Injuries mount for Ayr

Posted Wednesday, April 07, 2010 by PA

Ayr have doubts over a quartet of players for their crunch relegation clash against Raith.

Martyn Campbell, Rocky Visconte, Ryan Borris and on-loan Kilmarnock striker may miss out, but fit-again midfielder Willie Easton is in set for a place in the starting line-up.

Alastair Woodburn returns to the squad after missing last weekend`s 3-0 defeat at Dundee.

Manager Brian Reid will be looking to guide his side back to winning ways following two defeats on the trot.

He said: "We have been strong at home now for a couple of years and have already beaten Raith Rovers here this season. A win will pull us level with them on points and within one point of Morton and that is our aim."

Raith will assess the fitness of Dene Shields.

The striker is rated as a doubt for the clash, but Mark Campbell, Craig Wilson, and Jonny Russell have already been ruled out through injury.

Midfielder Stephen Simmons will also play no part as he serves a suspension following his third dismissal of the season in last weekend`s 4-3 defeat at Inverness.

Rovers are set to face Dundee United in the Active Nation Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday, but manager John McGlynn is simply focusing on the looming league game.

He said: "We want to extend our lead over them to six points with two games in hand. This game is a real six pointer and one where we will need to roll our sleeves up and battle for the points."