Jim McLean made on numerous occasions after spells on both sides of the divide. But it was with United where he he is best remembered after leading the Tangerines to their only league title.
And it's fitting that a statue to a Scottish football giant was unveiled on the eve of this High Noon shootout. The two meet in the top flight for the first time since 2016 when Dundee had the satisfaction of sending their rivals down.
The Dark Blues later followed but they are now reunited in the Scottish Premiership and it's a welcome return to the fixture calendar.
James McPake's men are searching for their first win back in with the big boys but have had three draws while Tam Courts could take his side to fourth with a victory.It's all to play for.
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