Tuffey set for Partick farewell

Posted Saturday, May 01, 2010 by PA

Partick Thistle's Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Jonny Tuffey will take a bow in front of the Firhill fans as he is recalled to face Queen of the South in his final game for the club.

Alan Archibald, Liam Buchanan, Paul Paton and Paul Cairney are all out because of knocks, so youngsters Ross McGeough, Ryan McBeth and Kieran Burns are listed in Ian McCall's squad for third time this term.

The Jags are looking to end what has been a disappointing campaign on a high, with stand-in assistant boss Ian Maxwell saying: "It was great to win again up at Ross County last week and now we will be looking to finish the season by picking up three points in front of our own fans."

Queen of the South boss Kenny Brannigan welcomes back defenders Marc McAusland and Robert Harris to his squad.

Both men were suspended for the midweek stalemate with Raith, but they could be in line for an instant recall.

Midfielder Rocco Quinn is available again after injury, however fellow engine room player Paul Burns will miss out because of a knock and goalkeeper David Hutton remains a doubt because of injury.

Brannigan is determined that his side pick up the three points on their trip to Glasgow as he feels that too many draws have affected their finishing position.

The Dumfries boss said, "I want to have a winning mentality at Queen of the South next season as drawing games this season cost us and picking up three points at Firhill will be a good start in my aims."