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Charlie Adam reveals new Dundee duties ahead of derby showdown with United

Adam gets to grips with his new duties against Livingston on Saturday
Adam gets to grips with his new duties against Livingston on Saturday

Whether on the grass or in the stands, skipper Charlie Adam will have a pivotal part to play as Dundee attempt to claim derby glory at Tannadice.

Adam, 35, was initially slated to be absent until October after suffering a groin injury in the recent 1-0 defeat against Motherwell.

That would have seen the boyhood Dundee fan miss out on the clash with United, the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against St Johnstone and the upcoming visit of ex-club Rangers.

However, Dee boss James McPake revealed on Tuesday that Adam is making remarkable progress and could be in contention for Sunday’s derby.

Should he fail to prove his fitness, the ex-Liverpool and Scotland playmaker will be dispatched to the stands with a microphone and earpiece and charged with feeding tactical advice to the Dundee coaching staff.

It is a role he carried out in Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Livingston — and relished.

“The manager [McPake] wants me to be in the stand and giving information; seeing things as they progress in the game,” Adam told Courier Sport.

“Coaching and management is my next step and the manager is helping me towards that. You are always learning.

Adam surprised the youngsters with an impromptu session at the event in Dundee

“I’m seeing a different side of things on a match-day. Ordinarily you would come in, get changed and go out there.

“Whereas, I’m seeing the hard work that goes into preparing for a game and the small details which can make a big difference.

“It gives you a different perspective and different ideas. Hopefully, some valuable information.”

Speaking prior to McPake’s declaration that he could have a part to play on Sunday, Adam smiled: “I’ll have the earpiece and microphone — so I’ll just need to try not to get too excited if we score!”

Injury set-back

Adam has confessed to a sense of relief after learning that surgery would not be required on the damage he sustained at Fir Park.

He received a comparatively positive prognosis of six weeks out following a meeting with a specialist in London, having initially feared he could be absent for three months.

To say he is now ahead of schedule would be something of an understatement.

“I went to see the surgeon because they thought the tendon might have come off the bone,” explained Adam. “There’s a relief that it didn’t require surgery because, at that point, you are looking at 12 weeks.

Adam was forced off against Motherwell

“It’s just a case of taking each week as it comes. It feels okay at the moment but with a muscle injury, you can’t force it.”

Adam was speaking as he coached youngsters at City Square, Dundee, at a McDonald’s Fun Football event.

The initiative will see free sessions for children aged five to 11 brought to locations across Scotland this autumn.

He added: “Every kid is finding it difficult to find somewhere to play football. We want to give youngsters the chance to do that for free.”