Return of Mark O’Hara a big boost for Dundee

Paul Hartley is hoping that the return of Mark O’Hara from injury will help Dundee bag some vital points over the festive period.

The former Kilmarnock man made a big impression at Celtic Park as a second half substitute.

O’Hara had been the Dark Blues best player at the start of the season and Hartley is delighted to have him back.

“Bringing O’Hara gave us energy, height and presence,” he said.

“We’ve really missed him. He had a great start to the season. We hoped he would be back quicker from his injury but that hasn’t happened.

“We’ve got some really important games coming up before the winter break and hopefully we can get as many points as we can.

“I don’t think we’re too far off. The league’s so tight. We’ve got to keep going.”