TROUTEN IS PLANNING FOR REPEAT

THERE was more about it than being in the right place at the right time but Alan Trouten insists his match-winning goal was priceless for Alloa. In a match largely devoid of incident, the front man’s classy finish from a Robert Thomson cross ensured the travelling Wasps fans had plenty to shout about. A first Championship win of the season means the part-timers are up and running as boss Peter Grant looks to emulate Jim Goodwin’s achievement of last term and keep Alloa in the second tier. That goal will surely be attained should Alloa meet as insipid opponents as Queens, who are without a league win in four matches and failed to force visiting keeper Neil Parry into a save of any note. ‘We were in this position last season but we’ve got good players and we knew a win was coming,’ said Trouten. ‘Our form wasn’t great before this game, so this is a big win for us. ‘Everyone will expect the two part-time teams to be down there but that’s Arbroath won two in a row and we’ve got our first win. ‘The pressure is on the other teams and some of them are spending lots of money when compared to Alloa. ‘I’m in there to create chances and score goals. It was a great ball from big Robert. When I saw him pulling wide I hit the box to give him an option.’ Queens left the pitch with the jeers of the Palmerston faithful ringing in their ears. Allan Johnston’s team have room for improvement and defender Darren Brownlie believes they must get back on track at League One Clyde in the Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer Cup next weekend. He said: ‘That’s the worst performance we have had this season. We didn’t create enough and the goal we lost was very disappointing. ‘The cup game next Saturday is now even bigger for us as we haven’t made a good start. I hope that can kick-start our season.’