Mihadjuks moves to Tannadice

08 February 2010 21:18
The 29-year-old Latvian centre-half has penned a short-term contract until the end of the season.[LNB]Mihadjuks, who spent the second half of last term with Caley Thistle, was available outside the transfer window after his deal with FK Ventspils expired at the end of 2009.[LNB]He arrives at Tannadice with United having suffered a number of defensive injuries recently.[LNB]Manager Peter Houston told his club's official website: "I've been aware of this player and his availability for some time, particularly after he impressed in his short time with Inverness Caley.[LNB]"Pavels is a quality defender with real presence and when it became apparent over the weekend that injuries were going to leave us short defensively, I moved quickly to secure his services until the end of the season.[LNB]"This will not only provide us with immediate and quality cover, but will also allow us, and Pavels, time to see whether this short-term deal should be extended beyond then.[LNB]"Assuming all the necessary clearances come through on time, Pavels will go straight into the squad for Wednesday night's game against Hamilton."[LNB]Mihadjuks' signing came on the same day Houston confirmed he would be without Paul Dixon for at least two weeks after the left-back suffered a recurrence of knee ligament damage in Saturday's Scottish Cup win at St Johnstone.[LNB]Mihael Kovacevic was already sidelined because of a broken nose which left Sean Dillon as United's only recognised full-back for the Scottish Premier League game with Hamilton.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk