Wounded United have Pars in sights

Tangerines defender looks to help bounce back from bad defeat with full focus on visit to East End Park

Dundee United defender Mark Durnan is just as determined to turn in a winning performance against Dunfermline at East End Park today as those who were on the park for the 6-1 loss to Falkirk.

Sidelined seven days ago, Durnan, who is expected to return from an ankle injury to face the Pars in the Championship’s game-of-the-day, said: “The only way you can react from a disappointing result like that is to come back and win.

“So our full focus is obviously on Dunfermline to make sure we rectify that.

“We must improve and put on a much better performance than we did against Falkirk. The determination needs to be there. At the moment, it’s still raw and it was a difficult one for the boys to take.

“I’m pretty sure they are still hurting, like the supporters and everyone at the club.

“It was a difficult one but you have to bounce back in the next game so we will look to win and hope that builds the momentum.” Full preview in TheSport