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Ben Banks

Airdrie boss calls on big home backing as Diamonds face play-off date with destiny against Montrose

Airdrie boss Ian Murray knows how big today's match with Montrose is - and he wants the Diamonds support to give his team an added edge.

A massive Championship play-off second leg awaits them this afternoon, trailing 1-0 after a defeat at Links Park on Tuesday.

Craig Johnston's goal is all that separates the pair and they will face either Dunfermline or Queen's Park for a place in next year's second tier.

Murray is desperate for a large home crowd to help them overturn their small deficit and head into another play-off final, just like last year.

But they'll hope for a different outcome after a painful loss to Morton over two legs in 2021.

The Penny Cars Stadium hierarchy have bought into the manager's vision and ticket prices have been slashed for the visit of Montrose.

Adults can get in for £12 while concessions are just £5, and the former Dumbarton and St Mirren boss is hopeful of a large number of attendees.

The 41-year-old said: "The supporters were tremendous with us in the away leg.

"They really helped us through a rocky first 20 minutes on Tuesday. They stuck by us.

"That was fantastic to see. We need to make sure that we go and repay them, and we hope that they come out in their numbers.

"This is where these boys need the supporters. We need them now more than ever.

"We need them to help us get over this line and they can play a huge part in how we progress."

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