Alan Pattullo: Robbie Neilson’s star on the rise again at United
His managerial star is firmly back in the ascendancy as the leaders eye a ninth consecutive league win this afternoon when Ayr United are the visitors.
The last time that feat was achieved by United in the same season was in 1950/51, when the Tannadice side were in the old B division.
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Hide AdIf they are successful today, the next target will be an all-time record of 11 successive wins – set across two seasons during the period when United lifted the Scottish title in 1983.
Such targets are certainly a big step forward from being beaten 5-0 at home by Ayr United in the corresponding fixture last season. Neilson rode out the storm (they also lost to Alloa Athletic soon afterwards) and United are reaping the benefits.