Leaders Alloa look to extend advantage
Posted Saturday, April 10, 2010 by PA
Alloa defender Scott Walker returns into contention for the visit of fourth-placed Brechin.
Walker is available after suspension and looks likely to step straight back into the starting XI with Scott Buist sidelined.
Full-back David McClune and striker Andy Scott were both injured against Clyde on Wednesday but manager Allan Maitland expects them to shake off their respective knocks.
And Maitland has praised his league leaders for the desire they are showing to win games through sheer effort as opposed to fancy football after they saw off bottom side Clyde 2-0 in midweek despite being outplayed for periods.
He said: "It is getting very close to the end of the season and we have the chance to make it a memorable one."
Brechin boss Jim Duffy has a host of injury problems ahead of the encounter.
On-loan Celtic left-back Anton Kurakins misses out due to a knee ligament problem while midfielder Neil Janczyk is sidelined with a fractured ankle.
The duo join defender Willie Dyer and loanee Alex Walker on the injured list.
Yet Duffy remains positive going into the clash with a play-off spot still in Brechin's hands despite a recent slump in form.
He said: "It is a tough game against a good side and we are a bit stretched numbers wise but we have been that way for most of the season.
"If we can get back to playing like we can then I know we can get a result and get us moving again."
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