| But Paul Lawson returns from suspension, Kevin James is back in the pool following injury, and Michael McGovern, the goalkeeper secured on loan from Celtic, is also in the travelling party.
Goran is hoping to attend his father’s funeral in Macedonia, but paperwork is holding up his departure.
If he still hasn’t left Scotland by tomorrow afternoon, he’s likely to play.
Saints team boss Owen Coyle said, “We’re just having to take this on a daily basis. This has the makings of a great game and it’s a terrific one for us to bounce back after losing to Livingston.
“There will be two very good teams out there, both will be trying to win, so this match has the makings of a cracker.”
Should Hardie fail to make it, Lawson is the likely replacement.
Peter MacDonald would take over in attack if Milne fails to shake off his knock in time.
Saints are taking around 500 fans down to Gretna, with some heading for a lunchtime meal date at a club in Carlisle before heading the few miles back north to take in the game.
After taking just one point from their last three matches, the Perth men are keen to get back on the winning track.
They presently lie six points adrift of league leaders Gretna and don’t want to fall further behind. |
