Dundee United boss Ray McKinnon is eagerly looking forward to what will be his first derby as a manager in the Betfred League Cup.
The Tangerines were drawn against city rivals Dundee on Friday night in Group C which also features former Dark Blues boss Barry Smith’s Raith Rovers, Gary Locke’s Cowdenbeath and Highland League outfit Buckie Thistle.
The date and venue for the derby clash will not be known until later this week but McKinnon is already relishing the encounter which will also be his opposite number Neil McCann’s first derby as a boss.
He said: “I think it’s a great draw and it means people are already talking about next season and getting excited.
“For me it’s a great draw for the city and over the weekend people were talking to me about it.
“That shows how much it means to the fans and they can’t wait for it.
“As a player, it was a game I always looked forward to and this one will be no different.
“The group is tough but we’ll be ready for it and hopefully get through to the knockout stages like we did last season.”
