McKinnon shrugs off talk of pressure

DUNDEE UNITED: Manager well aware of challenges ahead in promotion fight

Dundee United manager Ray McKinnon insists he can live with the pressure being piled on him and his players as they strive for promotion.

A dismal display as they drew at home to Dumbarton on Saturday left many fans concerned about a season that really needs to end in the Tangerines winning the Championship.

That leaves precious little room for error for McKinnon or his team in the weeks and months ahead.

By his own admission, they are “stuttering along” just now and there was a dark cloud hanging over Tannadice following that 1-1 draw against the Sons.

However, they still sit just two points adrift of leaders St Mirren.

Indeed, victory at struggling Falkirk this weekend, accompanied by favourable results elsewhere, could see them climb back to the top of the table.

McKinnon is certainly up for the fight but he also appreciates what is expected of him and his players.

He insists he, and they, can cope.