Out-and-out hit man to squad

Terrors need to sign another

work ethic has made the Slovakian a firm favourite with both gaffer and fans, his promising start at Tannadice, in terms of goals, has now faded. That’s a worry.

Seven goals in his first 13 games after arriving from Danes Aalborg in August suggested the man to get the goals to fire them to promotion had been found.

The last seven games, with just one strike to his credit, have dampened such expectations.

And while that work he puts in when up front, often on his own, means he continues to be a vital cog in the wheel for the team, there is little question he’d benefit from a regular strike partner.

Of course, the arrival of Nesbitt and Smith should help ease the burden on whoever is right up front but only to a degree.

Both are capable of chipping in with goals but a good chunk of the work they do is likely to be in creating chances as opposed to taking them.

Putting more goals in the team would also ease the pressure on the defence.

While the back four have been leaking too many goals this season, they’ve too often taken to the pitch knowing the loss of just one goal may well see a point or points dropped.

That’s why the next couple of weeks will see Neilson, presumably backed by new owner Mark Ogren’s money, pull out all the stops to find another quality striker.

Particularly in this transfer window, that’s usually easier said than done.

If he succeeds and United are back in the top flight come the end of the season it would have been well worth the effort.