Montrose v Airdrie: Diamonds' hard work will count for nothing if we slip up, says Armstrong
Rhys Armstrong says Airdrie can't afford to let their wins over Dundee and Bonnyrigg count for nothing when they clash with Montrose and Alloa this week.
Airdrie started their section with a 1-0 win against Premiership side Dundee with a Chris Mochrie clincher, and followed that up with a 3-0 win at home to Bonnyrigg Rose on the Tuesday.
Midfielder Armstrong kicked off the scoring with a 20-yard bullet, followed by strikes from Euan Henderson and Lewis McGrattan.
The Diamonds can put themselves in pole position to win Premier Sports Cup Group C with victory over Montrose at Arbroath's Gayfield this evening, with their final section game at home to Alloa on Saturday.
With no game last weekend, the club hosted an open training session on July 17 for fans to watch their heroes in action.
Armstrong, 23, said: 'It's important that we go into the next two games with the same mind-set, and try to win them, finish top of the group.
'The win at Dundee set us up nicely. We knew if we got a result up there, and then won the next three, we'd be looking at being top of the group, or thereabouts.
'It was important to get the result, and it stood us in good stead.
'We had to go into the Bonnyrigg game with the same attitude, and come out with the win.
'It was a good first-half performance, and we know we can be better, but at least we got the goals, and the result that we wanted.
'We knew we couldn't go up to Dundee and get the result, and then come back here and drop points, so it was important to do the business.
'We now have to go in to these games with the same mind-set, don't let our standards drop.
'We know they won't be easy games, but we have to go in with the same attitude, and get the points.'
Armstrong managed only one goal in 2024/25, and equalled that with his strike against Bonnyrigg Rose, so is looking for more.
'It was a good goal and I enjoyed it,' said Law-born Armstrong. 'I couldn't really remember it, but I watched it back on TV and it was a good strike.
'Hopefully I can get more goals like that. Last season I didn't get myself into positions enough, but this year I'll be looking to add goals to my game.
'The main focus right now is preparing and getting all the boys as ready as we can, going into the season.'
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