Irons Refuses To Buckle

Dec 10 2007

GAFFER Davie Irons refused to throw in the towel as Gretna were cast nine points adrift at the foot of the SPL. The basement boys were turned over by their Fir Park landlords but Irons insists his men will battle to avoid a quick return to Division One. Irons said: "For the first 35 minutes we shaded the game. The first half was encouraging, especially the way we passed the ball. "But their opener just before half time was a big blow to us. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT "The fact it came from a set piece was doubly disappointing. They got the goals when it mattered and ran out comfortable winners. "We have to keep going and try to find the magic formula. "We get Kenny Deuchar back from his loan spell at St Johnstone on Monday and maybe he is the player to start scoring for us. "Results elsewhere did not go for us but we won't give up because we knew from day one it would be tough. We have to keep believing we can reduce that gap at the bottom." Irons said Gretna would present no barrier to Rangers' bid to convince the authorities to postpone Sunday's televised game at Fir Park ahead of Gers' crucial Euro clash with Lyon. He added: "As soon as Stuttgart scored that winner I thought Rangers would be looking for a postponement. "We would help any Scottish club because it helps the co-efficient. And we'd happily aid Celtic, Aberdeen, Hearts or anyone in a similar situation."

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