Brechin vs Stenhousemuir preview - Trio still missing for Stenny clash

Posted Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by PA

Brechin will again be without the injured trio of Gerry McLauchlan, Charlie King and Derek Carcary as they look to pull to within two points of Stenhousemuir in the race for a play-off place.

Manager Jim Weir is determined that his men make it two wins out of two, although he recognises his side's opponents have the same aim.

Weir said: "They had a great win over Airdrie at the weekend and they also have players available again after suspension so we will need to be at our best to stop them winning for a second game in a row.

"This is a massive time for us and if we can put a few wins in a row we could be serious play-off contenders."

Stenhousemuir welcome back Ross McMillan and Kevin McKinlay after suspension.

The Warriors are still short on numbers as defender Martyn Corrigan is out long-term with an ankle injury, winger Stevie Murray is not ready to play following a dislocated elbow and midfielder Eric Paton is a doubt.

Boss Kenny Irons is looking for his men to build on Saturday's 3-0 success at Airdrie.

He said: "Our away form was not the best in the first half of the season but hopefully Airdrie represents a change in that.

"Hopefully we can put that right between now and the end of the season and keep our place in the play-offs."