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Back row, from left, Alan Brazil, Graham Gibson, Keiron Renton, Scott Bennett,
John Ovenstone and Craig McEwan.
Middle row, from left, Jim MacKay (kitman), Iain Thomson, Stephen Hampshire,
Jordan Smith, Scott Dalziel, Paul Tyrell, Gary Thom, Robert Love, Alain Davidson
(physio) and Emma Thomson (assistant physio).
Front row, from left, Andrew Brand, Steven Desmond, Chris McGroarty, Alex Connon
(coach), Steven Ferguson (club captain), John Coughlin (manager), Kevin Motion,
Andrew Shirra and Willie Lyle.
Pictures courtesy of the Falkirk Herald
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Goalkeepers |
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 Kieron
Renton
Aged 24, Kieron signed during the close season from Raith
Rovers. Kieron started his career with Blackburn Rovers before coming back to
Scotland, he has also had a spell at Elgin City FC. He will be trying to
maintain the No. 1 jersey this season but will have strong competition from
Scott Bennett.
Sponsor: Robert Maule - LLRM
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Scott Bennett
Aged 26, Scott signed from Edinburgh University after a
great season in the lower league which deservedly earned him his chance in the
senior game. Will be fighting for the No. 1 jersey.
Sponsor: KitAid
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Outfield Players |
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 Willie
Lyle
Experienced full back signed in the Summer of 2007
from Stranraer who has also played for Raith and Ayr. Now in his second
season at Ochilview, Willie is one of the fittest players in the squad. Always
fights for every ball and keeps going until the final whistle.
Sponsor: AVAILABLE
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 Craig
McEwan
Also in his second season at Ochilview. Craig resigned
after an impressive campaign last season. Has served a few clubs in his time
notably, Raith Rovers, Clyde, Brechin City and Ayr United, he has also been
capped numerous times for the Scotland Under 21 team.
Sponsor: SFC Fans Forum
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 Chris
Mcgroarty
Joined from Berwick Rangers to fill the left back spot.
Chris has played for Dunfermline, Stranraer and St. Mirren in his time and will
be a key player for the Warriors this season.
Sponsor: Bill Bennett
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 Jordan
Smith
Jordan joined the Warriors on
loan from Berwick Rangers last season and made his move permanent to Ochilview
at the end of the season. Big, strong defender who will be the mainstay in
defence working alongside John Ovenstone.
Sponsor: Jill McMaster
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 John
Ovenstone
John arrived at Ochilview via Alloa and Forfar Athletic. Tall
defender who is a no nonsense centre half and will bring height and strength to
the back line.
Sponsor: Kenny Henderson, City Warm
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 Gary
Thom
Gary is a product of the Stenny youth system and made his first team debut
towards the end of the 2006/7 season when he also gained recognition at
International level in the Scottish youth setup. A hot prospect for the future.
Sponsor: Martin McNairney
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 Steven
Ferguson
Steven captains the side and has the added responsibility of being appointed
first team coach. Steven has played for Ross County, Brechin City and Ayr United
in his time and always leads by example and will work hard to get the best from
his players.
Sponsor: Burns Family
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 Iain
Thomson
Iain is the third Berwick recruit. Iain performed well in a poor season for the
orders side and is a great competitor.
Sponsor: AVAILABLE
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 Paul
Tyrell
Adds bite to the engine room of the squad. Paul is a consistent performer and
power house who rarely has a poor game. Also known as "bucket" Paul was the
Warriors' Player of the Season last year.
Sponsor: AVAILABLE
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Kevin Motion
Brought into the squad from Spartans where he had a very
successful season last term. Midfielder who likes to get forward and so far the
move to the senior game has not fazed him.
Sponsor: Bill Darroch
AWAY SHIRT - Kevin & Angie O'Shea
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 Steven
Desmond
Talented young midfielder who made his debut during the 2006/7 season when he
also played in the Scottish youth setup. With an eye for a pass and a
strong tackle he will hope to feature in more first team games this year. Was on
loan last season at Cumnock Juniors and took part in the Scottish Junior Cup
Final.
Sponsor: P Moulds & B Hutchison
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 Robert
Love
Another newly promoted youth player who will be in contention for a first team
place. Started the season very well but was injured in the CIS Cup game against
St. Johnstone after scoring for the Warriors. Picked up the CIS award for man of
the round despite only being on the pitch for about 20 minutes.
Sponsor: Sam Thompson |
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 Andrew
Brand
Has been brought in to help provide goals from the middle of the park, formerly
with East Stirlingshire, he chose to move to Ochilview despite competition from
other clubs and will to build on a good season.
Sponsor: Online Wholesale
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 Steven
Hampshire
29 year old Steven is one of our most experienced players and started his
career at Chelsea before coming back to Scotland to play for Dunfermline and
Brechin City. Sponsor: AVAILABLE
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 Scott
Dalziel
"Dazzler" joined the
Warriors in January 2008 from Cowdenbeath with the envious task of
replacing previous top scorer John Dempster. He made an immediate
impression with two goals in his debut against the Shire in a 3-0 win!
Another 6 foot plus man in the squad he will look to get the season off to a
flyer.
Sponsor:
Robert Beagley
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Alan Brazil
Joined the Warriors from newly promoted Arbroath, again we had competition
to sign Alan and he will give us pace and power in attack.
Sponsor:
London Warriors Abroad
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Andrew Shirra
Andrew was originally at Ochilview as a young lad and came back to the
Warriors from Camelon Juniors FC at the start of the season. A pacy midfielder
who gives 100% every time he steps on the park..
Sponsor:
George & Tricia Phillips
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Staff |
John Coughlin - Manager
Sponsor: David Reid
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 Jim
MacKay - Kit Man
Sponsor: Wee Bar
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 Alain
Davidson - Physio
Sponsor: AVAILABLE
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 Emma
Thomson - Physio
Sponsor: AVAILABLE
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