Blair Spittal believes Dundee United fans never saw the best of him as a result of being shifted from one position to another.
Partick Thistle boss Archibald has identified the wide-right slot in his five-man midfield specifically for the ex-Queen’s Park youngster and now Spittal says he is reaping the benefit.
The Jags’ summer recruit – who has netted three goals in his first three appearances for his new club – said: “Throughout my career so far I have played a number of positions but I definitely think the manager here is getting the best out of me in the role I’m playing now.
“It’s all good being versatile but there comes a time when I need to nail down a position and become consistent in my performances.
“Before I signed, I spoke to the gaffer here about where he saw me playing and we both agreed that I’m more of a wideman. He’s given me the opportunity to play there now and the freedom to express myself.
“Hopefully now that I have got the chance and that I’m playing well I can get a lengthy run in the one slot.”
Spittal has quickly formed a close on-field bond with another ex-United man Chris Erskine, and he admits he is thriving under Archibald’s tutelage.
“I’m enjoying it here so far,” he said. “The type of football we want to play involves getting the ball down at every opportunity.
“That was a big part in my decision to come here. There will be times when you have to mix it up a bit and go in behind teams but largely we like to keep it on the deck.
“It makes it so much easier to play when you have guys like Chris Erskine, Stevie Lawless and Kris Doolan alongside you. They are never static, they are always on the move.
“It helps that I played with Squiddy (Erskine) at United so we have good chemistry already and long may that continue.”
