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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.
And the Wasps were unlucky not to at least force extra time as they piled the pressure on a shaky looking Pars side throughout the second half.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Clackmannanshire kids have 'scrum' fun
THERE has been a bit of a running maul in recent weeks as Clackmannanshire children have been enjoying summer rugby practice.
Three in a row for Fiona at Sheriffmuir
FIONA MATHESON from the Falkirk Victoria Harriers became ladies champion for the third successive year of the Sheriffmuir Challenge Road Race on Sunday.
Wee County vaulters take on the world
MEMBERS of the Wee County Vaulters have returned from the World Equestrian Vaulting and European Junior Equestrian Vaulting Championships in Brno, securing top 10 places in all the classes in which they competed.
Kincardine golfer wins Scottish Championship
A DELIGHTED Callum Macaulay is celebrating this week after becoming the Scottish Amateur Golf champion at Carnoustie.
Alloa boxer wins British silver medal
ALLOA'S Scottish champion Joshua Barnes took another huge step towards his dream of a full-time career in boxing at the weekend.
Trail-blazing motorbiker Sammi sets new records
BREAKING records and blazing a trail in motorbike racing is nothing new for Sammi Tasker as she has been doing it since she was six-years-old.
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