Airdrie United manager John Rankin is looking to add a striker to his squad after his side failed to score in their last two matches. The Diamonds drew 0-0 with Cove Rangers in their League One opener, following a 3-0 defeat to Ross County in the Premier Sports Cup. With no goals from their forwards so far this season, Rankin is keen to bring in a new face up front before facing Alloa Athletic away on 2026-11-07.
Why is Airdrie United struggling to score?
Airdrie United have scored just five goals in competitive games this season, with none coming from their recognised strikers. Matty Yates, Dapo Mebude and Liam McLeish, who joined in the summer, are yet to find the net, while Robbie Mahon has also failed to score in five appearances. Rankin believes his side lack a natural finisher and are being too cautious in the final third.
What did Rankin say about the situation?
Rankin admitted his frustration after the goalless draw at Cove Rangers, stating that his players lacked the killer instinct to capitalise on their chances. He said: "We did a lot of hunting to get opportunities, but the killer instinct wasn’t there. We were being too safe." The manager also confirmed that the club is looking to strengthen their attacking options, though he acknowledged that it comes at a cost.
What’s next for Airdrie United?
Airdrie United will host East Kilbride in their next home game at New Broomfield before travelling to Alloa Athletic on 2026-11-07. Rankin hopes to have a new striker in place by then to give his side the cutting edge they need to climb the League One table.
