Jordan Morton is determined to fire Airdrie into the Championship, but the winger warns that nothing should be taken for granted at this stage. 

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22-year-old Morton signed from Bulgarian club Lokomotiv Plovdiv in February, following spells with Clyde, Hearts, Livingston and Cowdenbeath. 

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His subsequent introduction into the first team has seen the midfielder add pace and drive to the squad, but he is keen to add goals to his array. 

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"I can bring lots of attacking using the width of the pitch and link up with the strikers, and hopefully I can get some goals that will take us into the play-off and up to the next league." 

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Morton explained how his move to New Broomfield came about. 

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"A close friend of mine through football, Iain Russell, had told Gary Bollan I was looking for a club. 

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"I've known Gary from when I was younger during our days at Clyde. 

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"I've really enjoyed it, it's been great."

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Looking ahead to Saturday's vital match at Forthbank, Morton insists that although confidence is high, Stirling will be given the respect they are due.

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"No game is a straightforward win.

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"We are playing with confidence and playing well as a team though, so that of course gives us a lot to go into the game with."

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With the gap to fourth-place closing to three points last weekend, Jordan is hopeful that the Diamonds can take care of their own result while looking to other teams to do them a favour.

 

"We have shown that we are capable of unbeaten runs, and we're hoping some results go our way just like last weekend.

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"We definitely have what it takes to go all the way, for sure."

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New loan-signing Bob McHugh joins the squad from Motherwell, and goes straight into contention ahead of the trip to Stirling.

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Luca Gasparotto returns from international duty, although Bryan Gilfillan and Jim Lister remain sidelined.

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With Ross Docherty serving a one-match ban, Nathan Blockley may return to the squad after missing last Saturday's win over Stenhousemuir as his wife went into labour.

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The Binos will be without the suspended Craig Comrie as boss Stuart McLaren desperately fights automatic relegation. Former Diamonds Phil Johnston and Lewis Coult may feature for the hosts.