Price set to play it safe with Sutherland on artificial pitch

feels they have been fortunate to find themselves still in with a shout but cannot afford any more slip-ups.

He said: “We knew we had to win on Tuesday but this weekend becomes huge for us. We have to give it 100 per cent. We all agree, having kept track of all the results, we have to take one of these chances sooner or later. This is probably do or die – we have to get the win.

“In a way I’m not surprised we’re still in there as it’s a really competitive league that will go to the wire. We can count ourselves lucky that we’re still in with a chance but it’s still Elgin City manager Gavin Price is unlikely to risk striker Shane Sutherland for the Black and Whites’ vital trip to Stenhousemuir today.

Sutherland has recently returned from more than a year out with a cruciate ligament injury and made in our hands.” If Elgin are to make a late surge for the play-offs, ending their away hoodoo has to be a priority. They have not won on the road since November 11 against Cowdenbeath, his first start in 13 months on Tuesday night, as City lost 2-0 to Stirling Albion.

However, the artificial surface at Stenny’s Ochilview could put paid to Sutherland’s chances of featuring today, with Price keen to protect him so early on in his return.

Price said: “I thought Shane did well. He’s not as sharp, which is the side that beat them at Central Park last Saturday.

The disparity in their home and away form has stumped manager Gavin Price; Tuesday’s loss was their first in nine games at understandable as it’s only his second game on the park.

“But we probably won’t risk him on the artificial surface.

“He did well on Saturday against Cowdenbeath, got a goal and was unlucky not to score on Tuesday.

“He gives a different dynamic for us up front.”

The Borough Briggs outfit need to win on Borough Briggs, while it is nine without victory on their travels.

Cameron said: “I really don’t know how it’s come about. It’s a bad record and sooner or later it has to the road for the first time in four months to keep their play-off hopes alive, with four points separating them from Stenny in the final play-off position, having played a game more.

Price added: “It change. We don’t approach away games any different to our home games, and our home form is incredible.

“We can’t put our finger on it. People say travel sickness but most of the boys doesn’t really matter about other clubs, it’s about what we do.

“We’re not going to make the target we set the lads but we’re not giving up the ghost.

“There was a few harsh words after the game and there’s only one group of guys that can turn it into a positive.

“We’re lucky we’ve got the chance against Stenny on Saturday.

“It’s last-chance are from down the road. It doesn’t bother me where we play and the boys and Gavin Price have tried everything.

“Hopefully Saturday is where it changes.” saloon. We need to go treat it as a cup final. Get through it and see where it takes us.

“We need to start building momentum now. It’s definitely make or break, no doubt about that.”

Thomas Reilly is doubtful with an eye injury after missing the midweek defeat but Brett Long could return in goal after a leg injury ruled him out of the Stirling game. game-time, Ibrahimovic said he was fully prepared to hit the ground running when he eventually links up with the MLS franchise.

“I am ready to go,” Ibrahimovic said. “First of all, I’m there to play football. I’m not there for something else. My first objective is to play football and do what I’m good at.

The Swede has long been a target for LA Galaxy – and he now looks set to follow the likes of former England captains David Beckham and Steven Gerrard to the StubHub Center, where he will play alongside exChelsea and Arsenal full back Ashley Cole.

It has been reported Ibrahimovic’s deal with Galaxy is worth £2.1million over two years.

Whatever the terms, Ibrahimovic believes he has the character needed to make an impact and said: “After being in Europe, winning 33 trophies, playing in the best teams in the world, I am ready.”

“One group of guys can turn it into a positive”