ClydebankClydebank |
2 - 22 - 2 |
Stirling AlbionStirling Albion |
League (Division 2) |
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) |
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
1968-69 | All Time | All Time | |||||||||||||
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League | Cups | League | Cups | All | All | ||||||||||
Age | Nat | ||||||||||||||
Dick Madden (GK) | 24 | 33 | - | 7 | - | 60 | - | 16 | - | 76 | - | ||||
Jim Fallon | 19 | 30 | 2 | 3 | - | 30 | 2 | 3 | - | 33 | 2 | ||||
Ian Hawkshaw | 28 | 33 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 33 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 40 | 12 | ||||
Paul McMillan | 18 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 4 | ||||
Dennis Ruddy | 19 | 27 | - | 7 | - | 31 | - | 7 | - | 38 | - | ||||
Davie Mitchell | 25 | 28 | - | 6 | - | 90 | 4 | 17 | - | 107 | 4 | ||||
Dougie Hay | 19 | 30 | - | 5 | - | 44 | 1 | 5 | - | 49 | 1 | ||||
Bobby Love | 23 | 22 | 1 | 1 | - | 22 | 1 | 1 | - | 23 | 1 | ||||
Gerry O'Brien | 19 | 30 | 2 | 7 | - | 33 | 2 | 7 | - | 40 | 2 | ||||
Jimmy Caskie | 19 | 32 | 12 | 3 | - | 38 | 13 | 3 | - | 41 | 13 | ||||
Alan Munro | 18 | 27 | 15 | 3 | - | 27 | 15 | 3 | - | 30 | 15 | ||||
John McGunnigle (sub) | - | 5 | - | 7 | 1 | 5 | - | 7 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
League results since Clydebank's last match |
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15th April 1969 |
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Alloa Athletic | 2-2 | Queen's Park |
16th April 1969 |
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Montrose | 1-2 | Hamilton Accies |
19th April 1969 |
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Albion Rovers | 0-1 | Ayr Utd |
Alloa Athletic | 1-2 | East Fife |
Berwick Rangers | 0-0 | Forfar Ath |
Clydebank | 2-2 | Stirling Albion |
Cowdenbeath | 6-0 | Stenhousemuir |
Montrose | 2-0 | Stranraer |
Motherwell | 4-0 | East Stirlingshire |
Queen of South | 1-2 | Brechin City |
Queen's Park | 2-0 | Dumbarton |
Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | ||
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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 |