Queen of South vs Greenock Morton preview - nnigan short of numbers

Posted Wednesday, April 13, 2011 by PA

Queen of the South boss Kenny Brannigan has selection problems ahead of the visit of Morton.

Brannigan is looking for his side to bounce back from losing Sunday's ALBA Challenge Cup Final to Ross County.

But defender Craig Reid and striker Colin McMenamin are suspended while Rocco Quinn, David Weatherston and Daniel Orsi are on the injured list.

Brannigan said: "Monday was a very quiet day but the spirit in the camp was good again so we will go out and give it our best.

"I have to ask the experienced boys to do all they can to help the youngsters we bring in. It is not ideal but we are so short of bodies there is not much else we can do."

Morton striker Derek Lyle will not be involved following a court appearance while the Cappielow side also missing the injured Kevin Kelbie.

Boss Allan Moore is hoping Kevin McKinlay can shake off a knock to play at Palmerston, while Darren Young is expected to make his comeback from a calf problem on the bench.

Moore is out for revenge after two defeats in a row against the Dumfries side.

He said: "They have given us tough games and it is time for us to win one now.

"A win would move us back up the table and everyone knows I am determined that Morton finish as far up the table as possible come the end of the season."