Micky Mellon backed for Dundee United instant success as Mark Perry points to promotion precedent
Premiership.But he faces a huge task to repeat the achievement when the Tangerines last returned to the top flight after a spell in the second tier.The Tangerines couldn’t have hoped for a better campaign after finishing best of the rest behind the Old Firm in 1996/97– despite a horror start to the season.United took just one point from their opening six fixtures and at that stage a quickfire return to the First Division looked more likely following promotion via a play-off the previous season.But there were better fortunes after a managerial change with Tommy McLean replacing Billy Kirkwood and sealing a European place.It will be a tall order for United to do the same this season after four years out of the Premiership but new boss Mellon