2009–10 Clyde F.C. season
Season 2009–10 saw Clyde compete in the Scottish Second Division for the first time in ten seasons following relegation from the Scottish First Division.[1]
Transfers
In
Out
Notable events
- May: Clyde are relegated to the Scottish Second Division and due to the club's financial crisis and loss of revenue due to relegation, a statement was issued stating that all players contracts would be reviewed or ended to allow the club to readjust in the Second Division.[2]
- June: Peter Cherrie, David Hutton, Neil McGregor, Chris Higgins, Stephen Connolly, David McGowan, Jordan Murch, Grégory Tadé, Marvyn Wilson, Scott Gemmill, Craig O'Reilly, Gary McSwegan and Robbie Winters, all of whom are out of contract, are released by the club as they are not in a financial position to offer them new deals.[3] Mark Brown, Billy Gibson, Alan Lithgow, Stuart Kettlewell, Roddy MacLennan, Ruari MacLennan, Willie McLaren, Alan Trouten, Ricky Waddell, Pat Clarke, Marc McCusker and Dave McKay, all of whom are under contract until May 2010, are all released after having their contracts terminated.[4]
- July: Neil Watt is appointed to the board as director of football.[5] John Brown makes his first seven signings of the summer; defenders Ally Park and Scott Gair, released from Hibernian and St. Mirren respectively and midfielders Conn Boyle from Ayr United, Mark Casey who was without a club, and Paul Stewart, who began his career at Clyde, signed from East Fife. Maryhill strike duo Alan McFadden and Willie Sawyers complete the septet.[6] Former Bully Wee youth Robert Halliday also joins the club, along with midfielders Jamie Doyle from Glenafton Athletic and 17 year old Jonathon Fisher from Hearts.[7] Another 7 signings are made to boost the squad ahead of the season's opener against Stenhousemuir. Goalkeeper Calum Reidford joins from Dunfermline Athletic and former Falkirk midfielder Jay Lang both sign one year deals, along with Darren Walker and Jordan Allan, who were promoted from the youth set up.[8] Ex-Dumbarton striker Paul McLeod signs a one-month contract, along with Alan Lithgow and Dave McKay, both of whom had their contracts previously terminated.[9] Connor Cassidy is the latest player to step up from the youth team, signing a one year professional contract.[10]
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Fixtures and results
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
- Results are written Clyde first.
Friendlies
| Date |
Opponents |
Stadium |
Result
F – A
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Scorers |
Attendance |
Position |
Notes |
| 8 August 2009 |
Peterhead |
Balmoor |
0–2 |
|
626 |
10th |
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| 15 August 2009 |
Stirling Albion |
Broadwood Stadium |
0–1 |
|
813 |
9th |
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| 22 August 2009 |
Dumbarton |
Strathclyde Homes Stadium |
3–3 |
Lithgow 15' 24', Reidford 38', McLachlan 65' |
978 |
8th |
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| 29 August 2009 |
Alloa Athletic |
Broadwood Stadium |
0–1 |
|
773 |
9th |
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| 12 September 2009 |
Cowdenbeath |
Central Park |
0–1 |
|
401 |
10th |
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| 19 September 2009 |
Brechin City |
Broadwood Stadium |
1–0 |
McLeod 15' |
722 |
9th |
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| 26 September 2009 |
East Fife |
Bayview Stadium |
0–1 |
|
697 |
10th |
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| 10 October 2009 |
Stenhousemuir |
Broadwood Stadium |
2–1 |
Howarth 37', Halliday 65', Sawyers 83' |
755 |
10th |
|
| 14 October 2009 |
Arbroath |
Gayfield Park |
3–0 |
Sawyers 27' 55', Park 50' |
554 |
9th |
|
| 17 October 2009 |
Peterhead |
Broadwood Stadium |
1–3 |
Wilson 45', McLeod 88' |
663 |
10th |
|
| 24 October 2009 |
Stirling Albion |
Forthbank Stadium |
1–1 |
Sawyers 57' |
764 |
8th |
|
| 31 October 2009 |
Alloa Athletic |
Recreation Park |
0–2 |
|
649 |
9th |
|
| 7 November 2009 |
Cowdenbeath |
Broadwood Stadium |
0–1 |
|
691 |
10th |
|
| 14 November 2009 |
Brechin City |
Glebe Park |
2–2 |
Sawyers 36', McLeod 88' |
502 |
10th |
|
| 21 November 2009 |
East Fife |
Broadwood Stadium |
1–3 |
Sawyers 55' (pen.) |
635 |
10th |
|
| 5 December 2009 |
Arbroath |
Broadwood Stadium |
1–0 |
McLachlan 44' |
552 |
10th |
|
| 12 December 2009 |
Stenhousemuir |
Ochilview Park |
0–1 |
|
532 |
10th |
|
| 23 January 2010 |
Brechin City |
Broadwood Stadium |
0–3 |
|
623 |
10th |
|
| 6 February 2010 |
Stenhousemuir |
Broadwood Stadium |
0–2 |
|
658 |
10th |
|
| 13 February 2010 |
Arbroath |
Gayfield Park |
0–2 |
|
524 |
10th |
|
| 6 March 2010 |
Alloa Athletic |
Recreation Park |
2–2 |
White 37', Stewart 50' |
628 |
10th |
|
| 9 March 2010 |
East Fife |
Bayview Stadium |
1–1 |
Park 45' |
463 |
10th |
|
| 13 March 2010 |
Cowdenbeath |
Broadwood Stadium |
1–2 |
Borisovs 83' |
649 |
10th |
|
| 16 March 2010 |
Dumbarton |
Broadwood Stadium |
0–2 |
|
531 |
10th |
|
| 20 March 2010 |
Brechin City |
Glebe Park |
1–3 |
Gramovics 39' |
417 |
10th |
|
| 23 March 2010 |
Cowdenbeath |
Central Park |
1–3 |
White 1' |
303 |
10th |
|
| 27 March 2010 |
East Fife |
Broadwood Stadium |
2–1 |
Sawyers 49', White 72' |
583 |
10th |
|
| 30 March 2010 |
Peterhead |
Balmoor |
0–0 |
|
303 |
10th |
|
| 3 April 2010 |
Arbroath |
Broadwood Stadium |
0–2 |
|
635 |
10th |
|
| 7 April 2010 |
Alloa Athletic |
Broadwood Stadium |
0–2 |
|
465 |
10th |
|
| 10 April 2010 |
Stenhousemuir |
Ochilview Park |
3–0 |
Lithgow 26', White 64', Strachan 78' |
482 |
10th |
|
| 13 April 2010 |
Dumbarton |
Strathclyde Homes Stadium |
3–3 |
Strachan 28' (pen.) 77' (pen.), McGowan 63' |
601 |
10th |
|
| 17 April 2010 |
Peterhead |
Broadwood Stadium |
3–1 |
Sawyers 1', Stewart 11', Lithgow 75' |
515 |
10th |
|
| 20 April 2010 |
Stirling Albion |
Broadwood Stadium |
1–2 |
Sawyers 20' |
635 |
10th |
|
| 24 April 2010 |
Stirling Albion |
Forthbank Stadium |
0–1 |
|
796 |
10th |
|
| 1 May 2010 |
Dumbarton |
Broadwood Stadium |
4–2 |
Sawyers 2', Stewart 15' 19', Strachan 84' |
631 |
10th |
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Player statistics
Overall
Notes
- ^ "Clyde 2–0 Dundee". clydefc.co.uk. http://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2009/05/02/3145/. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
- ^ "Club Statement – Financial Position". clydefc.co.uk. http://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2009/05/12/3160/. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
- ^ "Hard-up Clyde release unlucky 13". BBC Sport. 4 June 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clyde/8083977.stm. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
- ^ "Clyde scrap contracts to survive". BBC Sport. 10 June 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clyde/8093850.stm. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
- ^ "Clyde appoint Watt to their board". BBC Sport. 1 July 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clyde/8129714.stm. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ "Seven trialists win Clyde deals". BBC Sport. 17 July 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clyde/8157034.stm. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ "Three more added to Clyde squad". BBC Sport. 21 July 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clyde/8162144.stm. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ "Lang, Reidford and Walker sign". clydefc.co.uk. http://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2009/07/22/3219/. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ "One month deals for trio". clydefc.co.uk. http://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2009/07/22/3220/. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ "Cassidy steps up". clydefc.co.uk. http://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2009/07/23/3221/. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
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