FANS can look forward to pre-match trivia, information about the opposition and words from the manager himself with the launch of a brand new programme at Alloa Athletic.
The club confirmed that they would be ceasing production of their usual match-day magazine The Wasp, due to making a loss in sales.
Chairman Martin Ross said Alloa will be moving forward with a digital edition of the programme, with a devoted team set to get working on that as the new season gets underway.
Additionally, fan and former programme editor John Glencross will now be launching his own pre-match book, in an effort to keep physical collectible items going forward.
He said: "Traditionally, a pie, a pint, and a programme have been staples for any football fan attending a game.
"However, rising print costs and declining demand have led some clubs to discontinue their match programmes.
"Despite this, it is believed that there remains a demand for printed programmes, which can be financially viable if sufficiently supported.
"The matchday programme is one of football's great traditions and it is vital that collectors can still purchase a physical copy."
Now, John has teamed up with various contributors to launch Buzz From The Recs, featuring pre-match comments from Andy Graham, trivia from throughout Wasp history and intel on the upcoming opponents.
It will cost £3 and the first edition will be released in advance of Alloa's League Cup double header against Montrose and Dundee.
Buzz From The Recs issue one will be a joint programme, covering both games, set to go ahead on Tuesday, July 15 and Saturday, July 19.
The first edition will be on sale tomorrow evening and can be purchased from the ground or ordered online through Curtis Sports, who John has partnered up with to produce the programme.
John added: "As the Alloa Athletic programme editor since the 1988/89 season, there was a strong determination not to let the matchday programme tradition disappear.
"A significant investment of time and money has gone into this new venture, with the aim of producing a programme for the fans, by the fans."
Online orders can be placed at curtis-sport.com/all-programmes while high-vis wearing sellers will be spotted outside Recreation Park ahead of match days.
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