Brannigan wary of Raith backlash

Posted Saturday, April 17, 2010 by PA

Queen of the South interim boss Kenny Brannigan welcomes back Bob Harris from suspension for the visit of weary Raith.

Defender Craig Reid and midfielder Jamie Adams are also available after overcoming injury but Brannigan will have to do without the services of Stephen McKenna as he starts a three-game ban.

And the Palmerston Park boss is looking for an improvement from his men despite their 1-0 win at Airdrie on Monday night.

He said: "I reckon Raith Rovers will come here flying at us as there was always going to be a reaction after losing at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi-final.

"That is what happened on Wednesday when they played Airdrie but they will be different this time out."

Raith are again hit with injuries ahead of the clash.

Mark Campbell, Craig Wilson and Jonny Russell all remain on the sidelines with Thierry Gathuessi, David Armstrong, Iain Williamson and Dene Shields doubtful.

The Kirkcaldy side are still not safe from relegation and manager John McGlynn is looking for a huge improvement after his side's comprehensive 3-0 defeat against Airdrie on Wednesday evening.

McGlynn said: "We still need points as we are not safe from the threat of relegation yet.

"We need to win a couple of more games and that is what disappointed me most about Wednesday as we gave up too easily.

"It was the worst performance of the season and we will need to be a whole lot better in this game."