CRAIG Levein watched as Airdrie United stepped up their promotion bid on Saturday, and the Dundee United manager must have been impressed by striker Alan Russell as he knocked in a double in the 2-0 win at Queen's Park.
Russell almost signed for Kilmarnock just before the transfer window closed, and could still be a target in the summer for the Rugby Park club.
Russell has shrugged aside the disappointment of not getting his move but other Premier clubs have bee
n alerted.
He said: "I have now scored 19 this season and that is the most in my career. I am hoping to reach 25 and I am looking to step up the leagues next season."
Ross County manager Derek Adams was frustrated after their 1-1 draw at Peterhead. Sean Higgins gave County the lead, but Peterhead struck back through Martin Bavidge. Even though they were left with ten men after Stuart Anderson's sending-off, County could not take advantage.
Adams said: "I am a bit disappointed with a point. But we are unbeaten in 11 games with 31 points from 33."
Raith Rovers' Iain Davidson scored twice in their 3-2 win over Cowdenbeath, with David Goodwillie also on target. But they got a fright as keeper Chris Fahey's own goal and Paul McQuade pulled Cowden level before Davidson's late winner. Raith manager John McGlynn said: "We fought to the end and showed our character."
Hopefuls Brechin and Alloa shared the points in a 0-0 draw, while a late Ryan Stevenson goal earned Ayr a 1-0 win over bottom club Berwick.
