Albion Rovers 3-4 St Mirren. After extra time FT = 3-3. Irn Bru Cup. Cliftonhill Stadium. 03.09.16

“Now this actually looks like a set up shot but believe me it’s not. Sometimes things all come together.
This wee guy had his feet in a worn brick and I think he spotted a family member who was in one of the teams, although who knows. Taken at the north west corner of the ground where there is an opportunity to see the game for free.” Iain McLean

Originally from East Kilbride, south of Glasgow, freelance photographer Iain McLean describes himself as “instinctively a Celtic fan”. But disillusioned with the big business feel of such a major club, McLean turned his attention towards Albion Rovers in the year 2000 and has followed them ever since.

Inspired by their role in the community, McLean has become a regular visitor to the Lanarkshire club’s Cliftonhill Stadium home, documenting their fortunes for over 20 years.

He has been with them and their fans on Cup runs that took in Rangers and Celtic, as well as focusing on the hard times of deserted stadiums and strictly enforced restrictions in the aftermath of Covid.

Lower Block is privileged to offer a a selection of Iain’s photographs as quality prints.

Photographs come as Archival Giclée prints with a pearl finish as standard, guaranteeing quality reproduction, at a range of sizes.