Decisions! Decisions!

We’re sorry, but for once at least, we have no news on United’s injury front. After Tuesday night’s famous victory against the ‘League champions’, let’s repeat that, victory over ‘the League champions’, we may have some players carrying a few ‘niggles’. Rory Hamill falls into that category as he ‘tweaked’ his hamstring and was replaced near the end of the game by the fit again Aiden Watson. Vinny Sweeney may also be in doubt as he had to come off at halftime, with a severe bout of sickness. Kevin Kelbie, who deputised for Sweeney so capably on Tuesday night, may get the starting nod if either or both strikers are unavailable. Also if both were unavailable, the manager may consider starting either of our two reserve strikers, Randall Reid and Paul McDowell. Unlike his predecessor, Kenny Shiels, the current United manager does have options open to him. One problem position we at ‘Sport feel needs sorting, is the central pairing of Scates and Haveron. Scates is the best performer by far, but Haveron flatters only to deceive and surely the management must realise that he is playing out of position. But will big Tam have the ‘courage’ to omit Haveron and give a start to either Aiden Watson or the forgotten man, Dominic Melly. Another option open to the United manager, if both strikers are fit, would be to play Sweeney and Kelbie up front, with the ‘versatile’ Hamill slotting into midfield. Defensive wise, he must also decide whether Gary Smyth has the stamina to play a second game inside four days and whether Craig McClean returns at fullback or Boydie continues in that role. Whatever he decides, one thing is for certain, three points are a must tomorrow as United’s most important game of the season so far, comes directly after the visit of Glenavon. Bring on Glenavon tomorrow we say and then we’ll give the ‘scum’ their comeuppance on Boxing Day!