Source: FOOTYMAD
Dundee United Still Signing Players
There are still players who are out of contract moving to new clubs. Dundee United needed some defensive cover so have signed Pavels Mihadjuks. Dundee United are still signing players despite the transfer window being closed. Former Inverness defender Pavels Mihadjuks' deal with FK Ventspils ended at the end of 2009 so is free to move outside the transfer windows. The Latvian centre-half has signed for United till the end of the season, subject to international clearance. Mihadjuks spent the second half of last season with Caley Thistle so will be familiar with the Scottish football scene. United manager Peter Houston said: "I've been aware of this player and his availability for some time, particularly after he impressed in his short time with Inverness Caley. 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. 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. Assuming all the necessary clearances come through on time, Pavels will go straight into the squad for Wednesday night's game against Hamilton." 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. Mihael Kovacevic was already sidelined because of a broken nose which left Sean Dillon as United's only recognised full-back for the midweek league game with Hamilton. Editor Ger Harley (ger@scottishfitba net)Admin Team (admin@scottishfitba net)This is Scottish-Fitba Net
