Stirling Albion vs Stenhousemuir preview - Thom misses Stenhousemuir reunion

Posted Saturday, September 10, 2011 by PA

Stirling Albion have defender Gary Thom missing out against his former Stenhousemuir side through suspension, and manager Jocky Scott has also ruled out goalkeeper Callum Reidford following knee surgery.

Midfielder Daly McSorley is a doubt with an ankle knock, as is Shaun Fagan who has a hamstring problem.

Scott is still sore about decisions that cost his men in their last outing against Arbroath.

"We had a situation where we were well on top and winning the game and then a refereeing decision left us with only 10 men and facing a penalty," he said.

"I did not think it was right at the time and I still don't and I hope the lads get the result their play deserves in this game."

Stenhousemuir welcome back midfielder Grant Plenderleith to their ranks.

Plenderleith has served a four-game ban which he picked up when out on loan at Bo'ness Juniors last season.

However, the good news is offset for the Ochilview side by the absence of defender Kevin McKinlay with a shoulder injury and midfielder Paul McHale, who has a foot problem.

Assistant manager Kevin McGoldrick said: "We have won three games in a row which has really got our season off to a great start, particularly in a league as tight as the Second Division.

"It would be great to make it four at Stirling as the confidence would spread through the ranks and make people start thinking that Stenhousemuir could mount a challenge this season."