Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara has “unfinished business” at Tannadice and will ignore any speculation linking him with the Celtic job.
That was the confident declaration from United full-back Andy Robertson in the wake of the news that Neil Lennon had ended his four-year spell as boss of the Hoops.
As a former Parkhead player and carrying a reputation as one of Scotland’s brightest young managers, it is perhaps inevitable that McNamara’s name will be mentioned over the days ahead as a possible replacement for Lennon.
However, Robertson is adamant that the right thing for his gaffer to do is to stay with the Tangerines…and he is pretty sure that will happen.
“I think that he has had a good season and everyone is looking at his style of play,” said Robertson.
“Personally, he has done a lot for me. I still think, though, that he has unfinished business at United, as do we players after the cup final defeat.
“There are going to be rumours that he is going to be linked with Celtic but I think he is happy at United and not finished there.”
Asked if he understood why there would be speculation surrounding his manager, who just two weeks ago was wanted by Blackpool, Robertson replied: “I can understand that 100%.
“His style of play is very modern just now. By getting the ball down and playing we have attracted plaudits for our way of football.
“But I believe there is still more to come from him and there is still more to come from us. Hopefully, he doesn’t leave and hopefully none of the boys leave.”
Robertson was asked what impresses him most about McNamara.
The Scotland star, who will head for Fulham next Wednesday for a Scotland friendly against Nigeria, replied: “It is his knowledge of the game.
“He has been in football so long and he can pass on his experience to all the players but especially so to me and the other full-backs because that was his position for 12 years at the highest level.
“You also have to consider his style of play as he doesn‘t like the team to just lump it up the park and play off second balls. He likes us to get the ball down and pass and I think that’s the right way to play.”