“We have to guard against complacency, and that goes for the supporters, too.

“I’ll forcibly be putting this over to the players today and again before the match.

“Some fans might think, because of the last two games, we have turned the corner — but there is still a long way to go.

“The supporters have been disappointed by this season, and rightly so, but I’m asking them to get behind the team for the seven games we’ve got left and give us that final push.”

The interim manager added, “This could be one of the biggest, and best, week’s in the careers of some of us at the club if we beat Hearts.

“We are desperate not to slip up tomorrow.

“We know we’ve let the support down too often this season and we want to give them something to cheer from now on in.

“But they can play their part in ensuring that happens by spurring the players on.”

On the playing front, skipper Derek McInnes is free of suspension and Stevie Crawford could return after being left out the starting XI. against Rangers.

“I honestly don’t know what my line-up will be tomorrow,” continued Gordon.

“I know what I’d like it to be, but, with the likes of Garry Kenneth, Barry Robson and some others carrying knocks, changes may be forced on me.

“The team at Ibrox was picked for that particular game as we wanted to frustrate Rangers.

“For tomorrow, I’ll be picking a team I think can beat Hearts. It won’t necessarily be the same team.”

Meanwhile, United are requesting fans to turn up a earlier than usual for tomorrow’s game.

“With vouchers being handed out, this is bound to cause some delay going in through the turnstiles,” said director Derek Robertson.

“Queues could build up quite quickly.

“If fans want to avoid this, I’d recommend they turn up quite a bit earlier than usual.”