Aberdeen Preview

United travel north to face Aberdeen on Saturday, looking to build on last week’s victory over Hamilton.  By Greg Watson While a lack of confidence was apparent as that winless run went on, The Arabs will hope that the resilience that was shown to keep a clean sheet last time out will help spur the team onto a continued upturn in fortunes, as the Premiership season reaches the home straight. United’s inability to prevent the concession of simple goals has been a real problem recently, and last week’s improved defensive performance – along with inspired goalkeeping from Radoslaw Cierzniak – will need to be repeated on Saturday, given the dangers likely to be posed by their hosts. However, given the strong chance of the top four all qualifying for Europe this season, and with third place still a distinct possibility, United will want to use last week’s success as a springboard to put together a strong run of form. Victory on Saturday in the game-in-hand over Inverness would certainly be a big step in the right direction. Mario Bilate made a positive impact after his introduction in the Hamilton game, and his return from injury could be a vital weapon against Aberdeen’s stingy back-line, especially given the absence of Ryan Dow. John Souttar and Callum Morris were the defensive combination that guided United to a clean sheet last week, and it will be interesting to see if they will continue at centre-back this time out. Whatever side the manager goes with on Saturday, an improvement in quality, along with a repeat of the battling resilience shown against Accies will be required to gain another victory against a strong opposition. Victory would see real belief that third place could be ours. Ticket Info: - Seat specific tickets are available to purchase via the United end cash turnstiles at Pittodrie from 2pm on Saturday. Prices are as follows:-

• £24 adults
• £18 Over-60s
• £13 U18/FTE
• £6 U12

Supporters please also note the following:- Flag policy - No surfing flags are allowed in the away section. Flags on 1.2 metre  canes are allowed  and any large flags, which must be fire retardent, can be displayed over the unoccupied seats of section P or immediately behind the disabled section. Delays Coming Into The City There are no roadworks scheduled for traffic coming into the city other than the usual hold ups in the harbour area. If supporters could allow plenty of time to get to the ground. Turnstiles open 1 hour prior to ko and fans should be at the ground at least 25 minutes before kick off to ensure that they see the start of the game. Smoking Policy Pittodrie stadium is a non smoking stadium. If a person wishes to leave the ground to smoke,  they can do so but they will treated as leaving the stadium and not be allowed to re enter. Coach Parking It should also be noted that Aberdeen Football Club charges £10 per coach or mini bus to park in the golf road car park. This is the only designated coach park for away supporters' coaches, any coaches or mini buses parking out with this area may be removed or incur a fixed penalty. If the coach driver or bus organiser could have the exact money ready, this would avoid any unnecessary delay. A receipt similar to a match ticket, will be issued it, contains the VAT number on the rear.