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LEE WILKIE: Dundee United’s late heartbreak hurts but there is enough to be encouraged by already at Tannadice

The Tangerines have work to do but there are reasons to be optimistic for the campaign to come.

Dundee United players left gutted at full-time against Ross County
United players were left gutted at full-time at Ross County. Image: SNS

Dundee United suffered Dingwall disappointment on Saturday but there is enough for there to be optimism around the Tangerines this term.

One lapse at the back has turned what would be a strong return to the top flight into an OK one.

United weren’t good in the first half at Ross County but got through that and got themselves in front, only to let that lead slip in stoppage time.

The big frustration is the manner in which they conceded – three players going for the same ball and effectively taking themselves out of the game in the process.

Ross County's Ronan Hale fires home the leveller
Hale fires home the leveller. Image: SNS

Declan Gallagher should just hold his position and he can deal with any second ball, I think Kevin Holt could probably deal with the next bit better as well.

A lack of communication and it ended up being about five players not doing their jobs and it proved costly.

Enough to be encouraged about

However, I think in the grand scheme of things it’s not a bad result – Ross County is a tough place to go and the Staggies were well on top for long spells.

David Babunski takes the acclaim of the 996 travelling Dundee United fans at Ross County
David Babunski celebrates at Ross County – he’s a big reason for Dundee United optimism this season. Image: SNS

There’s also enough to be encouraged about for United.

Most of the new signings have impressed, David Babunski in particular looks a class act.

There was plenty to be happy about in the derby performance and they were a minute away from a really good away win.

Work to be done but also reasons to be optimistic.

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