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SFL play-offs too close to call

Alloa Athletic manager Alan Maitland
By Allan Maitland
Alloa Athletic manager looks ahead to Airdrie United v Clyde

I think it'll be close, very close.

Airdrie have been perhaps one of the best footballing sides we've played this year and are possibly a better football side than Clyde. They've got good players, they like to get the ball down and pass it.

Airdrie United manager Kenny Black
Airdrie manager Kenny Black is eyeing promotion

However, I was really impressed with Clyde. They showed great energy, particularly in the second game against us. They're fighting spirit was fantastic. They've got the experience of Jorg Albertz and Gary McSweegan to look to.

I don't think the tie will be decided in the first leg at all. It's going to go all the way.

I think there will be quite a lot of goals over the two games and somewhere in there, I suspect that Airdrie might squeeze it on a single goal.

East Fife manager Dave Baikie
By Dave Baikie
East Fife manager previews Arbroath v Stranraer

It is a very difficulty one to call.

Arbroath are a fairly physical side. They tend to rely on a lot of strength and power but they can play football as well. John McGlashan and Robbie Raeside will have them really fired up.

Arbroath manager John McGlashan
Arbroath boss McGlashan is getting ready to face Stranraer

Stranraer are a different side, they like to pass the ball. They have some match-winners in Gregory Tade and Andy Gibson.

Arbroath's home form isn't very good and Stranraer's away form is decent so I would expect possibly a draw at Gayfield.

But down at Stranraer, Arbroath's away form is good so I would go with them.




see also
Airdrie Utd v Clyde
06 May 08 |  Scottish League
Arbroath v Stranraer
06 May 08 |  Scottish League
Airdrie 2-2 Raith Rovers (4-2)
03 May 08 |  Scottish League
Clyde 5-3 Alloa Athletic (6-5)
03 May 08 |  Scottish League
Cowdenbeath 1-2 Arbroath (2-3)
03 May 08 |  Scottish League
Stranraer 3-0 Montrose (4-1)
03 May 08 |  Scottish League


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