'Our squad's looking a bit like a walking A&E department'

Let's just get this out of the way... I'm not a fan of international breaks. Especially when your team is actually doing okay!

We've got three wins, three draws, and just one defeat under our belts. A solid points-per-game average of 1.71? Not bad at all! We're actually ahead of where most of us United fans thought we'd be after promotion... long may it continue!

This weekend, we're up against Hibs, who haven't managed a single win on the road in the league this season. And as if that wasn't enough, it looks like we'll be seeing a familiar face: Dylan Levitt is back at Tannadice for the first time since we sold him after relegation.

Now, don't get me wrong, Dylan's got talent. We saw that during his loan spell. But, if he wants to keep his seat warm on the Hibs bench for the whole match, I won't be losing any sleep over it!

As much as I grumble about the international break, it might have come at the right time. Our squad's looking a bit like a walking A&E department at the moment. Ross Graham's the latest to join the physio room, and h'’s probably out until the next Nations League break.

Big Ross has had plenty of coverage this season - and rightly so! He's been brilliant. Six league appearances, three goals... not bad for a defender. But it's not just his goals we're talking about; his work at the back, alongside Declan Gallagher and Manny Adegboyega (with Super Jack Walton in goal), has been top-class. That trio's helped us to three clean sheets and a big chunk of the 12 points we’ve racked up so far.

A few of our lads are away on international duty, and I wouldn't be upset if Will Ferry added a full Ireland cap to add to his under-18 and under-21 appearances when next months squads are named. The guy has been nothing short of sensational for us. The stats back it up, but honestly, just ask any fan. I’d be surprised if anyone didn’t pick him as our standout player so far.

Ronny Costello can be found at The Dode Fox Podcast