LET THIS RUN DRAG ON.. HOODOO YOU THINK WE ARE?

Doc praises Dee stars for ending 21-year wait for Tannadice win

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TONY DOCHERTY praised his Dundee stars for finally getting back to winning ways in the Premiership and wrecking another derby hoodoo in the process.

His Dark Blues beat Dundee United 1-0 at Dens in January to end a 69-year wait for a Scottish Cup win over their rivals. This time they claimed a first victory at Tannadice in 21 years.

A Jordan McGhee double, Scott Tiffoney’s goal and a late Simon Murray penalty grabbed the glory and handed Dundee a first win in nine league games.

Boss Docherty said: "Some of our play, we could have been out of sight. We could have been 5-1 up and to do that against your nearest rivals, who are having a good season and who are a good side at home, speaks volumes for the quality of player that I've got in there.

"The thing that pleases me most is the mentality. There was a real challenge put in front of the players to get back into the pack, go five clear of St Johnstone and pull others into it. But more than that, to answer to that record of 20 years not winning at Tannadice.

"That shouldn't sit well with any Dundee fan. And they answered that today. They deserve a hell of a lot of credit for that."

Docherty wants this win to launch his team's season and lift them away from the relegation zone.

He added: "It can totally kick us on. The boys are flying in the dressing room now.