Nah Mick Arbroath will do it for them and for us. I was as confident as Edinlitchie just based on formand performance. Maybe all this Elgin strife could work in our favour. I dunno. It wont help them i suppse. Again i dont know. The way i feel i dont think fate could do me over. Surely it wont wanna kick a man when he's down? I cant think about it and it is in the laps of the gods to me. Im quietly confident to tell you the thruth. As said before if it was just another Saturday then i would be a bit cocky but with the probs etc it seems to have added an air of confusion about it slightly to me. We'll be ok. Im on ht/ft too so i'll be cheering them from the off. Im gonna go to sleep. in a bit. Pah.
ooops i thought i pressd return. Just time to add this. Soz i kept it brief but i would just be reiterating what ive already said earlier. Good stuff as ever fellas and great to see Edinlichtie from Pie and Bov keeping us up to speed on Arbroath. Good luck to your fellas today Edin. I'd just love to see your boys come home with 3pts.
Good luck fella
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Airdrie Utd v Queen of the South
Airdrie United welcome former boss Ian McCall to New Broomfield without Stephen Docherty after the defender's sending off against St Mirren.
Striker Gary Twigg is still missing through injury after the midweek draw with Division One leaders St Mirren.
Queen of the South boss McCall is still without suspended midfielder Brian McColligan for Saturday's game.
Winger Brian McLaughlin and defender Brian Reid are also still missing through injury.
QOS away from home aint good even with a new manager. The 4/5 is a reasonable price imo as Airdrie can be a very good team on their day. No injuries to the main men and i'd expect Airdrie to win
Home Win - 3/10
Brechin City v St Johnstone
Striker Gerry Britton and goalkeeper Craig Nelson return from suspension as Brechin City go in search of an elusive first league win against St Johnstone.
But defender Paul Deas and striker Alex Burns are doubts and midfielder Steven Ferguson, defender Steven Hamilton and striker Steven Hampshire missing.
St Johnstone defender Kevin Rutkiewicz is back after illness and midfielder John Henry returns to the squad.
But Stephen Dobbie and Kieran McAnespie are doubtful and Mark Campbell missing
I'll take St J to have a good day and start converting their chances. Aye i fancy them to win comfortably but i wouldnt go daft on it.
Away Win - 5/10
Hamilton Academical v Clyde
Influential Hamilton Academical defender Mark McLaughlin has returned to fitness in time to face Clyde.
But Derek Fleming and Sandy Hodge are added to the absentee list along with Pat Keogh, Graeme Jones, Scott Tunbridge and Lee Hardy.
Midfielder Craig Bryson is back available for Clyde.
But Eddie Malone is suspended, while fellow midfielder and captain Paul McHale will be sidelined for another six weeks through injury
Could be tight but with the injuries etc and Hamilton being a good side and hammering QOS at home the other week make me think Hamilton should win this.
Home Win - 4/10
Stranraer v Dundee
Stranraer midfielder Ian Ross has recovered from a hamstring injury that forced him out last weekend and he is fit to face Dundee.
It means that leg-break victim Gary McPhee is the Stair Park outfit's only absentee as they aim to repeat their CIS Cup triumph in Division One.
Dundee striker Steven Craig faces a late fitness test.
But defenders Stuart McCluskey and Stephen McNally, plus striker Gavin Swankie, miss out through injury.
Horrible horrible game. I wouldnt touch it but i do have this wee sneak for Dundee that defys all rational thought.
No Bet
Ross County v St Mirren
Ross County caretaker boss Gardner Spiers has no fresh worries and is set to field an unchanged starting lineup.
Irishman Sean Webb is fit again but Spiers will stick with the same defence as he bids for County's fifth straight win since John Robertson's departure. League leaders St Mirren have no new injury problems after the midweek draw with Airdrie United.
Goalkeeper Craig Hinchcliffe and Ryan McCay are sidelined with injury, while Andy Millen is pushing for a return.
Not as keen on St Mirren as i was but they can get results anywhere as they play well as a team and get the job done.
Away win 4/10
Alloa Athletic v Ayr United
Defender Fraser Forrest is Alloa Athletic's only absentee as Ayr United arrive on Division Two duty.
Forrest recently underwent surgery on a cartilage injury but has made a successful return to training.
Ayr United expect to have striker Jerome Vareille back in contention for a starting place.
He has had a knee problem but appears to have made a full recovery, but midfielder John Maisano is still out with ankle ligament damage.
I cant split these two. You'd still expect Veraille to nab a goal even on his first game back. He aint getting any younger mind.
No bet
Raith Rovers v Dumbarton
Raith Rovers manager Gordon Dalziel may make changes after last weekend's defeat despite having no new injury or suspension problems.
Midfielders Mark Crilly and Derek Ferguson are still sidelined.
Dumbarton are without midfielders John Dillon and Graham Connell, plus defender Mark Dempsie.
Striker Paul Ronald, winger Chris
Boyle and midfielder Chris Gentile are doubtful, while defender Karl Anderson is missing due to work commitments.
0-0 draw
No bet
Stirling Albion v Forfar Athletic
Stirling Albion will give defender Ross Forsyth and midfielders Chris Aitken and Stewart Devine fitness tests ahead of Forfar Athletic's visit.
Midfielder Douglas Wilson is already ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Forfar defender Eddie Forrest is suspended, while midfielder Dave King's rib injury will see the centre-half out of action until the end of the month.
Striker Paul Tosh, midfielder Paul Lunan and goalkeeper Michael Brown are also all out of the fixture.
No bet
Gretna v Peterhead
Gretna manager Rowan Alexander is set to name an unchanged side from the one that defeated Alloa Athletic 4-0.
The Raydale Park boss has no new injury worries for the visit of Peterhead.
Peterhead captain Robbie Raeside, who has missed the last nine games, is set for a comeback for his side after the defender declaring himself ready.
But winger David Hagen is likely to miss out having not trained all week, while Calvin Shand, Martin Bavidge and Graeme Stewart remain injured.
I always go for peterhead in this one and i always lose my money. Them names missing for Pterhead are 4 oif their better players. Been missing for weeks though. Its gonna be a goal fest i reckon. 5-2 Gretna or simlar.
No bet
Morton v Partick Thistle
Morton are likely to name an unchanged side after defeating Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Cup as third-top Partick Thistle visit Cappielow.
Defender Stewart Greacen is still sidelined, despite having returned to training, after being out for three weeks with mumps.
Partick Thistle midfielder Jimmy Gibson is suspended, while keeper Kenny Arthur and striker Mark Roberts are injured.
But midfielder Ricky Gillies should be available to face the second-top side.
Roberts being out just about does it for me.
Home win - 3/10
Cowdenbeath v Albion Rovers
Cowdenbeath midfielder Markus Paatelainen is doubtful with an ankle injury and faces a late fitness test ahead of the visit by Albion Rovers.
Striker Robert Downs is already ruled out with an ankle injury.
Rovers will be without midfielder Martin Bonnar, who is suspended, but the Coatbridge side have no other injury worries.
Manager Jim Chapman believes Cowdenbeath are the strongest team in the league at the moment
I actually fancy a wee upset here. Dunno what will happen but Beath will be missing them players and maybe we could see a mediocre performance. Draw a poss.
No Bet
Elgin City v Arbroath
Elgin City club captain Jamie McKenzie takes charge after the resignation of manager David Robertson and assistant Kenny Black.
Midfielder Garry Wood has recovered from an ankle injury and is available for the visit by Arbroath.
Arbroath forward Mathu King is back to fitness and manager John McGlashan could add him to the side that thrashed East Stirlingshire 7-2 last weekend.
Defender Kevin McMullan misses out as he completes his two-match suspension.
Ive said enough about this one
Away win 8/10
East Stirlingshire v East Fife
Assistant coach Gordon Wylde will take charge of bottom-placed East Stirlingshire against East Fife after Dennis Newall's sacking as manager.
Jordan Smith returns from suspension, but fellow defender Jamie Mackay and midfielder Stephen Blair are injured.
East Fife midfielder John Martin is back from suspension, while Graeme Port, Garry Kelly and Marco Pelosi are all expected to return after illness.
But Ross Graham, Gavin Beith and Craig Johnston are all sidelined.
I do so think East Fife could win this one now. ES are pretty woefull in defence and East Fife will create chances.
Away Win 4/10
Queen's Park v Montrose
Queen's Park will give a late fitness test to defender Shaun Molloy ahead of the visit by Montrose.
Richard Sinclair, John Weir, Andy McGinty, Paul Harvey and Tony Quinn are all out injured for the Glasgow side.
Assistant Ian Gilzean takes temporary charge of Montrose after Henry Hall quit as manager.
Martin Fotheringham returns from suspension and Willie Martin should be back after injury, but Greg Henslee and Duncan McLean face late fitness tests.
Harvey still out and Montroses reckord and them sacking their manager midweek is enough to put me off this one.
No Bet
the h2hs puts me off Stenhourmuir. Usually i'd be all over them at 7/4 but im set in my ways. Oh and then theres 3 of their best players out. Nah.
No bet
Scottish 1st/2nd/3rd division - 3rd December
TOTW/F/M Award(s): 1
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