Northern Gas and Power are proud to be the Principal Sponsor of Net Zero Week!

It’s important that as businesses we reduce carbon emissions to reverse the effects of climate change before it’s too late.

To reach net zero carbon, we’ll need to adopt many new measures, from behavioural changes and new ways of working, to innovative technology solutions.

Net Zero Week (17-23 July) plans to raise national awareness and build much needed momentum towards a sustainable future.

NGP will promote a month-long period of Net Zero content, using their platform at Northern Gas and Power to voice opinions, share evidence, explore strategy and highlight solutions in the journey towards Net Zero.

They’ve lined up some exciting white papers, videos and podcasts from experienced experts. Here’s the Global Head of Energy Services, Dan Smith, sharing his passion on the importance of reaching net zero.

Also check out the latest news and announcements from Net Zero Week on the NGP socials and the dedicated Net Zero Week page on the NGP site: 👇

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Season tickets are now available for our 18 home cinch League 1 home ties.

Season ticket holders will have priority if there are restricted attendances at League 1 games.

Please be aware of the full terms and conditions before purchasing.

I am sad to announce the death of David Murray who for 25 years served the club with distinction, latterly as an Honorary Director.

Some of you will remember David as the Director responsible for hospitality bookings etc.  His commitment to that role ensured that the club enjoyed an excellent income stream over many years.

David rarely missed the fortnightly Board Meetings and attended all away fixtures. 

His health deteriorated in the last few months and he passed away peacefully yesterday at home (15^th June 2021).

Ewen G Cameron
Director/Secretary

Barry Ferguson has been quick to add more quality to the squad with 6 new signings, as half the squad take part in the first of two pre-season fitness tests.

Sammon in black and gold

Conor’s a well known name in Scottish football having graced Rugby Park initially, later Tynecastle, Fir Park and finally the Falkirk Stadium.

Sammon forged a fearsome legacy at Wigan where he commanded a 7 figure transfer fee. After four years at Derby County he went on to short spells with Rotherham, Sheffield Utd and Ipswich before returning north of the border.

At the peak of his footballing prowess he represented Ireland under Giovanni Trappatoni, tasting defeat only against Spain and Austria in his 9 international appearances.

Take me to Church

Daniel’s a former Celtic youth who’s represented East Fife and Dumbarton in League 1 in previous years. The exciting wide man can play at full back or on the wing.

Mark Durnan is a Wasp

In his prime and with a wealth of experience under his belt at a higher level, the former QoS, Dundee Utd and Dunfermline centre half makes the step up from Falkirk.

Barry brings in Boyd

Just 24 and already with plenty Premiership pedigree under the belt former Hamilton forward Steven Boyd joins the Wasps, after a year and a half at Peterhead.

Armour up top

Also joining from Peterhead is 23 year old Ben Armour. Ben cut his teeth first at Morton before successive loan stints at Annan and Dumbarton. He’ll lead the line as Alloa’s number 9.

Mark Lamont in at the Indodrill

The former Partick Thistle youngster joins after a 4 year spell at Clyde where he was integral to the Cumbernauld clubs’ promotion and both of the last two Covid-19 disrupted campaigns.

Our 2021/22 calendar now includes the full list of cinch League 1 fixtures:

We kick off away to Peterhead, with our first game at home to East Fife.

The final game will be at home to Montrose on the 30th April.

2021-22

Date	Home	Time/Results	Away	Competition	Ground	Match Info	Attendance
2021-07-13 19:45:3013 July 2021	Alloa Athletic	0 - 1	Cowdenbeath	Premier Sports Cup	N/A	Reaction	224
2021-07-17 15:00:1417 July 2021	Alloa Athletic	2 - 1	Livingston	Premier Sports Cup	N/A	Reaction	294
2021-07-20 19:45:0820 July 2021	Brechin City	1 - 0	Alloa Athletic	Premier Sports Cup	N/A	Reaction	245
2021-07-24 15:00:1124 July 2021	Raith Rovers	0 - 0	Alloa Athletic	Premier Sports Cup	N/A	Reaction	956
2021-07-31 15:00:0031 July 2021	Peterhead	2 - 0	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	242
2021-08-07 15:00:007 August 2021	Alloa Athletic	3 - 1	East Fife	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	516
2021-08-14 15:00:0014 August 2021	Clyde	2 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	512
2021-08-21 15:00:0021 August 2021	Alloa Athletic	1 - 1	Queen’s Park	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	610
2021-09-04 15:00:224 September 2021	Cowdenbeath	0 - 2	Alloa Athletic	Challenge Cup	N/A	Reaction	292
2021-09-11 15:00:0011 September 2021	Alloa Athletic	2 - 0	Falkirk	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	1385
2021-09-14 19:45:0014 September 2021	Airdrieonians	2 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	529
2021-09-18 15:00:0018 September 2021	Montrose	0 - 2	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	532
2021-09-25 15:00:0025 September 2021	Dumbarton	1 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	573
2021-10-02 15:00:002 October 2021	Alloa Athletic	1 - 3	Cove Rangers	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	554
2021-10-16 15:00:0016 October 2021	Alloa Athletic	2 - 4	Peterhead	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	414
2021-10-24 15:00:0024 October 2021	Queen’s Park	3 - 4	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	681
2021-10-27 19:45:2227 October 2021	Alloa Athletic	2 - 3	Rangers	Challenge Cup	N/A	Reaction	234
2021-10-30 15:00:0030 October 2021	Alloa Athletic	2 - 1	Airdrieonians	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	858
2021-11-06 15:00:006 November 2021	Falkirk	1 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	3514
2021-11-13 15:00:0013 November 2021	Alloa Athletic	2 - 2	Montrose	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	742
2021-11-20 15:00:0020 November 2021	Alloa Athletic	1 - 2	Dumbarton	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	609
2021-11-27 15:00:0027 November 2021	Alloa Athletic	5 - 0	Bonnyrigg Rose	Scottish Cup	N/A	Reaction	513
2021-12-04 15:00:004 December 2021	East Fife	1 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	427
2021-12-11 15:00:0011 December 2021	Alloa Athletic	0 - 1	Clyde	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	667
2021-12-18 15:00:0018 December 2021	Cove Rangers	3 - 0	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	585
2021-12-26 15:00:0026 December 2021	Airdrieonians	3 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	-
2022-01-08 15:00:008 January 2022	Montrose	1 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	463
2022-01-15 15:00:0015 January 2022	Alloa Athletic	1 - 1	Queen’s Park	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	484
2022-01-22 17:30:5722 January 2022	Alloa Athletic	1 - 2	Celtic	Scottish Cup	N/A	Reaction	3022
2022-01-29 15:00:0029 January 2022	Clyde	2 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	648
2022-02-05 15:00:005 February 2022	Peterhead	0 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	538
2022-02-08 19:45:008 February 2022	Alloa Athletic	0 - 3	Falkirk	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	1504
2022-02-12 15:00:0012 February 2022	Alloa Athletic	1 - 3	East Fife	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	638
2022-02-19 15:00:0019 February 2022	Dumbarton	1 - 2	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	678
2022-02-26 15:00:0026 February 2022	Alloa Athletic	2 - 2	Cove Rangers	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	612
2022-03-05 15:00:005 March 2022	Alloa Athletic	0 - 2	Airdrieonians	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	807
2022-03-12 15:00:0012 March 2022	Queen’s Park	1 - 1	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	750
2022-03-19 15:00:0019 March 2022	Alloa Athletic	1 - 0	Peterhead	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	651
2022-03-26 15:00:0026 March 2022	East Fife	0 - 3	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	517
2022-04-02 15:00:002 April 2022	Alloa Athletic	2 - 3	Dumbarton	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	676
2022-04-09 15:00:009 April 2022	Alloa Athletic	1 - 0	Clyde	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	677
2022-04-16 15:00:0016 April 2022	Cove Rangers	3 - 0	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	1281
2022-04-23 15:00:0023 April 2022	Falkirk	1 - 2	Alloa Athletic	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	3,366
2022-04-30 15:00:0030 April 2022	Alloa Athletic	4 - 1	Montrose	William Hill League 1	N/A	Reaction	668

We’re pleased that the core of last season’s squad has agreed to join up for next season. The players that are returning:

Neil Parry (GK)
Scott Taggart (DEF)
Andy Graham (DEF)
Nicky Jamieson (DEF)
Lucas Williamson (DEF)
Jon Robertson (MID)
Alan Trouten (MID)
Stefan Scougall (MID)
Kevin Cawley (MID)
Cameron O’Donnell (MID)
Liam Evans (FW)

We’re also pleased to welcome a new signing from Clyde, defender, Craig Howie. Howie made 34 appearances at the Bully Wee, scoring twice, after transferring from East Kilbride in 2019.

Also returning to the Wasps is goalkeeper Craig McDowall. He’s a well known quantity at the Indodrill having served stints under Paul Hartley, Barry Smith, Danny Lennon and Jim Goodwin. Craig has the distinction of being the only keeper in Alloa history to have beaten Rangers as he manned the box in the 3-2 win over Rangers in the Petrofac Cup semi-final back in December 2014.

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• Your name or company on their player profile on the website for the duration of the season
• Your name or company in our online and printed match programme for the duration of the season
• The player’s match worn shirt after the season ends

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Steven Hetherington and Liam Dick were offered new deals but have decided to pursue full-time offers.

Innes Cameron, Innes Murray and Lee Connelly return to their parent clubs on the expiry of their loan agreements.

The remaining players from last year’s squad are moving on at the end of their contracts. We thank them for their efforts at Alloa and wish them luck with their future careers.

At the time of writing :-

Liam Buchanan -> Cowdenbeath
Robert Thomson ->Stenhousemuir
Adam Brown -> Stenhousemuir
Raymond Grant -> Stirling Albion
Blair Malcolm
Edin Lynch
Nathan Gilhooly
Andy Wilson
Reece Willison
Fraser Currid

We’ve been drawn in the North section with top seeds Livingston, second seeds Raith Rovers along with unseeded Cowdenbeath and Brechin City.

The eight group winners and three best runners-up will join European qualifiers Rangers, Celtic, Hibernian, Aberdeen and cup holders St Johnstone in the last 16 of the competition.

Premier Sports Cup Group D 2021-22

Pos	Club	P	W	D	L	F	A	GD	Pts
1	Raith Rovers	4	2	2	0	5	0	5	9
2	Livingston	4	2	1	1	7	3	4	8
3	Cowdenbeath	4	2	0	2	5	6	-1	6
4	Alloa Athletic	4	1	1	2	2	3	-1	4
5	Brechin City	4	1	3	0	3	10	-7	3

Premier Sports Cup 2021/22 dates

Group stage
MD1: Weekend of July 10/11 – Alloa rest Day
MD2: Tuesday 13th July 7:45pm KO – Alloa vs Cowdenbeath
MD3: Saturday July 17th 3:00pm KO – Alloa vs Livingston
MD4: Tuesday July 20th 7:45pm KO – Brechin City vs Alloa
MD5: Saturday July 24th 3:00pm KO – Raith Rovers vs Alloa

Second round
Weekend of August 14/15

Quarter-finals
Midweek of September 21-23

Semi-finals
Weekend of November 20/21

Final
Sunday December 19

We’re delighted to confirm Barry Ferguson MBE has been appointed as first team manager.

After almost three years at Kelty Hearts, with Lowland League titles and promotion to the SPFL secured with the Fife side, Barry makes the step up to lead our League 1 campaign.

The former midfielder had an illustrious playing career picking up 15 trophies with Rangers and also winning the English League Cup with Birmingham City.

It’s a club that you look over the years, the managers that have been here… they’ve always been good managers who’ve progressed in the game so once I met the chairman and saw the facilities, it’s the right club at the right time. My sole aim in the next year is to try and get straight back into the Championship. I’ve spoken to one or two [players]. I’ll get round all the boys in the next couple days. There’s a good core of players already signed up. If I can go add a good bit of quality to go and help those players… the players already signed up are players I rate very highly… Hopefully in the next week or two we’ll see players coming in.

Barry Ferguson

Barry’s experience in football you won’t better. His recent track record is as strong as his career… Critically, what attracted us is his enthusiasm and ambition. We’re an ambitious club. When you see someone and talk to someone who reflects the qualities of our club then you take that opportunity if it’s available. I think the Championship and League 1 are two difficult leagues, but financially, not only will we not be cutting our budget from last season, we’ll probably increase it… to ensure we can compete.

Mike Mulraney, Alloa Athletic FC Chairman

Player of the Year

Alloa Athletic’s record breaking appearance holder bags the top honour with over 45% of the total votes. Kevin Cawley‘s 33 appearances this season saw him create the most goals of any player over the COVID-19 disrupted year. 5 strikes found the net while another 5 were set up by the Wasps’ talisman.

Goal of the Season

In another landslide contest, 18-year-old Lucas Williamson tied up the Goal of the Season award with his wonder strike into the top corner to give Alloa the lead against Ayr United. The strike somehow was beaten to the SPFL’s own goal of the month competition in March much to the dismay of anyone with eyes.

Young Player of the Year

In the only real battle for an award this year, just a 20 vote difference swung the competition in favour of Kilmarnock loanee Innes Cameron ahead of Williamson. The commanding striker looked more than his age of just 20 years as he battered the opposition and the back of the net 6 times in his 15 Alloa appearances looking like a seasoned professional on the way.

Several players reached Alloa landmarks this season. Each received a commemorative plate from the club to mark the milestone. Kevin Cawley received a portrait after becoming the record appearance holder.

Scott Taggart and Steven Hetherington broke a double century, Neil Parry with 150, and Liam Buchanan made a ton of Alloa appearances.

We’re thankful for their long service in Alloa colours.

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