Gary's Ton!

Larne man Gary Haveron, in only his third season at the Showgrounds has already notched up a hundred appearances for the club and has become a vital cog in the United machine. United's next 3 league games will have a big bearing on their season, at home to the Crues tomorrow and then a double header away to the so far unbeaten Cliftonville and Portadown. At this stage last season United had gleaned 22 points from their 17 games and were in 9th position and that's exactly the position they finished in last season. This season after 17 games we have 33 points and are in fourth position, a vast improvement, but if we are to finish at worst in the top four this term, these next three league games may well prove crucial, at least in our opinion anyway. We don't have a 'baldy' as to the make-up of the team for tomorrow's game and would never try to second guess the United manager, but have a feeling they'll be few changes from the team that earned a draw away to Newry City in the Irish cup last Saturday. Even if team Captain Albert Watson makes a 'miraculous' recovery from the 'mystery bug' that has laid him low for the last 2 weeks, we expect Simon Kelly to retain the number 5 shirt for tomorrow's game. This should also mean Gary Haveron will retain the Captain's armband for his 101 appearance, which is a small tribute to his professionalism and 'never say die' attitude, especially when he found himself out of favour with the United manager. Gary has never given anything less than 100% commitment and is now reaping the rewards of his, at times 'herculean' efforts, we at 'Sport would just like to say, 'long may it continue'. So come on United, let's teach those boys from Tiger's bay a few manners, in short, let's shag those Townies'!