Connell has late test.

Berwick Rangers, who have taken only two points from their last six games, may be without Graham Connell for today's match at new leaders Airdrie United.

The midfielder picked up a back injury in the midweek defeat by Dumbarton and manager Paul Smith has revealed he is extremely doubtful. Rangers drew with Airdrie at Shielfield a fortnight ago and the manager is delaying team selection until shortly before the kick-off after Connell undergoes a late fitness test.

* GENERAL manager Colin Carter says every Gretna game is as important as the next one but today's visit to leaders Stirling Albion is surely make or break. Even Carter says: "This is a really huge test for us. If we win, we will reduce their lead to just five points and at worst we would only be seven points adrift of Stranraer."

A double blow to Gretna is the news that David Holdsworth is out with a knee injury and Martin Cameron could miss the rest of the season after having to leave the field after 17 minutes last week at Albion.

"It is disappointing to lose the pair but we just have to get on with it," said Carter. Brian Wake and Ian Stevens, who scored when introduced as a substitute last Saturday, will compete for a place in the starting line-up. In addition, Gary Cohen will need a late fitness test.