McNamara: Our Focus Is On Ourselves

Picture by Jeff Holmes

Dundee United's neighbours have them in their sights - but manager Jackie McNamara is focused purely on his own team's performance ahead of Tuesday's Tayside derby.

Dundee finished sixth last season - one place below United - following their return to the top flight, and have brought in eight players over the summer.

Both sides have started the campaign with one win from two games, and McNamara knows Dundee will be desperate to take first blood in the derby when the pair meet at Tannadice.

McNamara said: "They have added to their squad in the summer. They have moved to strengthen it, and it's a different squad from last season.

"Dundee always pose a threat and this season they will be looking to do even better.

"They did very well last season back in the Premiership so we know it will be a very tough match. Derbies are always great occasions and it's that kind of feeling when you win.

"We will be giving Dundee every respect but will be focusing on ourselves as always to try to get a positive result."