Sadly, former Alloa player Alex Hodge passed away on Saturday 18th January 2025 aged 83.
Alex was born in Lochgelly and began his footballing career with Ballingry Rovers Juveniles before joining Blairhall Colliery in 1959.

Alloa Athletic manager Archie “Curly” McPherson signed Alex from Blairhall Colliery in February 1962 after making his first start as “Trialist” against Clyde on 3rd February 1962, a game “The Wasps” lost 7-2 at Recreation Park to a Clyde side who would win Promotion to First Division as Champions.
Alex Hodge consolidated himself in an Alloa defence at the time which included goalkeeper Adam Hodge, no relation, Bobby Gray, Drew Rogerson, Jim Ireland, Andy Campbell & Brian McGarry.

Alex went on to make 286 appearances with “The Wasps” scoring 12 goals, most of them from the penalty spot. Which made him the player thirteenth in the lists of Alloa Athletic players who have made the most appearances since the end of World War 2.

Alex’s funeral will take place Tuesday 11th February at Kirkcaldy Crematorium.

Everyone at Alloa Athletic FC would like to send condolences to Alex’s family at this sad time.