Raith Rovers vs Ross County preview - Raith's Callachan back after ban

Posted Saturday, September 24, 2011 by PA

Raith Rovers welcome back teenage midfielder Ross Callachan from a two-game ban as they host Ross County.

However, back-up goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw and club captain Iain Davidson remain out with knee injuries.

Kirkcaldy manager John McGlynn is determined to end a five-game run without a win, saying: "In this league three points for a win can make a huge difference to whether you are near the top or near the bottom.

"I went and watched County during the week against Celtic and I thought they played well, although they will be disappointed with the goals that they lost.

"We will need to put on the type of performance we did for the first hour against Hamilton last week if we are to take anything from this game."

Ross County striker Steven Craig sits out after being hit with an eight-game ban from the SFA, following his sending-off against Livingston last weekend.

Craig was given a two-match ban for his original dismissal for violent conduct with a further six added for foul and abusive language, as well as confronting the match officials.

Everyone else in the Victoria Park squad is available to manager Derek Adams, with the Dingwall boss looking for his men to get over Craig's absence and their disappointment at losing to Celtic in the Scottish Communities League Cup in midweek.

Adams said: "We were a bit shocked and disappointed by the suspension but we need to get on with things at a difficult venue in Stark's Park."