Derby match kicks off the year in style
Managers tell players to muster all their energy
Christmas over-indulging out of the system.
“We have added Stevie McAllister and Martin Maher back to our squad as their experience is so valuable.
“I also hope to add James Yates to the squad from Jeanfield as he has done really well for us during his loan period.”
Blairgowrie manager Mark Brash’s message was similar and he reckons his team will need to hit top form to secure a win.
He told the PA: “It would be great to start the new year with a win and the players will be told to stick together and play the way they can.
“Luncarty are a very good footballing side and games against them recently have been a tough nut to crack.
“The boys have been training well during the break so fitness shouldn’t be an issue. I’m looking at having 19 available for Saturday.”
While St Johnstone may be without a game, there’s plenty of football on offer across the region.
Also in the Premier League North, Kinnoull are on home duty at Tulloch Park with Brechin Vics set to travel to Perth.
Alan Cameron’s men ran out 3-0 winners in the corresponding fixture earlier in the season and a similar result would be a welcome boost.
There’s an important game for Coupar Angus who go in search of a first win of the season at Foxhall Park. Forfar Albion are the opponents. Games between Blairgowrie and Luncarty tend to be close