Last Chance!

Tonight is the last chance for United's 'fringe' players to make an impression on United manager Tommy Wright and his coaching staff, when the Sky Blues first team pay a visit to Bangor. The playing staff were given a night off training last night, after their somewhat jaded showing in the away friendly at Ballyclare Comrades on Saturday past. We at 'Sport were of the opinion during Kenny Shiels's management tenure, that United played far too many pre-season friendlies and we're wondering if Tommy Wright has fallen into the same trap. Surely a couple of friendlies against top class opposition would stand the team in good stead, rather than the six or seven against what can best be described as 'second class' opposition. More questions were asked than answered last Saturday and United still look rather light upfront, where Vinny Sweeney missed with yet another 'free' header. Admittedly we missed a stack of chances in the first half, but we were doing that last season also, so maybe nothing's changed. Still only time will tell and the United manager has tonight's game to get it sorted, before the 'real' thing begins with a trip to Portadown this Saturday. United's reserve team is also in action tonight away to Chimney Corner, so fans may feel their presence there would be better. We're sure the hard working committee at the Antrim club would appreciate a good turn out, but unfortunately this is unlikely as it clashes with european football on the 'box'. Just a word in passing about the 'team we love to hate', Coleraine, how did they ever allow themselves to get into such a big debt is beyond comprehension. For once we sympathise with their fans, but the men in 'suits' who allowed Coleraine to go down the plughole, should not be allowed to forget their part in it's downfall. Let this serve as a warning to all Irish league clubs, keep the purse strings tight, otherwise you could be in the same boat!