Jeanfield looking to upset the odds
Gunnion relishing Dundonald clash after cup win
Jeanfield Swifts manager Ross Gunnion is looking forward to Saturday’s clash with Dundonald Bluebell.
The Perth side will travel to Fife to face the side who currently sit in second place.
And, off the back of a comprehensive cup win over Tranent last week, Gunnion has every faith his side can overcome the odds.
He said: “The players were buoyed by the victory and, in particular, the performance, so training has been good so far this week.
“However, we’re under no illusions about just how difficult going down to Dundonald and getting a result is.
“The positives are we’ve had two clean sheets in a row and there’s been a real determination and grit shown by players when we’ve been under pressure. If we can show the same resolve again on Saturday, I’m confident we can create chances.
“Dundonald are one of the form teams in the league this year and are proving very difficult to beat. They’re packed full of experience and are one of the biggest spending clubs in the Super League, so we know we’ll be facing quality opposition.
“That said, they are not without their weaknesses, and we will work hard to try and exploit those.
“We’ll need to ensure we stand up to the physical test they pose and if we do that, I’ve every confidence our players can move the ball quickly and exploit areas in their defence that perhaps lack pace.” Kick off is at 1.45pm in Ross Gunnion
Cardenden.
Elsewhere, Coupar Angus will be looking to bounce back from their Scottish Junior Cup exit to Arthurlie last weekend. Logan McConachie’s side will look to take the positives from the match into their league clash with league leaders Dundee Violet.
Following the postponement of their initial tie last week, Scone Thistle will be looking to have another go at facing Kilsyth Rangers in the Scottish Junior Cup on Saturday.
Jon Kelly’s Luncarty will host second bottom club Newburgh as they look to regain top spot in the North Division.
Kinnoull face a trip to Dundee for their clash with East Cragie in the North Division, having also had their fixture last Saturday called off.
Blairgowrie are also preparing for a trip to Dundee for their clash with Dundee North End.
Mark Brash’s men were also placed in cold storage after a frozen pitch put paid to a planned clash with Dundee Violet last weekend.
Gary Axworthy nets for Blairgowrie against Dundee North End in a previous fixture