Latest September 2006

(30/9/06)

Suicidal Performance
Rovers were 2 goals up within 24 minutes and then proceeded to commit suicide with Gordon Lennon scoring an own goal for the second Saturday in a row then Nicoll giving away a penalty. Once more inability to deal with crossed balls into the box contributed as the team went on to lose a further 3 goals as they went down 5-2 dropping to 8th place in the table.

On top of that striker Iain Chisholm was stretchered off and taken to hospital in the waiting St. Andrews Ambulance.

A full match report shall be on the site later!

(28/9/06)

Beaten But Not Bowed
Rovers lost the Challenge Cup semi-final 4 -1 last night in Dingwall.

A large travelling support were vociferous and drowned out the larger home crowd. The journey was quicker that expected and the bus was in Coatbridge around 1am. A match report with a couple of pics will be on the site later!

Ask The Manager
A reminder that “Ask the Manager” deadline is 5pm on Saturday 30 September, please forward any questions to RoversPR@aol.com.

(23/9/06)

Rock-y Road To Dingwall
In the shadow of Dumbarton Rock Rovers played their match before the trip north to play Ross County and one wonders if that was on the players minds losing 3 - 1 failing to score a penalty and Gordon Lennon scoring at the wrong end. The team seemed to miss Joe Savage up front and the large travelling support were left disappointed as the side dropped to 7th in the table.

A full match report with copious pictures will be on the site later.

(22/9/06)

Dumbarton
Rovers frontman Joe Savage misses tomorrows match at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium due to a 1 match suspension just handed down for an infringement from last season while with East Fife. Dumbarton may miss a couple of influential players recovering from injury but Jim Chapman should have an injury free squad to chose from.

There is no supporters' bus going tomorrow but most fans are travelling by train as there are 4 trains an hour from Coatdyke/Sunnyside/Blairhill costing £5.10 for an adult return (based on leaving from Sunnyside) to Dumbarton East which is 5 minutes walk from the ground. Transit time 57 mins from Sunnyside, slightly less if you get an express train!

Semi-Final
The bus is filling fast for Wednesdays trip to Dingwall and the club have decided to refund entrance money (on the bus) paid upfront as this makes the logistics easier on arrival at Victoria Park. Adult travelers will pay the £8 and pay at the gate on arrival.

Ciaran Donnelly misses this match due to suspension.

(20/9/06)

Quiz Night
The Albion Rovers Supporters' Trust are holding a quiz in Chic's Cafe at Cliftonhill on Friday 6th October starting at 7.30pm. This follows the successful event held there a year ago and once again a couple of teams shall be brought by Airdrie United trust. The price of entry is just £15 per team of 5 including pie & peas, just £3 a head! Bring your own drink.

Tickets shall go on sale soon!

Dingwall Transport
The transport laid on by the club to the club to the challenge cup semi-final is now taking bookings! All are advised to book and pay their £20 or £15 including admission and a packed meal as soon as possible! As mentioned the bus leaves from Cliftonhill at 2.30pm on Wednesday 27th and returns in the wee small hours! Book in person at the club or by phone on 01236 606334 between 10am and 2pm weekdays.

(16/9/06)

New Chat
Unusually Jim Chapman has taken time out on a Saturday evening to pen a new edition of his Chappie's Chat in which he muses on the Arbroath matches as well as today's victory over Elgin City and to some extent life in general! He also invites questions for an "ask the manager" session.

Click HERE to see what he's saying!

Rovers Climb to 4th
Rovers 3 - 1 victory over Elgin City today at Cliftonhill propelled the club to 4th in a very tight table.

(15/9/06)

Semi-Final Update
The club have confirmed that the match at Dingwall will take place on Wednesday 27th September with a 7.45pm kick-off. They've agreed with Ross County to charge a reduced £12/£6 for the Stand and £10/£5 for the ground.

Travel Deal
The club shall be laying on transport leaving from Cliftonhill at a to be confirmed time if 2.30pm that day. The bargain of the decade price for transport including a packed lunch and admission to the match is £20/£15.

(14/9/06)

Long Trip North
Albion Rovers face the long trek north for the challenge cup semi-final as they've been draw against Ross County. The match will be played at Victoria Park Dingwall on either Tuesday 26th or Wednesday 27th September.

(12/9/06)

Semis Here We Come
Albion Rovers reached their first semi-final in a nationwide cup for the first time in 85 years by beating Arbroath 5-3 on penalties after the 90 & 120 minutes passed fixed at 3 - 3.

A full report will be later tonight (likely early AM).

Fans Deals
The club has arranged a couple of deals to benefit fans and the club itself. The first is with JJB Fitness Club in Coatbank Street, conveniently situated near McDonalds and not far from Cliftonhill. Anybody taking along a Rovers match programme (a bargain at £1.50) will not be charged their joining fee (normally around £15).

The second benefits the club as anyone mentioning being an Albion Rovers fan when purchasing a car from Reg Vardy just along from Cliftonhill will earn the club £50.

(10/9/06)

Fixture Change
The Boxing Day league fixture away to Berwick Rangers has been brought forward to Saturday 23rd December with a 3pm kick-off.

Quarter Final
A reminder that the Arbroath cup quarter final match on Tuesday kicks-off at 7.45pm and season tickets are not valid but £10 for adults is a bargain!

(9/9/06)

Hard Fought Victory
Arbroath went down to 10 men but gave Rovers a very hard game at Gayfield today.

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

(4/9/06)

Anguish In Angus
A poor performance by Rovers saw them give 2 penalties to Montrose with substitute Andy Sim pulling one back late on.

A full match report with numerous pics can be seen here!

(1/9/06)

Chappie's Chat
A new article by Jim Chapman and his assistant Alan Adamson can be accessed HERE.