Week 4 Preview: Dundee United

Not only did the past week treat Scotland supporters to a brace of 2-1 comeback victories, as the senior side followed the U-21s lead, but the transfer window break came at exactly the right time for the Dons, reeling from injury and a disappointing defeat the dropped them from the top of the SPL.  Frasier Fyvie is still out for the season, but in addition to extra time with the trainer, the Dons (or rather their supporters) gained a bit of perspective.

Certainly 9 from 9 would have been nice, but third in the table with two victories is not a bad start, especially when compared to Dundee United who have collected just 2 points from three matches, and are saved from the relegation spot only by St Johnstone's dismal start. A trip to Tannadice must not be taken lightly however, having collected full points just once from the last seven matches between the two clubs.

While the Dons have added Nikola Vujadinovic and Andrius Velicka (already crocked), Scott Severin could join Peter Houston's side on a free transfer from Watford (after a loan last season to Killie)... Aye, SPL clubs are really burning the transfer cash this year.

I can't manage the optimism from some corners

Nothing seems to be going right for the The Terrors at home recently, and I can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the The Dons come away with an easy victory

but I do feel good about this afternoon's match. This is admittedly a pathetic "preview" but honestly I simply don't have a good feel for the current Aberdeen side, nor what MM plans regarding a starting eleven and shape. An aggressive effort could net several goals and dispel recent gloom, but if McGhee settles for a more conservative lineup I worry for the result.