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United fans hoping for 'tough but great' Vienna trip

United fans hoping for 'tough but great' Vienna trip

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We asked for your views on Dundee United's potential next opponents in Europe, should they dispatch UNA Strassen.Progress as expected and Jim Goodwin's side will take on either Decic of Montenegro or Rapid Vienna of Austria.Here's how some of you reacted:Gary: Will take that. Goodwin has built a good squad. We have a solid team at the back. Onwards and upwards. Could have been worse, AZ Alkmaar were next out of the hat.John: Hoping it is Rapid Vienna should we progress. Would be difficult but a great away trip experience.George: A tie against Rapid would evoke memories of the great European nights at Tannadice. Sure, it would be a tough draw but that would make victory over the two legs all the sweeter. And if we lose on aggregate? Well, it's not one we'd be expected to win. All of this is predicated on beating UNA Strassen, of course.Ross: Personally, would like to enjoy the fixture we are guaranteed before we start getting ahead of ourselves. Would be amazing to be involved in another tie, but let's just enjoy what is in front of us.Matthew: Rapid would likely be the tougher opponent if we get through. However, like every competition you enter, you enter believing you can win. So crack on United, let no team scare us.

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