AIRDRIE will attempt to atone for Saturday's heavy defeat when they play in the Scottish Communities League Cup tonight. 

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The Diamonds welcome First Division Raith Rovers to New Broomfield for a second-round clash. 

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And gaffer Jimmy Boyle is demanding a positive response from his players following the 5-1 league loss to the Blue Brazil. 

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The manager said: "Having this game on Tuesday night will hopefully prove to be a good thing and we can get back in the swing of things. 

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"I'm expecting the players to come out bouncing after that result and performance. We can't be having what happened against Cowdenbeath." 

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Defender Jamie Bain says the players are desperate to make it up to the Diamonds faithful by pulling off a cup shock. 

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He said: "Nothing seemed to go right for us after we started well in the first ten minutes. I don't think any of us can say we played well. 

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"We are now looking forward to the game against Raith. We want to do well for the fans and hopefully we can get a win and move on." 

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Airdrie will be without the injured duo of Ally Woodburn and John Boyle for the visit of John McGlynn's men. 

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Raith currently sit in second place in SFL1, having collected seven points from a possible nine so far, and drew 1-1 with Morton on Saturday.