Stenhousemuir vs Dumbarton preview - Gary Thom-ake life easier for Irons
Posted Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by PA
Boss David Irons welcomes back Gary Thom from suspension for Stenhousemuir`s crunch relegation clash with Dumbarton.
That boost is tempered, though, by the fact Jordan Smith and Scott Gibb remain sidelined, while Scott Fusco is a major doubt.
Midfielder Brian Gilmour is in line to play his third and final game as a trialist.
Despite his side`s victory over Ayr on Saturday, Irons is targeting a much-improved performance against the Sons.
He said: "There is no point in kidding ourselves on that we were anything other than fortunate on Saturday.
"This is a really big game; Dumbarton had been on a great run up until Saturday and I am sure they will be looking to bounce back really quickly."
Dumbarton make the trip without winger Derek Carcary.
Meanwhile, youngster Tony Wallace is also unavailable for selection after joining Petershill on a loan deal.
The Sons are still reeling from their six-goal hammering at Brechin on Saturday - a result that has seen them slip back into relegation trouble.
And manager Alan Adamson said: "I never saw that result against Brechin coming at all as we had been doing so well.
"It is a really important few days for the team as two wins could move us to a far more comfortable position whereas two defeats could see us fighting against relegation again.
"It is the start of a key week for us as we have Alloa on Saturday and it would be great to go into that game with a win under our belts."
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