Source: FOOTYMAD
East Stiling Face Challenge To End Poor Run
18 points the difference in terms of points ahead of the Third Division's only game of the night East Stirling may be scraping around for defenders up to the last minute ahead of tonight's home game against Albion Rovers. Alex Walker, Dean Richardson and Craig Tully are all expected to remain on the sidelines. The Shire are on a losing run of six successive defeats and manager Jim McInally is demanding an improvement following the surrendering of a one goal lead at the weekend at 10 man Annan. McInally said: "Without those three guys it seemed that we were unable to defend properly and that's really disappointing. Annan lost a man to a sending off, but changed things around and we struggled to cope and went down 2-1 and that was really disappointing. Albion Rovers are coming here after a bad result themselves and we have to be able to handle their front men.'' Rovers will add new signing Darren Smith in their squad. he has signed a short-term deal and could make his debut. However Chris Boyle and John Gemmell both picked up knocks at the weekend and are doubtful, while Scott Chaplain and Steven Canning are also nursing injuries. Manager Paul Martin said: "I'll look to freshen things up as best I can and Darren coming in gives me options. A win over East Stirling will certainly help some tired legs. There were a few tired legs at the weekend and it was a disappointing performance. We've lost other games this season where I've been happy with our performance, but that was not one.'' Editor Ger Harley (ger@scottishfitba net)Admin Team (admin@scottishfitba net)This is ScottishFitba Net
