Brechin vs Ayr preview - Double boost for Brechin

Brechin are boosted by the return of central defender Gerry McLauchlan and star striker Rory McAllister after suspension for the clash with Ayr at Glebe Park.

Full-back Paul McLean will be absent following his red card in the 3-1 win over Peterhead at the weekend, with midfielder Charlie King a long-term absentee.

Recent loan signing Danny McKay is in line for a starting place after an impressive debut as a substitute on Saturday.

Weir said: "I am really pleased to have Gerry and Rory back as any side in this league would miss players of that calibre.

"Ayr will feel they have a point to prove after being beaten by Livingston, so we will need to be at our best to win."

Ayr manager Brian Reid is looking for his men to bounce back from Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Livingston by beating second-placed City.

Reid has ruled out defenders Bobby Donnelly and Dean Keenan and midfielder Alan Trouten is out through suspension, but Andy Rodgers could return after a substitute appearance at the weekend.

Reid said: "We had the league leaders on Saturday and now we face promotion challengers Brechin and Forfar away.

"There is still a long way to go as we are only now halfway through the season and we are in a decent position. We have a good squad but we are light in numbers so the next few games will be a real test."