Forfar vs Alloa preview - Fotheringham back for Forfar

Posted Tuesday, February 15, 2011 by PA

Forfar were 3-0 victors against Alloa at the weekend and they add midfielder Martyn Fotheringham to their squad as the sides meet again.

Fotheringham is back after suspension, with only defender Marc McCulloch rated as a doubt.

A first home win since October 30 would see the Loons deal what would be considered a fatal blow to Alloa`s hopes of a promotion play-off place, but manager Dick Campbell is taking nothing for granted.

Campbell said: "It`s not very often that you get two positive results in quick succession against the same opposition but that has to be our aim.

"Alloa were hurting before Saturday and they will be hurting even more now, so we have to be on our guard as they will turn the corner soon."

Recent signing Nathan Taggart should return to Alloa`s squad for the trip after injury, but full-backs David McClune and James Bloom drop out after suffering knocks on Saturday.

Boss Allan Maitland is hoping his side are only one win away from turning around their season.

He explained: "It is a difficult time as no-one wants to go on a run of losing five league games in a row like we`ve been on.

"We have the opportunity to rectify Saturday's defeat almost instantly and hopefully we can take it. One win would lead to increased confidence and then we can start looking to move up the table again."