Robertson targets more cup thrills

Scott Robertson is determined to enjoy more cup glory with Dundee United after feeling something of an outsider against Ross County in May. The midfielder came off the bench in the final stages of United's 3-0 Scottish Cup final win over the First Division side, who United face in Dingwall tomorrow in the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.It was a rare moment of joy for Robertson during an 18-month spell in which he underwent three groin operations as he struggled to get an injury-free run.And the former Dundee midfielder now wants to play a more prominent role in their quest for further honours.Robertson said: "They are good memories for the boys and shows what we can achieve if we play well."Having had that we will be even more hungry to taste that success."I never really played much of a part in the cup run so that makes me even more enthusiastic about doing well."I came on with 15 minutes to go for the final, and we were 1-0 up. I was injured for all the other ties. It's a great memory to have but I just wish I had played more of a part."I know it was the opposite for a couple of other boys, Darren Dods and Paul Dixon played every other round and were injured for the final. So I would prefer it my way round."But I've had my fair share of disappointments so I just want to move on and improve, because I know I'm not playing great at the moment. I want some happy memories of my own."The adulation United received from their supporters after only their second Scottish Cup triumph is also motivating Robertson to get back to Hampden.Coach Paul Hegarty broke down in tears at Hampden in May after finally winning the cup with the Tangerines after playing in four unsuccessful final teams.But the former defender had plenty of happy memories with the club - he led United to the league title in 1983 and League Cup successes as well as a European final.And he is proving a source of inspiration to the current squad too."You look around the stadium and see his face everywhere, having won the league and played so well in Europe and for Scotland," 25-year-old Robertson said."Having him around is inspirational given the fact he is such a legend at the club."To see what he has achieved and the status he is held in by the fans makes you realise how close you are to - I daren't say legendary status but I know Craig Conway and David Goodwillie will always be remembered for scoring cup-winning goals."Things like that make you loved by the fans and I'm sure the boys would like to be appreciated as much as Paul Hegarty."

Source: Team_Talk