Droudge out for Cowdenbeath

Posted Saturday, April 03, 2010 by PA

Cowdenbeath will be missing defender Dene Droudge through injury when Stenhousemuir visit Central Park.

Young midfielder Danny MacKay also sits out after suffering a setback in his recovery from a cruciate injury

Manager Danny Lennon said: "It has been an interesting week, with the talk of Spartans and an abandoned game with Stirling Albion after only 18 minutes, but all I am interested in is taking all three points against Stenhousemuir.

"We have always had interesting games against Stenhousemuir and I know they will be fighting for their lives after a poor run of results.

"We know each other well after being in Division Three last season and also meeting in the play-offs so I am expecting another close game."

Stenhousemuir are without Iain Thomson banned and Andy Brand.

Midfielder Thomson is suspended and striker Brand sits out with a knee injury.

Manager John Coughlin has told his players they face a must-win game.

Coughlin said: "We have suffered three defeats in a row after eight games undefeated and have went from the top half to the bottom three quickly as a result.

"We are looking over our shoulders now after looking to chase teams for a play-off spot a few weeks ago. We need to get a win and keep that gap on Arbroath and Clyde.

"We have not defeated Cowdenbeath so far this season and this would be the perfect time to break that duck."