretna
The club has agreed to bring forward the Monday 27th December match at Gretna to Saturday 20th November as both sides received byes in the first round of the Scottish cup being played that day. This reduces pressure of matches played over the festive period. League permission has still to be granted but this is unlikely to be refused.

(26/10/04)

Yards Double
Rovers reserves beat Queen's Park 3-2 at Cliftonhill tonight with Mark Yardley scoring the 2nd and 3rd. 17 year-old Ian Douglas opened the scoring for Rovers which was equalised and then seconds before half-time a Queen's shot bounced in off the inside of the post.

Mark Yardley levelled the match after a goal-line stramash and then bagged the winner with a spectacular 35 yard free-kick which gave the 'keeper no chance whatsoever. Pleased with his feat and the adulation of the handful of fans he took a bow in our direction.

Chris Fahey, Joe Boyle, Jamie McGowan and Chic Connolly were amongst the youth players on the field.

(23/10/04)

Gretna'd Again
For the second time this season Gretna bagged 6 goals against Rovers. Gretna stay second in the league despite their goal scoring average now being 5 per game for the last 5 matches, Rovers stay 9th.

Despite a reasonable start Rovers went 5-0 down before substitute John Bradford pulled two back only to see the Borders club get another. 

A full match report with pics will be on the site tomorrow.

(21/10/04)

Photos
Whilst planning a new calendar costing around £5 which has already (via the message board) been the subject of much interest from fans a large cache of photos has come to light at Cliftonhill. The pics date from around 1997 onwards and are available to fans who'd like a few - we suggest a donation to club funds commensurate with the quantity! Contact John Reynolds to get your hands on them.

Fahey
The Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser has reported that Chris Fahey was dropped from the team to play in Methil for off-field reasons. We understand that this is indeed the case but understandably the reasons behind the decision remain between "The Cat" and "Crunchie".

Reserves
Rovers reserves who are in largely made up of the youth players will take on Queen's Park reserves on Tuesday (26th) at Cliftonhill with a 7.30pm kick-off. Kevin McAllister has confirmed that he shall be playing in some reserve matches.

(19/10/04)

Scottish Cup
The draw for the 1st and 2nd rounds of the cup were made today. Rovers were given a bye in the 1st round and a home tie against Arbroath in the 2nd round which will be played on 11th December.

(16/10/04)

Ninth
Rovers slumped to 9th place in the league after losing 1-0 to East Fife who leapfrogged into 8th place. Partly due to injury Kevin McAllister tried a different starting line-up. Mark Peat was preferred to Chris Fahey in goal and once more Mark Yardley wasn't picked at all and John Bradford stayed on the bench. Chris Silvestro and Jim Mercer watched from the stand due to injury and Jered Stirling took over as captain.

A full match report with pics will be on the site tomorrow.

Scottish Cup
The draw for this first and second rounds of the Scottish Cup (starting on Saturday 20 November) will take place at 1.30pm on Tuesday 19th October within the debating chamber of Glasgow University as their team has made it through the qualifying stages.

The following non-league teams are in the draw Cove Rangers, Huntly, Inverurie Loco Works and Keith from the North. Glasgow University, Whitehill Welfare, Dalbeattie Star and Edinburgh City from the South.

(12/10/04)

Injury Update
Club captain Jim Mercer who has been suffering from injury for a few weeks as well an illness in his family has torn a muscle and could be out for several weeks. John Bradford seems to have recovered from his injury as he played in today's reserve match.

Reserves
A young Rovers team which included Mark Peat, John Bradford, Graeme McCaul and Joe Boyle were comprehensively beaten 5 - 0 by Falkirk this afternoon at Cliftonhill. The goals were scored in 11, 38, 61, 77 and 90 mins, the first two goals both being scored by the same player. Rovers hardly had  chance of a goal although John Bradford came close seconds before Falkirk bagged their second. Falkirk hit the metalwork on no less than 3 occasions. Managers Kevin McAllister and "Yogi" Hughes (former colleagues) spent the match in each other company while their deputies (as is normal at such matches) ran the teams.

Striker
Rovers fielded a trialist striker although the tall 19 year-old who plays in the juniors didn't get much chance to impress. 

(11/10/04)

Bus To Methil
JJ informs us that a 24 seater bus will depart from Owens at 1pm on Saturday. Prices are £6 for adults and £4 for concessions, due to the limited number of seats it's suggested that you e-mail JJ at wearingshades@hotmail.com or text him on 07866 481272 to reserve your seat.

(5/10/04)

Injury Update
John Bradford is still suffering from tonsillitis and it's unclear when he'll be fit to return. Chris Silvestro is still suffering and may not be available for a while yet.

Fresh Blood
Kevin McAllister is looking over a striker at the moment and had hoped to play him in a reserve game this week, unfortunately it was cancelled.

Crunchie Plays
Kevin McAllister put on his boots once more this week. Rovers under 19 side faced a Scottish Police team and Kevin McAllister was stripped for the police side as they were short of subs. As it happened a few of their number turned up and Crunchie played the second half for the Rovers. The match ended in a two all draw, the wee man didn't get on the scoresheet. There is no suggestion that he will play in first team matches.

Fixtures
Sat  9th Under 19s Home to Alloa at Cliftonhill 12.00
Sun 10th Under 11s Away to Ayr Utd.
Sun 10th Under 13s Away to Falkirk at Little Kerse 2pm
Sun 10th Under 15s Away to Elgin 10.30am
Sun 10th Under 17s Home to Stirling Albion at Hamilton Palace 10.15am
Tues 12th Reserve game Home to Falkirk at Cliftonhill 2pm

Scottish Cup
Tennent’s lager have renewed their sponsorship of the Scottish Cup for a further three years. costing them in excess of £6 million over that period.

(2/10/04)

Not At The Races
Rovers poor league form continued at Central Park, Cowdenbeath when they lost 2-0. Mark Yardley - dropped? Chris Silvestro and John Bradford, injured all missed the match. Rovers slumped to 8th place in the league when Cowdenbeath leapfrogged them, they're just one point ahead of next opponents East Fife (who incidentally had two men red carded today who shall miss the game in a fortnight).

Despite the win Cowdenbeath sacked manager Keith Wright and assistant Mickey Weir shortly after the match!

A full match report with pics will be on the site tomorrow.

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