McINNES GOSSIP NO EXCUSE FOR DEFEAT

month — will be looking for his side to put on another polished performance when Dunfermline visit Tannadice tomorrow. remember the way we’ve been playing and, if we do lose a goal with so long left to go, remember we have time to get back and win.

“On Saturday it was like we had to get back in front in the next two or three minutes and there was a bit of a rush and we were trying to get the ball forward too quickly.

“It was disappointing but, when we sat down and looked back over the game, the manager reminded us we are on a decent run and in a much better place than we were a few weeks ago.

“We’ve done that by playing good football and controlling games and that’s what we’re working on.”

The aim is to show that kind of control and get back to winning ways when Dunfermline visit Tannadice tomorrow.

It’s a game that kicks off what could be a huge December for United, one that will see them face all their promotion rivals.

“Our home form is massive and we have to l ook to take three points tomorrow.

“We put in a great performance down at Dunfermline last time we played them and that is also something we can take into the game.

“Then there’s a run of other big games before the end of the year. The month is going to be a chance for someone to go on a run and do themselves a lot of good.

“Our aim is for that to be us.”

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