Annan Athletic V Peterhead at Galabank Stadium : Match Preview

21 September 2012 16:01
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Bell missing for Annan Annan will be without the injured Graeme Bell for the visit of Peterhead to Galabank. Bell is struggling with a groin problem that has kept him sidelined for the last five matches. The Black and Golds are also sweating on the fitness of Jack Steele and Graeme Ramage, who both picked up knocks in the goalless draw with Rangers last weekend, which saw a record home crowd for Annan. Manager Harry Cairney said: "It will be a very different atmosphere and we will have to ensure that we do not approach the game any differently because of that. "Peterhead are a really strong side, and, whilst they have some players missing due to suspension, they will still put a strong starting eleven out." Peterhead are without suspended trio Callum MacDonald, Steven Noble and Scott Ross. The three were all dismissed during the club's 2-0 defeat to Elgin last weekend, a result that brought to an end the club's three match winning run. The Blue Toon are also missing Davie Ross (broken collarbone) and Bryan Deasley (ill). Manager Jim McInally has brought defender Ryan Harding in on loan from Alloa and he will go straight into the team. McInally said: "I worked with Ryan at Morton and East Stirling and know he will do a good job for me. We are a bit patched up but hopefully we can catch Annan struggling to adjust to playing in front of a packed crowd last Saturday against Rangers to only a few hundred at this one."

Source: PA