Enforcer Cal calls on fans to continue backing them

Road last Tuesday, Butcher is happy to have full focus on the league for the run-in.

The Englishman, who has enjoyed two spells on Tayside, also spoke of his appreciation for the club’s supporters.

He has been encouraged by their backing this season as they’ve romped to the top of the second tier and has called on them to keep that up.

Butcher believes they’ll need their help until the end of the season and beyond, hopefully, in the top flight.

And, with the investment in the club being made by owner Mark Ogren, Butch believes the future is bright for the Tangerines.

“Even after going out of the cup last week, the fans stayed behind and clapped us off, which was great to see.

“The fans have really bought into what the club want to do now. I think they can see that with the signings and keeping a hold of players, and I don’t think the owner is in any rush to sell this team off.

“He’s building something here and I think that shows on the pitch. Everyone’s together.

“They’ve been turning out in numbers for us, like at Easter Road. You want them to go to those places and have as much support as you can.

“They’re tough places to go and that will be the same all season if we go up.

“You want the fans behind you as much as possible.

“This season we’ve won a lot of games but next season might be a little different and we’ll have to ride the storm a little bit.

“If we’re putting in 100% every week the fans should be there.”

Calum Butcher has hailed the Dundee United supporters.