League · Premiership
Dundee Utd3–0St Mirren
Lineups
Dundee Utd
St Mirren
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
St Mirren · Starting XI
- Marián Kello
- Jason Naismith
- Marc McAusland
- Jan Tesselaar
- Sean Kelly
- Jim Goodwin
- Adam Drury
- Thomas Reilly
- Kenny McLean
- Gary Teale
- Callum Ball
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
St Mirren · Substitutes
- Ally Ridgers
- James Marwood
- Mo Yaqub
- Adam Brown
- Ross Caldwell
- Mark Williams
- Jack Baird
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Stuart Armstrong for Mario Bilate32′
- Ryan Dow for Calum Butcher68′
- Chris Erskine for Nadir Çiftçi74′
St Mirren · Substitutions
- Ross Caldwell for Callum Ball60′
- James Marwood for Gary Teale61′
Dundee Utd · Manager
St Mirren · Manager
- Tommy Craig
Dundee Utd · Cautions
- Seán Dillon71′
St Mirren · Cautions
- Marc McAusland43′
- Jim Goodwin50′
- Kenny McLean58′
- Jason Naismith63′
Match report
There were more than a few puzzled faces around Tannadice when the teams were announced for this first match of November. McNamara elected to make 6 changes from the team that successfully won through to the semi-final of the League Cup just a few days earlier. Dillon, Morris Butcher, Telfer, Ciftci and Bilate all coming into the team with the most surprising ommision being John Rankin. United were slow to get into this game and the opening 35 minutes were reminicint of what the home fans witnessed against Partick Thistle two weeks earlier. With so many changes, lethargy could not…Read moreRead less
There were more than a few puzzled faces around Tannadice when the teams were announced for this first match of November. McNamara elected to make 6 changes from the team that successfully won through to the semi-final of the League Cup just a few days earlier. Dillon, Morris Butcher, Telfer, Ciftci and Bilate all coming into the team with the most surprising ommision being John Rankin.
United were slow to get into this game and the opening 35 minutes were reminicint of what the home fans witnessed against Partick Thistle two weeks earlier. With so many changes, lethargy could not be used as an excuse. St Mirren were most enterprising in the opening period and Cierzniak was United's saviour on a couple of occaisions. His block from Callum Bell being particularly timely. Then as the match looked like it would remain goal less at half time, United most lively player created the opener. Ciftci played in Connolly on the right of the box and youngster jinked before cutting back for the on rushing Paul Paton, who calmly side footed the ball home.
With United in front, St Mirren were forced to open up and this played perfectly into the hands of the home team. As United got a grip of the match, the chances began to appear. Nadir Ciftci doubled the home teams lead early in the second half and it was Connolly again with the assist. A lofted ball from Butcher set Connolly free and he went up bravely to head against the 'keeper. The ball dropped to Nadir Çiftçi and he slotted into the net. Charlie Telfer added his name to the scoresheet with his first goal for Dundee United, finishing calmly from Connolly's reverse pass. United could have had more as St Mirren downed their tools after the thrid goal, but the 3-0 victory was enough to see United leapfrog Accies and take pride of place on top of the Scottish Premiership.
Manager's Comment:
"Delighted with the three points, the three goals and all the additional chances we made. It was a gamble to make so many changes but I felt it was the right thing to do to get a bit of freshness in the team."
Fan's Comment:
"Great to see the energy and enthusiasm back in the side. Always looked comfortable after the first goal. Connolly was instrumental and provided assists for all three goals and good to see Telfer score on his first start to send up to the top of the pile."
Match Photos courtesy of Riki Grauer - More photos available at:
Dundee United Official Flickr Page
United were slow to get into this game and the opening 35 minutes were reminicint of what the home fans witnessed against Partick Thistle two weeks earlier. With so many changes, lethargy could not be used as an excuse. St Mirren were most enterprising in the opening period and Cierzniak was United's saviour on a couple of occaisions. His block from Callum Bell being particularly timely. Then as the match looked like it would remain goal less at half time, United most lively player created the opener. Ciftci played in Connolly on the right of the box and youngster jinked before cutting back for the on rushing Paul Paton, who calmly side footed the ball home.
With United in front, St Mirren were forced to open up and this played perfectly into the hands of the home team. As United got a grip of the match, the chances began to appear. Nadir Ciftci doubled the home teams lead early in the second half and it was Connolly again with the assist. A lofted ball from Butcher set Connolly free and he went up bravely to head against the 'keeper. The ball dropped to Nadir Çiftçi and he slotted into the net. Charlie Telfer added his name to the scoresheet with his first goal for Dundee United, finishing calmly from Connolly's reverse pass. United could have had more as St Mirren downed their tools after the thrid goal, but the 3-0 victory was enough to see United leapfrog Accies and take pride of place on top of the Scottish Premiership.
Manager's Comment:
"Delighted with the three points, the three goals and all the additional chances we made. It was a gamble to make so many changes but I felt it was the right thing to do to get a bit of freshness in the team."
Fan's Comment:
"Great to see the energy and enthusiasm back in the side. Always looked comfortable after the first goal. Connolly was instrumental and provided assists for all three goals and good to see Telfer score on his first start to send up to the top of the pile."
Match Photos courtesy of Riki Grauer - More photos available at:
Dundee United Official Flickr Page