Dundee vs Falkirk preview - McGregor missing for Dark Blues

Posted Saturday, April 07, 2012 by PA

Dundee will be without defender Neil McGregor (calf strain) when they entertain Ramsdens Cup winners Falkirk at Dens Park.

Winger Nicky Riley is available after back and groin injuries, but a lack of recent match action may count against him being included.

Dark Blues boss Barry Smith is looking for his men to put in a top performance to ensure Ross County's pursuit of the First Division title is extended.

Smith said: "The last time Falkirk were here we won 4-2 in a cracking match and it would be good to replicate that, although I would want our defence to be a bit tighter.

"We want to finish the season on a high by winning as many games as we can, starting with the Falkirk one."

Falkirk will be without midfielder Stewart Murdoch (broken foot) as they travel looking for the win that would pull them to within a point of their second-placed hosts.

The Bairns head into the game on the back of a 1-0 Ramsdens Cup Final success over Hamilton and manager Steven Pressley said: "By winning a trophy last Sunday our squad have shown they are winners and they can relax and really enjoy their football between now and the end of the season.

"Our games with Dundee are usually exciting affairs and I don't see any reason why this one shouldn't be as well.

"Both clubs will want to finish the season as high up the table as possible."