Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser | Sport Headlines http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:31:50 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 13 Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser | Sport Headlines http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/ala_logo_500x75.png http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/ No grounds for complaint, insist Wasps ALLOA Athletic have responded angrily to Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee's claims that the club's artificial pitch was to blame for injuries to three Dons players during last Tuesday's Co-operative cup tie. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/404608-no-grounds-for-complaint-insist-wasps/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/404608-no-grounds-for-complaint-insist-wasps/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:12:20 +0100 Sport Phil 'The Power' Taylor is coming to Alloa FOUR of the world's best darts players, including 15-time world champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor, are coming to Alloa for a mouthwatering £40,000 Scottish Grand Masters showdown against local amateurs. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/404605-phil-the-power-taylor-is-coming-to-alloa/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/404605-phil-the-power-taylor-is-coming-to-alloa/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:09:42 +0100 Sport Clackmannan cricketers win Division Three The Clackmannan County Cricket Club 1st XI were promoted as East of Scotland Cricket Association Division Three champions on Saturday without having to play. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/404604-clackmannan-cricketers-win-division-three/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/404604-clackmannan-cricketers-win-division-three/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:07:29 +0100 Sport Wasps see red against Aberdeen ALLOA'S hopes of causing an upset in the Co-operative Cup against SPL side Aberdeen were all but over after keeper Stepehen Robertson saw red. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/403969-wasps-see-red-against-aberdeen/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/403969-wasps-see-red-against-aberdeen/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Hitman is up for the challenge ALLOA Athletic’s new supersub Jim Lister hopes his strength in the air can cause Brechin City problems this weekend. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/403968-hitman-is-up-for-the-challenge/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/403968-hitman-is-up-for-the-challenge/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Clackmannan are one win from the title CLACKMANNAN County Cricket Club 1st XI are one win away from winning the Division Three title after winning at Grange III. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/403967-clackmannan-are-one-win-from-the-title/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/403967-clackmannan-are-one-win-from-the-title/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Scott Walker Column SCOTT discusses Saturday's clean sheet, team spirit and makes his predictions for the coming season. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/403961-scott-walker-column/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/403961-scott-walker-column/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Wasps are up for derby and cup tie ALLOA Athletic manager Allan Maitland is calling on his players to build on their good start to the season when they take on local rivals Stenhousemuir. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/403711-wasps-are-up-for-derby-and-cup-tie/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/403711-wasps-are-up-for-derby-and-cup-tie/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Alloa launch S1/S2 rugby team Alloa Rugby Club are launching a new S1/S2 side with training officially starting at Earlsfield this Sunday at 10am. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/403709-alloa-launch-s1s2-rugby-team/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/403709-alloa-launch-s1s2-rugby-team/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Wasps loan Hibs goalie ALLOA Athletic have signed Hibernian goalkeeper Thomas Flynn on a two-month loan after Jamie Ewings suffered a facial injury. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/403704-wasps-loan-hibs-goalie/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/403704-wasps-loan-hibs-goalie/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Scott Walker Column SCOTT discusses Alloa's recent high scoring games and looks at Scotland's match against Sweden. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/403701-scott-walker-column/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/403701-scott-walker-column/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Leanne crashes out of Champions League LEANNE Ross and her Glasgow City FC team exited the Champions League in agonising fashion last night. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403459-leanne-crashes-out-of-champions-league/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403459-leanne-crashes-out-of-champions-league/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:11:29 +0100 Sport Let's turn The Recs into a fortress ALLOA Athletic midfielder Darren Smith wants the Wasps to make Recreation Park a fortress this season - starting on Saturday against East Fife. The former Raith Rovers player knows picking up points at home will be key to their ambitions this term. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403448-lets-turn-the-recs-into-a-fortress/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403448-lets-turn-the-recs-into-a-fortress/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:00:13 +0100 Sport Scott Walker column Alloa's Scott Walker looks back at the opening day draw at Livingston and previews Saturday's home match against East Fife ... as well as looking at Scotland's friendly in Sweden. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403447-scott-walker-column/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403447-scott-walker-column/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:57:44 +0100 Sport Wasps' cup tie is not all-ticket ALLOA ATHLETIC'S Co-operative Insurance Cup tie against Aberdeen at Recreation Park on Tuesday 24 August is not all-ticket http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403445-wasps-cup-tie-is-not-allticket/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403445-wasps-cup-tie-is-not-allticket/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:55:28 +0100 Sport Vuvuzelas banned from the stand at The Recs The booming sound of the Vuvuzelas may have dominated the 2010 FIFA World Cup but they will be partially silenced at Recreation Park. Alloa Athletic FC has decided to ban the plastic horn in the stands - but anyone on the terraces can blow to their heart's content. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403442-vuvuzelas-banned-from-the-stand-at-the-recs/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403442-vuvuzelas-banned-from-the-stand-at-the-recs/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:31:26 +0100 Sport Sauchie hit four goals in first home fixture Sauchie won this first home game of the season at a canter to gain their first three points in the League Cup on Saturday. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403439-sauchie-hit-four-goals-in-first-home-fixture/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403439-sauchie-hit-four-goals-in-first-home-fixture/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:29:09 +0100 Sport Clackmannan continue charge for championship The Clackmannan County first XI travelled to the capital's Roseburn Park and maintained their charge for promotion with victory over Murrayfield DAFS. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403437-clackmannan-continue-charge-for-championship/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403437-clackmannan-continue-charge-for-championship/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:26:30 +0100 Sport PHENOMENAL PRIZES TO BE WON WIN £50 OF INTERSPORT VOUCHERS, A CASE OF IRN-BRU AND A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE ALLOA ATHLETIC AGAINST EAST FIFE ON SATURDAY 14 AUGUST http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/06/403328-phenomenal-prizes-to-be-won/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/06/403328-phenomenal-prizes-to-be-won/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:03:41 +0100 Sport Alloa to host Aberdeen ALLOA Athletic will host SPL side Aberdeen in the second round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/06/403310-alloa-to-host-aberdeen-/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/06/403310-alloa-to-host-aberdeen-/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:43:15 +0100 Sport Wasps all set for the league opener ALLOA Athletic assistant manager James Ward says he can't wait for Saturday's league opener away to title favourites Livingston. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403160-wasps-all-set-for-the-league-opener/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403160-wasps-all-set-for-the-league-opener/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Clackmannan continue quest for championship IN an unusually tense game at The Arns on Saturday Clackmannan County 1st XI managed to make heavy weather of the fixture - but still came out with a narrow win. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403159-clackmannan-continue-quest-for-championship/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403159-clackmannan-continue-quest-for-championship/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Scott Walker Column The Wasps defender discusses Saturday's match against Livvy and why he's buying the biscuits at training. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403158-scott-walker-column/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403158-scott-walker-column/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Wasps looking to attack against The 'Shire ALLAN Maitland is expecting his attacking players to provide the fire power to take them past East Stirlingshire on Sunday. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402880-wasps-looking-to-attack-against-the-shire/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402880-wasps-looking-to-attack-against-the-shire/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:59:00 +0100 Sport Vaulter Joanne continues her winning streak EUROPEAN champion vaulter Joanne Eccles is continuing her domination of the sport, having extended her winning streak in Germany. http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402879-vaulter-joanne-continues-her-winning-streak/ http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402879-vaulter-joanne-continues-her-winning-streak/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:45:00 +0100 Sport