Raith Rovers vs Hamilton preview - Rovers duo return

Posted Saturday, April 07, 2012 by PA

Raith welcome strikers John Baird and Brian Graham back after suspension as they look to build on draws against the top two with victory at home to Hamilton.

The Kirkcaldy side have no injury worries, with manager John McGlynn saying: "We showed a great fighting spirit to come back at both Dundee and Ross County to get even.

"We need to show that fighting and scrapping for everything approach at home now to get the three points against a Hamilton team looking to bounce back from losing in the Ramsdens Cup Final.

"They will be wanting to get that out of their system so we have to be ready, physically and mentally, for a really tough game."

Hamilton welcome defender Martin Canning back from suspension as they look to put their Ramsdens Cup disappointment behind them.

Stephen Hendrie is expected to start after an impressive display as a substitute last Sunday, with Jordan Kirkpatrick dropping out.

Striker Mark Stewart is a doubt with a shoulder injury, but fit-again Ali Crawford is added.

New Douglas Park manager Billy Reid said: "I would imagine that this game will be a bit of a battle on a heavy pitch, so we have to be prepared to get our sleeves rolled up.

"We had been on our best run of form prior to the Ramsdens Cup Final and I want us to get back to that at Kirkcaldy."