Bully Wee’s dismal run continues with loss to Stenny

Clyde ....................... 3 Stenhousemuir ....... 0 Clyde boss Danny Lennon has told his players to remain calm on and off the park after they extended their winless run to over four months.

Goals from Stenhousemuir’s Ross Meechan, Jamie Longworth and Innes Murray took all three points back to Ochilview.

Lennon said: “We are not scoring goals and that is affecting us as it puts pressure on the defence.

“Every mistake that is getting made appears to be getting punished.”

“The players came in angry but just now is a time for calm.

“If we stay in control we score goals and if we score we win games.”

The Bully Wee boss made five changes to the side that lost to Elgin City last weekend, with Aaron Millar being the most notable inclusion.

The striker made his first start for the club after recently returning from loan.

It was Millar who had the first effort of the game following a good move between himself, Tom Lang and Darren Ramsay, but his attempt was blocked by a defender before being held by Chris Smith.

The Warriors opened the scoring in the 11th minute, when Alan Cook’s cross into the box was cleared to Ross Meechan, and his sweet strike on the half-volley went in off the post.

The Bully Wee had a chance to equalise after the interval but Ally Love hooked his shot wide.

Stenhousemuir had two good opportunities following counter attacks, with Callum Home getting a glancing header to knock Mark Ferry’s goalbound shot behind for a corner, and then Jamie Longworth dragged a low shot wide of the goal.

Moments later David Goodwillie found himself one-on-one with Chris Smith but took a heavy touch and allowed the Stenny‘keeper to gather.

The miss proved costly as less than a minute later the visitors had doubled their advantage.

A ball from the right was crossed into the Clyde box and Home sliced his clearance, with the ball landing at the feet of Longworth, who this time made no mistake with his finish.

Stenhousemuir sealed the points with eight minutes remaining after Clyde gave the ball away in midfield and Innes Murray pounced on the loose ball slotted past Blair Currie.