Football for Utd sights on party

“They were backed into a corner which made them dangerous.

“We’re at the top for a reason, we’re 17 points clear, so if people want to take the positive they will and if they want to take the negative they will.

“From our point of view, we’re on track and we want to get this league won as quickly as the fans, if not more.

“There’s definitely no slackness in the dressing-room. We’ve just had a couple of games where it hasn’t fallen our way.

“We deserve to be up there. Just look at the way teams play, set up to beat United because they know we are the best team in the league.

“It’s their game of the season so there’s no real disappointment here.”

Dillon Powers gave United the lead on Saturday with his first goal for the club before Stuart Bannigan’s penalty evaded Siegrist for the Thistle leveller.

The goalie was gutted not save the effort but was equally-pleased for Powers, saying: “It’s difficult to settle in to a new environment, absolutely.

“I thought his first game at Partick, he was outstanding there.

“He’s a great addition to the team and a great character but it’s hard for people to come in and fit in with a winning team.

“The same goes for Rakish (Bingham). He has fit in perfectly and has a great mentality and work ethic.

“We all bond and Dillon topped it off with a goal on Saturday.

“Brilliant for him and it looked a brilliant strike from where I was standing. He will continue to play well, no doubt.”

end-of-season title party but knows they have work still to do to seal the Championship crown.