Dundee United Aims to ‘Kick On’ Following Celtic Draw, Says Gallagher

Declan Gallagher reported that “the protein bars were brought out in the changing room” right after the draw against Celtic, indicating Dundee United’s swift shift in attention to their Boxing Day fixture against St Johnstone. Jim Goodwin’s meticulously organized team secured Premiership points from Celtic, the league’s dominant leaders, for only the second time this season, following a determined goalless draw at Tannadice on Sunday. The series of significant matches continues with an upcoming Tayside derby at McDiarmid Park. Centre-back Gallagher stated: “The protein bars were brought out in the changing room. That’s the first time I’ve seen them this season.” He added, “So we are definitely concentrating on the St Johnstone game. The recovery starts now and it’s a good group of boys in there.” Gallagher further noted, “They know they have to rest and recover. We are in a good place for the games coming up, absolutely.” Reflecting on the Celtic match, Gallagher remarked that “most people would say it’s a free hit and they were coming here to run over the top of us.” He continued, “But the fact that we started well and took a point is excellent for us. Now we just need to look forward and try and pick up as many points as we can in this tough period.” Gallagher emphasized the team’s ambition, stating, “We just want to kick on and try and get another three points against St Johnstone.” He concluded, “So it all has to be fully focused on that. It was a great result and we know that. But we don’t get too carried away with it.”