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Ain't nobody....

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As Barry Ferguson's new look Wasps struggle to find their feet early in the new campaign, it's hard not to think back five years and the last time Alloa underwent a drastic close season rebuild.  Unlike the current crop, the Jack Ross class of 2016 hit the ground running. Premier League Inverness  were beaten as Alloa started the season by topping their League Cup group. Holders Ross County were then knocked out at the Recs on a night when a 3-2 defeat flattered the men from Dingwall. The Wasps started the league season by thrashing Peterhead 4-0 then going 5-1 up by half-time against Stranraer. With Iain Flannigan, Jordan Kirkpatrick, Kevin Cawley and Greig Spence rampant, Alloa were playing a swashbuckling style rarely seen in the lower leagues of Scottish football. Or indeed in the higher leagues. But the shrewd team builder that is Jack Ross had also ensured his side had a solid base. Andy Graham came in to partner Jason Marr and Scott Taggart took up residence at right bac