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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Stirling striker says opening day brace could've been better as Binos start well
The summer arrival had two goals inside the opening 20 minutes to seal the contest at Edinburgh City - but rued another missed chances to make a real statement of intent. It was a strong start in Stirling colours for new marksman Russell McLean as his brace helped Stirling to a comfortable opening day win at Edinburgh City. But the towering forward's high expectations were on show at full-time as he was left kicking himself about the chances that were left begging in a first half. A pair of predatory finishes inside the opening 20 minutes — including showing real desire to nip in ahead of ex-Stirling keeper Mark Weir for the second — capped an impressive showing for the summer arrival. He was left ruing later opportunities which came off the woodwork and saved by Weir in the half — but believes the exciting Binos forward line will have plenty of opportunities to repeat their goalscoring trick throughout the season. After netting his double in the 2-1 win, McLean told the Observer: 'It actually could have gone better for me, I hit the post and missed a good chance so I'm pretty annoyed with myself not to get a hat-trick which would have just killed the game off and not had that last few minutes of panic there. 'If that game had finished seven or eight goals, then I don't think there could have been too many complaints. 'The pitch didn't help in terms of our play with it being so sticky, it kind of nullifies what some of the boys can do but you can see the opportunities that will be created for the strikers and it's up to us as a group to take them.' There had been some uncertainty heading into the opening fixture after a pointless — and goalless — League Cup section, but McLean insisted that performances had been better than results showed and believes the Meadowbank showing will be more reflective of the group's potential. They will aim to keep up their opening day momentum with their home curtain-raiser this weekend as Annan Athletic visit Forthbank in a clash of two sides who claimed three points in the first round of games. McLean added: 'I think everybody that watched the League Cup would look at the results and say we've been hammered in those games, we played good teams and could have had results in a few of the games and we've been good in our performances. 'You were playing against full-time teams against whom you shouldn't get anything really. 'We've only been together a few months as a group but I think the squad the gaffer has built is a good one because most of us know each other and the strengths we have, we know we will all dig in for each other and you can see the quality we have with the chances we created today.' Saturday's opponents Annan were involved in a much more nervous opening day match, with three goals scored in the stages of the game in a crazy 3-2 win over Elgin City, with Aidan Smith netting the clincher with just a minute left on the clock.
The Herald Scotland
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
10 Stirling swimmers set for World Championships medal bid
In a milestone moment for the programme, it represents the largest number of Stirling swimmers to be selected for a World Championships – surpassing the eight who competed at Fukuoka 2023. The 28-strong Aquatics GB team for Singapore includes Stirling's Duncan Scott OBE, Angharad Evans, Keanna Macinnes, Katie Shanahan, Holly McGill, Freya Anderson, Lucy Hope and Jack McMillan. Paige van der Westhuizen will swim for Zimbabwe and Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal for Malaysia. Ben Higson and Brad Hay will support the British team at the Championships, alongside ex-Stirling coach Steve Tigg, now Aquatics GB Head Coach. David Bond, Head of Performance Sport at the University of Stirling, said: 'As the University's high-performance swim programme has grown and developed, we have witnessed more and more athletes achieve selection for the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games. 'To have a record number of Stirling swimmers compete at the World Championships is a landmark moment for the programme, which continues to go from strength to strength under the leadership of Ben, Brad and the wider coaching and support team. 'We wish all the swimmers the best of luck as they head off to Singapore – and our university community will be cheering them on as they bid to medal on the international stage.' Confirmed events of University of Stirling athletes at the World Aquatics Championships 2025
The National
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
10 Stirling swimmers set for World Championships medal bid
The athletes – eight competing for Great Britain and one each for Zimbabwe and Malaysia – will be joined by University coaches Ben Higson and Brad Hay, ahead of their events beginning on Sunday, July 27. In a milestone moment for the programme, it represents the largest number of Stirling swimmers to be selected for a World Championships – surpassing the eight who competed at Fukuoka 2023. The 28-strong Aquatics GB team for Singapore includes Stirling's Duncan Scott OBE, Angharad Evans, Keanna Macinnes, Katie Shanahan, Holly McGill, Freya Anderson, Lucy Hope and Jack McMillan. Paige van der Westhuizen will swim for Zimbabwe and Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal for Malaysia. Ben Higson and Brad Hay will support the British team at the Championships, alongside ex-Stirling coach Steve Tigg, now Aquatics GB Head Coach. David Bond, Head of Performance Sport at the University of Stirling, said: 'As the University's high-performance swim programme has grown and developed, we have witnessed more and more athletes achieve selection for the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games. 'To have a record number of Stirling swimmers compete at the World Championships is a landmark moment for the programme, which continues to go from strength to strength under the leadership of Ben, Brad and the wider coaching and support team. 'We wish all the swimmers the best of luck as they head off to Singapore – and our university community will be cheering them on as they bid to medal on the international stage.' Confirmed events of University of Stirling athletes at the World Aquatics Championships 2025
