Bryan Prunty has his 100th career goal in his sights - and he's gunning for Morton as Airdrie aim to continue their good form into 2015. 

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The striker was denied his ton - and a hat-trick - by the woodwork last Saturday as his late effort came back off the crossbar, having already scored twice in a 3-0 victory over the Honest Men. 

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But despite finishing the year strongly, Prunty knows that the Diamonds will have their work cut out against a Morton side who are unbeaten in three meetings between the sides this season. 

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"The month of December was very encouraging as we managed to follow up decent performances with getting points on the board which left us four games unbeaten. 

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"This has given us massive confidence going to face Morton who we've not managed a result against so far". 

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Confidence is one thing that won't be short in the Airdrie squad with two wins and two draws in their last four games, and experienced hitman Prunty - who turns 32 this month - has found his shooting boots at the right time. 

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"It's great to be hitting the back of the net as a striker, as this gives you confidence and I'm hoping I can continue to play as much as I can - which will hopefully give me the opportunity to get some more goals in the bag". 

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One more goal will see fans' favourite Prunty hit a career century, a total which has been carved out at Aberdeen, Inverness, Ayr, Alloa and Dumbarton as well as two spells in the Diamond. 

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But the local lad is quick to point out that a Diamonds win matters more than personal glory. 

"The thought of getting 100 career goals is something I'm extremely excited about and if I can manage to get it on Saturday then absolutely fantastic from a personal point of view. 

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"But I'd sacrifice not scoring if it meant we had secured three points, which is of course a lot more important than me achieving this". 

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With results stacking up and morale high in the camp, fans will be reminded of last season's post new-year recovery, which saw Gary Bollan's men transformed from relegation favourites to a side playing with confidence and swagger - and narrowly missing out on a promotion play-off place. 

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Prunty has a message for the Diamonds faithful. 

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"I'd like to wish each and every Airdrieonian all the very best for 2015 and thank them all for their continued support both for the team and myself. 

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"I've had an unbelievable amount of positive messages since returning to Airdrie and I thank them all for this". 

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The Diamonds go into Saturday's match boosted by the news that Luca Gasparotto's loan contract has been extended until the end of the season. 

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Morton's own loan star - top league scorer Declan McManus - will play his last game for the Cappielow club before returning to Aberdeen. Ex-Diamonds Stefan Milojević and Ricki Lamie may also feature in Jim Duffy's plans. 

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Referee Nick Walsh will officiate the season's fourth meeting between the clubs.