02-05-2025
Stirling Albion prepare for Angus curtain call as home side battle for survival
The Binos head to Station Park for a third time this season with little on the line - but they could play party poopers in the Loons' bid to avoid the relegation play-off.
It's the curtain call for Stirling Albion for the 2024/25 season as they aim to be heartbreakers on a third trip to Forfar.
The Binos' playoff hopes were finally put to bed after a disappointing 4-1 home defeat to Clyde last weekend, meaning that Stirling head north with only the goal of pipping Spartans to fifth place in the table still live.
But while thoughts of holidays will be in the visitors' minds, it will be a very different case for the nervous Loons faithful after their side was dragged back into the relegation mire in the last couple of weeks.
The home side sit two points clear of bottom dogs Bonnyrigg Rose going into the final round of games after Rose closed five points in the last fortnight, beginning with a win at Station Park before following that up with a 96th minute winner at home to Spartans last weekend.
Meanwhile, Forfar could only play out a goalless draw with Edinburgh City in the capital, meaning the season will go to the final day to decide who will be 'club 42' and take part in the nerve-shredding play-off matches.
For Stirling, boss Alan Maybury will be given the chance to cast his eye over his squad one more time as decisions are taken ahead of next season - with some out-of-contract names already having signed on for next season or being offered deals.
Meanwhile, it was all smiles for Albion midfielder Adam Brown this week after he sealed a stellar season in the red and white by scooping the prizes at the club's player of the year bash.
The two awards given out on the night - the Players' Player of the Year and the Supporters' Club Player of the Year - were both given to midfielder Adam Brown, to add to an illustrious debut season in red and white for the late summer arrival from Stenhousemuir.
The 29-year-old has made 27 appearances in all competitions for the Binos and is likely to finish the campaign as the team's top scorer on 11 goals, with a further nine assists.
Brown — who is making his return to the first-team in recent matches after an injury stint — was also the only Stirling player to be included in the PFA Team of the Year, announced last week.
Following the news, Brown announced on his social media: 'Thank you to the supporters for the award, it's appreciated!
'Looking forward to next season already!'
