Ayr vs Dundee preview - Dee-day for Smith

Posted Saturday, October 22, 2011 by PA

Ayr defender Chris Smith has been given the all clear to play against visitors Dundee.

The club's medical staff have decided the 23-year-old is fit to play despite the concussion he suffered in last weekend's goalless draw with Livingston.

Goalkeeper Kevin Cuthbert, who was injured in the same incident and had stitches inserted into a gashed knee, is also available.

But Martyn Campbell remains out after recent knee surgery.

Manager Brian Reid is looking for his men to be more clinical in front of goal, saying: "We could have turned one point into three against Livingston last week but we missed chances.

"If we get similar opportunities against Dundee I am hoping that our players can show a more ruthless nature.

"We need to turn draws into wins when we have the chance."

Dundee will be without strikers Graham Bayne and Jake Hyde through injury as they look to move off the foot of the table with a win.

Former Scotland midfielder Gavin Rae, who came off the bench last weekend against Ross County to begin his second spell at the club, is in line for a starting role.

Manager Barry Smith believes there is no time like the present to start moving upwards.

He said: "Ayr are very strong at Somerset Park but we need points to get off the foot of the table. We might as well start climbing away from there now and there is also no better time than now to get winning again."