Tomorrow is the sort of game we really have to be looking to win if we are hoping to move up the table this season, or avoid a relegation battle. Everyone seems to be worried of the threat Dundee United pose after their impressive display against Hearts, although perhaps the Jambos' comical display in Europe last night puts that result into perspective. However, we have been an SPL club for three years now and it's time we focus on the threats we have, rather than how to stop other teams hurting us, when it comes to home games. The physical presence of Billy Mehmet and Michael Higdon can cause problems for anyone, especially when combined with the crossing of Jack Ross. Craig Dargo's pace and footballing brain are always handy, while Andy Dorman's bursts from midfield are almost impossible to defend against. We have plenty of ways of causing problems to other teams and we should start using them, rather than trying to stop other teams playing.
Things don't look too bad on the injury front at the moment, with Chris Smith the only long term absentee. Mo Camara was due to go for a scan on his knee this week but the results of this are unknown. Internet rumours suggested we were planning to bring in another leftback before tomorrow's game, but this doesn't seem likely. Hugh Murray is kind of fit but won't make tomorrow, with fellow midfielder Steven Thomson missing through suspension. His place could be taken by Stephen Robb or Stephen O'Donnell, both of whom are still fit!
United's display against Hearts on Monday has been earning them rave reviews, and for good reason. They played extremely well against the side that finished third last season and won with relative ease. However, let's put it into context. Hearts had two men sent off and were honking last night, while they also had Michael Stewart sent off. United's goals - both of which came through new signing Danny Cadamarteri - were a penalty and an effort that was helped with some dodgy goalkeeping. Sure, they have dangerous players - like Craig Conway, Cadamerteri, Prince Bauben and Danny Swanson - and we'll need to watch for them, but let's not hype them up so that a defeat seems almost inevitable.
United's Craig Levein has done pretty well over the last few years and is tipped to take over from George Burley when he finally gets the boot from the Scotland job. He also seems to have a knack of getting his side to beat us regardless of how the game is going - look at what happened in January when we were 2-1 up yet lost 3-2 by conceding twice in as many minutes. His side is full of good players and they're strong at the back with keeper Nicky Weaver and defender Andy Webster. They will challenge for Europe again this season, but we have to worry about ourselves tomorrow and go for the home win.