2011–12 Stirling Albion F.C. season explained

Manager:Jocky Scott
Greig McDonald
League Result:Tenth place
Cup1 Result:Second round
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3 Result:Third round
League Topscorer:
Scott Davidson (9)
Season Topscorer:
Scott Davidson (9)
Highest Attendance:709 vs. Dumbarton, 28 April 2012
Lowest Attendance:329 vs. Cowdenbeath, 21 February 2012
Nextseason:2012–13

The 2011–12 season was Stirling Albion's first season back in the Scottish Second Division, having been relegated from the Scottish First Division at the end of the 2010–11 season.[1] Stirling also competed in the Challenge Cup, League Cup and the Scottish Cup.

Summary

Stirling finished tenth in the Second Division[2] and were relegated to the Third Division.[3] They reached the second round of the Challenge Cup,[4] the first round of the League Cup[5] and the third round of the Scottish Cup.[6]

Management

They began the 2011–12 season under the management of Jocky Scott. In December 2011, Scott was sacked with Greig McDonald being appointed as caretaker manager.[7] In January after two wins in three games he was appointed as manager,[8] becoming the youngest manager in the United Kingdom at the age of 29.[9]

Results & fixtures

Second Division

See main article: 2011–12 Scottish Second Division.

Challenge Cup

See main article: 2011–12 Scottish Challenge Cup.

League Cup

See main article: 2011–12 Scottish League Cup.

Scottish Cup

See main article: 2011–12 Scottish Cup.

Player statistics

Squad

Last updated 5 May 2012 [10] |}

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitive matches.

Last updated 5 May 2012

NationPositionNameSecond DivisionScottish CupLeague CupChallenge CupTotal
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GKJamie Cleland0000000000
GKCallum Reidford1000000010
GKSam Filler1000010011
DFBrian Allison5100001061
DFJohn Crawley3100000031
DFShaun Dillon4000000040
DFDevon Jacobs3000000030
DFGreg McDonald0000000000
DFGary Thom101000000101
MFDanny Ashe0000000000
MFAlan Cook5000000050
MFShaun Fagan80100110101
MFJosh Flood2100100031
MFAndy Hunter0000000000
MFGavin Macpherson0000000000
MFMarc McCulloch4000001050
MFDaly McSorley5000000050
MFCraig McLeish0000000000
MFJamie McCunnie0000000000
MFMark Ferry2000000020
MFStephen Day0000000000
FWLewis Bonar1000000010
FWGary Brass0000000000
FWScott Davidson5100100061
FWDarren Smith2000000020
FWGraham Weir4000000040
FWKevin Kelbie1000000010

Team statistics

League table

Transfers

Players in

PlayerFromFee
Stirling UniversityFree[11]
Free
Free[12]
Loan[13]
Free[14]
Free
Free[15]
LivingstonFree[16]
Alan Cook DumbartonFree[17]
Stirling AlbionFree[18]
FalkirkFree[19]
UnattachedFree[20]
FalkirkFree
StenhousemuirFree
Arkleston AmateursFree[21]
FalkirkFree[22]
Mark Ferry Raith RoversFree[23]
Graham Weir Brechin CityFree[24]
Kevin Kelbie Glenavon F.C.Free[25]
Jamie McCunnie Íþróttafélag ReykjavíkurFree[26]

Players out

PlayerToFee
Fram ReykjavikFree[27]
Glasgow PerthshireFree[28]
Greenock MortonFree[29]
StranraerFree[30]
Free[31]
Stirling AlbionFree[32]
Scott Buist Brechin CityFree[33]
Free[34]
Free[35]
Free[36]
Free AgentFree[37]
Bo'ness UnitedFree[38]
Camelon JuniorsLoan[39]
SauchieLoan
DunipaceLoan
ArklestonFree[40]
Ballingry RoversLoan[41]
Peninsula PowerFree[42]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scottish Football League & Scottish Premier League . Scottish Football Historical Archive . 26 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120929152050/http://scottish-football-historical-archive.com/promotionrelegation.htm . 29 September 2012 .
  2. Web site: 2011/12 Scottish Division Two Table / Standings . . 27 May 2012 .
  3. Web site: Stirling 1–2 Dumbarton: Late Dargo strike sends Binos down . . 28 April 2012 . 27 May 2012.
  4. Web site: Ramsdens Cup Results . . 27 May 2012 . https://archive.today/20121204155914/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/ . 4 December 2012 . dead.
  5. Web site: The Scottish Communities League Cup Results . . 27 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531202139/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/league-cup/results/ . 31 May 2012 . dead.
  6. Web site: Stirling Albion F.C. v Dundee F.C. . . 19 November 2011 . 27 May 2012.
  7. Web site: Scott axed as Binos scramble to save season . Stirling News . 6 December 2011 . 27 May 2012.
  8. Web site: Stirling Albion announce Greig McDonald as permanent boss . . 22 January 2012 . 27 May 2012.
  9. Web site: Stirling Albion set to make Greig McDonald the UK's youngest manager . . 17 January 2012 . 27 May 2012.
  10. Web site: Soccerbase Team Stats . 23 May 2011.
  11. Web site: Duo win Stirling contracts after pay trials . BBC Sport . BBC . 23 July 2011 . 22 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110727051020/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14261061.stm. 27 July 2011 . live.
  12. Web site: MARC McCULLOCH . Stirling Albion FC . 15 July 2011 . 22 August 2011.
  13. Web site: Stirling add Falkirk Bairn on loan deal . SFL . 27 June 2011 . 22 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120814051017/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/stirling-add-falkirk-bairn-on-loan-deal/ . 14 August 2012 .
  14. Web site: Scott lines up experienced duo . Stirling Observer . 1 July 2011 . 22 August 2011.
  15. Web site: New face at Binos as Forsyth leaves . Stirling Observer . 18 May 2011 . 22 August 2011.
  16. News: Jacobs signs on at Stirling Albion . stirlingobserver.co.uk . 15 June 2011 . 24 June 2011 .
  17. Web site: New signings for Binos . stirlingobserver.co.uk . 22 July 2011. 25 July 2011 .
  18. News: Bar bill buys striker . stirlingobserver.co.uk . 29 July 2011 . 1 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111007232025/http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/stirling-sport/stirling-football/stirling-albion/2011/07/29/bar-bill-buys-striker-51226-29136605/ . 7 October 2011.
  19. News: Stirling Albion bring in McLeish . https://archive.today/20130104162551/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/stirling-albion-bring-in-mcleish/ . dead . 4 January 2013 . scottishfootballleague.com . . 13 September 2011 . 11 October 2011 .
  20. News: STEVIE NICHOLAS SIGNS ON AGAIN AT ALBION . stirlingalbionfc.co.uk . . 26 August 2011 . 30 October 2011 .
  21. News: Binos face tough trip to Fife . stirlingobserver.co.uk . 26 August 2011 . 30 October 2011 .
  22. News: Binos looking for better weather . Stirling Observer . 30 December 2011 . 1 January 2012 .
  23. News: Ferry docks at Stirling . scottishfootballleague.com . . 10 January 2012 . 11 January 2011 .
  24. Web site: GRAHAM WEIR SIGNS ON AT DDS . . 26 January 2012 . 26 January 2012.
  25. Web site: KEVIN KELBIE . . 5 February 2012 . 9 February 2012.
  26. Web site: JAMIE McCUNNIE . . 9 March 2012 . 11 March 2012.
  27. Web site: Stirling Albion's Scott Robertson moves to Reykjavik . BBC Sport . BBC . 5 July 2011 . 22 August 2011.
  28. Web site: GIBBY GOES JUNIOR . Stirling Albion Fc . 16 August 2011 . 22 August 2011.
  29. News: New Recruit – Ross Forsyth . gmfc.net . . 18 May 2011 . 26 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110929061425/http://www.gmfc.net/News/%26action%3Dfullnews%26id%3D539 . 29 September 2011 .
  30. Web site: Aitken ensures Aitken joins up . scottishfootballleague.com . . 19 May 2011 . 30 October 2011 .
  31. News: Gus Signs Striker . qosfc.com . . 21 July 2011 . 22 July 2011 .
  32. Web site: BORRIS IS BACK . dumbartonfootballclub.com . . 21 May 2011 . 17 July 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110930031847/http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=3525 . 30 September 2011 . dead.
  33. Web site: Scott Buist To Join City . . 2 June 2011 . 29 August 2011.
  34. News: Player/ coach signs on at Stenhousemuir . scottishfootballleague.com . . 9 June 2011 . 30 October 2011 .
  35. News: Player Signing . stenhousemuirfc.com . . 25 May 2011 . 30 October 2011 .
  36. News: Player Profile: John Kane . stranraerfc.org . . 30 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111214092428/http://www.stranraerfc.org/index.php/squad-info?id=96 . 14 December 2011 . dead.
  37. News: Twelve to leave Stirling . scottishfootballleague.com . . 10 May 2011 . 30 October 2011 .
  38. News: Daily News Update Thursday July 7 . . . 10 May 2011 . 30 October 2011 .
  39. News: Stirling loan players out to gain experience . scottishfootballleague.com . . 20 September 2011 . 30 October 2011 .
  40. News: Kerr Moves On . stirlingalbionfc.co.uk . . 10 November 2011 . 22 November 2011 .
  41. Web site: STEVIE NICHOLAS HEADS OUT ON LOAN . . 9 February 2012 . 9 February 2012.
  42. Web site: Squad List . . 5 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120206055654/http://www.stirlingalbionfc.co.uk/squad-list . 6 February 2012 . dead .

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