Ayr Utd. vs Cowdenbeath preview - Campbell could miss play-off clash

Posted Tuesday, May 06, 2014 by PA

Ayr centre-back Martyn Campbell is a major doubt for the visit of Cowdenbeath in the first leg of their play-off semi-final.

Campbell sustained a hamstring injury against East Fife at the weekend while Michael Donald will miss out through suspension.

Player-manager Mark Roberts said: "Cowdenbeath came here through a painful route as they lost such a late goal but they are the favourites to win it. We have to play it like a cup tie and we have won a good few of them in recent years.

"Both sides have good strikers so there will be goals."

Cowdenbeath have ruled out Sammy Stewart (ankle), however Greg Stewart is expected to overcome a knock to play.

Blue Brazil boss Jimmy Nicholl is looking for his men to bounce back from the loss to Queen of the South, with an injury-time goal dumping them in to the play-offs.

Nicholl explained: "It was very sore as we were safe until deep into injury time. We had a good chat on Monday and are going to Ayr positively as opposed to feeling sorry for ourselves.

"Ayr are a good side with good attackers but I want us to be in a good place for the second leg."