Brechin City vs Cowdenbeath preview - Weir's men still missing McManus

Brechin will be without both leading goalscorer Paul McManus and Gerry McLauchlan as they look to halt their slide towards relegation trouble against champions Cowdenbeath.

McManushas a knee injury and defender McLauchlan, is recovering from a broken foot, while David McClune will also miss out following groin surgery.

Manager Jim Weir said: "There is a bit of pressure on us going into this game as we don't want to get dragged into anything at the foot of the table and a win would ease that pressure.

"Cowdenbeath will come here in a relaxed mood after winning the title last week. We'll applaud them on to the park as worthy champions, but our intention is then to play them off it."

No let-up, says crocked Cameron

Cowdenbeath player/manager Colin Cameron has been ruled out after undergoing knee surgery on Thursday.

Striker Lewis Coult is available after suspension and David Cowan has recovered from his hamstring problem, but both Jon Robertson (hip) and Greg Stewart (ankle) look set to miss out.

Cameron said: "Winning the league last weekend was fantastic, but we still have a job to do between now and the end of the season.

"Brechin will be looking to win this game and put relegation issues to bed, so we're in for a really tough contest.

"They also beat us the last time we were up there and it would be nice to gain a bit of revenge for that."