Peterhead v Ayr preview

Posted Saturday, October 30, 2010 by PA

Defender Bobby Mann came through a reserve game in midweek after nearly three months out, with strikers Martin Bavidge and Dennis Wyness both training after missing last Saturday's defeat at Livingston.

Cooper said: "Not only are these guys good players they are also the most experienced players at the club and it would be good to have them available against Ayr United.

"We missed chances last week and it would be good to have some calm heads about the pitch to help our youngsters.

"Ayr will be coming here on a high after defeating Alloa but we need the points to keep on climbing the table."

Ayr United have Dean Keenan and Ross Robertson available after suspension, however defender Bobby Donnelly and winger Alastair Woodburn are both missing because of injury.

The Honest Men have defeated Livingston and Alloa at home recently and manager Brian Reid is looking for them to transfer that form to away matches.

Reid said: "Too often this season we have been giving ourselves mountains to climb away from home by having men sent off or giving away penalties.

"We never did that against Livingston an Alloa and won both games so there is definitely a lesson there for the players.

"We have been erratic away for Somerset Park so I am looking for us to take confidence from the Alloa game and put on a good show at Peterhead."