It's not often Dundee fans get to truly enjoy a Scottish Cup weekend, yet on Saturday we recorded our first victory in Kilmarnock in five years - and our first there in front of supporters in nine. My initial reaction to a trip to Rugby Park was one of unease. For now, Dundee look a better side with each passing week.
It's not often Dundee fans get to truly enjoy a Scottish Cup weekend, yet on Saturday we recorded our first victory in Kilmarnock in five years - and our first there in front of supporters in nine.
My initial reaction to a trip to Rugby Park was one of unease. Yet as matchday approached, that feeling steadily gave way to a growing sense of confidence.
History now threatens to repeat itself; the draw for the fifth round brought familiar anxiety with Celtic lying in wait. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
For now, Dundee look a better side with each passing week. There are clear improvements across all thirds of the pitch, with Ash Hay thriving as our main attacking outlet. The impact confidence can have on a striker is remarkable.
Between Hay and our wide players, opposition defences have been stretched to the point where we've seen defenders hauled off at half-time in three consecutive matches.
Ibrox awaits. Confidence is soaring. In 180 minutes of football at Parkhead and Ibrox this season we have only conceded one goal from open play.
Even with Rangers coming into this game in strong form, I wouldn't put it past Dundee to frustrate them again.
We'll either fly too close to the sun and come crashing back to earth - or cast the shadow of a giant.
Category: General Sports
