'The sweet taste of top six - but let's not settle for sixth'
Well, who would have thought it?In August, when we glanced around nervously at coming back to the top division, the talk was survival, whether could we handle it and were we going to beat the dreaded drop?And now, in April, a top-six finish was guaranteed before a ball was even kicked on Saturday, with two pre-split games to spare.It's not so much about exceeding expectations; it's a vindication of the work put in by the club, the players, and the die-hard fans who stuck by the team through thick and thin.To switch from Championship title winners to a top-half finish in our inaugural season back is a massive achievement that should be celebrated.It signifies progress, ambition, and a statement that United aren't here to just make up the numbers.But let's not just settle for that sixth place. There are still important games to be played, points to be won, and European qualification to be chased.Complacency does not come here; this is the time to push the team on even harder. Every tackle, every pass, every shot matters.Tannadice's atmosphere for these last few games might well be the difference maker.To finish in the top six is great, but to finish the season needing to dust off the passport would be magnificent.Paul McNicoll can be found at The Dode Fox Podcast, external
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