“It’s a very good surface there and it will suit us. Of course, it suits Falkirk as well and Yogi (John Hughes) has got his team knocking the ball about well,” he said today.

And, while the surroundings may be new, Gordon has warned his players one aspect of the old Brockville ground that has been successfully transferred is the atmosphere.

“Personally, I am happy to see Falkirk back in the top flight because they are a good club and have always had a Premierleague support.

“Maybe it had something to do with it being the last season at Brockville, but, in the six months I was a coach there, the supporters turned out in good numbers and always got right behind their team. That has not changed at the new stadium.

“Yogi has certainly given them something to shout about and, after a difficult first year there, he has done very well and put together a useful team.”

Long-term absentee Lee Mair apart, United had a full complement of players on the training pitch today and, with Aberdeen and Celtic to follow in quick succession after the Bairns trip, that is pleasing.

“We have a big, big week coming and having everyone fit gives me options and is definitely a bonus.”

Tickets for Saturday and the Celtic game on Sunday week are available from the club shop opposite Tannadice.