Dundee V Dundee Utd - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.Hartley demands heroic performanceDundee manager Paul Hartley has told his players they can become heroes with their fans by ending their long wait for a derby win.The Dark Blues host their local rivals in Sunday's lunchtime meeting aiming to win their first such fixture in 10 years.Dundee's last derby victory came back in 2004 and since then they have endured their fair share of pain.But Hartley insists they can consign the unwelcome run of results to history provided they finally deliver a long-awaited three points against their fierce rivals.Hartley said: "I think you are remembered for a long time if you can do something special in the game."Like any derby, you are desperate to win itThe bragging rights for supporters are massive."Hopefully our players can go and perform the way they have done since the start of pre-season and maintain the form they have shown which has made us unbeaten since the start of the season."We think we are in the best shape for a number of years
I think we have a squad on the park who can compete with the best teams."We have shown this season that we don't fear anyone and we go into the game with lots of confidence."Dundee are missing skipper Kevin Thomson due to his ongoing calf problem, while full-back Willie Dyer and striker Peter MacDonald are sidelined with knee injuries.Meanwhile, Jackie McNamara expects a stern test at Dens Park.The United boss has had Hartley's newly-promoted side studied in preparation for this weekend's eagerly-awaited televised meeting
McNamara has every respect for the Dark Blues so believes his own men will have to be on top of their game to return to Tannadice with all three points
He said: "It will be a very hard game
I'm sure of that
"I've been impressed by Dundee on the few occasions I have watched them this season
"They are well organised and have started very well this season so credit to them
"Paul has made a lot of changes to his squad over the summer and brought in SPFL experience in Kevin Thomson, James McPake, Paul McGowan and Gary Harkins
"They have put a lot into that to try first and foremost to build on getting into the league and then staying there
"It will be a tough match going there
They will be confident and think they can get the three points they will be looking for
"It is important we stay calm and play the way we can
"We know what we're capable of and hopefully we can produce on the day." United hope to welcome back midfielder Stuart Armstrong from an ankle injury which has sidelined him in recent weeks, while winger Ryan Dow is aiming to shake off a thigh strain in time to play
But Turkish striker Nadir Ciftci is suspended for United after being sent off against Hamilton in their 2-2 draw last weekend
Source : PA
Source: PA