Dundee 1
Clydebank (1965) 1
League (First Division)

Manager's Programme Notes

The last two weeks has seen us get back on the rails after the disappointing derby result. Our last home match against St Mirren's created its own kind of problems following the big match atmosphere generated by the derby and it wasn't until the second half that we got in our stride, but having done that we ran out comfortable winners.

Then it was on to East End Park and there little doubt that this was a big game not only for us, but also the whole of the First Division in view of the eight point advantage with which Dunfermline headed into our visit. Fortunately, we managed to get the right result and the three points were achieved by hard work display rather

than a classy one. But it demonstrated that we can dig in when needed and it was particularly pleasing that we came away with what was our first clean sheet in the league since the opening day of the season.

I'll readily admit that we didn't create as many chances against Dunfermline as we have done in most other games this season, and for once one goal from the forwards was enough for us to secure victory thanks to a much sounder defensive performance. In many ways the problems we face

this afternoon, apart from the fact that Clydebank are a very useful side and very hard to beat, are similar to the ones we experienced against St Mirren when our fans were relatively quiet seeming to think that victory was inevitable. The vocal backing at East End Park last Saturday was tremendous and the players seemed to respond accordingly.

All I would ask is that you are equally as voluble this afternoon for a game which will be just as hard as last weekend which Clydebank's win over Morton and draw at Airdrie I. Their last two outing confirms.