Hampden Glory Awaits

Last updated : 14 May 2016 By ed_ScottishFitba

C:WindowsTempphp9D57.tmpQueen's Park head into the second leg of their play-off final against Clyde with a cushion of a 3-1 lead, but striker Chris Duggan continues to be out due to a hamstring problem. Long-term absentees Tony Quinn (hip), Jamie McKernon (foot) and Kenny MacKay (thigh) remain on the sidelines, with head coach Gus MacPherson reluctant to adopt a 'hold what we have' approach. MacPherson said: "We achieved a top-four place through playing a certain way which is backed up by a really hard-working approach. We beat Cowdenbeath in the play-off semi-final and established a lead over Clyde the same way, so we are not going to change tactics now."
 
Clyde miss the suspended Scott McMann and are also without Scott Durie, who has a groin injury, and Jon-Paul McGovern, Brian McQueen and Scott Ferguson who all have knee problems. Mark McLaughlin is an injury doubt, with manager Barry Ferguson saying: "We are going to be low on numbers but this tie is not over. We are going to go to Hampden and be positive. If we score first then it really is game on, but if they score first we will look to score four. We played really well in the first half on Tuesday and created a lot of chances and that gives us confidence."