PREVIEW: Clyde v Cove Rangers
Clyde play their first match of 2022 tomorrow in cinch League 1 as Cove Rangers visit Broadwood.
The match will go ahead following a 10am pitch inspection.
Clyde are unbeaten in the last six league games, and will be hoping to continue that good run of form in what will be a very tough test against the league leaders. Clyde won the previous game at Broadwood 2-1, while Cove won 3-0 at the Balmoral Stadium earlier this season.
Danny Lennon hopes to have a healthier-looking squad for this match than he had available in our last league match at Falkirk, with some players returning from injury and also Marky Munro and Owen Andrew being recalled from their loan spells. One player who will miss this match is Aaron Splaine who is suspended after accumulating too many yellow cards.
Danny Lennon spoke to the official website ahead of the game:-
”Cove are a team that are doing exceptionally well, their consistency and their performances this season have been very, very good. We know a great deal about them, they’re a good squad and we’ll give them the credit they deserve but like anything it’s important we highlight and exploit their weaknesses to our advantage.
”We want to continue our good form and looking up the way, and that gives this the makings of a great game. They’ve always been entertaining games with Cove at Broadwood and it’s one we’re very much looking forward to. We should have one or two players back from injury that makes the squad look healthier.”
“The game off last week gave us a weeks opportunity to give a few players a bit more time to get back from injury or at least closer to contention. It gave them another couple of training sessions so there was at least positives that came from it, even though we wanted the game to go ahead.
”We have on a good bit of momentum now which was missing at the start of the season, and we want to continue that consistency into the second half of the season. There will be a lot of games coming fast and furious and we need to remain focused and bring what we have in the last 6 league games but at the same time look to improve and move forward.”
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
Pitch Inspection: There will be a pitch inspection at 10am
Kick-off: 3pm
Tickets: Entry to the match is by ticket only. Tickets are available to purchase in advance from the Ticket Store. Supporters attending must purchase their tickets online to avoid the need to queue.
Cash/Contactless Payment: Those wishing to pay by cash, contactless cards or Google/Apple Pay must purchase a ticket from the ticket window next to turnstile C before entering at the gate with their ticket. It is however strongly recommended to purchase tickets in advance online as above.
Stadium Entry: All entry gates will be signed. Home and away supporters should enter by the double doors to the left of turnstile D.
Seating Arrangements: Away supporters will be seated in the South end of the Main Stand. The lower central section of the Main Stand behind the dugouts will be closed as this area is required to seat substitutes and backroom staff of both teams.
Arria Fanzone: The Arria Fanzone will be closed for this match.
Live Stream: The match will be streamed live, with stream access available to be purchased through the Ticket Store, priced at £13. Coverage will start around 2.45pm. A help guide to the streaming service can be found here.
Getting Here: Click here for details of how to get to Broadwood by car, bus or train.
Car Parking: There will be no parking available at the front of the stadium due to the COVID-19 test centre in the car park. However those travelling to the stadium by car should note that there will be a limited number of spaces in away car park at the rear of the South Stand. Other car parking provision can also be accessed within the Broadwood Campus and surrounding areas. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to obtain one of the limited designated car parking spaces available.
Club Shop: The club shop will be open from 2.15pm for the sale of Clyde merchandise, located off the disabled entrance corridor.
Kiosks: Food and drinks will be available to be purchased once again from Kiosk One underneath the Main Stand, from 2.15pm onwards This Kiosk will also be accessible to away fans
Face Coverings: Face coverings are not mandatory inside the stadium but fans are encouraged to continue to wear these. Masks should be worn when moving from seats into enclosed areas such as kiosks and toilets.
Track & Trace: Check In Scotland QR codes will be posted at various points around the stadium. Please take the time to scan these on your phone and check in to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The Clyde View: Issue 12 of the club’s award-winning matchday programme will be on sale, priced at £3.