AIRDRIE welcome Gala Fairydean tomorrow in the third round of the William Hill Scottish Cup.

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The Diamonds will be looking to snap a five-game winless streak when they take on The Borderers at New Broomfield.

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A place in the potentially lucrative fourth-round draw alongside the likes of Celtic and Rangers is at stake for the winners.

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But manager Jimmy Boyle says he will not be taking anything for granted against a side who ply their trade in the East of Scotland League First Division.

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He said: "It will not be easy and we will need to work hard to get a result.

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"I'm delighted the match is at our place. I'm hoping we will be positive but also take on board what happened last Saturday and improve defensively."

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Boyle feels his squad will kick-on once they regain their form and paid tribute to striker Ryan Donnelly who has scored 15 goals in 17 games.

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"We're suffering from a lack of confidence," he added. "But once we go on a run of two or three wins, we will push on and move up the league table.

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"Ryan knows where the goal is and he's working very hard, which I'm very pleased with. He is doing really well."

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On the personnel front, Boyle will have defenders David Lilley and Paul Lovering free from suspension with midfielder Sean Lynch available following a groin injury.