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The Wasps Nest Podcast
Author: Kevin Gallagher, Kieren Mooney
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A look at all things Alloa Athletic
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Send a text The Wasps went back to back to back with their 3rd successive league win last Saturday and we are her to talk through what happened at Bayview, with a special mention for Taggs on his 400th appearance. Then it's on the the Women's team as we talk about their dominant 7-0 win against Carron Huskies on Sunday. Finally we look ahead to Alloa v Kelty this Saturday as we prove we know absolutely nothing about the previous meetings this season, before a quick mention of the midweek ...
Send a text Another long break for us but we are back with a really important one! This episode focuses on the Q&A held on 25th February at the Station Bar with board and 1st team manager Andy Graham. We have tried to capture as much as we can from the event while giving our views on what was discussed. Topics included the formation of a new supporters club, the season so far, potential ground improvements, club finances, match day experience and fan treatment at home and away games...
Send a text We are back to talk over the performance of the season so far as the Wasps brushed Peterhead aside last weekend. We chat through four excellent goals before picking our man of the match performance from one of the teams most important players. We then chat through Andy Graham reaching 100 games in charge of the club before looking ahead to this weeks' games as the men host Airdrie and Queen of the South and the Women take on Central Ladies on Sunday Follow us on Twitter @was...
Send a text We start the episode this week by talking through the Alloa Women's win over Dumbarton Ladies on Sunday as the youthful Wasps got back to winning ways. Then it's on to the Men's exit from the Scottish Cup as they go down 1-0 to Raith Rovers. Not the most exiting game on the pitch but some novel scran and an interesting way of staying warm off it! We finish up by looking ahead to Peterhead coming to The Recs this weekend. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosi...
Send a text Two games to look back on this week as the Wasps come out of the full time double header with draws at Cove and at home to Inverness. We look through the talking points from the games including a massive slice of fortune at the end. Then we look ahead to Alloa going on Scottish Cup duty as we preview the trip to Starks Park this weekend. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://...
Send us Fan Mail The podcast returns after nearly 3 months and it can only mean 1 thing...Alloa must be racing up the League 1 table! We are back to have chat through how things are currently at the club. First up is a look at the Women's team as we discuss how things have been shaping up both on and off the pitch for Allan and the girls. Then its on to the Men's side in a discussion dominated by the Alloa midfield and the impact the loan system is having on the team. Follow us on Twi...
Send a text We kick off this week with a look back at the trip to Ibrox in the League Cup. Then it's on to last Saturday's game as the Wasps returned to League 1 action with a win over top of the table Hamilton Accies. We then chat through the Women's team returning to winning ways with a double digit win over Carron Huskies. Then it is on to looking ahead to the trip up to the Highlands this coming weekend and we wrap up with some transfer rumour chat as well. Follow us on Twitter @w...
Send us Fan Mail We take a break from our usual episodes this week as Kieren sits down with Alloa Athletic Women's team manager Allan Milne, to put the spotlight on the women's game. Allan starts by looking back at last season, before highlighting the local investment coming in to the team through sponsorship from Affinity Sterling Mills and Davis Distribution. Chat then moves to changes for this term, both on and off the pitch, and a familiar face is joining the coaching team. Follow u...
Send a text It has been a fantastic start to the season as the Wasps maintain their winning ways (in the games that matter anyway!). After brief mention of Tuesday night at Stranraer, we chat through the opening day win over Stenhousemuir and the victory that followed that up away to East Fife last Saturday. We move on to talk about the Women's team kicking off their competitive action in the SWFL Regional Cup, as Kieren gets involved in the coaching side of things. Finally, we look ahead...
Send a text We are back as the Wasps conclude their outstanding Premier Sports Cup group campaign with a thrilling last minute win against Airdrie. We chat through impressive performances from new boys Liam McFarlane and Owen Foster, as well as how dominating our midfield could be this season, before signing the praises of Steven Buchanan and his goal contributions. We chat through the draw for the last 16 which sees us face a trip to Ibrox to face Rangers. Then it's on to the new Leagu...
Send a text It's only been three and a half months... We are back on the mics as season 25/26 starts in earnest, but start with a look at how last season finished and the ins and outs on the squad front. Then it's on to talk about what's been happening on the pitch, with preseason friendlies and the start of the Premier Sports Cup Group stage as the Wasps get off to a flyer taking maximum points so far along with a Premiership scalp along the way. We finish up chatting through preseason...
Send a text The boys reflect back on a miserable March as we return to the mics. We chat through the last 5 games with a focus on the disappointing defeat to an already relegated Dumbarton last Saturday. We take a look at PJ's performances this season and also comment on the latest unfortunate injury for David Devine. Then it's on to look ahead to the short trip to Ochilview this weekend as Craig Telfer joins us again to preview a crunch game against the Warriors. Follow us on Twitter...
Send a text Where do we start?! It's back to back wins for the Wasps as a potential run at the League 1 title may have been kickstarted with Morgan Neil's last minute heroics at Galabank. We talk up the Women's team's thumping victory, deserved recognition for John Glencross as A View From The Terrace comes to visit the Football Memories group and the Alloa Memorabilia Exhibition, and we couldn't skip by a certain managerial appointment made this week. Eventually we get on to cove...
Send a text A WIN AT HOME! The boys are back to celebrate Alloa doubling up at home last weekend as both the men's and women's teams recorded comfortable wins. We kick off with The Women's 3-0 victory over Glasgow Girls & Women Academy before talking through the men's 2-0 win over Kelty Hearts. We look at what else happened around League 1 last Saturday before previewing the upcoming trip to Galabank, as the Wasps look to remain unbeaten through February. Follow us on Twitter @wasps...
Send a text This week we look back at the Wasps business in the January transfer window as we welcome in a couple of youngsters on loan and look at the departure of Shay Nevans. Then it's on to look over the 2-2 draw at Montrose, as Cammy O'Donnell grabbed the headlines with a wonder goal and all round dominating second half display. Finally, we look ahead to the visit of Kelty Hearts this Saturday as new boss Charlie Mulgrew brings the Maroon Machine to the Recs. Follow us on Twitter @w...
Send a text Lots to get through this week as the boys kick off with reviewing the women's victory over Cumbernauld Colts and the men's draw against Queen of the South. We then dive in to the transfer window and how the current injury crisis may be playing its part in the lack of movement so far. Then it's on to discuss the ultras recent statement and talk through supporter behaviour in general. Finally, we wrap up by looking ahead to the visit of Casey Thistle this coming Saturday, as we t...
Send a text An extended break from the podcast while the Wasps suffer a string of December defeats...it's purely coincidence! We return to review a disastrous December that contained only a single win at Kelty Hearts, before reviewing Saturday's impressive win against the league leaders at Gayfield. Then it's on to talk through this weekend's game as Queen of the South visit The Recs. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Hi...
Send a text This week's episode is something different, but it may be the most important episode we ever do. The highs and lows of Alloa's season are put to one side as guest host Craig Telfer is joined by Kieren Mooney, Ricky Saez, Michael Cross and David Rooney to talk about Heart of the Game. Listen as each guest talks passionately about their inspiration for being part of Saturday's charity match at the Recs, how issues with mental health have affected them personally, and discuss some...
Send a text After the excitement of episode 100 we are back to business this week! We start by covering a couple of defeats - The Women's team losing to Linlithgow Rose and the Men suffering a 1-0 defeat in the highlands. Then its on to discuss Friday night's Scottish Cup 3rd round tie against Dumbarton. Fraser Clark joins us to discuss a busy couple of weeks at the Rock. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by S...
Send a text It's episode 100 and it's a bumper episode of over 2.5 hours featuring some special guests! We start by looking back on the 1-1 draw away at Queen of the South, as the Wasps return to the summit of League 1. We then turn attention over to the women's team with our first guest, as manager Allan Milne joins us to talk through his career, the Women's game in general in Scotland, and more specifically what the aims are for Alloa. Then it's the men's turn as Alloa manager Andy Graha...






