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LUIGI CAPUANO
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JAMES ROBERTSON
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JIM GOODWIN
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LEE SHARP
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DAVID BOWMAN
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PAUL MATHERS
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ROSS STARKE
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NIALL NICHOLSON
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THE GAFFER
Good afternoon and welcome back to Tannadice for what is without doubt our biggest game of the season!
The Dundee derby is always a massive occasion, and with so much riding on today’s fixture for both clubs, I expect a fiercely competitive contest.
I want to thank you, the fans, for your incredible backing all season. The atmosphere you generate, both home and away, has been nothing short of outstanding, and I know the players truly appreciate your support. Today, more than ever, we’ll need that energy from the stands to help
push us over the line.
This fixture is about more than just three points –it’s about pride, passion, and the bragging rights that mean so much to our supporters. We’ve already shown this season that we can beat Dundee, and we’re determined to do it again in front of a packed Tannadice.
Our recent performances have been strong, and despite a tough run of fixtures, we believe we’re in a good place. A positive result today could see us climb further up the table and strengthen our push for a top-six finish and beyond.
Dundee will be fighting for their lives, and we have to be prepared for that. But derbies are unpredictable, and as we’ve seen before, form often goes out the window.
There isn’t a single ticket left in the home end today, which tells you everything you need to know about the significance of this match. We want to repay that backing by giving you a performance full of energy, commitment, and quality.
I hope you all enjoy the game!
- Jim Goodwin
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FOCUS ON DUNDEE
Dundee arrive at Tannadice for today’s televised Premiership clash without a league win in eight games. After last Friday’s Scottish Cup exit at Tynecastle, their focus is now on staying ahead of St Johnstone to secure top-flight survival.
History isn’t on their side—The Dee haven’t won a city derby away from home in 20 years, spanning 13 matches. A bright start to the season faded into inconsistency, with just seven league wins and the worst defensive record in the division. Sitting three points above
the bottom, a relegation fight seems inevitable with tough fixtures ahead.
Their strength lies in attack—only Celtic and Hearts have shut them out in the last 13 games, and only the top three have scored more.
Previous meetings have been tight: a thrilling 2-2 draw in August, a dramatic late winner from Sam Dalby in January, and Dundee’s early Scottish Cup victory over us weeks later.
THE GAFFER TONY DOCHERTY
As a player, ‘Doc’ represented Dunfermline, Cambridge United, Stirling Albion, East Stirlingshire, and Albion Rovers. Upon hanging up his boots, he went on to work for the SFA as a Development Officer.
His first venture into coaching came as assistant to Ian McCall at Brockville, which led to stints with United, St Johnstone, Bristol City, Aberdeen, and Forfar Athletic. Such was the reputation he was forging that the East Kilbride-
born coach was invited to assist during the national team’s 2017 camp for the double-header against Canada and Slovenia.
Last season saw him shortlisted for both the SFWA and PFA Manager of the Year awards after leading newly promoted Dundee to a sixth-place finish.
Overall, since his appointment in May 2023, Docherty has won 27 of his 81 matches in charge, drawing 19 and losing 35.
ONE TO WATCH LYALL CAMERON
The 22-year-old midfielder has been in outstanding form this season and, with 10 goals to his name, only striker Simon Murray has found the net more for the Dark Blues.
The Dundonian has gradually progressed his career, with loan spells at Peterhead and Montrose coming before his breakthrough season in 2022/23. A return of 14 goals saw him finish as the club’s top scorer as Dundee lifted the Championship title, which led to international recognition when he gained his first Under-21 cap at the end of the campaign.
Early February saw the youngster sign a precontract agreement with Rangers, meaning this afternoon will be the last time he appears in a Dundee derby for the foreseeable future.
CEZAR GARZA made the journey across the Atlantic in December to sign on a one-year loan deal. The club’s strategic partnership with CF Monterrey paved the way for the 19-yearold’s arrival, and the Under-20 international has featured nine times for the club since his debut at St Johnstone.
IMARI SAMUELS
played academy football for both Reading and Brighton before arriving on Tayside. The 22-year-old has seen limited exposure to firstteam football and hasn’t featured in a Premiership match since being substituted during the 0-6 loss to Heart of Midlothian at the beginning of February.
AARON DONNELLY
was no stranger to Dens prior to his early January arrival, having spent the 2023/24 season on
loan at Dundee from Nottingham Forest. The 21-year-old left-sided defender had been on loan at Colchester United earlier this term before being recalled in order to sign a three-and-ahalf-year deal with the Dark Blues. Already a fans’ favourite, the Northern Ireland international scored only the second senior goal of his career in January’s 3-3 thriller against Celtic.
A SEASON OF CONTEST RIVALRY RENEWED
DERBY DEADLOCK IN FRENETIC SEASON OPENER
The season began with a bang as we welcomed our near neighbours to Tannadice for the 175th Dundee Derby on the opening day of the league season. Tannadice was braced for a momentous occasion, as derby day was coupled with the unfurling of the Championship-winning
flag, with our city rivals providing United with a guard of honour prior to kick-off.
United, backed by three sides of Tannadice in a home sell-out, made the perfect start on 13 minutes when summer signings Jort van der Sande and Kristijan Trapanovski combined to edge the Terrors ahead. After a failed Dundee counter-attack, Ross Graham’s clearance from the halfway line found Miller Thomson deep in the Dundee half. Thomson failed to hold onto the ball, however, it fell kindly to new midfield signing and captain for the day David Babunski, who slid van der Sande into the Dundee box with a defence-splitting
pass. Neat close control from United’s new target man allowed him to find Trapanovski who - with the freedom of Dundee to shoot on goal - fired past the helpless Jon McCracken to send the boisterous Arabs into a frenzy.
The visitors were not behind for long however, as Simon Murray played Luke McCowan through on goal. After a block from Kevin Holt, the ball fell to Murray whose effort was saved by Jack Walton. The Championship title-
winning stopper of the previous campaign could only parry the shot to Seb Palmer-Holden at the back post, who equalised to draw Dundee level.
United responded well to the set-back and soon regained the lead five minutes later with a wellworked goal. After some careful passing play on the left flank, Vicko Sevelj was found in acres of space in the right-hand side of the box, and whipped a low cross into Thomson at the backpost to fire United ahead again.
As the second half progressed, both teams passed up chances to hit the net, before VAR intervened late in the game to award Dundee a penalty after a collision between Graham and Murray. Luke McCowan stepped up and restored parity once more with a calm finish past Walton, and as the two teams settled for a draw in a frantic opening-day affair.
NEW YEAR DENS DELIGHT
It would be another five months before we met again, as United made the short trip for the annual festive derby.
The opening exchanges
were very much in favour of the Dark Blues, as Finlay Robertson and Oluwaseun Adewumi were denied early on by a resolute United rearguard. United threatened the Dundee net with an effort from in-form striker Sam Dalby, however, he saw his shot fall wide of the target as the goalless first half ended.
It didn’t take long for the match to burst into life in the second half. On the hour, VAR intervened to award Dundee a penalty for the second derby running after Kevin Holt was adjudged to have handled the ball from a Seb Palmer-Holden cross. Simon Murray stepped up for the hosts and handed Dundee the lead with a well-taken spot-kick.
to Vicko Ševelj. United’s utility man found space in the box and nodded his headed effort past Trevor Carson in the Dundee goal to send the visiting Arabs wild.
Just like the opening day tussle at Tannadice - in which Dundee replied to Kristijan Trapanovski’s opener mere minutes later to restore paritywe took just five minutes to level the contest with a swift equaliser of our own. A routine long throw from Ross Graham into the Dundee box was met by Palmer-Holden, whose headed clearance fell
The closing stages proved a nervy finish for both teams as the clock ticked towards injury time, with another score draw potentially on the cards. However, after a quick switch of play from Will Ferry, Kevin Holt was in space in the left-hand side of the Dundee box and fired a first-time cross into the path of Sam Dalby. The on-form frontman found space ahead of Luke Graham with some clever movement to touch the ball into the bottom corner, sending the United faithful into a state of mass hysteria.
RARE REVENGE FOR DARK BLUES
Rare Revenge for Dark Blues in Cup Clash
The fourth round of the Scottish Cup brought more derby drama to the city of discovery, as the
winning stopper of the previous campaign could only parry the shot to Seb Palmer-Holden at the back post, who equalised to draw Dundee level.
United responded well to the set-back and soon regained the lead five minutes later with a wellworked goal. After some careful passing play on the left flank, Vicko Sevelj was found in acres of space in the right-hand side of the box, and whipped a low cross into Thomson at the backpost to fire United ahead again.
two old foes were drawn together for the first time since a quarter-final in 2013. Less than three weeks after the New Year derby, Dundee and United met once again at Dens Park for a knockout tie under the lights.
Dundee’s instant pressure paid off, forcing an early corner less than 20 seconds into the first half. Ten United players had yet to even touch the ball when Simon Murray headed Dundee into an early lead after 58 seconds, the result of a well-taken corner from Finlay Robertson.
adjudged to have been fouled.
were very much in favour of the Dark Blues, as
target as the goalless first half ended.
CONTRASTING FORTUNES AHEAD OF TITANIC TANNADICE SHOWDOWN!
Murray. Luke McCowan stepped up and restored parity once more with a calm finish past Walton, and as the two teams settled for a draw in a frantic opening-day affair.
Despite the early setback, United rallied with plenty of chances created in the first half. Ross Graham missed one such giltedged opportunity after 30 minutes, blazing his free header over the bar.
NEW YEAR DENS DELIGHT
It would be another five months before we met again, as United made the short trip for the annual festive derby.
The opening exchanges
United thought they had levelled the game when Vicko Ševelj found the bottom left corner from the edge of the box. However, instead of letting the attack reach its natural conclusion, referee Matthew MacDermid halted play to give Dundee a free kick after Lyall Cameron was
It didn’t take long for the match to burst into life in the second half. On the hour, VAR intervened to award Dundee a penalty for the second derby running after Kevin Holt was adjudged to have handled the ball from a Seb Palmer-Holden cross. Simon Murray stepped up for the hosts and handed Dundee the lead with a well-taken spot-kick.
Just like the opening day tussle at Tannadice - in which Dundee replied to Kristijan Trapanovski’s opener mere minutes later to restore paritywe took just five minutes to level the contest with a swift equaliser of our
United pressed hard for an equaliser throughout the second half but were equally matched by Trevor Carson in the Dundee goal, who was in inspired form. The Northern Irishman was a key player for the Dark Blues in this match, with a stunning save to tip a fierce Will Ferry volley over the bar. Carson was well beaten as an effort from Kristijan Trapanovski seemed destined for the top corner, only to cannon off the post as we ticked to a finish. From the rebound, Ševelj saw his header tipped over by the Dundee number one, as the Dens Park side booked their place in the fifth round.
proved a nervy finish for both teams as the clock ticked towards injury time, with another score draw potentially on the cards. However, after a quick switch of play from Will Ferry, Kevin Holt was in space in the left-hand side of the corner, sending the United faithful into a state of mass hysteria.
Rare Revenge for Dark Blues in Cup Clash
The fourth round of the Scottish Cup brought more derby drama to the city of discovery, as the two old foes were drawn together for the first time since a quarter-final in 2013. Less than three weeks after the New Year derby, Dundee and United met once again at Dens Park for a knockout tie under the lights.
As both sides come into today’s game, there is a distinct possibility of this being the last derby of the season. Unitedonce more backed by a sell-out home crowd - harbour intentions of securing their place in the top six and booking European football for next season, whilst city rivals Dundee come into today’s derby in need of a resurgence in form. Having failed to win any of their last eight league games, today’s visitors find themselves in 11th place, closer to the bottom than the top six. Regardless of current standings or league form, all three derbies this season have been close encounters, and it is sure to be another memorable occasion in what will be the 178th Dundee derby.
By Lyall Macdonald
Dundee’s instant pressure paid off, forcing an early corner less than 20 seconds into the first half. Ten United players had yet to even touch the ball when Simon Murray headed Dundee into an early lead after 58 seconds, the result of a well-taken corner from Finlay Robertson.
IAIN PHILLIP
Known as ‘Aggie’ for his love of Agatha Christie novels, Phillip was a strong, elegant centre-half who holds a unique place in the history of football in the City of Discovery as the only man to win major honours with both Dundee F.C. and Dundee United.
Over two spells with Dundee, he played 261 times across a ten-year period, picking up one of three League Cup winners’ medals earned during his career.
Born in Broughty Ferry on Valentine’s
Day 1951, the quiet, unassuming Grove Academy schoolboy was considered one of the best signings ever made by Dundee manager John Prentice when he joined in 1968.
A Scottish schoolboy international, he made his debut for The Dee in August 1970, coming on as a substitute for Jocky Scott in a 2-1 League Cup defeat at Kilmarnock.
In his debut season, he played 34 times as Dundee finished fifth in the league— their highest placement since winning
the Championship nine years earlier. They repeated this finish in the following three seasons, a position that has yet to be bettered.
During this period, Phillip played in Dundee’s famous European victories over Cologne and A.C. Milan in the U.E.F.A. Cup. Although never capped at full international level, he represented Scotland for the Scottish League against the English League in 1972 and played for the Scotland Under-23 side against a West German Olympic XI that same year.
Following an outstanding performance against the English League, Scotland manager Tommy Docherty invited Phillip on the national team’s tour of Brazil, but he declined after returning from Dundee’s tour of Australia and New Zealand, forgoing the chance of a full international cap.
His performances attracted attention, and later that year, Crystal Palace manager Bert Head signed the 21-yearold for a club-record fee of £105,000— then the second-highest transfer fee received by a Scottish club, behind only Aberdeen’s sale of Martin Buchan to Manchester United for £125,000.
Phillip played 44 times for Palace, scoring twice, but struggled to settle under the flamboyant Malcolm Allison. Just 13 months later, Dundee manager Davie White swooped to bring him back to Tayside for a cut-price fee of £40,500.
The move proved inspired, as within two months of his return, Phillip played a key role in Dundee’s shock 1-0 League Cup Final victory over Celtic at Hampden. He was outstanding on the day, helping nullify the threat of Kenny Dalglish in wintry conditions.
Phillip’s only major honour at Dens was the League Cup, as Dundee repeatedly fell short in Scottish Cup semi-finals against Celtic in the 1970s. He helped them secure promotion in 1978/79 after relegation in 1975/76, scoring three goals for the club.
Midway through that season, he lost his place to Willie Watson and, feeling out of favour under Tommy Gemmell, requested a transfer. Jim McLean capitalized, signing him for £25,000 in November 1978.
Phillip made his United debut as a substitute against Celtic, but with poor weather disrupting the fixture list, he had to wait until the end of January for his first start. He soon became a key figure for McLean’s side, making 149 appearances and scoring once—a longrange drive in a 3-0 win over Aberdeen in November 1979.
Success followed as Phillip won a second League Cup in 1979, featuring in the final against Aberdeen. Though unused in the replay at Dens, he was part of United’s first major trophy win.
A year later, he secured a third League Cup medal, starting in a 3-0 final win over former club Dundee. He also played in the Scottish Cup final, finishing as a runner-up, and missed out on a fourth League Cup triumph when United lost to Rangers the following year.
Phillip was a regular fixture in United’s European campaigns, featuring in memorable victories over Anderlecht, Monaco, Slask Wroclaw, Winterslag, and PSV Eindhoven.
His final season at Tannadice was 1982/83, during which he made five league appearances in United’s historic Premier Division title-winning campaign.
After leaving United, Phillip spent three years at Raith Rovers before concluding his 18-year playing career with Arbroath in 1988.
Now retired, he spent the remainder of his working life as a civil servant. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into Dundee United’s Hall of Fame in 2017.
FLASHBACK FOCUS
AUGUST
1962
DUNDEE UNITED 3
DUNDEE 2
Many Dundee derbies have strong credentials for inclusion in this section—such as the titlewinning match at Dens in 1983, United’s record 5-0 derby win at Dens in 1965, and the two recent 6-2 Tannadice derby routs. There are probably countless more, but we are stepping back further in time—to August 1962, to be precise—when a new season started with a League Cup derby christening a revamped Tannadice, now almost unrecognisable from the one that had greeted United’s long-awaited return to the top flight two years earlier.
There can be no doubt that this meeting was of huge significance on two counts. Firstly, it allowed the Dundee public to see the results of the extensive ground improvements undertaken over the previous 12 months. The result was a
modern stadium of which the fans could be proud, now boasting a capacity of 28,000 thanks to the new stand and an upgraded North Terracing. Secondly, United had the chance to be the first team to defeat Scotland’s newly crowned champions.
Indeed, writing in the programme, Jerry Kerr stated:
“This is a wonderful day for the directors and myself. Greater Tannadice is no longer a dream. The ground is now one of the best in the country.
“We have had snags and troubles, but these are a thing of the past.
“Our new stand and various rooms and offices are completed. We can say that these must rank with the best, and visiting clubs will be delighted with the surroundings.
“Our players are happy to be back at the ground after training away from ‘home’ for over a season.”
It all added up to a gala occasion, and the two teams delivered in style in front of a crowd of just under 23,000, which generated a terrific atmosphere.
However, when the game got underway, it was Dundee who struck first. Indeed, only five minutes had elapsed when Alan Gilzean was quick to pick up where he had left off in the previous season as the leading marksman. Donald Mackay, making his debut in goal, had just had his first touch of the ball when a Bobby Wishart–Alan Cousin move put the inside-left away on the edge of the box. A quick pivot and a
slick low shot found its way past a shocked and perhaps slightly suspect ’keeper.
Midway through the first half, Wattie Carlyle followed Gilzean’s lead by restoring parity. Like Gilzean, Carlyle had been his team’s top scorer the previous season, and he also picked up where he had left off with a cunning lob over Bert Slater’s head. A cross from Stewart Fraser had eluded Eric Brodie, and the danger seemed to have passed, but Carlyle reacted instinctively to level the score.
Gilzean’s second goal, five minutes before the break, was a testament to his football intelligence—and to good refereeing. Racing through the middle onto a ball pushed through by Brown, he was flanked by two teammates, Penman and Robertson. Both looked offside, but they were well spaced and not interfering with play. Gilzean himself was clearly onside, and had he passed, the whistle would have gone. He didn’t. It didn’t. Another powerful low shot found the net.
Carlyle’s second equaliser just before half-time was something special. Beating Wishart on the edge of the penalty box, he waltzed parallel to the byline with the nonchalance and balance of a dining-car waiter
before slamming a low right-footer past the astonished Slater.
Jim Irvine’s winning goal, six minutes from time, was a composed finish from the centre-forward position—despite the fact that he had been limping out wide at outside-left for some time.
“The Black and Whites fought their way out of trouble by sheer spirit rather than fancy football.
“In the second half, with the wind roughly behind them, they put together a great team performance that made the Dark Blues’
defence look far from championship class.
“Ure and Cox, in particular, began to look more than a little rattled. Three things secured the points for the Tannadice side.
First, a tremendous and rock-like display by centre-half Doug Smith. Now and again, he made a mistake—but who wouldn’t, with the ball descending unpredictably from the stormy heights? His resourcefulness and speed of recovery proved too much for the Dens attack, in which only Gilzean really looked likely to set the heather on fire. “United’s second advantage was a pair of hardworking, neversay-die inside-forwards. Craig Brown, after a promising start, couldn’t subdue the restless, roving Dennis Gillespie. And in the other winghalf berth, the normally immaculate Wishart was harried and hurried into quick and often desperate clearances by ex-Forfar boy Eric Brodie. Sometimes a shade on the slow side, the insideright worked miracles with clever use of the ball and non-stop effort—Andy Penman, take note!
“And the third Tannadice trump card? None other than Carlyle—with his two cute goals.”
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CHANGING OF THE GUARD
These days, an influx of new players every season is very much the norm. However, going back a couple of decades, such large-scale squad overhauls were far less common.
The arrival of Ian McCall from Falkirk as manager, though, brought a dramatic turnover in the playing staff. Installed as boss by United chairman Eddie Thompson in
January 2003, he steered United clear of relegation from the SPL, declaring, “You’ll see the real Dundee United next season.”
Perhaps he ought to have said ‘new’ rather than ‘real,’ given that Tannadice was awash with fresh faces as he prepared for his first full season in charge.
Departing in the close season of 2003 was
more than an entire team. Goalkeeper Alan Combe, defenders Daniel Chiarini, Jim Lauchlan, Jamie McCunnie, and Andy Tod, midfielders Hugh Davidson and Russell Latapy, and forwards Stephen Carson, Derek Lilley, Stephen McConalogue, Allan Smart, and David Winters all moved on.
1929
STENHOUSEMUIR 1-4
DUNDEE UNITED | LEAGUE (DIVISION TWO)
Despite what the scoreline suggests, the Warriors made life difficult for promotion-chasing United, fighting for every inch of the pitch. Stenhousemuir even took the lead through Heeps, but that advantage was short-lived as Duncan Hutchison diverted a Geordie Henderson cross past the goalkeeper. Unable to match United’s power after the interval, the hosts conceded again in the 52nd minute when Jimmy Cameron tucked away a rebound to put United ahead. With home keeper McKellar forced to leave the field due to injury, his replacement McCaig was soon beaten by Hutchison’s second
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goal. Eight minutes from time, Hutchison completed his hat-trick to seal a dominant win.
1935
DUNDEE UNITED 8-0
STENHOUSEMUIR | LEAGUE (DIVISION TWO)
United equalled their biggest-ever victory over Stenhousemuir, originally set in 1928, with another ruthless display. Bobby Gardiner opened the scoring after just eight minutes, and by halftime, United had stormed into a 5-0 lead. Arthur Milne struck twice, while Jimmy Smith and George Ross also found the net. After the break, Milne completed his hat-trick, Smith added his second, and Andy King converted a penalty to round off the scoring spree.
1940
DUNDEE UNITED 1-0 ST BERNARD’S | WARTIME (EASTERN REGIONAL)
With an upcoming Scottish Cup tie on their minds, United put in a below-par performance but still did enough to claim the three points. Bobby Gardiner’s solitary goal was enough to see off St Bernard’s at Tannadice.
1966
HEARTS 0-1 DUNDEE UNITED | LEAGUE (DIVISION ONE)
United arrived in Edinburgh with new signing Billy Hainey in their ranks, hoping to strengthen their push for a Fairs Cup spot. Hearts, unbeaten in 14 league
games, were stunned by a well-organised United side. The breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Alan Anderson misheaded a long ball from Tommy Millar into the path of Ian Mitchell, who rifled home from 15 yards.
1977
DUNDEE UNITED 3-2 ABERDEEN | LEAGUE (PREMIER DIVISION)
McAdam, better known for his later defensive role at Celtic, played as a striker for United and netted one of his 24 goals for the club in this thrilling encounter.
United consolidated their second-place position with their second victory over Aberdeen in five days. Dave Narey set the tone with a stunning opener just two minutes in. Picking up a clearance 40 yards out, he surged forward and lobbed the ball over the advancing defence before calmly finishing past Bobby Clark. Four minutes later, Paul Sturrock’s brilliant through ball set up George Fleming, whose shot was blocked, but Paul Hegarty converted with a spectacular overhead kick. Aberdeen responded through Joe Smith in the eighth minute, but McAdam restored United’s two-goal cushion on 34 minutes. The Dons pulled one back through Joe Harper’s header in the 72nd minute, but United held firm for the win.
1983
DUNDEE UNITED 0-0 BOHEMIANS | UEFA CUP (QUARTER-FINAL, 2ND LEG)
Despite being the better team across both legs, United were eliminated by Bohemians after failing to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit from Prague. The visitors managed to see out the match without a single notable shot on target, frustrating Jim McLean’s side, who created countless chances but found luck against them. United had eliminated stronger opponents earlier in the tournament, making this exit even more disappointing.
1996
DUNDEE UNITED 2-0 DUNDEE | LEAGUE (FIRST DIVISION)
With both clubs battling for promotion, this Tayside derby carried huge stakes. United took control in the 30th minute when Gary McSwegan expertly chested the ball down on the edge of the box before firing low into the bottom corner. Dundee’s task became harder when Chic Charnley was sent off for elbowing Robbie Winters, and their fate was sealed 16 minutes after the restart when McSwegan set up Craig Brewster, who finished clinically from 12 yards. The Dark Blues’ misery deepened when they were
reduced to nine men, with Jim Duffy earning a second yellow card for bringing down McSwegan.
2008
DUNDEE UNITED 2-2 RANGERS | LEAGUE CUP FINAL
United came agonisingly close to lifting the CIS Cup, only to be denied by Rangers in a dramatic penalty shootout.
After dominating the first half, United deservedly led at the break when Allan McGregor spilled a cross under pressure from Mark de Vries, allowing Noel Hunt to bundle the ball home in a goalmouth scramble. United were denied a clear penalty when Christian Kalvenes was hauled down by Carlos Cuéllar, but the referee waved away protests.
Rangers forced extra time with a late equaliser when Kris Boyd capitalised on a Mark Kerr back-pass to slot past Lukasz Zaluska. United responded well, and de Vries restored their lead with a stunning strike in the first period of extra time. However, Boyd struck again, heading home with just eight minutes left to send the match to penalties. The shootout proved an agonising affair, with Rangers emerging 3-2 winners to break United hearts.
