Match Preview And Ticket Update

As we welcome city neighbours Dundee to Tannadice for the early kick off this Sunday, it’s important that positive thoughts are at the forefront of our minds. By Ally Stewart As usual when we face the Dark Blues there is so much more than the just points at stake. Should we go out and perform as we all know the players can, they don’t only stand every chance of getting a result, but also of creating a buzz that can have an enormous impact on the following fixtures. There are nine games remaining and 27 points at stake including this one. That’s a lot of football and there will undoubtedly be a few more twists before anything is decided.  We don’t have any of the current top four sides left to play and every single game ahead is winnable. With regards selection, Calum Morris is looking set to overcome the injury sustained at Fir Park last week whilst Eiji Kawashima will be assessed ahead of the game in the hope he can come back. We can possibly expect Mixu Paatelainen to make one or two changes as he seeks the starting eleven best equipped to get the job done. The goal scoring exploits of Henri Anier recently have added another dimension to the attack and he, along with Billy Mckay, will be all the more eager to impress following an international call up this week. A full house is expected as ever for the home derby and it’s sure to be a tense, fiery and admittedly stressful afternoon for all in attendance. Let’s vent that energy in the form of some really positive backing when undoubtedly the players need us more than ever. If the men in tangerine can feed off that and leave nothing on the pitch then we may just open that door again. Come on United!!! Ticket Info: Please note this match is all ticket and United end tickets are on sale from the Ticket Centre in Tannadice Street as well as online. To purchase per telephone, please call 01382 833166 (option 1). Supporters are advised that there will be a cash gate issuing seat specific tickets at the Jerry Kerr Stand on the day of the game (prices are £25 for adults and £13 for concessions). Prices for the home support are as follows:- Season Ticket voucher 17 applies.  Please note that admission to the George Fox Stand (Upper and Lower tiers) and the Eddie Thompson Stand (Upper and Lower) is by seat specific matchday ticket (purchased in advance at the ticket centre or online at dufc.co) or season ticket only. Tickets for the United sections of the Jerry Kerr (which is an upper tier) are available in pre purchase as well as via a cash gate at the Jerry Kerr on the day of the game (prices are £25  for adults and £13 for concessions). We would respectfully request that all tickets, including season tickets, are used for the specific seat number detailed on the ticket to ensure that all supporters can readily and safely be seated. Season ticket holders who find their seat taken should speak to the nearest matchday steward for assistance.  Subject to availability, the Ticket Centre in Tannadice Street will sell United end matchday tickets until 1pm on 19 March whilst online orders can be placed at dufc.co/tickets/ until midnight on the day before this game. Tickets ordered (online or by phone) for collection and/or after the postal deadline must be uplifted from the Ticket Centre. On Sunday 20 March, the Ticket Centre will open at 10am for Dundee game ticket collections only. *Full time students must be in possession of a valid photo matric to qualify for a pre purchased concession ticket for the George Fox Lower tier, entry via gate 33 (home fans), and the Fair Play Lower, entry via gate 16 (away fans). Please be aware that proof of age may be requested for concession prices. Supporters please note that all tickets purchased by telephone and sent out by recorded delivery are subject to a handling charge of £2.25 per ticket (up to a maximum charge of £9 per total order in respect of orders for multiple tickets). The Health Safety Team at the Club have asked that Dundee United remind all supporters that they should mainly remain seated during a match in the interest of their own and other spectators’ safety. All fans are respectfully requested to conduct themselves in a manner that does not bring the Club and its supporters into disrepute and adhere to the Dundee United Ground Regulations. Please click here for information on Unacceptable Conduct. Supporters are advised to remain within the stand and to refrain from entering trackside or the field of play. Searches will be carried out at the turnstiles for any controlled containers and pyrotechnics. Under the Sporting Events Act 1985, being in possession of a pyrotechnic device at a football match, or attempting to bring a pyrotechnic device into a football stadium, is a criminal offence. Any person committing such an offence faces immediate arrest and a life time ban from the Club.   Surfing flags are not permitted. Please also be advised that Police Scotland are carrying out bus stopping operations. Dundee United would like to thank all supporters for their co-operation and continued backing of the team.