'Times of adversity highlight mental strength' - Dundee boss Docherty

Tony Docherty is "proud" of his Dundee squad for the mental resilience they've shown despite a difficult period with injury.

After Billy Koumetio and Jordan McGhee were forced off after 20 minutes against St Mirren, Dundee are now without seven first team players, five of which are in central defence.

In spite of the absences, Docherty's side picked up a 2-1 win and a crucial three points against St Mirren.

"It's quite unprecedented in the squad that we've got to have the amount of injuries that we've picked up," the manager said.

"What I would say about that is in times of adversity, it highlights the character, the spirit and the mentality of the squad and I don't think you'll see a better example of that than our most recent game against St Mirren.

"I was proud of the players for that spirit that we showed to come through that and I'll be looking for that going into the derby and games after that.

"We're seeing now when the time comes for players to step up, they do it and I'm looking for them to do it again."