Raith Rovers vs Ayr Utd. preview - Raith wait on McGurn

Posted Saturday, March 17, 2012 by PA

Raith goalkeeper David McGurn is the only doubt for the crucial relegation clash with Ayr.

McGurn is still struggling with the shoulder injury which has kept him out of the last two games.

Youngster Ross Laidlaw is on standby to deputise again in a game manager John McGlynn is desperate to win.

McGlynn said: "We have the chance to climb above Ayr in the table and that is a great incentive, however we know full well that they will fancy getting a win to open up a bigger gap.

"Ayr have done really well recently in a tough run of games but the three points in this one will be won by the side that turns up the best on the day."

United have midfielder Andy Geggan suspended.

But striker Mark Roberts should return after a migraine saw him miss the trip to Dundee.

John Robertson could return after a calf injury but Martyn Campbell, Alan Trouten and Sean Higgins all remain out as the Honest Men look to concentrate on First Division survival after going out of the Scottish Cup last weekend to Hibs.

Manager Brian Reid said: "We may have lost a cup tie but we have 10 cup finals to play before the end of the season, starting at Raith.

"A win would make it three in a row in the league and that would be a great run."