Baird back in contention

Posted Saturday, March 20, 2010 by PA

Airdrie host Dundee aiming to climb off the foot of the First Division table.

Striker John Baird comes back into contention after a ban and manger Kenny Black is urging his players to believe in themselves.

Black said: "Losing in midweek to Morton was extremely disappointing as I thought when we got things back to one apiece we would go on and win the game.

"The players know that we can beat Dundee as we have done it before and hopefully they can use that outcome to give them confidence for this game."

Dundee boss Jocky Scott has to make one forced change.

Captain Eric Paton is suspended following his red card at Ayr United with the Dark Blues boss likely to also make a couple of unforced changes.

The long-term injured duo of defender David Cowan and midfielder Paul McHale are still missing.

Scott said: "As well as replacing Eric I will be looking to freshen things up as well.

"Airdrie beat us the last time we played them and this game will be very similar to the one we had at Ayr during the week, where our opponents will work incredibly hard to shut you down and try to hurt you when they have the ball."