Albion Rovers vs Dumbarton preview - Rovers squad hit with flu

Posted Saturday, December 10, 2011 by PA

Albion Rovers boss Paul Martin will have to wait before finalising his his starting line-up for the visit of Dumbarton.

A number of Martin's first-choice players are at home in bed after a flu bug hit the Coatbridge side.

Defender Barry Russell is definitely out with a hamstring problem but there was some good news for Martin after Chris Boyle and Steven Canning came through training on Thursday night after recent knocks.

Martin said: "Some of the players missed training they are still struggling. I do not want to name who they are but they are all big players for us.

"Whatever side I send out on the park should have a number of former Dumbarton players in it who will be looking to gain the bragging rights over their former pals."

Dumbarton goalkeeper Jamie Ewings is unavailable for the trip so Stephen Grindlay takes the gloves.

The Sons are hopeful midfielder Kevin Nicoll will return after a groin problem but Martin McNiff is a major doubt due to a foot injury.

Boss Alan Adamson said: "Albion Rovers have turned their season around since we defeated them a couple of months ago.

"They will be out to gain revenge for that and with a number of former Dumbarton players in their ranks we know we will be facing a highly-motivated side."