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Long-held fears finally prove to be well-founded

�Make some noise for Gretna!� the match announcer implored. The response wasn�t deafening. It was mid-winter, and Raydale Park had attracted 246 people for a game against East Stirlingshire.

DAVID BENNETT

Make some noise for Gretna!" the match announcer implored. The response wasn't deafening. It was mid-winter, and Raydale Park had attracted 246 people for a game against East Stirlingshire.