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Full time coach will point way to future 
ALLOA Amateur Swimming Club has announced one of the biggest events in the club’s history.
In an exciting venture jointly funded by the club, Clackmannanshire Council, Sport Central and Stirling University, the club’s first ever full time Head Coach – Lisa Houston – has been appointed.
Leanne bids for glory in the UEFA Cup
UEFA CUP glory is on the mind of Alva Academy’s active schools co-ordinator Leanne Ross as she heads off to Serbia this week.
A five star performance from Alloa
ALLOA secured their first win of the season thanks to a second half demolition job on Stranraer.
Wasps give Pars a fright in cup tie
AN EARLY goal by Dunfermline striker Andy Kirk was all that separated the two sides as Alloa Athletic travelled to East End Park in the second round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
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Alloa plan no happy return for Ferguson
FORMER Rangers and Alloa Athletic midfielder Derek Ferguson makes a return to the Recs on Saturday as manager of Stranraer. But the Wasps are determined to kick-start their season by recording their first league victory of the campaign.
POTENTIAL Olympians from Clackmannanshire took part in a nationwide flag raising ceremony to celebrate the London Games in 2012. As the Beijing Olympics in China drew to a close on Sunday, athletes and councillors raised the London Olympic Handover Flag at Greenfield House in Alloa.
SINCE returning for pre-season training, Fraser Forrest has not enjoyed the best of luck. The Alloa defender, who joined the club from Sauchie Juniors, is battling a knee injury but is confident of returning soon.
McClune close to return to Wasps team
WASPS defender David McClune is hoping to return in the next couple of weeks after picking up an injury in the opening league match at Arbroath.
Early goal leaves Wasps empty handed
THE lack of a cutting edge meant Alloa returned empty-handed from Peterhead on Saturday.
Injury nightmare at an end for Alloa's Dougie Wilson
DOUGIE Wilson returned to the Alloa side on Saturday after a five month lay-off and intends to help the team regain their best form.
Wasps defender says pressure in on Pars
AS he prepares to make his return to East End Park on Tuesday evening, Alloa defender Iain Campbell believes the Wasps can carve out a result against his old dlub in the Co-operative Cup.
Alloa's Sam karts off Scottish title
AN ALLOA teenager has just achieved one of his major ambitions by coming first in the country at his favourite sport. Sam Moffat (15) held off all challengers to win the Scottish Association Karting Club Junior Rotax title in what was the best achievement of his young life so far.
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