Now reaping Csaba’s buys

Siegrist into action was a constant consideration towards the end of his reign, something caretaker boss Laurie Ellis, ultimately, did.

Siegrist made his league debut in a 2-0 defeat at Ayr and never looked back.

He and Clark would become integral parts of Robbie Neilson’s Championship-winning side the following season, after he joined the Terrors as boss in the October of 2018.

Laszlo also gave opportunities to youngsters Logan Chalmers, Louis Appere and Declan Glass, while seemingly got the best out of Sam Stanton. All have played a role in success in subsequent seasons.

What we are seeing now from Siegrist and Clark, though, sets them apart as masterstrokes by the 56-year-old.

It’s been a steady start to life back in the top flight under new boss Mellon and Laszlo’s lads have been the shining lights.

Clark has nine goals in 18 games in all competitions, while Siegrist has been lauded as one of the best keepers in the division for his displays between the sticks, keeping four clean sheets so far.

They are, undoubtedly, United’s stars of the season. Without them, would they be sitting in top six? Unlikely, you’d say.

In a Tangerines team that features Scotland strikers Lawrence

Shankland and Marc McNulty, Clark has been the saving grace in what has otherwise been a string of poor attacking performances.

Although, at times, the defence in front of him has looked capable, Siegrist has been busy in games.

He’s made 48 saves, the secondhighest in the league, often winning points on his own for Mellon’s men.

Keeping both fit and hanging on to Siegrist in January will be a priority for the current incumbent of the manager’s office at Tannadice.

However, we should never forget, bringing them to the club in the first place was down to one man – Csaba.

at Tannadice, but a series of fine performances has seen him lauded as one of the best keepers in the Premiership.