While Cadamarteri was sidelined by the knock for training today, his manager believes he won’t be joining fellow-attackers Francisco Sandaza, Damian Casalinuovo, Jon Daly and Kevin Smith on the long-term injury list.

“He basically has a dead leg down on his calf and, while it will be a problem for the next couple of days, I think it should clear as the week goes on,” said Craig.

“I certainly hope so because the last thing we need is another injured striker.”

Although his front men have been dropping like flies, Craig has been delighted with the increase in his options at the back and in midfield.

Yesterday saw loan signing from Rangers, Andy Webster, have his best game yet at centre-back and moving up to midfield, the manager is happy with the competition for places there.

“I was pleased with Webster’s performance and with him it is a case of staying fit and getting games under his belt. The more he plays, the more confidence he is going to get,” he added.

“I was also happy with the work Craig Conway put in when he came on for the second half.

“We have more strength in depth in that area this season and I think Craig realises that to continue to be a regular first-team player he is going to have to be at his best on a consistent basis.

“The others in midfield are in exactly the same situation because we have strengthened over the summer.

“It’s the same at the back and once we start getting the strikers back fit the same will apply there.”

On Saturday, Joe Collins continued his impressive trial spell by grabbing a double as a young United side beat juniors Penicuik.