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Paul Thomson

Albion Rovers feeling "enormous pain" says boss, as Spartans relegate them to Lowland League

Albion Rovers boss Sandy Clark admits he feels "enormous pain" after relegation to the Lowland League ended the club's 120-year stay in the senior ranks.

A 1-0 defeat to Spartans in the second leg of the Pyramid play-off final, losing 2-1 on aggregate, condemned Rovers to fifth tier football next season and fans were left in tears at the final whistle on a dark day for the Coatbridge club.

A Blair Henderson penalty in the first half was enough to relegate 10-man Rovers, who had captain Blair Malcolm sent off late on for violent conduct, and it means the Edinburgh side will now take their place in League Two next term.

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