Brechin City vs Arbroath preview - Molloy misses out

Posted Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by PA

Brechin midfielder Craig Molloy misses out on the Angus derby against Arbroath as a result of his sending-off against Airdrie at the weekend.

Injuries continue to keep Gerry McLauchlan, Charlie King and Derek Carcary out of manager Jim Weir's squad, with the Glebe Park boss looking for his first win over his former employers since swapping sides in the summer of 2010.

Weir said: "It is always a big game for the fans when these sides play each other.

"They will be on a high after winning in another derby at Forfar on Saturday. We haven't beaten them this season and this would be a great game for that to happen in and it would also move us closer to the play-off zone."

Arbroath's Australian defender Beau Busch is a doubt for the clash.

Experienced new signing Chris Innes is likely to start for a second time if Busch does not make it.

An ankle injury continues to keep back-up goalkeeper Michael White out, with striker Jordan Elfverson's back problem still not fully resolved, meaning he misses out as well

Player-manager Paul Sheerin said: "We will need to battle hard to take all three points home with us.

"This is a massive time for the club as we face a demanding schedule and we have started it positively and long may that continue.

"We have won our last three games after a bit of a barren run and it would be great to make it four."