Nibloe welcomes return of pal Ewan
season signed up again and that gives us a great base to build from.
“I’d like to stress to the fans that these deals have not put the club in danger, even if next season is delayed for a while due to the virus.
“Myself and James Creaney have a list of players we are looking at as potential signings and there are likely to be a lot of players available this summer.
“As always, it’s a case of trying to get the right balance in the squad and hopefully we can add one or two gems.
“We’re probably looking at half a dozen new signings coming in and we will also look to include a couple of players from the U18 team in the first-team group next season.
“I’m just desperate to get going again. It’s a big season for myself and the club, we want to make our mark.”
On Wednesday, the Observer told how Albion would not be in favour of league reconstruction amidst the health crisis.
Hearts supremo Ann Budge has tabled a proposal to reconstruct Scotland’s league set-up. Under the revamp, there would be three leagues of 14 teams.
Binos chairman Stuart Brown said the proposal is an “unwelcome distraction”. He said: “Whilst holding a degree of sympathy for the clubs negatively impacted by the untimely end to the season, the club board do not believe now is the right
British Curling’s 2020 World Championship skip Hugh Nibloe has welcomed teammate Gregor Ewan back into the fold for the coming season and is relishing the increased competition for places the Paralympic medallist’s re-selection will help generate. Ewan, who played alongside Stirling University sports scholar time to be considering any form of reconstruction, temporary or permanent.
“There are far more pressing matters to attend to, given the unprecedented level of uncertainty facing not just Scottish football, but our day-to-day lives in general.
“Adding reconstruction to the mix is an unnecessary and unwelcome distraction.”
Rutkiewicz will have the chance to outline his vision for the season ahead to supporters at a virtual ‘Meet the Manager’ event this Monday, June 8, at 7.30pm.
Fans who would like to participate are asked to contact the club via e-mail office@stirlingalbionfc.co.uk.
Nibloe at the 2018 Paralympics in PyeongChang and was part of the team that won that a bronze medal in Sochi four years earlier, has once again shown his resilience in battling his way back into the eight player squad for 2020/21 that was announced by British Curling this week.
“There is no-one as proud as Gregor to pull on the Scotland or GB shirt,”said Nibloe.
“He has a wealth of World Champs and Paralympics experience that all of the squad will be able to lean on and learn from.
“There will be a greater depth this season and everyone in the squad will have to work hard and train hard to earn their place in the team and I am excited by that.
“I think it will bring out the best in the squad moving forwards and I know how important this is for Gregor to be back.
“I am looking forward to getting back on the ice with him, he is a big personality and will really add to the team dynamics and will add drive towards the pursuit of our goals ahead.”
The Elgin based wheelchair curler joins fellow Sochi medallist
Robert McPherson in the squad, along with other 2019 World silver medallists David Melrose and Gary Logan.
2020 World Champs debutants Gary Smith, Charlotte McKenna (Bridge of Allan) and Meggan Dawson-Farrell (Tullibody) have also retained their places on the programme.
Former Commonwealth Games 1500 metres athlete DawsonFarrell who joined the programme for the first time last year is thrilled to have earned her place on the squad again.