Lossiemouth switch Fort William match to Grant Park and bring in new signing Tom Palmer
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LOSSIEMOUTH have added a physical presence to their squad by signing RAF serviceman Tom Palmer, says boss Joe Russell.
The player could come into Lossie’s squad for tomorrow’s home match against Fort William, which has been switched to Moray due to Fort's Claggan Park being waterlogged.
Fellow airman Russell, who will miss this weekend’s game as he is away with his work, is pleased to bring in a player who has represented the RAF football team.
“From what I’ve seen of him in training, he looks decent,” said Russell. “He’s a big, physical-looking player and he can play at centre half or defensive centre midfield.”
The Coasters had a free weekend last weekend, giving extra time to captain Liam Archibald to recover from a knock he picked up in the 2-1 loss at Huntly in their last game.
Defender Scott Gordon also trained this week and should be fit to return to action, although veteran Kevin Flett is nursing a foot injury and is rated doubtful to play against Fort.
Scott Wilson and Scott Campbell remain sidelines for the Grant Park outfit.
Fort haven’t played a league game in two months, and last tasted action in their League Cup first round tie three weeks ago.
Lossie also also without Elgin City loan striker Kyle Willis, who has been called away on an RAF exercise to Cyprus until January. His loan will have expired by then, with Lossie keen to extend his time at the club until the end of the season.
Assistant boss Ian Campbell and coach Scott Campbell will be in charge for tomorrow's game in Russell's absence.
Lossie completed a league double over Fort last season, but the Lochaber side have improved this term with the acquisition of nine Caley Thistle development players.
