Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Quality strike from Glass was no surprise to team-mate McMann
DECLAN Glass is the latest Dundee United kid to hit the headlines after his wonder-goal against Hibs.
Team-mate Scott McMann was not shocked by the starlet’s stunner, though, because he sees the quality of the Tangerines’ next generation every day.
Glass’s incredible solo strike has been hailed by United fans on social media and lauded by pundits, but McMann was even more impressed with the manner in which Glass – and his cohort of young United team-mates – have proved themselves worthy of the tangerine jersey.
Asked about the impact of recent Covid-related issues, he said: “It hasn’t been easy, but it did give the younger lads a chance to come in and they have done well.
“I have been really impressed by them, but it’s no surprise because we see them every day in training, so we know the kind of future they’re going to have in the game. They have come in and done everything the manager has asked of them, which is great from his perspective as it gives extra options.”
McMann also admitted recent Covid cases at Tannadice – and resultant self-isolation issues – have been difficult, but he is hopeful the winter break, which has been moved forward by a week, will give United time to get back to full strength.
He added: “Covid has been challenging. It’s not just us, a lot of the other clubs are struggling with it. Quite a few had players missing and teams have been struggling to name squads, so it makes sense to bring the break forward.
“Nobody wants to be watching games where teams are massively under strength so you can understand why they made that decision. It will let us get injured players back too and hopefully we will be much stronger again when the games start up.”