Goalkeeper Joe McGovern has now returned to Dundee United after his 93 day emergency loan expired. Adam Harwood who was on a similar loan from the Tannadice Park side is due to have his loan extended until the end of the season prior to today’s match. Joe played three matches for Montrose the final one of those being against East Stirlingshire at Ochilview in November.
Montrose Football Club’s search for a home win continues as they lost out to a last minute goal in a seven goal thriller at Links Park on Saturday.
After building up a deserved two goal lead inside the first fifteen minutes, George Shields men looked odds on to grab their first win of the year. But two defensive lapses allowed second top Rovers a way back into the match before half time.
Even after Albion Rovers took the lead the Gable Endies looked like getting a point after debutant David Banjo scored his second of the afternoon but with the last kick of the ball the away side scored the winner with what looked like an offside goal.
Montrose must look to tightening up the defensive side of their game because after scoring six times in their last two matches they have only managed to gather one point.
Annan Athletic visit Montrose on Saturday and again the home side must be looking at gathering all three points.
Lineups Report
PETROFAC TRAINING CUP FINAL SET FOR McDIARMID PARK WITH FREE U12 TICKETS AND SPECTACULAR FANZONE
Wednesday 21st January 2015
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) today (Wednesday 21st January 2015) announced that the Petrofac Training Cup Final between Livingston and Alloa Athletic will take place at McDiarmid Park, Perth, on Sunday 5th April 2015 (kick-off 16:05, live on BBC ALBA).
The SPFL and Petrofac Training Services are also pleased to announce several key initiatives to encourage as many football fans to attend the showpiece occasion as possible including:
- FREE tickets for U12s
- FREE Fan Zone for all ticket holders on the day
- Competitively priced tickets for adults (£15) and concessions (£5)
- Access to tickets for supporters of both clubs and all football fans
- Extensive entertainment in-stadium on the day including pre-match, half-time and full-time
Ticket sales arrangements and full details of the day’s entertainment will be announced in February via the SPFL, Petrofac Training Cup and official club websites.
Livingston secured their place in the showpiece final with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Stranraer, whilst Alloa Athletic recorded a remarkable victory over Rangers, coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 in December.
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said: “We’re confident that this will be a real community football final, which will be enjoyed by supporters of both teams and indeed all football fans. Working with Petrofac Training Services we’re delighted to be making a real occasion of the day and hope that McDiarmid Park will bear witness to a large crowd on what is Easter Sunday.”
Mark Burchill, Livingston FC manager said: “Livingston fans are excited about the final, and it looks set to be a brilliant event at McDiarmid Park. As a team we can’t wait to play Alloa in front of our fans and put on a performance for them to be proud of.”
Barry Smith, Alloa Athletic FC manager comments: “We are delighted that McDiarmid Park has been chosen for the Petrofac Training Cup Final, particularly as it promises to be a fantastic day out for all football fans. The team are excited for the Final and I hope the support in Alloa will make the journey through to back the boys on the day.”
Jill Tough, marketing manager at Petrofac Training Services added: “We’re delighted to throw our full support behind the Petrofac Training Cup Final. We recognise how critically important supporters are and our efforts will be on creating a day to remember. That’s why we’re putting on a Fan Festival, and ensuring the stadium experience is fantastic. We know how excited both the supporters of Livingston and Alloa are and we share that excitement.”
St Johnstone FC chairman Steve Brown comments: “We are delighted to host the Petrofac Training Cup Final 2015 here at McDiarmid Park and we look forward to warmly welcoming both teams, and football fans in general. Petrofac Training Services are working with ourselves and the SPFL to ensure that it’s a day to remember.”
Petrofac Training Services is based in Aberdeen, with a global reach to Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Part of Petrofac, the international oilfield services provider, it is a market leader in providing safety, survival and emergency response training courses for those wanting to join the offshore industry, as well as offering an unrivalled range of courses for experienced oil and gas personnel.
Petrofac Training Services is proud sponsor of the Petrofac Training Cup, which features all clubs from the Scottish Championship, Scottish League 1 and Scottish League 2 as well as Brora Rangers and Spartans, winners of their respective regional leagues.
Steven Robb (pictured left) and Craig Bell have both recently been released from their Montrose contracts. Craig who has spent two years at Links Park is to be joining his local junior side Forfar West End while Robb is to be retiring from the game after failing to overcome a niggling back injury this season after his arrival from Brechin City in the summer.
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Look out for the Gable Endies in Topps Official SPFL Sticker Collection for 2015!
Topps launched their brand new SPFL sticker collection for 2015 today!
Montrose fans of all ages will be able to get ‘stuck in’ to the all-new 2015 Scottish Professional Football League Official Sticker Collection, which is on sale now and features all 42 clubs from all four leagues.
A 48-page album accompanies the brand new collection, which is packed with in-depth player stats, team information and all the biggest stars of the Scottish Professional Football League.
The Topps 2015 Scottish Professional Football League Official Sticker collection is available from supermarkets and all good local independent newsagents.
Rod Pearson, Marketing Director at Topps, adds: “This official collection celebrates the SPFL, players and teams from all four leagues. It’s packed with stars from everyone’s favourite clubs and offers fans a fun-filled and exciting way to support their team.”
Fans can kick start their collection in style with a Starter Pack (£2.00), which includes a 48-page album and 4 free packets of stickers, giving collectors everything they need to get straight into the action! Packets of stickers will be available for 50p each.
For further information about Topps Scottish Professional Football League Stickers, please visit www.toppsfootball.co.uk
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