Levitt had no problems with Fox challenge

Dylan Levitt is adamant the candour of Dundee United head coach Liam Fox can only help his development as a player. Fox laid down a no-nonsense challenge to Levitt following a poor performance in the Tangerines’ 1-0 defeat against Motherwell, resulting in the World Cupbound Welshman being withdrawn at half-time.

Fox made it clear that he “expects better” on a consistent basis from the exmanchester United kid, such are his natural gifts and abilities.

The comments — largely effusive in their praise of Levitt, while acknowledging a dip in form — were nothing that had not been conveyed in private.

Levitt responded in sensational style in subsequent showdowns against Celtic and Kilmarnock.

Reflecting on his honest conversations with Fox, Levitt said: “That helps a lot with your development.

“It helps you off the pitch as well; you can reflect on the clips and what you have done in games. Then you put that all back into your training and try your best in the next game. You’ve got to take everything in, work hard and turn it into a positive. Everyone has to assess their own performances.”

As well as taking on board the words from his manager, Levitt insists he has no qualms about receiving criticism.

“We are all in a sport where criticism is everywhere,” continued Levitt.

“Even the top players at the very highest level receive criticism, which can be crazy because they have shown everyone what they are capable of during the years.

“But games come thick and fast and you get it out of your head quickly and move on to the next one.”

Levitt is determined to maintain that momentum against Aberdeen today — and send the Tangerines into the World Cup hiatus on a high.

He said: “A win on Saturday would just top it off and allow us to go into the break with a lot of positivity.”