Match Preview

The string of important matches continues for United and tonight Paatelainen's side travels to Fir Park to face Mark McGhee's Motherwell. By Joe James Motherwell, although not competing at the top end of the league as they were doing only a few years ago, have had a relatively good season thus far - are currently occupying seventh spot on the Ladbrokes Premiership table whilst sitting only four points behind Ross County who currently hold fourth spot. Last weekend's Scottish Cup Quarter-Final victory was without doubt one of the few fantastic moments this season. Progressing into the semi finals of another major competition and the manner in which we did it should, fingers crossed, breed confidence in the side for the rest of the season and for our trip to Lanarkshire tonight. As if United's current position wasn't enough motivation for the team to go out and fight for another valuable three points, Paatelainen, the squad and all the supporters will be looking to get revenge from the bitterly disappointing 3-0 defeat in the last meeting between the sides in February, a defeat that saw United slip 13 points adrift at the foot of the table. If United are to come away with the win on Friday night, they'll have to do so without Eiji Kawashima again, the keeper missing out this week and last weekend's win in Dingwall with a thigh strain. Paul Paton and Gavin Gunning however are in contention to play, injury forcing the former to limp off midway through the Quarter Final. Both Guy Demel and Callum Morris remain sidelined with hamstring and knee problems respectively. Other than the aforementioned defeat at Tannadice last month, the sides have only met on one other occasion, early in the season in August, an own goal from Louis Laing and a last minute Simon Murray strike handing United all three points in an impressive performance at Fir Park. With eleventh placed Kilmarnock's tough schedule over the next few weeks - facing both Aberdeen and Celtic - a win could see United move within five points of Lee Clark's men and take another big step in our attempt to stay in the Scottish Premiership next season. Come on United!! Ticket info:  Tickets for this game are still available from the Tannadice Ticket Office in pre sale but can also be purchased at the cash turnstiles* at Fir Park on the day of the game.  Admission prices are as follows:- £23 for Adults £16 for Concessions (60s and over, full time students with a valid matriculation card) £12 for Juveniles (15s and under) £29 Family Ticket (1 adult & 1 juvenile) * Away supporters can also pay per card at the Fir Park ticket office or buy online at www.motherwellbuyonline.co.uk. United supporters are allocated the Maxim Office Park Stand. Please be aware that proof of age may be requested for concession prices. Supporters please note that all tickets purchased by telephone and sent out by recorded delivery are subject to a handling charge of £2.25 per ticket (up to a maximum charge of £9 per total order in respect of orders for multiple tickets). All fans are respectfully requested to conduct themselves in a manner that does not bring the Club and its support into disrepute and adhere to the Ground Regulations and Code of Conduct of Motherwell FC which can be found here. All fans 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 are carrying out bus stopping operations. Dundee United would like to thank all supporters for their co-operation and continued backing of the team.