A different test but Rakish aims to help United to title

you get used to it every day and are more accustomed to it than other teams that don’t

“I don’t think it had any sort of affect in the way we played on Friday. We still wanted to implement our style of game but it just wasn’t to be on the night.

“We still tried to find an opening but we were just lacking a little bit in the final third.”

One way in which playing for United is different than being at Hamilton, though, is the weight of expectation.

More accustomed to fighting at the bottom end of the table, Bingham believes battling for the Championship title is a different challenge but that it requires similar qualities.

“It’s a little bit different compared to trying to stay up, it’s a different kind of mindset you need.

“In terms of winning, you still need a mindset to be consistent and there’s a reason why we’re up there and first by 18 points because we’ve been consistent throughout the season.

“We can’t drop that standard even if we’re playing teams near the bottom, it doesn’t really matter, you still need to be on top of your game.

“It’s a great bunch of lads so we’re just going to keep digging and driving to get that promotion.”

The Terrors’ focus now turns to Friday’s visit of Inverness to Tannadice and Bingham is ready to go.

“It’s a big club and I was pleased to see the turnout from the away fans on Friday.

“This week at home is going to be an even bigger turnout for us for a big game.

“It’s game we want to get three points from and definitely do one on Inverness.

“It’s going to be crucial but it’s a tough game. We expect stiff opposition on Friday and we won’t be taking them lightly.

“Hopefully, we can get the win.”

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