Red Revenge!

United enter their toughest round of games in the 2^nd half of the Premier league when they entertain 3^rd placed Cliftonville at the Showgrounds tomorrow. United treasurer Noel Millar, is hoping the ‘reds’ will bring a decent crowd with them tomorrow, in the wake of their winning of the County Antrim Shield on Tuesday past. As we said this is the start of United’s toughest run of games, at home at first to Cliftonville tomorrow and then 2nd placed Portadown next Saturday. On the following Saturday we entertain Comber Rec in the Irish cup, followed by a trip to Windsor Park to take last years champions, at present in 4^th place, before a home game against Dungannon Swifts, who at present are just 6 points behind league leaders, Glentoran. United are set to give a first full game to new signing Gavin Melaugh, in right midfield, with 2^nd top scorer, Mark Picking, partnering Kevin Kelbie up front. Austen Friel has moved back to Limavady with central midfielder, Stephen Lowry, coming to the Showgrounds and being in the panel for tomorrow’s game. Simon Kelly signed from Eircom league side, Dundalk, must sit out two games as he has been suspended by his previous association, the F.A.I... Darren Fitzgerald may get a place on the bench, but Randal Reid who had flu symptoms last week, looks sure to be rested. Could this mean a recall to the bench for the fit again Paul Brown, the subject of transfer speculation this week? United manager Tommy Wright was unavailable for comment, so it’s anybody’s guess and we’ll just have to wait and see. The stage is set, the 3^rd placed team, fresh from their Shield winning exploits are in town and it’s up to us to send them home pointless. We know we have the players capable of doing it, if only they can bring their best ‘game’ out tomorrow. So ‘come on United, let’s shag this Chickenville crap!’