Michael Paton hobbled off in Albion Rovers’ League Two opener on Saturday and boss Brian Reid has his fingers crossed the midfielder gained’t be out long-term.
The 33-year-old was changed by Kieran McGrath after 52 minutes of their 1-0 defeat to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview with a hamstring downside and the ex-Aberdeen star is a certainty to overlook this weekend’s conflict at residence to Dumbarton.
After a season blighted by accidents final time period, Reid is praying lightning doesn’t strike twice.
He mentioned: “Michael Paton got here off on Saturday with a hamstring subject so I hope that’s not too critical.
“I hope this isn't an indication of issues to come back like final season and it’s only a blip.
“We definitely want everybody match and out there as a result of I believe we will problem if that’s the case.
“It’s a bit early nevertheless it’s at all times a fear when it’s a hamstring.
“You’d a lot relatively it was a knock or a bruise, however I’m hoping it’s not too critical.
“We’ll simply need to gauge it at coaching this week however I worry he’s out for a few weeks anyway.
“I’ve obtained my fingers crossed it’s not any longer.
“If it wasn’t for accidents final season, I felt we may have been pushing for high 4 if everybody was match however final season was simply unbelievable.
“I hope our luck adjustments this season as a result of already there’s been a few issues.
“Max Wright was again on the bench after damage however is missing match sharpness.
“Blair Malcolm, who has began the season very well, has tweaked his groin so has missed the final couple of video games.”
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