Alloa Athletic 2
Clydebank 0
League (Division 2)

Match Report

Alloa started as if intent on scoring a barrowload. Their supporters had a few anxious moments, however, before they finally collected both points.

Clydebank, a youthful combination showed some clever touches but were inclined to shift responsibility when the final shot was indicated. What they lacked was physical strength and, in a year, or two could be a power in the Second Division.

The Steedman brothers have the right idea in following a youth policy with teenagers from the Clydeside area and if their supporters can show patience, I am sure they will be repaid in due course. The players have the know-how but lack the physical attributes to force home their moves.

Alloa's attacking play sagged after the first 15 minutes, but Muir, easily their best forward, scored with an 18-yarder to put them ahead at half-time.

A spell of sustained Alloa pressure midway through the second half culminated in Marshall being brought down in the box, Campbell scored from the spot.

Clydebank took some honour from the game. They will do better with more experience. Macdonald was a splendid keeper; Gray was the better back with Fallon and Hay the mid-line stars. Forward there were several good ball players with Munro probably the most successful.