Bryan Gilfillan was delighted to make a scoring debut for Airdrie - and says the Diamonds have nothing to fear as they face league leaders Stranraer. 

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The man of many clubs joined from League One rivals Peterhead on Friday afternoon, and was in the action straight away as he scored Airdrie's second goal in a 2:2 draw with Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday. 

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Now Gilfillan is ready to face Stevie Aitken's table-toppers Stranraer at the weekend. He told us how his move to New Broomfield happened: 

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"I was very happy playing at Peterhead but this season I wasn't starting every week and a combination of that and the travelling I decided it was time for a change. 

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"After agreeing with Peterhead to end my contract I had a couple of offers but decided Airdrie would be good move for me. 

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"Airdrie has always been a big club with great history and I am happy to have signed with them." 

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A solid display in defence followed at East End Park, and the icing on the cake came when Gilfillan headed home Liam Watt's corner. 

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He ran straight to the Airdrie support in celebration - and explains that he hasn't had an easy time from the New Broomfield faithful in the past. 

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"I enjoy every goal I score but there is something special about scoring on your debut. 

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"It's always good to get fans on your side early doors, as I've had a bit of stick when playing Airdrie in the past.

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"Can fans expect more goals? I hope so!"

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Stranraer visit on Saturday having already beaten the Diamonds at Stair Park, and played out a 3:3 draw early in the season.

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Bryan has already faced The Blues with Peterhead, and he's not overly worried about the relative league positions.

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"Every team in the league is capable of beating one another despite their position in the league. 

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"I won't be worried about playing the league leaders, as when I step out onto the pitch I always believe my team can win. 

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"Stranraer have a good squad and I've faced them a few times this season already so I know it will be tough - but if we can take recent form into Saturday's game then of course a win is realistic."

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If selected, Ben Richards-Everton will make his final appearance for the Diamonds, returning to Partick Thistle after the weekend.

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Chris O'Neil and Marc Fitzpatrick missed the trip to Fife through injury and illness respectively, and both continue to be monitored.

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Andrew Dallas is in charge of Saturday's meeting with Stranraer, who have added striker Jon McShane on loan from East Fife. Anthony Marenghi has left the club.