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United face Hibernian in the William Hill #ScottishCup Semi Final tomorrow, a game that once again sees the Club handed an opportunity to compete in a national final. By Joe James Thankfully, it is often said that form goes out the window in cup matches. Whilst United go into the semi final off the back of last Saturday’s hugely disappointing defeat at home to Inverness, Paatelainen’s side can certainly take encouragement from their recent first-half display at Firhill - had the finishing been better, United could, and really perhaps should have been at least 3-0 in front at the break. Hibernian, for their part, are in the midst of a slump recording only one win in their last eight league matches, their latest exploit seeing them throw away a 2-0 lead against ten men with only six minutes remaining. They will however certainly be no pushovers, having so much strength and depth in all areas of the pitch, not least Jason Cummings, who is a proven goalscorer, and John McGinn, who has shown on many occasions against United that he has the ability to boss the midfield. Despite media reports earlier this week suggesting otherwise, midfielder Paul Paton has declared himself fit for the trip to Hampden, and keeper Luis Zwick has recovered from his leg injury. The only first team player missing out is the suspended Mark Durnan. Thus far, it’s been a very difficult season, there is no hiding from that. However, with United’s long-loving history with this tournament, think of what a semi final win could do for the confidence in United’s bid for Premiership survival and the possibility of having United’s name once again etched upon the side of the famous old trophy!! Come On United!!!!!!! http://weareunited.dufc.co/527154 Ticket, Travel and other Important Info William Hill Scottish Cup Semi Final tickets for our match v Hibernian at Hampden this Saturday (12.15pm kick-off) are still on sale at the Ticket Centre in Tannadice Street until 5pm on Friday. Briefs can be purchased in person, via telephone on (01382) 833166 (option 1) as well as online. Prices are as follows:-  North Stand: £28 Adult/£10 Concessions (65s and over, Under-16s and students in full time education) West & South Stands - Please note these are now sold out. Whilst the Ticket Centre (and Club Shop) at Tannadice will be closed on Saturday, the ticket portacabin situated behind the West Stand at Hampden Park will sell United end tickets for the North Stand from 10.30am. Pre-paid United end tickets can also be collected at this facility from 10.30am onwards. Please be aware that proof of age may be requested for concession prices. Whilst the deadline for postal orders has now passed, online orders can be placed until 3pm on Friday 15 April but must be collected by 5pm on Friday from the Ticket Centre in Tannadice Street or from 10.30am onwards from the West Stand ticket portacabin at Hampden. Travel: Police Scotland have issued a travel notice for fans which can be found here. Other Important Info: 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 Hampden Ground Regulations. Please click here for the SFA Statement on Unacceptable Conduct.