ALI UP FOR THE CUP

Ali Coote met the media on Thursday and spoke of his desire to secure his first senior cup win on Saturday. United are up against St Mirren in the Irn-Bru Cup final, and Ali is expected to play a significant role in the match. At the pre-match press conference, Ali said "I hope to play a part in the game, and I am looking forward to experiencing my first cup final as a first-team player. "The biggest experience I have had so far was being around the squad when we played Celtic in a semi-final a few years back, but this is my opportunity to try and secure a Cup victory." "We can hopefully win the Cup on Saturday and take confidence from that for the remainder of the season." Ali has progressed from development squad to a prominent part of the matchday squad and  gained game time in recent weeks. Manager Ray McKinnon had great praise for him saying, "Ali needed to be patient this season. He had to adapt his play to suit senior football, but he has impressed me in recent weeks in training and deserved his place in Saturday's squad. He is a talented footballer and has something about him." Tickets are still on sale for this Saturday’s IRN-BRU Cup v St Mirren at Fir Park (12.30pm). United supporters have been allocated the East Stand (opposite the main stand) and the South Stand and briefs are available at the following prices: £20 for adults, £10 for concessions (U19s, O65s, students) and £5 for U12s.` Tickets are available to buy online, in person within the ticket centre or over the phone on 01382 833166 option 1. Please note the Ticket Centre is open from 8am to 1pm this Saturday for last minute purchases and ticket collections. Online orders should be placed by 5pm on Friday and briefs ordered at this late stage must be collected from the Ticket Centre. 25/03/17 Dundee United v St Mirren, Fir Park, 12.30pm, IRN BRU Cup Final United supporters have been allocated the East Stand (opposite the main stand) and the South Stand. Tickets are priced at £20 for adults, £10 for concessions (U19s, O65s, students) and £5 for U12s. Tickets are available to buy online, in person within the ticket centre or over the phone on 01382 833166 Option 1. Please note the Ticket Centre is open from 8am to 1pm this Saturday for last minute purchases and ticket collections. Online orders should be placed by 5pm on Friday and briefs purchased after the postal deadline must be collected from the Ticket Centre. Travel advice: there are works at the Raith interchange and the average speed cameras in operation. Please be aware that there are no access restrictions to the Raith interchange at the moment although there are some single file lanes in operation. In addition there are lane restrictions on M74 A725  and M8 with lanes being closed for at least 4 months. There is also an issue with the M8 at Ballieston that is closed for the at least 10 weeks whilst the work to join the new road to the old road is going on. Information for fans travelling by coach: There will be limited parking at the South Stand (5 coaches) however the remainder will be directed to park within the grounds of Our Lady’s High School, Dalzell Drive, Motherwell. Full time students must be in possession of a valid photo matric. Please be aware that proof of age may be requested for concession prices. Supporters please note that all tickets purchased online or by telephone and sent out by recorded delivery are subject to a handling charge of £2.25 per ticket (up to a maximum charge of £9 per total order in respect of orders for multiple tickets). Full ticket info here.