MATCH REPORT | A PROMOTION PARTY AT TANNADICE
4th May 2024
Tonight, United's run of potentially season-defining matches continues, this time travelling to Glasgow's Maryhill to face Partick Thistle.
By Joe James
United go into the game of the back of a morale-boosting first victory at St Johnstone's McDiarmid Park in over four years. Although Ryan Dow's goal came about from a massive stroke of luck, United's flowing attacking performance in the first half and steely defensive solidity in the second period more than merited the three points, added to the fact United were playing the last half an hour or so with ten men.
Now, following on from that win in Perth, United have fought their way back to being only five points behind 11th place Kilmarnock, and with the trip to Firhill being United's game in hand over Lee Clark's side, the United players, supporters and staff do not need to be told how important this game could prove to be when looking back at the end of the season.
After seeing red at McDiarmid Park on Saturday, Coll Donaldson will be unavailable for the trip to Firhill whilst goalkeeper Luis Zwick remains in the stands through injury.
Despite so many pundits and Scottish supporters tipping the Jags for relegation this season, former United favorite Alan Archibald's side are still very much fighting it out for a place inside the top six; however, a draw at the weekend at home to Kilmarnock has made that task slightly more difficult, with only two more matches remaining until the split.
For United to beat the dreaded drop, it really is vital that on Tuesday and for the remainder of the season we continue to pick up victories and really pile on the pressure.
Ticket Info:
Admission to this match is by paying at the turnstiles.
Prices are as follows:-
£22 for adults
£15 for concessions (60+ and student with valid matric card)
£5 for Under 16s
The Health Safety Team at the Club have asked that Dundee United remind all supporters that they should mainly remain seated during a match in the interest of their own and other spectators’ safety.
All fans are respectfully requested to conduct themselves in a manner that does not bring the Club and its supporters into disrepute and adhere to the Partick Thistle Ground Regulations. Please click here for information on Unacceptable Conduct.
Supporters are advised to remain within the stand and to refrain from entering trackside or the field of play.
Searches will be carried out at the turnstiles for any controlled containers and pyrotechnics. Under the Sporting Events Act 1985, being in possession of a pyrotechnic device at a football match, or attempting to bring a pyrotechnic device into a football stadium, is a criminal offence. Any person committing such an offence faces immediate arrest and a life time ban from the Club.
Surfing flags are not permitted.
Please also be advised that Police Scotland may carry out bus stopping operations.
Dundee United would like to thank all supporters for their co-operation and continued backing of the team.
The Ticket Centre will be closed along with the rest of the Club between 10am and 12 noon on Tuesday 5th April to allow staff to pay their respects at the funeral of lifelong fan and former Club director Derek Robertson. Supporters should note that the Ticket Centre will extend its closing time to 6pm on Tuesday 5 April to allow supporters to purchase tickets after work.
