Jonathan Afolabi: Last News

Airdrie's Adam Frizzell insists Celtic loanee Jonathan Afolabi's play-off heroics show the strong squad depth that could take them to Scotland's second tier.

Ayr United hitman Jonathan Afolabi wants to start delivering on his huge potential - starting with a starring role in Tuesday night's Ayrshire derby.

Ayr fans to get behind his side after a damaging night at Somerset.The boss hit out at terracing boo boys who were vocal as nine man United were well beaten by Raith.Hopkin insists his squad needs support from the home faithful to ride their rough patch.It followed a 2-0 defeat which saw Jonathan Afolabi and skipper Aaron Muirhead both see red as Ayr's discipline crumbled near the end.First half goals from Ethon Varian and former Ayr winger Dario Zanatta sealed the points for Rovers.Hopkin told the Ayrshire Post: "It's the first time since I've been here that nine or ten players didn't play well."I can take abuse - I've been in football for a long time."All I ask the fans is to get behind Ayr United and the players on that pitch."They can

Ayr boss David Hopkin fuming.But ten man United limped on to spot kicks, before Siegrist denied Paddy Reading and Jonathan Afolabi to send the Tangerines through.Hopkin had made four changes from the team which drew with Arbroath last week as he sought a fresh approach.Aidan McAdams returned between the sticks to make his first start since the opening game of the season at Albion Rovers.Also in from the start were Aaron Muirhead, Michael Hewitt and Mark McKenzie, with Muirhead handed the captain's armband in place of Sean McGinty, who was one of four who dropped to the bench.And after a tight opening to the game, it was Ayr who fashioned the best early opening through their most creative option.Reading did well to intercept the ball down

Ayr United on penalties. The Premiership outfit were completely out of sorts and looked like crashing out to a Tomi Adeloye goal before Nicky Clark levelled 10 minutes from time from the spot after Jack Baird was sent off for pulling back Ryan Edwards.

Jonathan Afolabi. The Dens Park side have already completed the signing of Nicholas Hamilton but want to further bolster their attacking options.

Dunfermline boss Stevie Crawford has hailed the way Celtic loanee Jonathan Afolabi leads the line after the striker grabbed two goals in his last three games for the Fife outfit.