Gaffer's Kerr Has Lifted Me

Mar 16 2008

DUNDEE UNITED star Mark Kerr reckons gaffer Craig Levein is finally bringing out the potential that made him one of Scotland's hottest teenagers.

The midfielder burst into Falkirk's first team at 17 but the 26-year-old believes he's only now proving his true worth at Tannadice under Levein.

Ahead of today's CIS Cup Final with Rangers, Mark said: "The boss has brought a lot to my game. This is the best I've played since I broke through here.

"I'm being told to go out and show what I can do. The manager's philosophy is he would rather see you try something than kick the ball 80 yards up the park."

Kerr and Garry Kenneth are the only survivors from United's last final, a 1-0 Scottish Cup defeat to Celtic in 2005.

Mark said: "This time no one will leave anything in the dressing-room."