Bells First Division
20th August 2005

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Airdrie

Let's starts with the ins and outs at Airdrie, Initially it looks like Mark Roberts has departed the Airdrie shores to join Partick Thistle, I will try and put together a profile of him later if I get time!
Next up and still only speculation it looks like a "reliable source" is heralding  the arrival of  Brian Prunty to the Diamonds, only time will tell on this one but this good be a massive move on the part of the Airdrie board.
Let's focus on the team we have and not the one that we could tomorrow, with the departure of Roberts where does that leave Sandy's selections for our front line?
Stephen McKeown who had a cold earlier this week will be fit, Willie McLaren has managed to get over his "reported bout of Shingles" just shows you shouldn't believe all your told or read!! Kevin Barkey is also awaiting final authorisation to rejoin the team as his fractured wrist looks well on it's way to being back in working order.
Sandy still has a doubt at that is Martin Hardie, again he is not far away from returning to full fitness but is injury needs nursing and time.

match Preview by Chris Mac

 Airdrie Possible Line Up

This is the Broomfield Stomp suggested starting 11.

 Opponents News: - Brechin City

Brechin City host us and have plenty of injury worries to concern them David Craig (calf) and Steve Ferguson (thigh) are both struggling to be fit, while Gary Bollan (dead leg) and Craig Winter (injured ribs) will face late fitness tests.
It must be strange for Ian Campbell managing the team his brother once managed I wonder how many of the press refer to him as Dick's brother rather than a manager n his own right. Well we're not going to mention it. as that would probably mean mentioning Partick Thistle and apart from thanking them for taking a certain player of our hands they are really not worth talking about.
Glebe Park is a tough park to go to and those that were there still talk about the goal Alan Gow scored to get us in to the Challenge Cup final.

 Airdrie V Head To Heads

 Ref Review: -

 Prediction

Everyone rights of the teams that have gained promotion from the 2nd Division but as we know that is dangerous. However with the possibilities of new signings and the fight the team had last week I can see us winning 2:1