Craig: I'll Still Be A Flop Even If We Win

Mar 16 2008 By Scott Mcdermott And Euan Mclean

DUNDEE UNITED boss Craig Levein has admitted even if he wins the CIS Cup today he'll still be seen as a failure.

Levein could complete a remarkable turnaround in his managerial career if his side beat Rangers at Hampden.

But the Arabs boss - sacked by Leicester in 2006 - revealed it wouldn't convince anyone in England he's a good gaffer.

Levein, 43, said: "Even if I won the cup with United and finished high in the SPL I'm not sure people in England would be convinced I'm a good boss.

"It's more about proving to myself I can do it. I made mistakes at Leicester but never doubted I could do the job.

"I want to return to England and show I can do it there."

Meanwhile, Rangers' cup injury crisis has deepened with Chris Burke set to miss today's showpiece due to a bruised ankle sustained in training.

Daniel Cousin is injured and Steven Naismith cup-tied while Nacho Novo and Charlie Adam are banned but Jean-Claude Darcheville is likely to start.

Smith said: "The odds are against Burke but we are hopeful Darcheville will be fit."