Rovers’ star man disputes Stirling penalty

Albion Rovers goalkeeper Cammy Binnie says it was good to see old faces when facing Stirling Albion – but he couldn’t believe a penalty was given against him.

Binnie joined the Cliftonhill team in the summer after a spell at Forthbank, and he won man of the match against his ex-club in a 1-0 win.

Thewee Rovers No.1 also conceded a penalty after he was deemed to have fouled Dale Carrick in the box – but the forward trundled it wide.

Binnie enjoyed occasion, but insists he shouldn’t have faced a spot-kick.

The 24-year-old said:“it’s always nice playing against familiar faces and people you remember. But at the end of the day, it’s just a game of football.

“All that goes out the window when the ref ’s whistle goes. When the full-time whistle goes, then we are good friends again.

“Things like the penalty happen in football. I’ve came out and tried to get the ball. I don’t think it’s a penalty and he’s (Carrick) looking for it.

“B ut the ref has made his decision and there’s no changing that once it’s made. We end up getting away with it.”

The win puts Albion Rovers three points outside the promotion play-off spots in League Two after a positive response to Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat to Stenhousemuir.

Binnie added:“it’s a massive three points for us as we had to bounce back from Tuesday night.

“The boys dug in and got three points.”