Queen of South vs Falkirk preview - Holt banned for QoS

Posted Saturday, December 17, 2011 by PA

Queen of the South will be missing suspended youngster Kevin Holt when they look to gain revenge over visitors Falkirk for a late defeat when they last met back in October.

Everyone else in the Palmerston Park squad is available to manger Gus McPherson.

He said: "We lost a goal in the 97th minute the last time we played. It was a cruel way to lose a game as it came from a corner after our goalkeeper had just saved a penalty.

"They enjoyed plenty of possession but we had kept their chances to a minimum and it would be great to do that again but have a more attacking threat ourselves this time. We have to start the game well if we are to do anything."

Falkirk will give top goalscorer Farid El Alagui a late fitness test as they look to pick up only their second away win of the season.

The Moroccan striker was hurt during the goalless draw at home to Hamilton last week.

Technical director Alex Smith said: "Farid has only done a limited amount of training but fingers crossed he will make it.

"We could not prise open the Accies defence last week despite a lot of effort and I would imagine that Gus McPherson will have his side's defence just as well organised as Hamilton's so it will be a close game.

"It took until injury time to win it last time and we may need to be as patient again."