“You do not expect to come through a derby without any bumps or bruises and that was the case on Sunday. There are a few receiving treatment, but all of them should be OK," said boss Jim Duffy.

The big fitness concern at Dens remains, of course, Scotland defender Lee Wilkie, after he was stretchered off with knee damage against United.

He will have a scan tonight and, while early indications are the injury may not be as bad as first feared, Jim was remaining cautious today.

“We’ll see what the scan shows and, obviously, we hope there is nothing seriously wrong, but we will wait and see what the medical people say.”

There remains a chance Jim will add to his squad before the transfer window closes, but, having already brought in Neil Barrett from Portsmouth and with money tight, that may be an end to his wheeling and dealing.

“If something comes up, we might make a move, but, right now, there is nothing in the offing,” confirmed Jim.

One possible deal he was able to dismiss was a move for Hearts striker Gary Wales, who has also been linked with Dundee United.

“I know absolutely nothing about that one and I have not spoken to anyone about him. I know him and he is a decent player, but he is very similar to what we already have and is not one I have considered.”

Meanwhile, the players' union have said they will lodge appeals with the SPL in a bid to get compensation for the 15 players who were sacked when administrators were called in last November.

The union made identical moves when Motherwell went into administration over a year ago and, so far, none of the players there has seen any cash. Whether or not the union’s move will succeed this time is open to question.

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