Emergency Ward!

We just heard the news that United have signed former Dungannon Swifts midfielder/striker Michael Ward from Glentoran. We are at a loss to understand our managers thinking re-this signing, as Ward has played mostly on the right side of midfield for the Glens and we have an abundance of talent vying for that spot already. But then again. none of the Sky Blue team have ever won, or come close to winning, a 'manager of the month' award, so we have to hope our manager knows what he is doing. United have reportedly got a full squad of fit players for tomorrow's Irish cup game away to Newry City. The one player missing from the squad is Garth Scates, who must serve an automatic one match ban, having reached the dreaded penalty points mark. Having no knowledge of the United manager's thoughts we can only surmise and speculate on his possible starting line-up. With Albert Watson fully fit again (we cannot possibly comment on reports that he emptied his wallet), Gary Haveron should be released from defensive duties and we expect him to slot into Scates place in midfield. The United manager, we think, will stick with a five man midfield, so that should mean a place on the bench for Davitt Walsh. The downside of this formation leaves top scorer Kevin Kelbie ploughing a lone furrow up front and we believe United require the pace and guile of David Cushley and Stephen Lowry on the flanks to compliment the Scottish striker. This would be harsh on Stuarty King, who has played a vital part in United's last four games, but when the going gets tough, then it's time to make tough decisions. So come on Sky Blues, let's shag those Marshmen', let's begin another epic journey!