Injured Mair will see a specialist

Mar 12 2013 by Paul Behan, Paisley Daily Express

Lee Mair looks to have lost his fitness race for this Sunday’s League Cup Final with Hearts.

The defender sustained a stomach muscle injury last week at Dens Park and may need surgery to correct the problem.

He came off during Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to the Dark Blues and there were fears his season could be over.

The former Aberdeen centre-half is to see a specialist later today and find out the extent of his injury.

Saints manager Danny Lennon has every sympathy for Mair.

He said: “Lee’s struggling and my heart goes out to him.

“It was similar to myself, when I was a player.

“Lee’s got a stomach injury and will go and see a specialist on Tuesday.

“He’ll do everything he can to make it but it’s difficult at a club of our size because big games like this are few and farbetween.

“We’ve also got nine SPL matches after the final which, in my opinion, are just as important.

“So it’s vital we make sure he’s ready to come back for these games.”