“First of all, we’re not thinking of losing tomorrow and, secondly, we’re working hard at getting new players in at the January window,” he said.

“We have identified a list of players who could be available, and we are pursuing that line.”

A decent-sized crowd is expected at Dens tomorrow, and the manager added, “The support has been great this season and has held up really well.

“We’ve not given them much to shout about, but I can see that changing.

“It will obviously be a hard game tomorrow, but one we are capable of winning.

“St Mirren are probably the opposite to us in as much as they’ve managed to carve out wins, whereas we’ve had far too many draws.

“When they played at Stranraer, they grabbed a late winner, while we were unfortunate to see Steven Robb’s late goal chalked off for offside last week.

“They’ve been very consistent, which is something you’ve got to admire.

“They’ve built up a momentum since Gus MacPherson took over as manager.

“But we beat them first game of the season here, so we’ll looking to do the same again tomorrow.”

Club captain Barry Smith, who was nursing a slight knock, trained and will be OK.

Tam McManus (groin injury) is rated as doubtful, while goalkeeper Derek Soutar will again not feature (knee injury), but he could be back in action over the festive period. Soutar said, “I have still to see the surgeon for an update, but the feeling is that I could be ready to play again just after Christmas.”

Meanwhile, former Dundee boss Jim Duffy has emerged as a shock candidate to take charge of Australian side Perth Glory.

Duffy parted company with the Dens Park side earlier this season after their bid to get promoted back to the SPL got off to a poor start.

Now he is in the frame to replace ex-Liverpool star Steve McMahon, who resigned from the Perth job this week.

Duffy, who has also managed Hibs, is expected to be interviewed next week.