Falkirk vs Ayr Utd. preview - Striker set for Falkirk debut

Posted Saturday, January 14, 2012 by PA

Falkirk have added former Dunfermline striker Jordan White to their squad ahead of the visit of Ayr.

The 19-year-old was available after his short-term deal at Clyde came to an end.

Midfielder Jay Fulton misses out due to an ankle knock.

Technical Director Alex Smith said: "Ayr have done really well this season, especially in cup ties.

"Brian Reid is a very enthusiastic manager and his players respond well to that so we need to be on our guard.

"They held us 2-2 at their place earlier in the season but we scored a goal late on that we still think should have been awarded. It wasn't and it still rankles."

Ayr are hoping for international clearance to come through for loan signing Adam Dodds from Blackpool to allow the left-sided player to make his debut.

Defender Martyn Campbell remains out with a knee problem and midfielder Alan Trouten will miss out with a hamstring injury.

Manager Brian Reid said: "We are going to Falkirk on the back of a good Scottish Cup win at Livingston. That was a tough venue to win at and so will this one be, especially against a side in form, but we will give it a real go."

"We battled away for a point against them at our place in the last meeting and we will need to battle all the way to get anything in this one."