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Airdrieonians v East Fife preview

18th April 2014

Boss Gary Bollan has urged the fans to be the 12th Man and roar Airdrieonians to League One safety on Saturday. 

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The Diamonds will clinch survival with two games to spare if they beat ninth-placed East Fife at New Broomfield. 

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A sparkling run of only one defeat – at the hands of champions Rangers – in 13 games means Airdrie are in control of their own fate ahead of the Methil side's visit. 

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And gaffer Bollan hopes the Diamonds faithful can raise the roof for the club's biggest game of the season. 

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He said: "It's up to us. It's in our hands. Getting the win to keep us up will be our aim come Saturday. 

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"This is our biggest game of the season. We're at home and know we're safe if we win the game. 

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"The supporters are vital and hopefully we'll get a few along who haven't been there in a while because it is such a big game. 

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"The lads on the park appreciate the backing that comes from the stands. 

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"I'm sure the fans can help us along the way on Saturday and that we can give them something to be happy about." 

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Airdrie are unbeaten in five games and have won three of their last six with Bollan insisting the focus will be on maintaining current form. 

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He added: "We will look to take the game to them and continue in the manner we have since the turn of the year. 

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"Good results breed confidence. 

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"The players are going out for games and don't expect to get beat. We had a losing mentality but we've overcome that." 

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The Diamonds are without suspended full-back Paddy Boyle so Bollan will be forced into a defensive reshuffle.

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