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FootyMAD > Loons MAD > Match Day > Match Previews

MATCH PREVIEW: Forfar Athletic vs Albion Rovers

By Robbie Forsyth
Monday, 11th August 2003
Team news, statistics and unrivalled betting odds - in association with JCs - all in the brand new Loons Mad Match Preview.

Bell's Cup R2. Station Park, Forfar. 12th August 2003, 7:30pm.

Betting Odds With JCs Kirriemuir
* All odds are for 90 minutes only, unless otherwise stated.

Forfar Win:

5/4
Albion Rovers Win:7/4
Draw:2/1
Extra Time - Forfar Win:3/1
Extra Time - Albion Rovers Win:
Forfar 1-0 Albion Rovers + Tosh first scorer
Forfar 2-1 Albion Rovers + Byers first scorer
5/1
20/1
28/1

How To Bet

Do any of the above odds tempt you, or do you just fancy a flutter - why not make tomorrow's game a bit more exciting?

The above odds will be available at JCs Bookmakers, Glengate, Kirriemuir. Or, if Kirrie is out of reach, you can open an account by e-mailing james.christie3@BTOpenworld.com or phoning 10575 575625.


Team News

Forfar boss, Ray Stewart, expects to select from a full squad again for the Bells Cup tie against Albion Rovers.

Stewart told Loons Mad, "I won't know for sure until the players arrive at
Station Park but there weren't any serious knocks after Saturday. Paul Lunan came off with a dead leg but should shake it off. The big problem on Saturday was the heat and there were a few players knackered when it came to the last substitution but I thought it better to put the fresh legs on at the back. That's why I pulled David Lowing off."

There were certainly a few jealous glances in the direction of the dugout
when the moment came.

Stewart was pleased with the result and with the effort of his side. "It was touch and go for a while. They were pushing four and five players up and I thought the players showed real strength in keeping them out. And the point is we scored when it mattered. As long as we keep scoring everybody stays happy."

The full squad gives Stewart something of a headache. On Saturday the likes of Vella and Byers didn't even make the substitute's bench. "Well that's a hard call but I can only put five on the bench."


Other News
Forfar have a chance to make history tomorrow, and get into the 3rd round of the newly named Bell's Cup for the first time.

Despite their 3rd Division status, Albion Rovers will also be confident of getting into the next round. The 'Wee Rovers' narrowly missed out on promotion last season and have already disposed of 2nd Division East Fife in this competition.

Veterans, Mark Yardley and Kevin McAllister, are likely to pose a lot of Albion's goal threat. Young striker Ian Diack is another name to look out for.

The match will be refereed by Craig Thomson.

Current Form (Including Pre-Season)
Forfar Athletic
Albion Rovers
WWLWWDLWWD

Previous Meetings (Season 99/00)
Albion Rovers
0-1
Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic
3-1
Albion Rovers
Albion Rovers
0-1
Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic
2-0
Albion Rovers
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