Forfar boss Dick Campbell has revealed he was so disgruntled with Tuesday night’s defeat in Peterhead that he will make no less than six changes to his starting line-up for today’s game against Stranraer.
The veteran manager watched his side throw away a lead against the Blue Toon and then saw Stuart Malcolm sent off in the second half, with the defender receiving two red cards for violent conduct and then gesturing to the home fans as he left the field, with the 35-year-old now suspended for four games.
The Loons had looked to have coped without him to secure a point at Balmoor when they equalised through Danny Denholm in the 82nd minute.
However, Campbell was left “gutted” when Gary McDonald popped up with a late winner for Jim McInally’s side.
The Station Park boss insists the manner of the defeat was simply not acceptable from his title-chasing squad and he will ring the changes at home today.
He said: “I was bitterly disappointed with Tuesday night’s defeat.
“We were all over Peterhead in the first half and could quite easily have been five up.
“However, we conceded some bad goals and Malcolm’s sending off made it even more difficult for us.
“Still, I thought we would hold on for at least a point so I was absolutely gutted when they netted their late winner.
“Giving away that goal was simply not acceptable and I was very unhappy with the overall performance.
“I would have been pleased to come down the road with a 2-2 draw but the defeat was just not good enough.
“So I named my team on Thursday night and there will be no less than six changes for Saturday’s game against Stranraer.
“It should be a good match between two sides who have been at the top of the table all season.
“I think Stranraer have been the most consistent side in the division so it will be tough but I am looking for a big response from my own players after what happened at Peterhead.”