AIRDRIE are preparing for their first league match in over 21 years with neighbours Albion Rovers.

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Ahead of this weekend's SFL2 clash at New Broomfield, Diamonds chairman Jim Ballantyne shares his thoughts on the opening month of the season and looks forward to 'derby day'.

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He said: "The start of the season has been up and down for us and that is clear to everybody. 

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"We've produced some good performances but also had some terrible performances. I think the big thing for us is to find some consistency. 

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"I don't think there's much between all of the teams in the Second Division. I thought East Fife were quite good against us but then Dumbarton went out and hammered them. 

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"I'm always hoping for more in terms of points. We've dropped some silly points but we're capable of going out and getting wins. 

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"I can't wait for the derby. It's something we've never experienced at our ground formally and I think there will be a great atmosphere. 

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"Hopefully the two towns will get right behind their teams and turn out in big numbers."