Queen of South vs Ross County preview - McKenna missing for Doonhamers

Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2011 by PA

Queen of the South will be missing Stephen McKenna as they seek revenge on Ross County following last Sunday`s ALBA Challenge Cup final defeat.

McKenna was sent off during Saturday`s clash with Dunfermline and, thus, is suspended for the clash with County.

He joins Daniel Orsi on the sidelines, although those losses could be tempered by David Weatherston and Rocco Quinn returning.

Manager Kenny Brannigan has urged his players to end the season on a high.

He said: "We have the chance of a wee bit of revenge and probably more importantly show that we are a better side than the one that played in the ALBA final at Perth.

"I am sure the boys will be lifted for this one and the opportunity to get back to winning ways."

Ross County will be without skipper Richard Brittain as they look to move four points clear of Cowdenbeath by repeating their cup exploits.

Brittain misses out through suspension and will join defender Darren McCormack, who is the only other absentee, on the sidelines.

County boss Jimmy Calderwood said: "It is a horrendous experience to be fighting against Cowdenbeath and my good pal Jimmy Nicholl and I have just have to be thankful it is ourselves that are in front.

"We had hoped to make it a three-way fight involving Dundee but they have pulled away from us both.

"A win in Dumfries takes us even closer to the finishing line but we will have to guard against being out for a good measure of revenge."