The pitch was better than anticipated - but Airdrie manager Ian Murray says getting the chance to play their own game against Queen's Park will give them an added edge.
A bobbly Firhill surface played host to the Championship play-off final first leg as the Diamonds secured a 1-1 draw.
Simon Murray had put the Spiders ahead but a late Rhys McCabe penalty swung the tie back towards Murray's men five minutes from time.
