Seniors teamtalk

CENTRAL TAXIS PREMIER DIVISION

LOTHIAN THISTLE have goalkeeper Kevin Swain in exceptional form while Craig Stewart is realising his potential as they await the students of EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY who are without Peder Beck-Friis along with Michael Hazeldine and Mark Cathcart.

SELKIRK manager Paul Brownlee reports a full squad available for the visit of TYNECASTLE who have injury concerns surrounding three players, although goalkeeper John Gilbertson should return.

STIRLING UNIVERSITY have regular goalkeeper Sam Filler available after his ban although stand-in Kevin Walker could retain the gloves after two excellent displays. Creag Robertson, Liam Corr and Jacob Arnold-Smith are all out with injuries as they host WHITEHILL WELFARE whose manager Paul Cavanagh has a full squad at his disposal.

CENTRAL TAXIS FIRST DIVISION

EASTHOUSES LILY have David Jeffreys suspended although both Graham Young and Ryan McQueenie return for their match with BERWICK RANGERS RESERVES who have three new signings - Gavin McLean, Blair Dickson and Mitchell Simpson.

HAWICK ROYAL ALBERT have Sean Owens back from suspension as they challenge local neighbours KELSO UNITED.

PEEBLES ROVERS will be without Nicky Cairns while opponents GRETNA 2008 are missing Ian Cumersky.

SFA SOUTH REGION CHALLENGE CUP

CIVIL SERVICE STROLLERS have injury doubts over Craig Dickson, Peter Newby, Lotfi Barbirou and Bobby Gay although Liam Jack and John Dunn are available. COLDSTREAM report no selection problems.

EDINBURGH CITY add Scott Macfarlane to their squad after nine months out injured but Ross Guthrie is out with a knee injury. EYEMOUTH UNITED are without banned goalie Dean Avery.

PRESTON ATHLETIC have Kyle Collins back after suspension but Mark Lothian is banned. VALE OF LEITHEN manager Robbie Horn hopes to have Ricky Miller and John Hall available.

SPARTANS are at full strength as they welcome ORMISTON who have Craig Fisher on holiday.