Forfar boss Jim Weir expects another tough Angus derby
Forfar are expecting today’s Angus derby to be just as tough as the one they narrowly lost seven days ago.
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Derby win is all the motivation that Forfar need
The fact that they would be the first League One club to beat Arbroath this season isn’t in Forfar manager Jim Weir’s thoughts ahead of today’s Angus derby.
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Forfar striker John Baird on course to meet his manager’s goals target….. and more
Jim Weir expected John Baird to score between 15 and 20 goals for Forfar this season.