Clydebank 2
Stirling Albion 2
League (Division 2)


Clydebank
2 - 2
 Stirling Albion

League (Division 2)
Saturday, April 19th, 1969
New Kilbowie Park. Att. 740
3:00 PM Kick-off

Goalscorers
Jimmy Caskie (20)
Alan Munro (56)
Jim Logan (70)
George McNeil (87)

Team Managers
Jack Steedman
Unknown.

Starting Eleven
1 Dick Madden
2 Paul McMillan
3 Davie Mitchell
4 Dennis Ruddy
5 Jim Fallon
6 Dougie Hay
7 Gerry O'Brien
8 Bobby Love
9 Ian Hawkshaw
10 Alan Munro
11 Jimmy Caskie
George Young 1
Jim Logan 2
Erich Schaedler 3
Sam Henderson 4
Steve Sherry 5
Grant 6
Terry Christie 7
George McNeil 8
Joe Hughes 9
George Peebles 10
Billy Armstrong 11

Bench
12 John McGunnigle
Rab Duffin 12

Substitutions
John McGunnigle for Bobby Love
None.

Cautions
Gerry O'Brien (88)
None.

Red Cards
None. None.
Match Officials

I Foote (Referee)




Match Report


The gamble on youth seems to be paying off for Clydebank, with their young players putting on a spirited performance against promotion-chasing Stirling Albion.

Saturday's match crackled with anticipation. Stirling Albion, desperate for points to stay in the promotion race, were expected to overpower the young Clydebank side. However, the "Bankie babes" defied expectations with a magnificent display.

Gerry O'Brien, playing the game of his life, orchestrated both of Clydebank's goals. His pinpoint cross found Jimmy Caskie, who, with a finish worthy of his ex-Rangers dad, slammed the ball past the Albion goalkeeper. O'Brien, unfortunately, received a red card near the end for dissent after Stirling Albion's second goal.

Stirling Albion, unwilling to concede defeat, pressed hard for an equaliser. The Clydebank defence, marshaled by the agile Dick Madden, held firm for most of the first half.

The second half saw a frenetic pace, with both sides desperate for goals. Clydebank doubled their lead in the 56th minute when Dougie Hay's hopeful lob found the head of the "blond bomber" Alan Munro, who nodded past the Albion goalkeeper.

Stirling Albion, with their promotion hopes fading, refused to give up. A corner in the 70th minute saw them pull a goal back. Logan converted from close range after a well-taken corner by Christie.

This goal reignited Stirling Albion's fire, and they poured forward in search of an equaliser. Their persistence paid off in the latter stages when inside-right McNeil tucked the ball away after a shot from Hughes was blocked by Madden.

The match proved to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing the potential of Clydebank's young players. Their stamina and talent, honed through the "Steedman brothers' long-term youth plan," were evident throughout the game. With more experience, this young squad has the potential to climb to the top of the Second Division next season.

Outstanding performances for Clydebank came from Madden, O'Brien (before his red card), Munro, and Caskie. Young and McNeil impressed for Stirling Albion, alongside Peebles and Armstrong.

Match report written by and adapted by Stuart McBay



Squad Statistics (as at April 19th, 1969)


1968-69 All Time
League Cups All
Dick Madden (GK) 33 - 7 - 76 -
Jim Fallon 3023 - 332
Ian Hawkshaw 3310724012
Paul McMillan 17351224
Dennis Ruddy 27 - 7 - 38 -
Davie Mitchell 28 - 6 - 1074
Dougie Hay 30 - 5 - 491
Bobby Love 2211 - 231
Gerry O'Brien 3027 - 402
Jimmy Caskie 32123 - 4113
Alan Munro 27153 - 3015
John McGunnigle (sub) 5 - 71121







Recent Results


League results since Clydebank's last match
15th April 1969
Alloa Athletic2-2Queen's Park
16th April 1969
Montrose1-2Hamilton Accies
19th April 1969
Albion Rovers0-1Ayr Utd
Alloa Athletic1-2East Fife
Berwick Rangers0-0Forfar Ath
Clydebank2-2Stirling Albion
Cowdenbeath6-0Stenhousemuir
Montrose2-0Stranraer
Motherwell4-0East Stirlingshire
Queen of South1-2Brechin City
Queen's Park2-0Dumbarton

League Table (as at April 19th, 1969)


Pld W D L +/- Pts
1. Motherwell 33 28 3 2 +85 59
2. Ayr Utd 32 21 6 5 +50 48
3. East Fife 35 21 6 8 +38 48
4. Stirling Albion 34 21 6 7 +31 48
5. Queen of South 34 19 6 9 +33 44
6. Albion Rovers 33 18 5 10 +4 41
7. Forfar Ath 32 17 5 10 +15 39
8. East Stirlingshire 33 16 5 12 +13 37
9. Stranraer 33 15 7 11 +11 37
10. Queen's Park 34 13 7 14 -6 33
11. Montrose 34 13 4 17 -17 30
12. Clydebank 34 6 15 13 -9 27
13. Cowdenbeath 34 11 5 18 -13 27
14. Dumbarton 35 10 5 20 -26 25
15. Hamilton Accies 34 7 8 19 -34 22
16. Berwick Rangers 34 6 8 20 -33 20
17. Brechin City 33 8 4 21 -37 20
18. Alloa Athletic 35 6 7 22 -36 19
19. Stenhousemuir 34 5 6 23 -69 16