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Scenes from Snug Bar in Dundee as United fans march to Tannadice

Nearly 14,000 supporters descend on the stadium for the sold-out derby day.

Dundee United fans.
Excitement from Dundee United fans ahead of the derby. Image: Kieran Webster/DC Thomson

A crowd of Dundee United fans marched to Tannadice Park to watch their derby Scottish Premiership curtain raiser.

Jim Goodwin’s side are hosting their rivals in the first fixture of the 2024/25 season.

The match got underway at 1.30pm.

Fans made the quarter-mile journey from The Snug Bar to Tannadice Street.

They started off at Main Road before making their way to Isla Street, then to North Isla Street, along Fairbairn Street, Neish Street before finishing at Tannadice Street.

Police warned on Friday that the pre-derby march could pose “real safety issues” and suggested they could re-route supporters.

Craig and Adam Reid.
Craig and Adam Reid. Image: Kieran Webster/DC Thomson

Craig Reid, 25, who is a United fan from Wormit, attended the march and told The Courier: “The atmosphere is great.

“There was a big turnout for the AZ one a few years ago.

“It’s good for these things to happen every so often. It would lose its charm if it happened all the time though.”

His brother Adam, 20, added: “It’s weird the Dundee derby is different.

“There won’t be trouble or anything unlawful. Considering there’s never been an issue with marches before, I think the police are a bit over the top.”

Dean Warden.
Dean Warden. Image: Kieran Webster/DC Thomson

Another United fan, Dean Warden from Fintry, said: “It just builds the derby.

“It’s a friendly march. You see Dundee fans walking through and there’s good banter.

“This isn’t the Old Firm. We’re all having a good time.

Dundee United fans.
Dundee United fans marching to the stadium. Image: Kieran Webster/DC Thomson

“After the game, we’re drinking and laughing.

“The police build it up too much, there’s never been bother in 30 years of the derby.

“We always have a good laugh about it. Form goes out the window but you’re always worried (because) losing is horrendous.

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