Mourning Time!

For those who think Cutch is the best thing since sliced bread, he dropped 'the bombshell' this week, that we forecast way back in December. In short after two seasons and becoming legendary, he'd rather be a villain than a hero. But if you think about he never rests too long at any club, maybe he has a different agenda than most players, that's to play for as many clubs as he can. If you count two stints in Portadown, Crusaders will be his 12th club in a 15 year career, not exactly renowned for sticking is he. We can't help thinking that he was bound for Glentoran but when the 'born again hypocrite' didn't get the job he opted for the Crues. But the question remains is he really interested in playing his heart out for us until the end of the season or merely going through the motions as he has done for the last two months.

Spike has a decision to make, can he afford to play him, knowing when the 'chips are down' he might not deliver, or is it best to come to some agreement with him and let him spend the rest of season packing cheese. Spike's predecessor took the drastic action of ousting the two men who signed pre-contracts last year and we admit we admired him for that, but it probably came back to haunt us in the long run. If by some miracle we got through to the Irish cup semi-final and drew the Crues, could we be sure of Cutch putting in a real effort, we think not. Who among United supporters will ever forget Richard Gibson's glaring miss at the Oval last December and could we be sure if faced with the same scenario Cutch wouldn't do the same.

But wait there's a match to be won at Mourneview against Glenavon, who are fighting to hang on their premier status and although Donegal Celtic done them a favour defeating Carrick Rangers tonight, they'll be anxious to do themselves proud. Spike and the two baldies are down to the bare bones and we can't afford anymore injuries and we believe it will be the same again in selection, bearing in mind the Cutch dilemma. It might be an idea to start young Neil Lowry or Jamie Davidson and leave Cutch on the bench. It's not known if midfielder Alan Davidson is going to make the panel tomorrow, but if he does he'll give us another option and we need plenty of options. We play the 2nd of our six pointers tomorrow, win and we've taken another step to securing our premier league status, lose and it's squeaky bums time. So Come United, live up to your name, let's shag those Mourne Viewers!