Border country is not well known for it's football with the round ball but Annan travel to Berwick to try and convert a few fans. of the oval ball game.

Berwick Rangers manager Jimmy Crease is looking forward to the new season with Annan as the first opposition despite watching his side lose two cup games in successive weekends. Rangers posted a 4-2 Alba Challenge Cup exit before leaving the Co-operative Insurance Cup thanks to a 5-1 away result against Partick Thistle last Saturday. With Paul McMullan out with knee ligament damage, Crease will have to re-shuffle his defence again with central defender Jamie Ewart suspended for the first three league games, thanks to a ban which was carried over from last season. Crease said: "We must get those results out of our minds and prepare ourselves for what I consider to be the serious stuff, the opening league match at home to Annan this week."

Annan striker Scott Anson could well miss out today's game and a few more as he is due to go under the knife to repair a groin problem ahead of today's trip. Aaron Muirhead also suffered concussion last week and may not be risked in the league opener. Manager Harry Cairney said: "There's always a lot of anticipation ahead of the first match and I think everyone can't wait. It should be a good league this year and obviously we are hoping we can improve."
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