Albion Rovers vs Stirling Albion preview - Russell ruled out for Rovers

Posted Saturday, January 14, 2012 by PA

Albion Rovers will be without Barry Russell when they face Stirling Albion.

Full-back Russell is ruled out again due to a hamstring problem.

Coatbridge boss Paul Martin said: "Stirling showed a great deal of fight for their new manager against Stenhousemuir and were rewarded with a 3-1 win.

"They will take confidence from that and in a lot of ways it would have been better to play them in early December than in early January.

"The key to success in this game will be will be who fights for it the most. They have had their fighting spirit renewed but we have always been fighters and hopefully we can use that to win."

Stirling Albion have added former Queen's Park and Raith midfielder Mark Ferry to their squad.

However, Ferry is unlikely to feature straight away having not played a competitive game since last May.

Defender Shaun Dillon is over his ankle problem but his lack of recent match action means he will join injured goalkeeper Sam Filler in watching from the sidelines.

Interim boss Greig McDonald led his side to a 3-1 success over Stenhousemuir in his first outing on January 2.

He said: "Everyone has been buzzing since that game and we are looking forward to facing Albion. We do know, however, that they are a well-organised side who will be looking to bounce back after a couple of defeats."