Super impressive goal and the type of skill from Yanks Abroad we don't see near enough. Bravo to Ian for walking his own, kindof unusual road....
a lot of promising and talented players in the youth ranks never make "the leap" and get better once they turn pro...but, and this seemingly used to happen more often back in the day (I guess maybe because the pool was starting off generally from a lower level generally), some players would invariably get better and sometimes a lot better several years into their careers....significant mid to late career improvement used to be very common in the us pool.... Is this the case here? Is Harkes one of those players who is putting it all together and really improving a lot? Is there a chance he might move to a higher league?
Starts: 🆕 📋 | Your United team to face @HibernianFC at Tannadice this afternoon. Kick-off is at 3pm🕒Come on United 🧡🖤#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/qZzYkl7Teo— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) December 26, 2021
Starts: 🆕📋 | Here's how we line-up to face @SaintMirrenFC tonight at Tannadice...⚡️ McNulty returns from injury✍️ Watt earns a place on the bench🦁 @DUFCAcademy graduate Neilson starts in defence#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/zmiTV7OvPE— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 18, 2022
On the bench for a cup match: 🆕 📋 | Here's how we line-up to face Kilmarnock in the Fourth Round of the @ScottishCup... ✍️ A first start for Watt🏴 Levitt keeps his place in midfield🦁 Academy graduate Freeman returns to the XI#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/NuT1giw2xa— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 22, 2022
91’ | Extra-time begins after a short break On ➡️ Harkes Off ⬅️ Mulgrew 🐿 1️⃣-1️⃣ 🟠 | #DUFCLive— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 22, 2022
Starts: 🆕📋 | Here's how we line-up to take on @RossCounty at Tannadice this evening...🔱 A midfield trio of Levitt, Harkes & Fuchs🅿️ Pawlett returns to the starting XI🦁 Six @DUFCAcademy graduates involved in tonight's match#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/6zfuhdyrdJ— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 26, 2022
Starts: 🆕📋 | Here's how we line-up to face @CelticFC in Glasgow this afternoon...🦸🏻♂️ Clark starts after his brace on Wednesday🦁 Academy graduates Neilson and Meekison in the XI🇬🇭 Mathew Anim-Cudjoe ready to come off the bench#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/cHrucf7ogB— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 29, 2022
Starts: 🆕📋 | Here's how we line-up for this evening's Dundee Derby at Dens...© Edwards returns to the defence🦁 @DUFCAcademy graduate Graham makes his first start🔱 McNulty, Clark and Watt lead the line#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/LsMhvOWAV7— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) February 1, 2022
Starts: 🆕📋 | Here's how we line-up to take on @StJohnstone at McDiarmid Park this afternoon...🔙 Smith returns after a lengthy spell on the sidelines🏴 Akinola makes his debut🦁 @DUFCAcademy graduate MacLeod's first involvement for the first-team#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/dxh7b4lQ7q— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) February 5, 2022
Hey, painter, you missed a start! "Harkes picks up a second ball in a promising position but is hacked to the ground by Slattery, resulting in the game’s first caution." Dundee United 1-0 Motherwell @ HT
Finished 2-0, and the first goal (Dylan Levitt) was an especially good strike, apparently. Harkes went the full distance.
Starts in cup match: 🆕📋 | Here's how we line-up for our @ScottishCup Fifth Round tie against @PartickThistle this afternoon...🍊 McDonald keeps his place🦁 Graham looks for fourth clean sheet in a row❌ No changes from Wednesday#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/j9ZqAbPfRA— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) February 12, 2022 And scores: WHAT A STRIKE!!! U.S.A!!! pic.twitter.com/ZIezo3nqed— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) February 12, 2022 GOAL INFO | Watt plays it out to the right for Smith who drives to the line and crosses. Crawford looks to have the situation under control but slashes his clearance straight to Harkes and he fires an unstoppable half-volley into the far corner 🇧🇪 0️⃣-0️⃣ 🟠 | #DUFCLive https://t.co/tebovrjG34— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) February 12, 2022 🇺🇸 Ian Harkes: Screamers only#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/rpxGppERom— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) February 12, 2022 Up 1-0 at the hour mark.
The goal sequence starts at about 1:23: HIGHLIGHTS | @PartickThistle 0-1 @dundeeunitedfc#ScottishCup pic.twitter.com/MmbzS1XSUD— Scottish Gas Scottish Cup (@ScottishCup) February 13, 2022
Started: 🆕📋 | Your United team to face @RangersFC in the @CinchUK Premiership this afternoon...4️⃣ Mulgrew back from injury⛔️ Butcher anchoring the midfield🦁 Graham starts fifth consecutive match#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/Zmhp4v9XL0— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) February 20, 2022 Up 1-0 in the 73rd.
Conceded a great goal by Aribo in the 76th. I didn't see Harkes involved. Sands on the opposing bench - despite struggling to equalize, Rangers haven't had any problems to which Sands would be the answer while I was watching. Not a bad draw for United given their spot in the table and conceding 29 shots.
Rangers style is attack from any player that is not a CB. And that means they want attacking prowess from their Dual CDMs. As such, I don’t think Sands will get much playing time. His best shot at playing is at CB, especially when they are playing with three. In the long run it might help Sands develop an offensive side to his game but IMO he would have been better off staying as a mainstay in the NYCFC lineup. I think he is going to be getting splinters from riding the bench so often.
Starts: 🆕📋 | Your United team to take on @AberdeenFC at Pittodrie this afternoon...🏴 McDonald starts in midfield🇫🇮 Niskanen on the wing🥳 Birthday boy Butcher on the bench#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/9xchdHTcSK— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) February 26, 2022 1-1 at the half.
Started in 2-1 loss: 🆕📋 | Your United team to take on @LiviFCOfficial in West Lothian this evening...💪 Butcher back into the side 🦁 Graham starts 7th consecutive match🇬🇭 Anim-Cudjoe earns place on the bench#UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/czHIeEO1xg— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) March 2, 2022
Starts in cup match: 🆕📋 | Your United team to face @CelticFC in the @ScottishCup Quarter-Final at Tannadice this evening...🇨🇭 Benji between the sticks🪄 Levitt returns from injury🦁 Five Academy graduates involved#HampdensCalling | #UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/Y9GarhDMa5— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) March 14, 2022 Match is on ESPN+.
Harkes’ Quarter-Final day came to premature end. He was subbed off after 25 minutes of play due to some sort of lower leg muscle injury. I could tell if it has the calf of the hammy. Bummer for him, Big game and a Family Derby with his wife being a Celtic player.
The injury keeps him out today: Brutal to see Ian Harkes subbed off with an apparent injury in 28th minute. He’s having a career-year and has not signed a new contract yet.— Larry Henry Jr (@lhenry019) March 14, 2022
Dundee United boss Tam Courts praised Ian Harkes' quick recovery from an ankle injury and his role in squad: #USMNT"He's a freak of nature. He’s been a key player for us. He’s improved every season he’s been at Dundee United."— Larry Henry Jr (@lhenry019) March 31, 2022