Cardle banned for Pars

Posted Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by PA

Joe Cardle is suspended for Dunfermline as they take on Dundee.

The winger was dismissed against Queen of the South and must now serve a suspension, while midfielder Alex Burke is a doubt.

Young goalkeeper Greg Paterson could retain place in goal, but Stephen Glass, Graham Bayne and Andy Kirk are all ruled out.

The Pars' title hopes have began to fade after defeats by Partick Thistle and Queen of the South and only a first win of the season Boss Jim McIntyre said: "It is going to be hard for us to do anything now as we are running out of games.

"All we can do is win our remaining six starting with the game against Gordon Chisholm's side."

Dundee may be without David Cowan and Paul McHale for the trip.

Defender Cowan and midfielder McHale are both still struggling with injury and will not play any part.

Dundee slipped from the top of the table at the weekend for the first time since early December as they surrendered a goal lead for the second time in succession under new manager Gordon Chisholm in their 1-1 draw against Ross County.

And the former Queen of the South boss said: "It is disappointing to be ahead in both games and not hold on but I have seen enough to be very encouraged.

"I was at Dunfermline a couple of weeks ago with Queen's and lost 3-1 so I know how tough a place it can be.

"We may be not be top anymore but everything is still very much in our own hands."