Fully fit squad for Brechin boss Weir

Posted Saturday, October 23, 2010 by PA

Brechin boss Jim Weir's squad of 16 available players are all listed for the visit of Airdrie.

Long-term injury victim Charlie King is the only first-team member not available to for selection.

The Glebe Park boss said: "With Charlie out long term and Barry Smith joining Dundee as their interim boss we are very low on numbers, so thankfully no one else has picked up a knock."

Weir is anticipating a tough game against the young Diamonds, adding: "They came back at us really well at their place to force a draw so we know what to expect.

"Our aim is a simple one and that is to get another three points and stay in top position of the table."

Well-travelled defender Eddie Forrest is in line for his Airdrie debut.

Forrest has been unavailable follow his move from East Stirling as he was serving a three-match ban, but he is back in the frame.

Forrest's availability is a welcome boost to Diamonds manager Jimmy Boyle, who is missing both Rhys Devlin and Kieron Stallard after the duo picked up knocks in last week's game against Alloa.

Euan Grant is also available to ease Boyle's defensive worries as they face a striker he admires.

Boyle said, "Rory McAllister has given us problems in our last few games against Brechin and I only wish his two-game ban was starting against us and not next week."

"He is only one of the good players they have and this will be a tough game for us."