Albion Rovers Season 2017/18 Division: Scottish Premier League Title:: A strong season
Media Prediction: 8th
Actual Place:3rd
EURO CUP: 2nd Knockout Round lost 3-2 to Aberdeen
Scottish Cup: 3rd Round replay lost 2-1 to Hibs
League Cup: Quarter Final lost 2-0 to Motherwell
Average League Attendance: 14465
Top League Scorer: Dan Reed (14)
Top League Assists: Scott Pearce (8)
Top 3 players: Emmanuele Smith, Declan Holbem, Ashley Kelly
Further improvements were made to improve both training and youth facilities.
We were quite quiet in the transfer market bringing in 3 players. We let go of 18 players including a big loss in losing Eddie O’Brien.
Transfers In Transfers Out
We made another strong start to the season been placed second at the end of December having picked up 39 points from the 21 games played. We had a dry spell in January which saw us draw all 3 games and drop one place to 3rd. 5 points from 4 games in February saw us maintain 3rd place. March saw us pick up 6 points from 4 games and remain 3rd. We finished the season y getting 9 points from the 6 games to finish 3rd.
League Chart
Another strong season where we have shown improvement. We had a very successful run in Europe which sadly hindered us domestically so a better rotation system is required. I plan to change the training schedule around to make it a bit lighter to help improve fitness throughout the season. I will try to bring a few youngsters in and the only major signings will be to replace any player that may leave, otherwise we will be the same 22 as this season.
One bit of news that is slightly concerning is the chairman is willing to listen to offers so a takeover could happen within the next season.