RYAN: TIME TO END DENS HOODOO

RYAN ASTLEY says he's determined to make history by helping Dundee end a 37-year Dens Park hoodoo.

- BY NEIL ROBERTSON

The last time the Dark Blues beat Celtic on home turf was back in 1988, thanks to a solitary Tommy Coyne goal.

Since then, it’s been nothing but heartache for Dundee against the Hoops in the City of Discovery.

The champions are firm favourites to extend that familiar tale of woe tomorrow but Astley believes his side can overcome all the odds.

The 24-year-old defender said: “The gaffer made us aware of that record - but as a player, that’s something that can drive you on to make a bit of history.

“We know it’s going to be a tough challenge but that’s what football's all about, isn’t it? Every game’s hard.

“If everyone does their jobs right on Sunday, we know we can do it. Defend, counterattack, be hard to play against.

“We've got the players and the squad to do that.”