Airdrie won't underestimate 'Aggy's' Stranraer in the Scottish Cup, says captain Adam Frizzell

Airdrie skipper Adam Frizzell says his side won’t underestimate Stranraer, and expects a tough clash against former team-mate Scott Agnew’s side in the Scottish Cup third round.

Agnew was an attacking midfielder and assistant manager when Ian Murray brought Frizzell to New Broomfield in June 2021.

The sides may have gone in different directions in recent seasons as Airdrie were promoted to the Championship while Stranraer dropped into League Two.

But Frizzell says they can’t afford to take the Blues lightly at Stair Park on Saturday.

He said: “It’s a game we can see ourselves winning, but it’s a very tough place to go to, notoriously.

“Knowing Aggy well, I think it will be a good game of football, with the way he likes to play and we like to play, so I’m looking forward to it.

“The cup is important to us and we want to advance.

“It’s a good opportunity to get into the next round, we want to get in the hat hopefully, and that’s what we’ll look to do, come Saturday.

“But we’re under no illusions that it will be a walk in the park. It’s always a tough game when you go down there.”

The Diamonds go into the Scottish Cup, having come through a tough SPFL Trust Trophy quarter-final with a 6-5 penalties win over Morton, following a 0-0 draw at Cappielow.

Hailing from Greenock, Frizzell wasn’t surprised to be in a battle with Dougie Imrie’s side and was pleased to come through it.

And the former Kilmarnock, Livingston and Dumbarton midfielder says being in the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup isn’t something to be taken lightly.

He said: “We were clinical in the penalties. The standard was good on Saturday, while Josh Rae managed to get a hand on one and be the hero to get us into the next round.

“Those are the games that are