Two off to Tenerife as ’Port visit Bathgate

IN the Premier League, Tayport were one of the lucky clubs to get a game last week, with their late winner against Kirrie Thistle keeping them in touch with the leaders.

Tomorrow, ’Port head to Bathgate.

This will be a first meeting of the sides this season and, if the Fifers are to remain contenders, it is vital Charlie King’s men pick up another three points.

They will be without Gregor Anderson due to work commitments and the recently departed Spanish duo of Dani Sanches and Sergio Alvarez, who have returned to Tenerife.

Kirrie, meanwhile, remain six points from safety.

Therefore, they desperately require three points at home to a Musselburgh outfit who are eight points clear at the top.

Having played at least three more games than the three teams above them, St Andrews beating visiting Blackburn United is a must for the Fifers’ promotion hopes.

Not that it will be easy against a Lothian side that has only lost twice in seven away fixtures.

Scott Mayne returns for Saints but Liam McDaid is carrying an injury,

DOWNFIELD will try for a third time to get their Scottish Cup third-round replay played at Wishaw with a home tie against Forth Wanderers awaiting the winners the following week.

The first meeting ended in a closely-fought 2-2 draw and the replay is likely to be another close affair with the tie being decided on penalties if it is still all square after 90 minutes.

The Spiders have a full squad available which includes latest signings Terry Connel and James Thomson.