| A prolonged and torrential downpour that battered the east of the country from the early hours saw a halt called to the televised clash by referee Mike Tumilty.
Rangers were one up by that time, but, with United dominating the play, both teams were left frustrated by the abandonment, though they agreed it was the right decision.
And, today, Craig felt much of his team’s superiority was down to the play of returning full-back Paul Dixon and wingers Craig Conway and Jennison Myrie-Williams.
“Getting Dicker back definitely helped the balance of the team and seeing as he’d hardly kicked a ball since he got injured last month, I was pleased with his performance,” said Craig.
“He also linked well with Craig Conway down the left. That was something they did well last season, but it hasn’t been happening this year.
“Yesterday, we saw the real Conway — I would never question his effort, but there were no lapses in concentration and the result was a winger who was taking people on and putting dangerous crosses into the box.”
Likewise, the gaffer was pleased with the work — in both directions — of Myrie-Williams up and down the right flank.
“He’s a player who has a lot to offer and that’s why I brought him here. Over the last six weeks or so, I have been happy with his work and, as well as his obvious ability when he is on the ball, he is doing the hard work and tracking back now.
“They are both traditional wingers and, as such, you have to accept dips from time to time, but, if we get what they were giving yesterday, we will give teams a lot of problems.”
Talks, meanwhile, were ongoing today between United, Rangers and the SPL over when yesterday’s game will be replayed.
A fortnight tomorrow was a possibility, though that’s a designated international week, but December 1 or 15 seems more likely.
And United have decided against naming and shaming the player who asked if the new date would see only the second half played! |
