Both sets of fans confident

DUNDEE United tackle Dundee in another highly charged derby clash – and to add extra spice they are hunting their tenth win on the trot.

The last time t he clubs collided at Tannadice the Terrors ran out 6-2 winners in an incredible encounter.

Now United can take another huge step towards the title with a vital triumph to ease them closer to a top flight return in their chase for the Championship.

However, manager Robbie Neilson insists it will be a much tougher proposition to ditch the Dens Park men in the latest outing despite inflicting a 2-0 win on their city rivals at their patch.

United supporters are confident going into the last derby game of the year and fan John McCulloch, 64, sipped a beer in the Balmore Bar just a goal kick away from Tannadice and reckoned the Tangerines will rack up 10 in a row.

He said: “I have seen plenty of derby games in my day and I have been to a few. But I won’t be at this one because I couldn’t get a ticket. It would be great to get another big win.”

John, who worked in the mills on a succession of maintenance jobs, insisted that another home win over Dundee would virtually stitch up the title flag by stretching the gap between the teams to 20 points. He added: “United should be able to wrap it up soon and this would be another step. They really have it in their own hands.”

Another United fan at the Balmore, Iain Donaldson, echoed these thoughts but predicted a much tighter scoreline saying: “I think it will be a 2-1 win with possibly Nicky Clark getting the winner.”

Meanwhile, at Whites Bar on Provost Road, Dundee fans had a different opinion.

Former BT engineer Bob Banks, 62, admitted a draw would be a good result for the Dee. He said: “I am hoping for a draw, that would suit me.

Alistair Mill, 58, was more confident of an away day win and said: “I think we can do it and win 2-1.”