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    Dundee -V- Inverness CT - Preview

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    Down to the six-pointers stage of the season now as ICT visit the City of Discovery to try and claw back Dundee's lead at the top of the division.

    This game could be a good indicator as to where the title will end up.

    dundee_ict.pngDundee v ICT

    Down to the six-pointers stage of the season now as Inverness visit the City of Discovery to try and claw back Dundee's lead at the top of the division. This game could be a good indicator as to where the title will end up. A win for ICT will certainly have Dundee looking over their shoulders as the Highlanders would close the gap to within a possible three points pending the results of the catch up games. A win for Dundee would all but kill off our faint hopes of a return to the SPL and a draw would result in us depending on others to put a spanner in the Dundee works. This seasons games Lets get down to business here, other results don't concern either of these teams tomorrow. Previous form will go out the window. Inverness have been on a ten game unbeaten run in the league, but they don't come much tougher than an away day at Dens Park. Both of this seasons league meetings between the clubs ended in stalemate, and both of these games were highly entertaining. The most memorable game though would be the Alba cup final where Dundee came back from a first half mauling to snatch the cup from ICT's hands in a thrilling 3-2 victory. Inverness produced a stunning first half where they tore Dundee to shreds and were unfortunate to be only two ahead at the break. Dundee however, struck early in the second half and the ICT energy drained quickly as the Dens men took over. Definitely a game of two halves but one of the best of the season. Team news Terry Butcher has reported a clean bill of health for his side. Last week saw Inverness fail to encroach on Dundee's lead with a disappointing home draw with Ayr United. Adam Rooney once more rescuing the defenders yet again with another last second penalty. Ryan Esson had a poor day last week but will retain his place in goals. Ross Tokely will surely keep his place at right back in what will be a busy day for him. Bully and Granty will be the central defenders and Golabeck looks likely to keep his place at left back. The engine room seems to be where changes could happen. Russell Duncan put in a good shift last week and should partner either Proctor or Cox in the holding midfield. The forward three will almost certainly be the sprightly and bleached Jonny Hayes on the right with Sanchez hopefully the central creator. The tireless Richie Foran will be kept wide left with current hero Adam Rooney battling on his lonesome up front. This front facing foursome gave Dundee a torrid time in the first half at McDermaid park and on their day they will be a match for any defence. Jocky Scott has added ex-Ranger & Motherwell defender Bob Malcolm to his squad and he could feature at some point tomorrow if his international clearance comes through in time. Also in line for a starting berth will be former County hit man Sean Higgins and Craig McKeown. Scott will have to do without injured pair David Cowan and Paul McHale. Key players Speed will be the key factor in this cliff hanger. For Inverness we have super sprinter Jonny Hayes, who has been moving so fast his hair has turned white. Dundee can offer their own piece of greased lightning in the shape of Leigh Griffiths, undoubtedly the classiest striker in the Scottish game today. At the other end of the spectrum, our defenders are getting slower as the season progresses and this could be where we are at our weakest. A distinct lack of pace throughout the back four has seen them struggle to cope with the leagues faster boys and only the persistence of Adam Rooney has saved their blushes on more than a couple of occasions. Adam, not known for his sprinting has fast endeared himself to the ICT following with some old fashioned spearhead striking, giving defenders plenty of harassment and popping the odd goal in to get in the frame for top scorer in the First. With Dani Sanchez behind him he could be the perfect foil for Rooney or Foran and will be eager to thread Jonny Hayes into the target area. Dani will thrive in this type of game and if he can add some goals to his clever play then he could be the man to unlock the Dee defence. tm4tj prediction I would like to stick my neck out and go for an ICT win, but my head tells me that another scoring draw is on the cards. Both teams are capable in attack and both are beatable at the back. Rab Douglas is playing well in goals for Dundee and hopefully Ryan Esson puts last weeks performance behind him. Midfield will be a crucial area of this battle and we have a couple of battlers in there with Duncan and Cox, although Harkins and Hart will be up for this. If it comes down to skill and trickery in the box then Griffiths and Hayes are your men, and for perseverance Rooney might just give us the edge. Scoring draw in an entertaining game, can't see any different to that.




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