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STORY OF THE MATCH | MOTHERWELL (H)
31st October 2024
United are counting the cost of recent lapses of discipline, by heading into the forthcoming city derby against Dundee minus three regulars.
Keeper Alan Combe and fellow defenders Hasney Aljofree and David Partridge will sit out the Dens Park clash through suspension. But Manager Alex Smith remains confident that his Tangerines have sufficient cover nowadays to overcome any problems of absenteeism. He pointed out, "The goal-keeping position causes me no concern at all. Paul Gallacher proved against Motherwell that he can handle any situation. That should not surprise anyone because he is after all a Scotland Under-21 cap."
The absences of left-sided pair Partridge and Aljofree could be aided by the possibility of an extended stay on Tayside for Barcelona kid Raul Sanchez. The Spaniard has already played in one closed-doors game, and another one has been arranged by boss Smith for next week, as he seeks to assess the youngster's talents. Also poised to arrive at Tannadice within the next few days are two Australian recommendations - and a mystery international player from overseas.
Keeper Alan Combe and fellow defenders Hasney Aljofree and David Partridge will sit out the Dens Park clash through suspension. But Manager Alex Smith remains confident that his Tangerines have sufficient cover nowadays to overcome any problems of absenteeism. He pointed out, "The goal-keeping position causes me no concern at all. Paul Gallacher proved against Motherwell that he can handle any situation. That should not surprise anyone because he is after all a Scotland Under-21 cap."
The absences of left-sided pair Partridge and Aljofree could be aided by the possibility of an extended stay on Tayside for Barcelona kid Raul Sanchez. The Spaniard has already played in one closed-doors game, and another one has been arranged by boss Smith for next week, as he seeks to assess the youngster's talents. Also poised to arrive at Tannadice within the next few days are two Australian recommendations - and a mystery international player from overseas.
