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Docherty on transfers, 'huge' derby & Shaughnessy

Dundee manager Tony Docherty has been speaking to the media before Monday's Scottish Cup tie with Dundee United at Dens Park.

Here are the key points:

  • On further potential transfer business, Docherty says: "I'm hoping there might be movement on one other."

  • There is no update on Lyall Cameron's future – and Docherty praised the midfielder for how he is handling himself amid the speculation.

  • The Dens boss described Monday's match as a "huge game" between two in-form sides, adding how good it is for the city when the teams are going well.

  • Docherty says the only disappointment in Dundee's recent run of games was their league defeat to United and they are hoping to "atone" for that.

  • He points out 15 of his 24-strong squad are aged 23 or under and insists they will have learned a lot from their last two games – live on TV against the Old Firm – which will hold them in good stead for the derby.

  • On the selection front, Cameron returned to training on Thursday morning but there are still eight players out injured.

  • Joe Shaughnessy is now back in full training with the squad and Docherty says it will be like having a new signing when the defender makes his top-team return.