Stirling vs Raith preview - Raith looking to extend lead

Posted Saturday, February 05, 2011 by PA

Scott Buist and Stephen Stirling are suspended for Stirling`s home clash against league leaders Raith.

Meanwhile, defenders Ross Forsyth and Martyn Corrigan will be missing due to injury.

Recently-appointed manager Jocky Scott is hoping that it will be third time lucky and that he will finally see his men in competitive action following two postponements.

"The guys have done well in training and bounce games but the best way to judge them is to see how they do in competitive games," said Scott.

"This will be a tough game as Raith Rovers are leading the table on merit, but we will go out there and do our best."

Scott added: "It will be great to be back in the dug out again."

Raith will be without injured striker Gary Wales.

Rovers will be looking to take advantage of their closest challengers having the weekend off from league action.

Dunfermline are involved in the Scottish Cup and Falkirk are not playing, giving John McGlynn's men the chance to pull seven points clear.

Having lost to their hosts earlier in the season, McGlynn is taking nothing for granted.

"We do have the chance to capitalise on other teams not playing but there is no chance of us treating Stirling likely at all after them winning at our place," said McGlynn.

"It will also be Jocky Scott's first game in charge of Stirling and his players will be out to impress."