| The Tangerines followed up Tuesday’s draw in Drogheda with a 2-0 success over the university side, who shocked them in a friendly this time last year.
Craig, however, admitted there were parts of the performance that left him less than satisfied.
“I thought the first half was a non-event and, if we’d played it twice or three times like that, we would still have got nothing out of it,” he said.
“The important issue right now is fitness and getting sharpness, and we don’t expect much on things like shape and tactics, but I still expect better than we saw in those 45 minutes.
“I have to say the second 45 minutes was better. A few things pleased me and, to be fair to the players, they are working hard out here, but I’ll be looking for an improvement tomorrow.”
Among the positives for the manager were the performances of scorers Argentinian striker Damian Casalinuovo, who has now been signed up on a two-year deal, and fit-again midfielder Scott Robertson, who missed a big chunk of last season with a pelvic problem.
“Damian was one of the ones who managed to do well in the first half and I was pleased with his contribution, and Scott is now moving freely and it’s a long time since we’ve seen that.
“It was good to see him looking like the player we saw before he got injured last season and he will have benefited from the game.”
Meanwhile, back in Dundee, youth coach and former fans’ favourite Dave Bowman and a team of Dundee United all-star legends are gearing up to raise money for the fight against skin cancer.
For a minimum donation of £100 that will go to charities, they will take on any five, seven or 11-a-side team for friendlies. Dave and his team will also provide their services for other fund-raising purposes, as long as the minimum donation is made for the benefit of the skin cancer charity as well.
The idea has come from the establishment of the Dundee United Former Players’ Association, and Dave, therefore, has a whole host of United legends to choose from. Already committed are the likes of Ray McKinnon, Gary Bollan, Grant Johnson, Darren Jackson, and Paddy Connolly.
“Dundee United is strongly behind the battle against skin cancer and raising awareness of this issue, particularly among the young,” said United director Derek Robertson. “Two young United fans, Alan Clarke and Ally Watt, have died from this condition and the club is determined to play a role in skin cancer prevention, as a fitting and lasting tribute to them.” |
