‘Great touch’ James McPake and John Rankin show their class after derby clash By Richard Rooney January 13 2016, 4:19pm January 13 2016, 4:19pm Share ‘Great touch’ James McPake and John Rankin show their class after derby clash Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/dundee/239550/great-touch-james-mcpake-and-john-rankin-show-their-class-after-derby-clash/ Copy Link The Dundee derby is known as the friendly derby and two of the city clubs’ toughest players have shown why. Dundee FC has hailed as “a great touch” a visit by United’s John Rankin to crocked Dark Blues defender James McPake. The pair collided during the New Year match at Dens, with McPake being stretchered off with a serious knee injury. Great touch from @jranks11 of @dundeeunitedfc to visit James McPake who is at home recovering from his operation pic.twitter.com/JmTxlFzFbh — Dundee Football Club (@dundeefconline) January 13, 2016 As he recovers at home following an operation, United veteran Rankin visited to check his progress and wish him well.
