Struggling Spiders given squad boost

IN the Premier League, it’s been a difficult few weeks for Downfield, who have failed to pick up a win in their last five league matches. They also made their exit from the East of Scotland Cup when they were beaten 3-1 by Bonnyrigg on Monday night.

They will be hoping to get back in the winning ways with a visit from Haddington.

Manager Paul Marr will be strengthened by the return of striker Kevin Milne, Ross Gallagher, Phil Hagan and Robert Smith.

With only five games to go and their promotion hopes dashed,Tayport can now only hope for a good finish and end up in the top half-dozen in the league.

They head for Creamery Park, Bathgate, but will be without Kieran Conway and Craig Sturrock, while player/manager John Ovenstone is suspended.

Violet are back in action with a trip to Strathmore Park to face Forfar West End.

While West End are vying for promotion, the Pansies are languishing at the foot of the table with relegation looking a distinct possibility.

But they will keep battling away until it is mathematically impossible for them to stay up.The Pansies will again be without Barry Wilson, Aaron Kane and Ben Middleton.

Forfar gaffer Daryl McKenzie expects to have the same squad that edged victory atWhitburn last week.

St Andrews United’s trip to Arniston is their penultimate game of the season and comes in the category of ‘must win’ if they are to avoid the drop.