By Chris Mac
September 22 2003

After two good results Sandy Stewart takes the Diamonds on the five minute journey up the A73 to Broadwood and a visit to the home of the Bully Wee for the second round of the cup.

Sandy has only one further doubt, Kenny Black player/assistant manager is out with a slight hamstring tear, Lee Gardner is still among the walking wounded but there may be a surprise inclusion for long term injury victim Stephen McKeown a late fitness check on his ankle will decide whether he is ready to return to the field of play.

On other news Jerome Varielle returns to the squad after serving his one match suspension for violent conduct.

The Bully Wee have no injury worries or suspensions to trouble manager Alan Kernaghan, but there loss against Falkirk may do us a favour as they seem to be going through a slight dip in form.

Past Meetings

Airdrie wins   draws   Clyde wins League 46 43 58 FA Cup 1 1 2 League Cup 7 2 5 Total 54 46 65

Biggest Airdrie Win

1923/1924
Scottish Division 1 (old)	Airdrie	6-1	Clyde

Biggest Airdrie Loss

1955/1956
Scottish Division 1 (old)	Airdrie	1-8	Clyde

Latest Meeting

2001/2002
Scottish Division 1	Airdrie	2-2	Clyde	16-03-2002

I think this is going to be a very hard test for Sandy Stewart and the lads but I hope to see us progress through and take on one of the bigger teams.