Queen of the South boss feels like he's starring in Casualty due to injury woes

Queens chief Marvin Bartley feels like he’s starring in an episode of Casualty.

The Queens boss has had so many injuries to deal with he insisted: “It is looking more like a hospital than a football club at times.

“We were forced to make four changes to last weekend’s team and it is a bit like a revolving door.

“But we are still able to put 11 players out on the pitch and make subs. If we don’t lose anybody else then we will be okay.”

Bartley (right) is thirsting for a winning run and demands that it kicks off with tomorrow’s trip to face Alloa.

The Palmerston boss was delighted to take a point against title favourites Falkirk in last weekend’s 1-1 draw.

He said: “It is always about going on a run and putting points on the table. I know there has been some frustration (from the fans) but it is a marathon and not a sprint.

“We have had a rough time, but we will keep digging in and working hard.

“We are looking forward to Alloa and getting the players as sharp as possible.

“The players will go out and there will be no excuses.

“It’s about executing the game plan and putting in the effort in football and in life.

“It’s absolutely the key.

“The players saw when we go about our business in the correct manner, like we did against Falkirk, you get performances like that. And to a man, they were fantastic. They really can take confidence not only in their performance, but the chances that they created and also nullifying Falkirk to chances few and far between.”

Meantime, former Alloa player Lee Connelly told how he is relishing a return to Recreation Park for tomorrow’s
encounter.

He turned out for the Wasps on loan from Sunderland before joining Queens in 2021 and said: “I like playing against them