By ANDREW WILSON 

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Airdrieonians’ Acting Head Coach Danny Lennon has told the Diamonds faithful: It’s in our hands and our players will give every shred they have to make the play-offs. 

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There was frustration on Saturday as the home side were held 1-1 by Albion Rovers at New Broomfield after a late Ally Love equaliser cancelled out Marc Fitzpatrick’s 55th minute wonder strike. 

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Afterwards Danny told airdriefc.com: “We are bursting a gut to try and finish in that last play-off position. 

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“There will be twists and turns between now and the end of the season but we are doing everything in our power to improve and kick on.” 

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With five games remaining Saturday’s trip to Stranraer is now a huge match with Brian Reid’s side three points ahead of the Diamonds in fourth but having played a game more. 

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A repeat of the 3-1 win at Stair Park back in December could put us back in the play-off driving seat with rivals Rovers hosting newly-crowned League One champions Dunfermline.

 

And Danny reasoned: “Now we find ourselves with the ball in our court. We know that if we continue to work hard and focus on improvement good things can happen. 

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“By the end of the season we will have earned the right to challenge ourselves against the bigger teams but we must focus. There is still a long way to go.” 

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Danny also took time to pay tribute to Saturday’s goalscorer and Diamonds captain Fitzy after the draw. 

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He revealed:  “Marc has really impressed me since I’ve taken over. He has a work ethic and leadership qualities second to none.

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“He’s a fantastic asset to have in our dressing room and will probably be vital as we kick on and aim for fourth place.”