Cowdenbeath vs Stirling Albion preview - Haymaker makes Brazil return

Posted Saturday, November 06, 2010 by PA

Cowdenbeath welcome back goalkeeper David Hay from suspension for the visit of Stirling Albion.

However the defensive quartet of John Armstrong, Joe Mbu, Dene Droudge and Kenny Adamson continue to be ruled out through injury along with midfielder Danny Mackay.

Central Park boss Jimmy Nicholl is leaving his team selection to the last minute after being disappointed with his men in their second-half showing against Partick Thistle last weekend.

Nicholl said: "We were really flat in the second half at Firhill and I need to be sure I get it right for this game.

"I am in two minds about our defensive shape so I will decide at lunchtime on Saturday but I will need to get it right as Stirling have improved a lot since we won at their place."

Stewart Forsyth and Chris Aitken return as Albion look for revenge.

Forsyth has shaken off injury and Aitken is back from a ban as Albion look to avenge the Blue Brazil`s 3-1 win at their place earlier in the season.

Albion boss John O'Neill is likely to include former Dundee player Paul McHale in his squad as a trialist.

O'Neill said: "The Cowdenbeath game has been the most disappointing one of our season so we are looking forward to going there and trying to put that right.

"The last time we were there it was a bit of a classic as we were three down before coming back to draw 3-3. I am hoping we are not as erratic in defence as we were in the early part of that game."