It has been an on both sides

THE past year has been eventful to say the least for both city clubs.

There was real pain for Dundee United as they were relegated to the Championship.

Dundee maintained their Premiership status but the sale of top frontmen Kane Hemmings and Greg Stewart has seen Paul Hartley’s men endure a difficult start to the 2016/17 season.

Tonight, the Tele takes a look back over last 12 months for both teams.

JANUARY

It was a bitter-sweet derby win for the Dark Blues as they beat their neighbours 2-1 in the first meeting of the year.

The victory at was somewhat soured with the injury to James McPake, which has seen him out of the first team since.

FEBRUARY

This was a good month for both clubs as they both progressed to the quarterfinals of the Scottish Cup — Dundee comfortably beating Dumbarton after a replay and the Terrors winning 1-0 against Partick.

The Tangerines also picked up in the league with seven points from 12.

MARCH

A pulsating derby ended with honours even, keeping United’s hopes of survival alive. Two goals from Kane Hemmings looked to have the Dee on easy street before a Billy Mckay brace brought the teams level.

This month also saw Dundee knocked out the Scottish Cup by Rangers as United progressed to the semi-finals courtesy of a terrific win against Ross County in Dingwall.

APRIL

This wasn’t a particularly good month for either club with the Dens Park men failing to get into the top six after losing their last game before the split.

The Tangerines also lost ground on the rest of the teams in the drop zone, with only one win in the month leaving them 11 points behind with only four games left.

MAY

This will always be remembered as the month Dundee condemned their biggest rivals to relegation.

A last-gasp Craig Wighton goal at Dens secured a 2-1 derby win for the Dee, meaning the Tangerines’ drop to the Championship was sealed.

It also ended Mixu Paatelainen’s tenure at the Tannadice club as he was axed after the game and was replaced by Ray McKinnon less than two weeks later.

JUNE

The two City of Discovery teams returned early for pre-season, with the revamped League Cup kicking-off in mid-July.

United boss McKinnon strengthened his squad with the signings of keeper Cammy Bell and defender Lewis Toshney following the cull after relegation.

JULY

The new-look League Cup started with a win for United against Arbroath in Ray McKinnon’s first competitive game in charge.

Dundee lost on penalties to East Fife

Greg Stewart (left) and Kane Hemmings were sold by Dundee. Dundee United players show their dejection following the 2-1 derby loss at