Arbroath v Forfar - Injury worry for Arbroath

Posted Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by PA

Arbroath have suffered an injury scare ahead of their Second Division play-off final first leg at home to Forfar.

But manager Jim Weir has refused to identify the player who sustained the problem in training on Monday night.

Weir has other concerns with striker Robbie Ross missing because of work commitments and Gerry McLauchlan, Jamie Redman and Bryan Scott all struggling to get over knocks.

Steve Hislop did train but he is unlikely to be risked after a month out with a hamstring problem.

Weir said: "Overcoming Forfar is a huge challenge and it is therefore important we impose the way we want the game played and I want us to being going to Station Park ahead in the tie."

Forfar boss Dick Campbell has only one concern for the trip across Angus.

His son Ross, who has netted 19 goals this season, is a doubt with a rib injury.

The Loons boss said: "It may be too much of a risk playing Ross so we may well wrap him in cotton wool and keep him for Sunday."

Campbell added: "We have done really well to get to this stage and I have to give credit to the players for what they have achieved.

"We have to keep it going and get over the final hurdle. This should be a cracker as it is a local derby and both sets of fans will be demanding a win."