All the team news and statistics ahead of tomorrow's Angus derby. Loons Mad reports.


Bell's SD2. Station Park, Forfar. 16th March 2004, 7:30pm.

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Team News

Forfar's team news is similar to that of four days ago. Scott Taylor and David Lowing are ruled out through injury. Paul Shields picked up a knock at the weekend, but he is expected to feature in some capacity. On the bright side, Alan Rattray returns from suspension to give Ray Stewart a selection headache. New signing Scott MacNicol is also available.

Arbroath's injury front is unchanged. John McAulay, Andy Cargill, Paul Browne and Ross Graham are all certain absentees. Apart from the four mentioned, Steve Kirk has a full squad to select from.


Other News

Forfar will look to complete the double over Angus rivals Arbroath with a victory at Station Park. Should the Loons record all three points, they will climb over Hamilton into 3rd place.

Arbroath, one the other hand, are stuck in the relegation zone. Although they can't move up or down the table, the Red Lichties can move to within two points of nearest rivals East Fife.

Lichties boss Steve Kirk told today's Courier: "The attitude amongst the players is still very much upbeat and we will just have to keep battling away with everyone giving 100% until we reach safety or until it is mathematically impossible for us to stay up."

Tuesday's referee will be Ian Fyfe. He will be assisted by William Baxter and Steven Pullar.

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Current Form
Forfar Athletic
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Previous Meetings (Various)
Arbroath
0-1
Forfar Athletic
Arbroath
0-0
Forfar Athletic
Arbroath
0-2
Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic
1-1
Arbroath