Jimmy Boyle has urged his Airdrieonians players to overcome recent disappointments at Somerset Park on Saturday. 

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The Diamonds boss is looking for his side to end a run of five matches without a victory when they take on old foes Ayr United.

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"We just need to dust ourselves down," he said. "We have a really tough game at Ayr but we still believe that we can get ourselves up that league table.

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"I think there is frustration, particularly from the supporters. We started the season really well and had a couple of good wins but the last three performances haven't been good.

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"The players owe a performance on Saturday. Not just for the club and the supporters but for themselves.

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"We've got to knuckle down, get back to basics and try and pick up positive results."

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Boyle admits the players are unhappy with the dip in both results and form and believes going on the road could prove to be a blessing in disguise.

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He added: "They've had a go at each other. They are hurting at the last three results. It's not as if it is one area where there is a problem. It's everywhere.

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"We're away from home and maybe that will help. We've had a lot of home games so this trip will maybe freshen things up."

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On the personnel front, full-back Chris O'Neil returns from suspension but midfielder Martin Hardie looks set to miss out with an ankle injury.