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Friday 24th March 2006

Match Previews - Bell's First Division

Andy is your man for Airdrie

Airdrie United manager Sandy Stewart has made two captures this week as he looks towards the future.

Off the pitch he has brought in former Scotland keeper Andy Goram to coach the goalkeepers at the club. On the pitch he signed former Ross county midfielder Stuart Taylor yesterday ahead of their visit to leaders St. Mirren.

But Airdrie are without Steve Docherty, who has work commitments, and Graham Holmes while another couple get late fitness tests against Saints who have Ian Maxwell doubtful and Charlie Adam suspended.

Dundee were waiting anxiously last night as a scan was carried out on the knee injury sustained by Lee Wilkie, which could decide the defenders footballing future. . But meanwhile manager Alan Kernaghan has a doubt over Scott Robertson, who has a cold, as they visit Ross County who have Alex Bourke struggling after a reaction during his midweek comeback

St Johnstone are hopeful that defender Kevin James will be fit and both Simon Mensing and Steve Milne are in contention for a place against Clyde who are without Neil McGregor but Steve Masterton returns

Hamilton defender Steve Thomson has signed a new one year extension to his contract to remain with the club but Graeme Jones, John Robertson, Stuart Balmer and Brown Ferguson miss out against Queen of the South who could include Sean O'Connor who scored two in a midweek reserve match and Willie Gibson is added.

Stranraer's injury worries continue with Bryan Gilfillan doubtful while John Maisano is ill and Andy Dowie, Ian Ross, Gary McPhee and Paul Walker are out for the season. Brechin caretakers Paul Deas and John Hillcoat have a full squad.