Dundee FC boss warns Livi are up for the challenge

Dundee boss Barry Smith has flagged up Livingston as difficult opponents because they seem to be loving life in the first division.

The Dark Blues travel to West Lothian on Saturday to face Gary Bollan’s newly-promoted team, who have already shown they are adapting well to their new surroundings.

They strolled to the second division championship last season, resulting in many people tipping them to make a major impact before a ball was even kicked this term.

Smith feels the secret to their success is that they are relishing their promotion.

“Their start has been decent and they seem as though they are enjoying the step-up in division,” Smith said. “They are playing with some confidence.

“We have had them watched and the reports have all been positive. So we must match their effort and enthusiasm if we are going to get the right result on Saturday.”

Dundee hope to have summer signing Graham Bayne leading their attack as the ex-Inverness ace fights to overcome a calf injury which has kept him sidelined so far.

Smith said: “Bayney has come through a full, physical training session. There was no reaction so it means everyone is now fit and available.”