AIRDRIE welcome back three key players for their Scottish Communities League Cup tie tomorrow.

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David Lilley is in line to make his debut against Second Division rivals Stirling Albion with Phil Johnston and Graeme Owens also in the squad for this first round match.

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The Diamonds are hoping to move on after their 5-0 opening-day defeat to Livingston in the Ramsdens Cup.

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But manager Jimmy Boyle admits the Binos will pose a real threat with both teams eyeing a place in the second round draw.

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He said: "We're going into this game stronger than we were last weekend which is very pleasing.

"We know it will be a difficult game. Stirling had a good win last weekend and Jocky will have them well-organised." 

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Meanwhile, the manager has confirmed that midfielder Jamie Stevenson is training with the squad while he sorts out his future. 

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The 27-year-old spent most of last season at New Broomfield and was recently on trial at Inverness Caledonian Thistle. 

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Boyle added: "We have got Jamie in training with us. We've spoken to him and told him what the situation is at this moment in time." 

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Former Dumbarton keeper Andrew Duncan, who signed for the under-19 squad last Thursday night, may again be listed as a substitute. Airdrie can confirm that goalie Gianluca Corvi has left the club.