Simpson backing Fraserburgh to mount comeback

Kieran Simpson wants to play his part on the pitch in another Fraserburgh comeback after watching a remarkable turnaround earlier this season from home.

The Broch trail Lowland League champions Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic 3-1 after the first leg of the pyramid play-off semi-final ahead of Saturday’s return leg at Bellslea.

Fraserburgh haven’t given up hope of mounting a comeback and the Breedon Highland League champions can take inspiration from results earlier in the campaign.

In January they were 3-0 down to Brechin City at Glebe Park in the first half before coming back to win 5-3.

Defender Simpson watched that game at home because he was isolating at the time.

Now the 21-year-old hopes to do his bit on the pitch as Mark Cowie’s charges attempt to reach the play-off final against Cowdenbeath.

Simpson said: “We’re not out of the tie yet. At Brechin we were 3-0 down and then 3-1 down at half-time.

“So it’s similar, but this time we’ve got 90 minutes to turn it around and we’re at home as well.

“It was a tough day on Saturday, but anything can happen in the second leg and we’re not out of it.”

Simpson was frustrated with his own performance against Bonnyrigg at New Dundas Park on Saturday.

Up against striker Keiran McGachie – who scored Rose’s first goal – he admits he could have done better.

But Simpson is determined to learn from the experience for this weekend’s rematch.

He added: “Bonnyrigg are a good side and their striker was very good and very effective and I didn’t deal with him very well.

“Their striker is different to anyone I’ve faced before. He was a lot smarter than anybody I’ve played against before.

“But hopefully I can get to grips with him and deal with him a bit better at Bellslea.

“I’ve got to try to learn and I’ll see what I can do in the second leg.”

HEROICS: Kieran Simpson believes Fraserburgh have it in them once again to produce a fightback against the odds.