Droudge doubtful for Blue Brazil

Posted Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by PA

Cowdenbeath look set to be without Dene Droudge once again as they take on Stirling for the second time in three days.

Droudge missed Saturday's 1-0 loss to Albion after limping out of the midweek win over Clyde with injury and he is unlikely to recover in time.

Victory for Danny Lennon's men would reduce Alloa's lead at the top of Division Two to three points and also open up a six-point gap on their third-placed visitors.

Lennon felt his side were unfortunate to be beaten by Stirling at the weekend and is hopeful of exacting revenge on Tuesday night.

He said: "A draw would probably have been a fairer result but it wasn't to be so you have to move on.

"We are determined to keep our second place and put pressure on Alloa, who we have still to play again, by winning."

Stirling boss Allan Moore has a selection dilemma in attack.

Derek Colquhoun is able to play a further game as a trialist, while Michael Mullen is staking a claim for a starting berth after he came off the bench to grab the winner against Cowdenbeath on Saturday.

Midfielder Scott Robertson returns to the squad after completing a suspension, but Stewart Devine remains sidelined with a hernia problem.

Following their victory over the Blue Brazil at the weekend, Stirling are aiming to move level on points with Danny Lennon's second-placed side, while also closing the gap on leaders Alloa.

Moore said: "Alloa will probably be hoping that Cowdenbeath win this one to ensure that we have both dropped points and not taken full advantage of them drawing at Arbroath.

"It is difficult to play the same side again so quickly but I want a win."