Lockwood set for County clash

Posted Saturday, August 21, 2010 by PA

Dundee boss Gordon Chisholm hopes to have former Colchester and Leyton Orient defender Matt Lockwood in his starting line up for the visit of Ross County.

Midfielder Nicky Reilly returns after suspension but the injured Mickael Antoine-Curier remains sidelined with goalkeeper Rab Douglas and defender Rhys Weston both rated as doubts due to knocks.

Chisholm is looking for a reaction from his players following two defeats on the road.

He said: "I was disappointed with the goal we lost against Partick but we were a lot better than we had been at Stenhousemuir.

I have not faced Ross County at Dens Park before but I have a good idea of how they will set themselves up and it is up to us to go out and better that."

County will be missing striker Andy Barrowman, who has suffered a broken metatarsal, while Gary Miller remains a doubt following the head knock he picked up against Morton in the ALBA Challenge Cup last midweek.

Dingwall Manager Derek Adams is hoping the Dark Blues come out all guns blazing against his side.

He said, "Dundee will attack us I am sure of that and we have been preparing for that approach. When they do it will open up the park and allow our creative players the opportunity to get on the ball and look for gaps."