Queen of South vs Hamilton preview - McCusker is the odd one out

Posted Saturday, September 10, 2011 by PA

Queen of the South entertain Hamilton in a bottom versus top clash at Palmerston Park with only one absentee.

Striker Marc McCusker is the only man not available to manager Gus McPherson for the match.

The Doonhamers boss is looking for his men to grab their first league win and show that they mean business at their Dumfries home.

McPherson said: "Our start in the league was always going to be testing as we had three of the first four games away from home. We have two games in a row at home now so we are looking to start getting some wins on board.

"Our performances have been okay but we have carried no luck at all and hopefully that will change against a good Hamilton side."

First Division leaders Hamilton have their central defensive partnership of Simon Mensing and Mark McLaughlin both missing through suspension.

Recent signing from Berwick Rangers Paul Currie is added to the squad, with boss Billy Reid telling his men to be prepared for a battle.

Reid said: "They will be determined to get their first win of the season and Gus McPherson will be sending his men out determined to get one over on us and start his team moving upwards.

"We are doing okay results wise just now but are still not firing on all cylinders. Hopefully things will click together at Dumfries."