WHEN Meadowbank Thistle were relegated at the end of last season,
Terry Christie had mixed feelings. He had no sympathy for those members
of the board who had forced him out as manager, but he was bound to feel
sorry for the players and other friends at the club when they lost
first-division status.
Having leap-frogged Queen of the South by beating them on their own
ground last week, Christie's Stenhousemuir try to do the same today to
Meadowbank. This will be seen by some as a revenge mission, but everyone
involved is too professional to allow distractions to interfere with the
straightforward task of gathering points in a the quest for six
promotion places.
Eddie Hallford again is ruled out and Steve Dickov could earn a
starting place for Stenhousemuir, who have doubts about Jimmy Fisher and
Tommy Steele. Meadowbank, the second division's representatives in the
semi finals of the B & Q Cup, will be without Graeme Davidson while
Bobby Williamson and Mark Duthie are doubtful.
Stranraer, even with Kenny Brannigan still ruled out, should retain
the leadership by winning at East Stirlingshire. Home manager Billy
Little hopes that Ian McAulay is fit enough for a full game in midfield
and even more so that Brian Ross will be able to come into the defence.
If that looks like a fair away bet, the most logical correct score
forecast at Alloa is a 1-0 home win. Queens Park had their first away
point last week with a praiseworthy draw at Meadowbank, but they picked
up a few knocks and coach Eddie Hunter will have to delay his selection.
Home manager Billy Lamont has doubts about Mike McAnenay, Robert Lee,
and Steve Ramsay. Alloa should prevail on their own ground where no game
has produced more than one goal this season.
All the other home sides are higher placed than their visitors. Queen
of the South, only two points from the top, welcome back Tommy Bryce for
the visit of Berwick. Cowdenbeath have Bobby Russell, David Watt and
Willie Callaghan doubtful for the trip to Forfar.
Albion Rovers front men David Seggie and Martin Scott may miss their
journey to Montrose, but Arbroath are in better shape for their visit to
Methil.
Danny McGrain's team fresh from last week's 4-2 win at East
Stirlingshire, have reinforcements in the form of Jeff Strachan and
Brian Mitchell while East Fife add Alan Irvine and Robert Scott in place
of absentees Dougie Barron and Dougie Hope.
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