Coupar hoping to see some action

IDLE for five weeks, Coupar Angus are desperate for their home North League match with high-flying Kirrie Thistle to go ahead.

Coupar boss Logan McConachie has his full squad available.

So, too, do the visitors, with boss Jim Finlayson wary of opponents who, before their enforced lay-off, had been on a good run.

Luncarty return to league business with a visit by Kinnoull in what should be a keenly-contested encounter between the two promotion rivals.

One or two of the Bleachers have knocks but the main worry surrounds goalkeeper Duncan Bruce.

Kinnoull will be without Liam Woolley, Robbie Norrie and Greg Fleming. Loan signings, winger Dom Blair from Downfield and keeper Rich Cargill from St Andrews United, are in the ’Noull squad.

Blairgowrie hope to put recent disappointing league form behind them when hosting Whitburn in the East of Scotland Cup.

With their Premier opponents having won only three times in 19 outings, chances of an upset appear bright. John Black is cup-tied for the Berrypickers.