David Proctor will watch with frustration as Airdrie take on Brechin, as the defender faces a new injury nightmare. 

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Proctor has been out of action since the sides last met in October, and scans have revealed underlying problems which will see him sidelined for several months. 

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Shortly after scoring the second goal in a 4-0 win for the Diamonds, Proctor left the field with a hamstring pull, but it proved to be a symptom of a back injury. 

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"Mick and the rest of the medical team were concerned when my hamstring kept playing up and my back had been stiff for a while. So they sent me for an MRI scan which showed I had a stress fracture in my lower back which was causing my hamstring problem. 

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"It was a bit of a shock to hear the news and it's a difficult injury to put a timescale on regarding when I'll be back. I've basically been told to rest completely for 3-4 months and then take it from there". 

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Proctor's absence is another headache for Airdrie manager Gary Bollan, who has struggled to field a settled side due to injury and illness. 

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And it's a source of frustration for ex-Hibs stopper Proctor, who doesn't enjoy the lack of involvement. 

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"It's been extremely frustrating watching from the sidelines, particularly during the Scottish Cup replay against Morton when we had a bit of a defensive crisis due to Luca being called up for international duty and Ben being ineligible to play. 

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"If the manager can get a settled team on the pitch then I think we can go on a run and climb up the league". 

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The 4-0 victory over Ray McKinnon's Brechin in October was the best performance of the season so far, and a repeat would be welcome at Glebe Park as the Diamonds look to end a three-match losing streak. 

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Proctor has mixed emotions remembering the match ahead of Saturday's trip to Angus. 

"The first game against Brechin was the most enjoyable game I've played in all season- although it was a bittersweet game for me as I scored my first goal of the season before coming off with my hamstring injury. 

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"The boys seemed to play with a bit of freedom that day and were not afraid to go and express themselves. Hopefully we can go up there and take the game to Brechin". 

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Ben Richards-Everton returns to Saturday's squad following a one-match suspension, while team captain Paddy Boyle is back in contention after missing the match at Stranraer with a groin strain. 

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The referee is Des Roache.