Brechin City vs Dumbarton preview - Brechin look to bounce back from cup heartache

Posted Saturday, March 26, 2011 by PA

Promotion hopefuls Brechin will have to put their Scottish Cup exit to St Johnstone behind them when Dumbarton come calling.

The Glebe Park men are without Paul McLean and Charlie King while Gerry McLauchlan, Jamie Redman and Rory McAllister are all facing a race to be fit in time.

The experienced Roy McBain has been added on loan from Inverness until the end of the season.

City boss Jim Weir said: "Our Scottish Cup dream is over so we will just have to concentrate on the league now.

"We have 11 games left, eight of which are at home, so we are well placed to have an exciting end to the season.

"Dumbarton are coming here boosted by a fine win over East Fife so we need to be on our guard."

Dumbarton are again without speedy winger Derek Carcary as they look to capitalise on any tired legs Brechin may have after their midweek Scottish Cup exploits against Saints.

City went down 1-0 to the Scottish Premier League side in a heartbreaking sixth-round replay.

Sons boss Alan Adamson said: "Brechin put a huge effort into that game and we have to hope that it has taken a lot out of them.

"We have a bit of confidence and momentum after the win over East Fife last weekend however, tired legs or not, this will be a tough game.

"We went to Glebe Park at the beginning of the month and played our part in a cracking 3-3 draw and a repeat of that type of game, with Dumbarton wining this time, would be welcome."