Source: Team_Talk
Swanson makes case for defence
Swanson has finally made the breakthrough to become a first-team regular after spending two years on the periphery at Tannadice.[LNB]The 23-year-old was once regarded as a "luxury" player because he was unable to double up his lethal attacking skills with covering for his defence.[LNB]But manager Peter Houston set him working hard on the defensive aspect of his play and Swanson, who has gained over a stone in muscle after completing gruelling daily gym sessions, is now close to becoming the complete player.[LNB]He said: "When I came back into the team I was told I'd have to improve my defending so that's something I've worked on.[LNB]"I still try to get forward as much as possible but I've realised I can't just go up the park without thinking about things at the other end.[LNB]"Being more aware of defending has certainly helped me keep my place in the team and I think I'm a better player these days for it."[LNB]United travel to face Aberdeen on Saturday, with the Dons having not won a game since January and the pressure building on manager Mark McGhee.[LNB]But Swanson will not be taking their north-east rivals lightly, especially on the barren Pittodrie pitch.[LNB]He added: "Aberdeen have been struggling lately but they still have good players and they are capable of hurting you.[LNB]"I've seen their pitch on telly and it doesn't look too great so that's something we'll have to adapt to.[LNB]"We are chasing a place in Europe and it's very tight where we are in the league so we know how important every game is going to be from now on.[LNB]"It's great having something to play for, it's exciting because every game is massive."[LNB]United will be boosted by the return of Andy Webster after he missed out against Rangers last weekend. The Scotland man had been carrying a calf injury so was given a week's rest.[LNB]Striker David Goodwillie is also back following a recent illness but Damian Casalinuovo, who was taken off only 60 seconds into the Rangers game, is missing.[LNB]Paul Dixon is also out after failing to recover from his ankle injury in time.[LNB][LNB] Aberdeen v Dundee Utd. Click here to bet.
