Forfar Athletic vs East Fife preview - Midfield pair make Forfar comeback

Posted Saturday, December 10, 2011 by PA

Forfar midfielders Martyn Fotheringham and Chris Hegarty are in contention for the visit of East Fife after missing out against Dumbarton last week through illness.

On-loan Aberdeen goalkeeper Jamie Langfield could make his home debut, but defender Mark McCulloch continues to be absent with a groin strain.

Manager Dick Campbell will return to the dugout after illness saw him miss the game against the Sons and is desperate for his men start putting more points on the board.

He said: "I have told the players that we are a better side than one that gathers 14 points from 14 games and it is about time we started showing it."

Striker Paul McQuade has added to East Fife's injury woes.

The former St Mirren man has picked up a hamstring injury and new Bayview boss John Robertson is also without defender Andrew Cook, midfielder Craig Johnstone and striker Scott Dalziel, who all have knocks.

Robertson said: "We are a wee bit short of numbers but the last time we played Forfar, it was a bit of a classic and we came out on top 4-3 - it would be great to repeat that success.

"Both teams have been inconsistent this season and both their manager, Dick Campbell, and I will view this as the type of game that you should win to show you are on the way up."