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(9/3/10)

Wee Gers Humbled
Rovers scored four goals for the first time this season to send Berwick back south with no points. Although Rovers are sixth in the table they have an incredible four matches in hand over fifth placed Queen's Park and three over Berwick in 4th place.

Berwick Pre-Match
As Derek Gaston joins long-term absentee Marc Pollock on the injury list, efforts continue to bring in another goalkeeper as cover for Jamie Ewings. There will be a late check on on-loan striker Denis McLaughlin, who has been ill all weekend.
 
'Time to stop talking and start delivering,' said Paul Martin, as his team prepared for tonight's rearranged match against Berwick Rangers.

Stop press - Chris Fahey is the favoured candidate to be sub 'keeper tonight.

(8/3/10)

Livi Match
This match scheduled for last Saturday in West Lothian has, as expected been rescheduled for Tuesday April 27th with a 7.45 kick-off. This leaves Rovers with just one free midweek before the end of the season which has implications for the fitness of part-time players especially if there are any further postponements.

Stranraer Match
The kick-off time for Rovers match at Stair Park, Stranraer on Tuesday 14th of April has been put back to 7.45pm..

(5/3/10)

Friday Bulletin
Everyone is disappointed that the Livi game is off, but come Tuesday we should have everyone available with the exception of Marc Pollock!

Paul Tyrrell, Marc McCusker and Steven McKeown all trained last night and another session should get them up to the level required to play on Tuesday if selected.

We were all disappointed with the result and performance on Tuesday, but we must take the positives from the fact that we had another clean sheet, and that Jamie Ewings handled everything very well when he came on.

Derek Gaston is likely to be out for a fortnight, but we are currently trying to arrange backup in the form of an emergency loan.

Livi Match Off
Tomorrows match at Almondvale has been postponed as their pitch is frozen and covered in two inches of snow. This game is likely to be rescheduled for Tuesday April 27th.

(2/3/10)

No Goals At Links
For the third time this season a match between Rovers and bottom side Montrose ended goalless. 

Wee Gers Match Rescheduled
The new date for the Berwick Rangers match scheduled for last Saturday at Cliftonhill has been set as Tuesday 9th March with a 7.45pm kick-off.

(27/2/10)

Match Off Again!
Albion Rovers suffered their 14th postponement of the season following a 10am inspection at Cliftonhill which called off the visit of Berwick Rangers to Coatbridge. Overnight snow made the pitch unplayable.

(26/2/10)

Pitch Inspection
Tomorrow there is a 10am pitch inspection scheduled at Cliftonhill for the visit of Berwick Rangers.

Friday Bulletin
Paul Tyrell, Steven McKeown, Marc McCusker and Marc Pollock will all miss the Berwick match through injury.
 
Marc McCusker will be available again from the 9th March, when the recovery period required following his recent concussion comes to an end. Paul Tyrell should be fit in time for the Livingstone match, and Steven McKeown should return the week after.
 
Adds Paul Martin: While we are all disappointed at the recent criticism of Danny Ferry on the messageboard, it did at least give the boys a good laugh at training! Danny's team won again for the umpteenth time this season, and his professionalism in dealing with what were pretty unfair comments speaks volumes for him as a person. Danny is an integral part of Albion Rovers and will continue to be as long as I am the manager.

(23/2/10)

Fixture Alterations
The league game at Hampden against Queen's Park postponed from 2nd January has been rescheduled for Tuesday 20th April. This was originally rescheduled to be played on 6th April but the clubs agreed to the later date which sets them up for a double header as Queen's visit Cliftonhill on the previous Saturday.

Last Saturdays postponed match at Stair Park, Stranraer has been rescheduled for Wednesday 14th of April. 

(22/2/10)

Update
Rovers defeated a Clyde team 3 - 0 tonight, the team was as follows.

Ewings
Dignam, McGrath, O'Byrne, Gilmartin
Thomson, Canning, Ferry, Hoolickin
McLaughlin, McLeod

Subs
Donnelly for Canning 45 mins
Trialist for Hoolickin  60mins
Trialist for McLaughlan  65mins

Thomson and McLeod scored the 2 goals our players put in the net, the first being an o.g.!

Pay What You Like
East Stirlingshire have announced that fans will be able to pay however much they want to gain entrance to the rearranged league match against Rovers at Ochilview on March 17th. This was tried recently in England where Mansfield Town got a crowd at least double the norm for their Blue Square Premier match against Gateshead which had the kick-off delayed by 10 minutes to allow the crowd in. Amounts paid at the turnstiles varied from 3p to £50, their usual price is £16.

Monday Workout
After another enforced layoff at the weekend Rovers take on Clyde tonight at St. Andrews High School in Coatbridge with an 8.10pm kick-off.

New Irn-Bru Deal
The following statement has been released regarding SFL sponsorship.

IRN-BRU, Scotland’s favourite soft drink, and The Scottish Football League at a Press Conference on Thursday 18th February announced that their partnership will continue for another three years, until the end of season 2012/13.

The new deal was unveiled at Hampden Park by A.G. Barr’s Head of Marketing, Adrian Troy, and SFL Chief Executive, David Longmuir. The agreement, which will commence at the start of the 2010/11 season, is worth in excess of £3 million over the course of the sponsorship and will comprise of both financial investment and added value activity.

Both parties announced that they are looking forward to continuing to build on the investment and development the previous sponsorship deal has provided at grassroots level and also promised fans that there will be several exciting new initiatives introduced during the new sponsorship in which they can get involved with to help their local club.

Adrian Troy commented: “We are delighted and proud to be extending our sponsorship of The Scottish Football League Championship. The SFL and IRN-BRU are a great partnership for one another with their shared strong Scottish heritage and community involvement. The partnership over the last two and a half years has proved a very successful one for us, helping us build IRN-BRU at a national but also a community level.

“We hope that we have been able to make significant contribution to the League not only through financial support but also throughout marketing and promotional activity. We look forward to working with the SFL over the next three years and we are already working on a range of exciting new initiatives, which clubs and fans nationwide can enjoy.” 

David Longmuir, Chief Executive of The Scottish Football League, said: “On behalf of myself and The Scottish Football League, I am delighted Scotland’s best loved and iconic brand, IRN-BRU, will continue to support the League. The two brands have a long and established history in Scotland and are a part of daily life for many people throughout the country. It is fitting that this successful partnership will continue. 

“Our partnership with IRN-BRU has worked hard to promote and develop the League in communities throughout the country and I am sure clubs and fans across the country welcome this exciting news. I look forward to continuing our hard work with IRN-BRU and to more exciting and innovative campaigns ahead.

(20/2/10)

Stranraer Match Off
Todays match at Stranraer is off due to a frozen pitch!

(19/2/10)

Friday Bulletin
The Stairs Park pitch has passed a Friday afternoon inspection, but in the event of a hard overnight frost, Rovers will call for a second inspection at 10:00am on Saturday morning.
 
O'Byrne and McGrath are both now free from suspension, but Pollock, McCusker, Tyrrell, McKeown and Boyle will all be missing through injury. McFarlane and McGowan will be given late fitness tests - as will Todd Lumsden who is experiencing breathing difficulties following the incident which saw him taken off the pitch for treatment (during which time Annan scored) on Wednesday.
 
Manager Paul Martin is looking to his side to build on the victory over Annan (achieved despite playing for 10 mins with 10 men!).

Stranraer Match On!
After an inspection this afternoon tomorrows match against Stranraer at Stair Park has been ruled on! If there is a heavy overnight frost there will be another pitch inspection by 10am.

(17/2/10)

Rovers Win
Todd Lumsden returned to play after more than six months on the sidelines with an ankle injury and was on sparkling form as Rovers won their first league match for four months at Galabank in Annan. Boyle scored a cracker and McLeod converted a penalty too as Annan were beaten 2-1. The Annan goal was scored while Lumsden was off the pitch being treated for a bloody nose.

Matches Rescheduled
The SFL have set dates for all outstanding league matches and they are as follows:

Montrose away Tue 2nd March 7.45pm kick-off
East Stirlingshire away Wed 17th March 7.45pm kick-off
East Stirlingshire home Tue 23rd March 7.45pm kick-off
Stranraer home Tue 30th March 7.45pm kick-off
Queen's Park Tue 6th April 7.30pm kick-off

(13/2/10)

Update
Today's match is off due to the section of pitch in front of the stand being frozen.

Pitch Update
At the 10am Cliftonhill pitch inspection this morning it was decided to leave a final decision until a further inspection at 1pm.

(12/2/10)

Pitch Inspection
There is a pitch inspection at 10am tomorrow morning at Cliftonhill to see whether the East Stirlingshire game will go ahead.

Friday Bulletin
Breaking news: Paul Martin this afternoon confirmed two new additions to the Rovers squad.
 
International clearance finally came through for former Annan winger Lee Hoolickin, who impressed in a recent closed-door match.
 
And Dumbarton forward Dennis McLaughlin has been fixed up on a one month loan deal.
 
If tomorrow's match goes ahead (very doubtful, as the Cliftonhill surface was reportedly "rock hard" on Friday afternoon) Rovers will be without central defenders Mick O'Byrne and Paul McGrath (both suspended) and the injured quartet of Marc Pollock, Stephen McKeown, Mark McCusker and Chris Boyle.
 
David McFarlane and Paul Tyrrell (tight hamstring) were both rated doubtful for the East Stirlingshire match.
 
On a more positive, Todd Lumsden is set to make his competitive comeback in the near future, and Messrs McKeown, McCusker, O'Byrne and McGrath should all be available for Wednesday's rescheduled match against Annan.

(7/2/10)

McCusker Injury
Marc McCusker was treated at hospital last night for concussion from a head knock during the match. He was released late on and will return home today. The club have praised Elgin City for their "first class" assistance with his treatment.

Due to illness yesterday Alan Reid didn't feature although it's likely he will be available on Tuesday. 

(6/2/10)

Disappointment In Moray
Rovers missed out on a chance to climb to 5th place in the table after going down 3 - 1 to second bottom Elgin City this afternoon. Elgin ended an 8 match streak without a win, Rovers haven't won a league match since their last trip to Elgin on October 10th!

Marc McCusker was stretchered off after a head knock which will make him unlikely to play on Tuesday against league leaders Livingston at Cliftonhill.

(5/2/10)

Friday Bulletin
This is the first of a Friday Bulletin from the club (this week manager Paul Martin and chairman Frank Meade).

The word from Elgin is that barring a major change in weather overnight (none is forecast) tomorrows game will go ahead as scheduled.

On the playing front Marc Pollock, Todd Lumsden and Chris Boyle will certainly not feature due to injury although Boyle should be back next Saturday.

Mick O'Byrne is suspended after having been sent off in the Forfar match..

'Keeper Jamie Ewings is rated doubtful.

It seems that new arrival Lee Hoolickin and another couple of fresh faces will feature next Saturday.

(3/2/10)

New Date
The Livingston match at Cliftonhill postponed on 16th January has been rescheduled for next Tuesday (9th February) with a 7.45pm kick-off.

New Column
Just after the transfer window closes Paul Martin has penned a new column! Click HERE to read it.

(30/1/10)

Annan Match Off
The match was called off just before 1.30pm due to the frost not having cleared from the Galabank pitch. Wednesday 17th February has been pencilled in for the game to go ahead.

Annan Weather
Due to frost on the Galabank pitch this morning there is some doubt about this match going ahead this afternoon but the clubs believe this will clear by kick-off and the decision will be left to the match referee who is expected around 1.30pm. Rovers already have six matches outstanding mostly due to bad weather this season and can do without another being added to that tally.

(23/1/10)

O'Byrne See Red
Mick O'Byrne has the dubious honour to become the first Rovers player to be sent off in a league match after receiving 2 yellows in the defeat at home to Forfar who themselves had gaffer Dick Campbell sent to the stand.

(20/1/10)

Out But Not Down
Rovers went down 3-1 at Forthbank tonight but the scoreline does not truly reflect the balance of play. Rovers had 11 attempts on target compared to the home sides 4, off target attempts were equally unbalanced with Rovers having 10 to Stirlings 3. Visiting fans made far more noise that the deathly quiet Stirling fans who weren't noticeable except when they scored.

Admission Prices
We have just been advised that admission prices at Forthbank tonight shall be £12 for adults and £8 for juveniles and senior citizens. Family gate pries are £12 adults and £7 juveniles (maximum 3 juveniles). 

This is significantly more than the prices charged in the original match.

(18/1/10)

Replay
Rovers and Stirling have to do it all over again on Wednesday at Forthbank after their goalless 4th round Active Nation Scottish Cup match at Cliftonhill tonight.

Meanwhile Rovers found out that should they progress to the 5th round it will involve a trip north to Victoria Park, Dingwall to face Ross County who dispatched Inverurie Loco Works from the cup in a 4 - 0 rout. That is scheduled for Saturday February 6th when Rovers are due to travel north to Elgin for a league match, which would then have to be rescheduled.

Game On
The Cliftonhill pitch passed it's morning inspection and tonight's cup match against Stirling Albion goes ahead!

(17/1/10)

Cup Inspection
This site shall not be updated until around 7pm to advise if the 7.45 kick-off match is on, the best place to find out up to the minute information is on the messageboard.

(16/1/10)

Cup Update
A rapid thaw in the Coatbridge area means that there is now (according to the club) a 75% chance that the match will be on. A 9am pitch inspection on Monday will decide.

Pollock Injured
Rovers made the best of the weather by playing a bounce match against Bellshill Athletic at Toryglen Regional Football Centre near Hampden Park this lunchtime. They had a good run out winning 4-1 with Donnelly and McCusker scoring one goal each and Walker bagging two.

There was bad news however when Marc Pollock who had just signed a contract extension went down with what's thought to be a ligament injury and left in an ambulance.

(14/1/10)

Livi Game Off
Saturday's league match at Cliftonhill against Livingston has been postponed due to the renewed bad weather.

Cliftonhill
The stadium which turned 90 years old back on Christmas day is of course completely blanketed in snow (as can be seen in the photos I took today). The snow on the pitch is at least five inches deep and the grass underneath is frozen. It has suffered some winter woes with burst pipes which has occupied chairman Frank Meade, director Lew McWilliam and groundsman Hugh McBride.

         
Click to enlarge!

Bobby Barr
Former fans' favourite Bobby Barr has signed an 18 month full-time contract with league leaders Livingston and would likely have made his debut for them at Cliftonhill this Saturday had the weather not intervened.

Cup Tie
There shall be a pitch inspection at 9am on Monday morning to decide if the cup tie against Stirling Albion will go ahead that evening.

Team Update
Manager Paul Martin expects to complete the signing of two new players shortly. Although all involved have bee frustrated with the shutdown over the last month it has allowed the long injury list to dissipate. All the players on the injury list are back to a level of fitness except Assistant manager Todd Lumsden who was injured pre-season who is now back in training and Dave McFarlane who around a week from returning to training.

(11/1/10)

Cup match Off
The Active Nation Scottish Cup match against Stirling Albion from last Saturday which was rescheduled for tomorrow has been postponed once more. The game is now scheduled to be played at Cliftonhill next Monday (18th Jan).

If the match is postponed on Monday it shall be scheduled for Wednesday 20th, should the match go ahead Monday and end in a draw the replay shall be at Forthbank on Wednesday 20th.

(10/1/10)

Cup Draw
The draw for the 5th round of the Active Nation Scottish cup was made today and if Rovers get past Stirling Albion in the 4th round they will have to travel north to take on the winners of the Ross County v Inverurie Loco Works tie. The match is scheduled for Saturday February 6th when Rovers are due to travel north to Elgin for a league match.

(9/1/10)

New Year Managers Column
Paul Martin has written a new column and as always it's very informative! Click HERE to read it.

(7/1/10)

Cup Match Postponed
As expected the inspection of the Cliftonhill pitch today led to the postponement of the Stirling Albion cup tie on Saturday. There seems little chance of the match going ahead next Tuesday and an inspection will be made on Monday to decide that.

Trust Membership
All members are advised that their membership expired on 31st December! Many have already renewed, mostly by standing order but those not having done so are invited to do so via Paypal, post or in person once we get a match played!

Adult £10, Family £15, OAP & Under 16's £5.

See the trust page for details of how to do so if you're unsure.

(6/1/10)

Cup Match Inspection
There is a pitch inspection scheduled for 1pm tomorrow (Thursday) at Cliftonhill for Saturdays Active Nation Scottish Cup match against Stirling Albion. With the snow coverage in the area it would seem to be a formality and that the only decision can be a postponement. The match would be rescheduled for next Tuesday (the 12th) but the weather forecast makes it unlikely that could go ahead.

(2/1/10)

Queen's Park Match Off
Due to concerns for spectator safety - there is heavy snow there, todays match at Hampden is off. 

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