What's the secret to derby hero Ferry's scoring form?

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Will Ferry says he will "always be thankful" for getting the opportunity to join Dundee United after admitting there weren't many takers for him when he made the move.

The 25-year-old, who joined in the summer of 2024, delivered a standout performance, netting twice in their 3-0 Scottish Premiership win over neighbours Dundee at Tannadice on Sunday.

After the game, manager Jim Goodwin hailed the impact he has made at Tannadice since arriving from Cheltenham Town two years ago.

"I didn't have too many takers when I came to United," Ferry said. "I will always be thankful for getting that opportunity in the first place, especially to the gaffer who had that bit of confidence in me.

"I would like to think I have been good, without sounding arrogant. I like to think I have done a good job. I have not been ripping up trees, I have not been a superstar, I know my place, but I like to think I have been consistent enough to start pretty much every week.

"I have loved the two years I have been here so far. I think you could see how much I enjoy it out there when I get a goal - it is almost a bit of relief every time I score.

"It has been a good two years of my life so far, so I can't complain."

Ferry has scored four goals in his past four games. Prior to that, he had failed to find the net in his previous 76 games for United.

So what has made the difference in recent weeks?

He added: "A bit of confidence. Players thrive on confidence, no matter what level it is. I can't tell you why I have got confidence now when I haven't had it previously. It is just something that sometimes just clicks into place.

"Even when it came to the second goal, earlier in the season I might have turned it down or tried to put a cross in, but sometimes things are just going your way and you make good decisions.

"I haven't got an explanation for it. I would like to think it is something that would carry on, but I am not going to take it for granted. It has been a good couple of weeks, especially today.

"I am not going to take it for granted. I am going to keep working hard and hopefully I will be the top goalscorer by the end of the season."