Goodwin as Wasps gaffer plots sting in the tail
case, I want us to get the first goal as it could have a huge effect on the tie.”
Paul Crossan will be missing for Alloa with Iain Flannigan, Steven Hetherington and Jordan Kirkpatrick all facing late fitness tests.
Goodwin added: “We set up at the weekend in a way that made us very difficult to break down. We will change things slightly.
“What happened in the previous 36 games will not influence this one so we can be confident.”
Raith manager Barry Smith is also in positive mood ahead of this evening’s clash at the Indodrill Stadium.
He insists there will be no hangover from the disappointment of missing out on the title by just a point to Ayr.
Smith said: “We are ready for this tie. When Ayr looked out of sight last month we said we wanted to go into the play-offs in form if we were going to be in them.
“Since then we have had five wins and two draws and we can’t forget about how well we played to give us a chance.
“Of course we are disappointed at not winning the league but we have to also recognise how well we have done.
“Alloa sat in at the weekend but I am not sure they will again. We will prepare for a number of scenarios but what we do is most important.”
Keeper Aaron Lennox is the only absentee for the Kirkcaldy men. COVE WIN 5-2 ON AGG JOHN SHERAN believes his Cove can defy the odds to stun Cowdenbeath in the League Two play-off final.
Paul McManus’s volleyed second-half opener killed off any hopes of Spartans pulling off a miracle comeback after Saturday’s semi-final first-leg rout.
The Lowland League side showed their spirit with Jamie Dishington’s headed leveller and Blair Atkinson’s late strike to win at Ainslie Park but Cove went through easily.
Gaffer Sheran now believes his underdogs can shock Cowden on Saturday.
He said: “The advantages are with them – it’s designed to suit team 42 in the SPFL. We just have to beat the odds.
“In big games against league sides we have done well and we are confident.
“If we get the same display as against Spartans we’ll give them a fright.”
Spartans boss Dougie Samuel was proud of his men’s battling display.
He said: “The boys showed tremendous spirit.”