Tannadice

County’s last meeting with United was a chastening evening for the Highlanders at Tannadice, with the 3-0 defeat sending them to the foot of the Premiership.

It started with Jack Ross’ short-lived reign at Tannadice that was most notable for a 7-0 loss away to AZ and a 9-0 humbling at home to Celtic, and those dispiriting defeats set the tone for a miserable season on Tayside.

Jim Goodwin addresses his players during the warm-up at Tannadice.

Jordan White's hat-trick secured a hugely significant victory for the Dingwall side at Tannadice.

Playing Inverness here on Saturday is not going to be any different from playing Dundee United at Tannadice.

Tannadice captain Docherty and powerful centre-half Holt both made the switch from Maryhill over the close-season, ensuring they will receive a hostile reception on their first return west.

The keeper became Hearts number one when Gordon broke his leg during a game against Dundee United at Tannadice almost a year ago.

The Tannadice boss is content with his squad — no more will arrive unless there are departures — and has seen visible progress during three successive victories.

We talk about it when we pass Jim’s statue on the way into Tannadice.

Aberdeen are at Tannadice on Sunday.

After claiming a 1-1 draw with leaders Dundee United at Tannadice last weekend, Samuel is determined to take the next step in the coming weeks.

And his experience, professionalism and high standards on the training pitch are understood to be valued at Tannadice.

Being a Dundee player, Kerr is expecting a hostile reaction from the United fans today, but admits he is relishing playing at Tannadice and trying to get a win.

Clement, possibly because Rangers had three games in the space of eight days coming up, made three changes to the side which had recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Dundee United at Tannadice last Sunday.

His dismay after the derby was clearly evident in photos of Tiffoney at full time at Tannadice.

However, a share of the spoils was a fair outcome following an underwhelming contest; one of several at Tannadice this term.

It also wasn’t analysed on any highlight programmes, in sharp contrast to all three talking points in United’s win over St Mirren a week prior; something that irked Tannadice insiders.

Jim Goodwin’s side were harder, faster and stronger than their Thistle counterparts as they ran over them in both the 5-0 demolition at Firhill last year as well as the 3-0 procession at Tannadice during the festive period.

So, what big selection conundrums will have occupied the mind of the Tannadice gaffer as he seeks to pile the misery on the Jambos this afternoon?

Tannadice is proving to be the scene of managerial redemption for Goodwin who was on the wrong side of the equation the last time United beat Aberdeen there in October 2022.