Now that pre-season is over and we look forward to the Premier Sports Cup I would like to give the supporters an update. 

Firstly on behalf of everyone at Alloa Athletic, I’d like to thank all of the players who left the club at the end of the season. Conor Sammon, Dave McKay, Daniel Church, Andy Clarke, Phil Ogayi, Kalvin Orsi, Reece Mullen, Callum Burnside, Charlie Dewar, Liam McFarlane, Calum Adamson, Lewis Stewart and Josh Gentles. 

We have been working hard to bring in new players and I’m delighted to welcome Ross Stewart, Josh Walker and Flynn McCafferty to the club. We hope to add to this ahead of Edinburgh City on Tuesday and Stranraer on Saturday. 

There’s no doubt this will be the toughest and most competitive League One in a long time. However, that’s exactly the kind of challenge we want to embrace. Football is about pushing yourself to the limits and I believe we’ve got a squad with the character, work ethic and quality to compete.

The players came back in very good condition, they’ve pushed themselves in every session. That’s all anyone can ask. There will be highs and there will be setbacks, but if we can all stay together, remain positive and keep believing in what we’re doing, there’s every reason to be optimistic about what we can achieve.

I ask you as supporters to play your part in helping the team on the pitch. Whether you’re travelling the length of the country or backing us at home, your support genuinely makes a difference. The players notice it, the staff appreciate it and it can really make the difference in the tight games. Together, I hope we can create an atmosphere that every visiting team finds difficult to play.

Unfortunately, a small minority of people let themselves down at times last season and more recently at the Stirlingshire cup final. Those actions do not reflect the values of the vast majority of our supporters.

We all have a part to play in protecting the reputation of Alloa Athletic. The focus should always be on backing the team positively, getting behind the players and creating an environment that everyone—families, young and old supporters can enjoy safely. We need passion, noise and commitment, but always in the right way.

Off the pitch we hope to embrace and engage with our supporters as well as try and attract new ones. 

Myself and the coaching staff will do our best on the pitch to  try to improve players and create an environment that players flourish in. 

Having spent over a decade of my life with Alloa I understand how privileged I am to be in the position of Manager and we will give everything to be a success.

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to welcoming you back for the upcoming campaign very shortly. 

Andy Graham

As we look ahead to the new season, Alloa Athletic Football Club wants to address the recent incidents involving a small number of young supporters outside the ground.

The club is aware of these issues and is committed to working closely with our partners and the relevant authorities to ensure that everyone attending matches can do so in a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.

The behaviour of a small minority is completely unacceptable and has no place at Alloa Athletic. It does not reflect the values of our football club, our supporters or our community. It also risks damaging the positive reputation that so many people have worked hard to build and only serves to hinder the progress and success we are striving to achieve together.

While we will always support and encourage passionate backing for the team, that support must be shown in a manner that reflects positively on the club.

We remain fully committed to investing in positive engagement with our younger supporters. We will continue to work alongside the Wasp Community Club and The Hive, who do an outstanding job supporting and developing young people in our community. As well as running programmes within the local schools.

By strengthening these relationships, we hope to encourage positive behaviour and foster the next generation of supporters who will be a credit to the club.

Alongside this, we will be appointing two Youth Supporter Liaison Officers (SLOs) to help build stronger relationships with our younger fans, provide support where needed and ensure that concerns can be addressed constructively.

With the new season upon us, we are looking forward to creating a positive atmosphere both on and off the pitch and ensuring Alloa Athletic continues to be a club our supporters and community can be proud of. We thank you for your continued support.

Kieren Mooney
General Manager

Alloa Athletic are pleased to confirm the signing of winger Josh Walker.

The 25-year-old left winger, a former Kilmarnock youth product, brings an abundance of SPFL pedigree to the Recreation Park squad. He joins the Wasps having already racked up over 180 senior appearances across notable spells with Stranraer, Annan Athletic, Queen of the South, and most recently, Elgin City.

Josh has completed a successful trial after featuring heavily in the preseason schedule.

Our fans may already remember the winger’s quality firsthand: Walker previously scored a stunning wonder goal against the Wasps to snatch a dramatic point for QoS in a clash broadcast live on BBC Alba.

Welcome to the Wasps, Josh.

Alloa Athletic Academy is seeking enthusiastic, ambitious and committed coaches to join our Academy Programme for the 2026/27 season.

We are currently recruiting for the following paid positions:

• Under-19 Coach
• Under-17 Coach
• Head of Goalkeeping

All roles will report directly to Head of Youth, Tony Massie, and offer the opportunity to play a key role in the development of young players within the Alloa Athletic Academy pathway.

Successful applicants will work within our academy schedule, with:

• Training on Monday and Wednesday evenings
• Fixtures on Friday and Sunday
• Home matches and training based at the Indodrill Stadium

We also have various roles that we would like to fill. Whether you are a student looking for placement, or someone wanting to get involved in Academy football, please consider the following roles:

• S&C Coach
• Volunteer Coach
• Physiotherapist
• Media

If you are passionate about player development and would like to be part of an ambitious Academy environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and covering letter to HOY@alloaathletic.co.uk.

Closing date: 13/07/26

Alloa Athletic are thrilled to confirm the signing of midfielder Flynn McCafferty following his departure from Falkirk.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder, a graduate of the Scottish FA Performance Schools programme, has impressed while on trial including scoring a brace against Civil Service Strollers in our opening friendly.

He featured extensively in last year’s Lowland League while on loan with both East Stirlingshire and Bo’ness United.

Alloa Athletic can today provide an update on the first-team playing squad following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Manager Andy Graham and his staff are already hard at work preparing for the upcoming campaign, and the club can confirm the current contract status of the squad below.

Retained Players

We are pleased to confirm that the following players have agreed to sign for the upcoming 2026/27 season:

• David Devine
• Steven Hetherington
• Stefan Scougall
• Cameron O’Donnell
• Kurtis Roberts
• Luke Donnelly
• Calum Gallagher
• Owen Foster
• Calum Waters
• Luke Rankin
• Steven Buchanan
• Scott Taggart
• Lewis Bruin

New Signing

We welcomed our first new addition to Recreation Park for the upcoming campaign:

Ross Stewart: The experienced 31-year-old goalkeeper joins the Wasps following his departure from Queen of the South. Bringing a wealth of experience from spells at Motherwell, Hearts, and Livingston.

Contract Offers Made

The club has extended contract offers for these players to remain at the Recreation Park:

• Kalvin Orsi
• Luke Watkins

Returning to Parent Clubs

The following players have completed their loan spells and will return to their respective parent clubs. We would like to express our sincere thanks to each of them for their efforts on the pitch this season and wish them the very best in their future careers:

• Calum Adamson (Returning to Rangers)
• Callum Burnside (Returning to Rangers)
• Lewis Stewart (Returning to Rangers)
• Josh Gentles (Returning to Rangers)
• Charlie Dewar (Returning to Dundee United)
• Liam McFarlane (Returning to Hearts)

Departing players

We can confirm that the following players will leave the club this summer. We are incredibly grateful for their immense efforts, professionalism, and dedication during their time with the Wasps, and we wish them every success in their next chapters:

• Conor Sammon: A true icon of the game, Connor has decided to hang up his boots and retire from professional football. We thank him for all the goals and memories, and wish him a long, happy retirement.
• David McKay: David departs following the conclusion of his contract. We thank him for his hard work and professionalism during his time with the Wasps.
• Daniel Church: After battling through a season of serious injuries, Daniel will be leaving the club. We wish him a full and healthy recovery in whatever comes next.
• Tochukwu Ogayi: ‘Big Phil’ is relocating permanently down to England ahead of the imminent birth of his first child. We send our warmest congratulations and best wishes to him and his family on their exciting new arrival.
• Reece Mullen: Young midfielder Reece has moved on signing for Lowland League Caledonian Braves. We thank Reece for his hard work and development through our ranks and wish him all the best with his new club.
• Andy Clarke: Andy balanced studying medicine and his football duties but will be leaving the club at the conclusion of his contract. We wish him well in his future endeavours after some memorable moments during the campaign.

We thank all players, staff, and supporters for their continued commitment throughout the season and look forward to what we can build together in the 2026-27 season.

Alloa Athletic FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Jill Leiper as Player-Manager of Alloa Athletic Women ahead of the 2026/27 season.

A familiar face at Indodrill Stadium, Jill enters her third season with the Wasps having joined the club two years ago as a commanding centre-back. During her time with the club, she played a key role in one of the most significant moments in the team’s history, helping Alloa Athletic Women secure their first-ever cup triumph.

Jill brings a wealth of experience both on and off the pitch. A UEFA Licensed coach, she has spent the last nine seasons coaching within the Heart of Midlothian Women and Girls pathway, helping develop some of Scotland’s brightest young talents. During her time at Hearts, she played a key role in delivering a historic treble-winning campaign while also supporting the progression of numerous players into senior football and international age-group squads, with several earning Scotland caps.

As a player, Jill also enjoyed considerable success with Falkirk, where she was part of a treble-winning side, adding further winning experience to her footballing CV.

Her appointment mirrors the successful pathway taken by Men’s First Team Manager Andy Graham, who transitioned from centre-back to player-manager and continues to lead from the front. Jill will likewise continue her playing career while taking on managerial responsibilities, bringing leadership, experience and a deep understanding of the club’s culture to the role.

The appointment comes at an exciting time for Alloa Athletic Women. This summer will see the launch of the club’s new Girls’ and Women’s Pathway, creating a clear development route from grassroots football through to the senior women’s side. Jill will play a key role in shaping that vision and helping establish a sustainable future for women’s football at Alloa Athletic.

Everyone at Alloa Athletic FC is excited to welcome Jill into her new position and looks forward to supporting her as she leads the next chapter in the club’s journey.

Jill Leiper expressed her excitement on taking the role:

I am delighted to take on the role here at Alloa. I’ve loved every minute so far at the club and I’m excited to lead the next chapter at the club.

We have a fantastic group here and winning the Plate was a great moment for us all. The season ahead is one full of opportunities, so I just can’t wait to get started.

Jill Leiper

Jill will officially begin preparations for the new campaign when pre-season training gets underway on Monday 22 June.

Welcome, Jill.