Hamilton FC vs Queen of South preview - Stopper Cerny doubtful for Accies

Posted Saturday, November 05, 2011 by PA

Hamilton will hand a late fitness test to goalkeeper Tomas Cerny when Queen of the South visit.

The stopper has missed Accies' last two games with a shoulder injury.

Manager Billy Reid does welcome full-back Stephen Hendrie back to his squad after Scotland under-17 duty and Ziggy Gordon should be available following injury.

However, Alex Neil, Lee Kilday and Kyle Wilkie remain out with long-term knocks.

Reid is looking for his side to start earning wins at their New Douglas Park home.

He said: "We have struggled at home now for the last season. Games in this league are tight, but we have the motivation of getting our home form right and gaining a bit of revenge on Queen's for a defeat earlier in the season."

Queen of the South will give fitness tests to midfield pair Daniel Carmichael and Nicky Clark before manager Gus McPherson finalises his line-up.

The duo returned to training on Friday, however McPherson is reluctant to list them if they are not fully fit as the Doonhamers seek their second win of the season against the Accies.

McPherson said: "We played to a very high standard to defeat them before and we will need to reach that level to win again.

"This league is so tight that if you don't play well in any game you will lose it.

"They will be hurting after losing to Ayr last weekend and out to make amends so we need to be ready for that."