Stirling Albion boss Darren Younger admits he gained’t hand over on a play-off spot till it’s mathematically unattainable.
The Binos are aiming to make it three straight wins once they welcome Annan Athletic to Forthbank tomorrow.
It’s the primary of three successive dwelling video games for Darren Younger’s aspect, who welcome Albion Rovers on Tuesday earlier than internet hosting Stranraer subsequent weekend.
Stirling go into this weekend’s match on the again of victories over Cowdenbeath and Forfar Athletic, having gained simply certainly one of their 17 video games in cinch League Two earlier than the latest revival.
In-form Annan are sitting second within the desk and look certainties for a play-off spot – they've overwhelmed the Binos 3-1 and 3-2 this season however Albion have been unfortunate to solely draw 0-0 at Galabank in January, once they discovered dwelling goalkeeper Greg Fleming in impressed kind.
The play-offs look an extended shot – Stirling are 11 factors behind fourth-placed Edinburgh Metropolis with a sport in hand – however Binos boss Younger hasn’t given up hope of a late push.
He mentioned: “That fourth spot continues to be one thing we're aiming for – we have now the sport in hand and Edinburgh drew with Stenhousemuir in order that narrows the hole slightly.
“There’s eight video games to go and loads of factors to play for.
“I believed the gamers have been great in opposition to Forfar – I couldn’t have requested any extra from them. We have been glorious within the first half and will have scored a couple of objective.
“We perhaps drained a wee bit within the second half and Forfar had extra of the ball however the gamers labored so exhausting and it was nice to get the clear sheet.
“I’m happy that Akeel Francis obtained his first objective for the membership however the entire gamers deserve credit score for the shift they put in – we had a tough week with three video games and the lads are buzzing to have gotten the win in opposition to Forfar after beating Cowdenbeath in midweek.”
In the meantime Tuesday’s match in opposition to Albion Rovers is a rearranged fixture after the unique match was postponed final month because the Forthbank pitch was unplayable.
Stirling gained 2-1 when the edges met on the finish of August however misplaced 1-0 at Cliftonhill in November on a day when Dale Carrick missed a penalty.
Brian Reid’s staff are sitting second from backside within the desk however earned an essential level in a 0-0 draw with leaders Kelty Hearts in Coatbridge on Wednesday – it was a match Rovers ought to have gained after creating a number of good possibilities.