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Daily Record
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Airdrie 2 Alloa 3: Agony as Wasps sting Diamonds with late winner in group decider
The Diamonds were defeated by the League One side in the final moments to knock them out Airdrieonians were stung by a late Wasps winner in their Premier Sports Cup Group C decider with Alloa - sending them crashing out. In a winner-takes-all clash at the top of Group C, League One Alloa came from 2-1 down to stun the Championship side and reach the last 16 with a thrilling 3-2 win thanks to Steven Buchanan's 89th minute strike. An Aidan Wilson stunner - his first goal for the club - after 50 minutes cancelled out Owen Foster's first half opener for the Wasps, before a Euan Henderson spot-kick turned the game on its head on the hour mark to put Airdrie in the driving seat. Their lead only last a few minutes before Scott Taggart netted a penalty for the visitors to restore parity. With the game looking set for penalties, Sean McGinty gifted possession to Buchanan in his own half and he raced upfield to unleash a low drive into the bottom corner and send Wasps through with a 100 per cent record. Airdrie could have qualified as one of the best runners-up if they had held on for a draw and lost on penalties, but they have missed out on goal difference. The Diamonds made two changes from Wednesday's win at Montrose as Craig Ross and Rhys Armstrong were replaced by Dean McMaster and skipper Aidan Wilson. The League One visitors named the same 11 that defeated Dundee in midweek. In three minutes, the hosts created the first opening of the game when Chris Mochrie got in behind and fired the ball across the face of goal. The Wasps were only able to clear the danger to the edge of the box, where the ball found Lewis McGrattan and his attempt to curl one into the top corner drifted just over the top. Moments later Mochrie picked up the ball out wide on the right, left his marker for dead in the box and arrowed a strike towards goal, only for his thumping drive to find the side netting. The Diamonds were dominating possession, stringing some nice passes together, as they tried to find a breakthrough. Euan Henderson saw a strike on the edge of the box take a wicked deflection and loop just over the top, as the hosts turned the screw. And from the resulting corner Airdrie thought they had grabbed the lead. Aidan Wilson poked the ball home from Jamie Barjonas' corner, but referee Sean Murdoch was quick to blow for a foul in the box in the build-up. McGrattan cut inside after 25 minutes and unleashed a fierce, low shot that Liam McFarlane did well to batter away and when the rebound came back to the Diamonds midfielder, he saw his follow-up strike deflected over. From the corner, Airdrie came even closer to breaking the deadlock. King bent a corner towards the back post and Sean McGinty rose well to crash a header off the outside of the post. Down the other end, Luke Rankin should have done better when the Wasps got the break of the ball in the box. It sat up nicely for Rankin to have a swing at it, but he couldn't get the right connection on it to find enough power that would beat Cade Melrose. But the Wasps still had a sting in the tail and, against the run of play, they took the lead in 29 minutes. A Cameron O'Donnell free-kick out on the right was driven towards goal and although Melrose got a hand to it to keep it out, the Diamonds defence failed to deal with the rebound. Steven Buchanan was able to hang the ball up to the back post and Owen Foster out-jumped his marker to head home his first professional goal, and stun New Broomfield. Once again, Airdrie had the ball in the back of the net, only to see the goal ruled out. This time, it was Mochrie who turned the ball home but the near-side assistant referee flagged for an apparent handball in the build-up. The Diamonds turned to their bench at the break with Dean McMaster making way for Gavin Gallagher as they looked to get back into the contest. And just five minutes in, they were level - and in stunning style. Lewis McGrattan saw his pass across the box blocked and when the loose ball broke to Wilson, he took a touch and curled an outstanding strike into the far corner off the post, leaving Wasps No.1 Liam McFarlane with no chance. Within seconds of the re-start, Airdrie were almost in front when a through ball found Mochrie, but McFarlane stood up well to deny him a certain goal. That gave the momentum back to the hosts and on the hour mark, they found themselves in front. Henderson burst into the box and when Taggart stuck out a leg, he brought down the Diamonds winger. Henderson dusted himself down and converted the spot-kick, sending McFarlane the wrong way. But any hopes Airdrie had of that being game, set and match, were quickly extinguished when the Wasps netted a penalty of their own in 64 minutes. McGinty clumsily barged into Kurtis Roberts as the pair went for an aerial duel in the box and referee Murdoch pointed to the spot again. That allowed Taggart to redeem himself, as the skipper stepped up and equalised from 12 yards. Both sides pushed for a winner and it was Alloa who found it in the final minute of normal time. A miscommunication between McGinty and substiture Dylan Williams saw McGinty gift the ball straight to Buchanan just inside the Alloa half. The Wasps striker had loads to do, but he broke forward at pace and rifled home a low strike into the bottom corner to stun the hosts and book their place in the last 16. AIRDRIE: Melrose, MacDonald, King, McGinty, Wilson (Ross 58), McGrattan, Barjonas, McStravick (D Williams 78), McMaster (Gallagher 45), Henderson, Mochrie. Scorers: Wilson 50, Henderson 61 (pen) Bookings: King, Barjonas, Henderson Subs not used: Hutton, C Williams, McCabe, Aird, Cooper. ALLOA: McFarlane, Taggart, Devine, Waters, Foster, Hetherington, Roberts (Sammon 72), Scougall (Clarke 83), Buchanan, Rankin (Orsi 65), O'Donnell. Scorers: Foster 29, Taggart 64 (pen) Bookings: HT: 0-1
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Hearts and Hamilton Accies midfielder gives Airdrie top marks after doing his homework on move
Airdrie got full marks in Euan Henderson's homework on his next club, and he hopes to help the Diamonds get to the top of the class this season. Henderson, 24, left Hamilton Accies at the end of last season as a 15-point deduction for off-field offences pitched them into League One. Advertisement Looking around, Henderson reckons Airdrie are a good fit for him, and talking to boss Rhys McCabe sealed the deal. 'I studied teams around Scotland and Airdrie were the ones that suited the way I play,' said Henderson. 'From playing against Airdrie, watching them play, doing a bit of research on them, that was the main reason I wanted to sign for them. 'I felt wanted. That's always a big part in signing for a new team. The manager gives you the impression that he likes you, tells you where you're going to play in the team, and all of these things are good to hear. READ MORE: Hamilton Academical to set up new Women's team and BAN current SWPL1 side from using club's intellectual property Advertisement READ MORE: Hamilton Women's team 'surprised and disappointed' after Accies owners ban side from using club's IP 'The manager outlined these things to me, and he said they had something like they had created the third-most chances in the league last season. 'These things are good to hear, as a forward, because it suggests you're going to get loads of chances to score.' Henderson feels his new team-mates at Airdrie will help him to thrive, and vice-versa. He said: 'Airdrie suit the way I play, they have a young squad, and I'm looking to add my quality and strength to that as well. 'They try to play the right way, and it's a similar style to how I want to play. Advertisement 'Airdrie play progressive, attacking football, and being a forward that's what you want. Euan Henderson joins Airdrie in the Championship, following Hamilton Accies' relegation to League One -Credit:SNS Group 'You want the ball to come to you quickly, and then you've got space to try and attack as quickly as possible, and get more chances. 'I'm really pleased to be at Airdrie. I think it's a good place for me, a good platform to try and kick on. 'I think I'm probably one of the older ones in the team now, and I've got good experience and leadership qualities that I'm hoping to bring to the team. 'I'll help everyone around me so that we all do as well as possible.' Henderson admits last season at Hamilton was difficult, but says everybody in the squad has nothing to hide. Advertisement He said: 'It was a wee bit difficult, but all the boys had a clear conscience at the end of the day that we did our job and did enough to stay up. 'We said to each other that was all we could do, and it was just unfortunate that the circumstances turned out the way they did.' Henderson is looking forward to pre-season and has kept himself in shape. He said: 'I've been doing stuff in the off-season to make sure I'm ready for when you go back, which is important.' READ MORE: Ex-Hearts star signs up at Airdrie as Diamonds raid Hamilton Accies again in summer rebuild READ MORE: Hamilton Accies part company with Jamie Barjonas as player exodus continues
Daily Record
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Ex-Hearts star signs up at Airdrie as Diamonds raid Hamilton Accies again in summer rebuild
Euan Henderson joins Sean McGinty at the Diamonds Airdrie have agreed a deal to sign former Hamilton Accies forward Euan Henderson. Henderson, 24, can play in a number of positions, and joins from Airdrie's former Championship rivals, where he spent the last two seasons, after six years at Hearts. He joins former Accies team-mate Sean McGinty at the Diamonds this coming season. Hamilton were stripped of 15 points for various off-field offences, pitching them into League One, and landing Airdrie in the play-off, which they successfully came through. Henderson told the club's website: "I'm really pleased to be joining Airdrieonians, it's a great opportunity and I'm happy to get it over the line. "I can't wait to get started - I'm looking forward to settling in and meeting everyone, and I'll be doing everything I can to help the team climb as high up the table as possible." Player-boss Rhys McCabe said: "We've seen over the years that Euan is a good player who is dynamic, quick and offers versatility in the forward areas. "He's direct and positive, and in our environment that will hopefully bring the best out in him as well as adding to our attacking options."
Scotsman
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
'Dynamic' former Hearts player completes SPFL transfer as he makes move amid crisis at former club
Former Hearts prospect makes SPFL move ahead of new season amid crisis at former club Hamilton Accies. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Former Hearts prospect Euan Henderson has signed for Rhys McCabe's Airdrieonians, keeping him in the SPFL's second tier after departing crisis-stricken Hamilton Accies. The 24-year-old Trinity native spend enjoyed a nine-year spell at Tynecastle, having left the club two summers ago to make the move to John Rankin's Accies to get regular first-team football. Ex-Jambos manager Robbie Neilson handed him minutes in the Europa Conference League group stage against the likes of Fiorentina and Basaksehir during his final season in Edinburgh but in the main he was restricted to late bench appearances. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Henderson enjoyed loan spells with Montrose, Alloa Athletic, and Queen's Park while at Hearts and was hailed the club when he left for helping realise his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Ex-Hearts attacker Henderson makes switch to Airdrie Since leaving to join then-Scottish League One Accies, Henderson has made 80 appearances, managing 13 goals during that time. He leaves Hamilton with the relegated club in crisis following a 15-point deduction by the SPFL last season for various offences, dropping them into League One again. Over the summer, the club have also struggled to confirm a home having left Hamilton's New Douglas Park and they are now yet confirmed for playing out of Broadwood in Cumbernauld. On joining North Lanarkshire-based Airdrie, Henderson said: 'I'm really pleased to be joining Airdrieonians, it's a great opportunity and I'm happy to get it over the line. I can't wait to get started – I'm looking forward to settling in and meeting everyone, and I'll be doing everything I can to help the team climb as high up the table as possible.' 'We've seen over the years that Euan is a good player who's dynamic, quick and offers versatility in the forward areas,' boss McCabe added. 'He's direct and positive, and in our environment that will hopefully bring the best out in him as well as adding to our attacking options.' Airdrie finished ninth last season in the Scottish Championship but managed to avoid the drop via the play-offs after two-legged successes over Stenhousemuir and Cove Rangers.
