MacLean could return in fortnight

Last updated : 28 January 2004 By Luke Thornhill
MacLean has netted 17 times since joining the club in a season-long loan move from Scottish giants Rangers, but has been absent while receiving treatment for a groin strain.

United are currently struggling in front of goal, now going five successive league games without scoring, and MacLean's return would be a welcome boost for the side.

Laws said: "I suspect he will only be a couple of weeks away. We'll get him back eventually but we have to keep perservering without him."