The Sunday Post (Newcastle)

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His short spell as Dundee United manager went from bad to worse yesterday for Jack Ross.

Dumped spectacula­rly out of the Europa Conference League by that 7-0 thrashing against AZ Alkmaar, his side lost 3-0 at home to one of his former clubs, St Mirren.

That leaves United with just one point from their opening three Premiershi­p games, with a visit from champions, Celtic next Sunday now looming large.

There had been a player-led, clear-theair meeting amongst the United squad early last week, but it failed to have the desired effect, with the Buddies handing out another embarrassi­ng result for Ross.

After the match, Ross said: “I’ve not

found a solution, and that’s a failing on me as a manager. I need to find them.

“I’m producing a team that has lethargy, and a lack of energy and lack of purpose with or without the ball.

“It hasn’t been strong enough, but the responsibi­lity falls on my shoulders. Right now I’m not getting enough.

“I don’t think all footballer­s go on to the pitch brimming with confidence. We have stresses, doubts and anxieties.

“But when they come on the pitch, they come to life. However, today there was lethargy and a lack of energy, and I have to try and fix it.”

 ?? ?? A beleaguere­d Jack Ross yesterday
A beleaguere­d Jack Ross yesterday

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