Albion Rovers FC vs Stirling Albion preview - Last chance for Wee Rovers
Posted Saturday, May 05, 2012 by PA
Albion need to defeat Stirling and hope that Forfar slip up against Stenhousemuir to avoid the Scottish Division Two relegation play-offs
The Wee Rovers welcome back Alan Reid from suspension as they take on the already-relegated Binos.
The bad news for the Coatbridge side is that Chris Boyle and Tony Stevenson are both banned following their dismissals against Forfar, with goalkeeper Derek Gaston doubtful thanks to a virus.
Albion boss Paul Martin said: "Stirling Albion are the only team we have not beaten this season so this would be a great time to put that right.
"We had the chance to secure our status last weekend but a lot of exceptional things went against us."
"We have another chance, albeit a reduced chance, but we need to get a win for that to remain a chance."
Stirling will give teenager Jamie Cleland a debut in goal.
Cleland will get his chance given that Callum Reidford has been ruled out with an ankle injury, with Sam Filler also absent due to a broken thumb.
Brian Allison and Graeme Weir are both struggling after catching a virus and Binos boss Greig McDonald will also be without Andy Hunter (knee).
Craig McLeish and Alan Cook are also doubtful, leaving McDonald to say: "We will be a wee bit patched up but we will go out and give it a real go.
"There is no pressure on us at all and we have beaten Albion twice already this season so completing the hat-trick would be a nice way to end the season."
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