Young's men dash hopes for Stirling

Play-off chances ended by former boss

- Stuart McFarlane

Former Stirling boss Darren Young enjoyed a perfect return to Forthbank as his side ended the Binos' play-off chances with a dominant display.

The home side came into the contest knowing the margin of error was razor thin after last week's defeat at East Fife - but they showed no sign of that urgency in a limp display where they failed to match their opponents in any area of the pitch.

Suspended Binos boss Alan Maybury took his place in the stand after being barred from the dugout after crossing his yellow card threshold at Bayview.

Stirling were in behind the Clyde defence inside the opening minute with James Graham haring free down the right flank, but his cross was cleared from danger.

But it was the Bully Wee who were to open the scoring on 19 minutes with their first chance.

Jamie Bradley raced clear down the Stirling left and found Marley Redfern, who hooked a finish which looped over Derek Gaston and into the far corner of the net.

Clyde were full of confidence and almost added a second when the lively Redfern crossed for Taylor Sutherland to volley towards the target, but Gaston got a strong hand to tip over.