Forfar vs Airdrie United preview - Campbell makes changes

Posted Saturday, January 29, 2011 by PA

Forfar take on Airdrie United in their first home match since November 6 with manager Dick Campbell forced into making changes to his squad.

The Station Park club have released Andy Tod and they will also be without defender Stephen Tulloch who has ankle ligament damage.

The Loons won in their first game in 66 days at Dumbarton in midweek, and Marc McCulloch and Dale Hilson have been added to that squad.

Campbell said: "It was good to come back with a win in midweek and we need to add to that with a home win.

"It will not be easy as Airdrie will be wounded after their last couple of results and Airdrie sides are always formidable when they are wounded."

Airdrie manager Jimmy Boyle is hoping midfielder Jamie Stevenson and striker Scott Gemmill come through fitness tests.

Defender Keiron Stallard should play if the paperwork for his loan move from Falkirk is concluded in time and midfielder Stephen McKeown is included in the travelling party after re-signing for the club.

However, he is unlikely to start as he has not played in over four months after his stay at Ayr United ended.

Boyle said: "We have lost our last two games and our performances have also been disappointing. We never got going against Stenhousemuir and then we lost 5 goals to Morton so I am looking for improvement at Station Park."