Life is pretty good for Scott Fraser just now but it will get even better if Dundee United beat Dundee.
Fraser has recently signed a new three-year deal with the Tangerines and was handed his first start for the club in the 2-0 defeat of Motherwell on Saturday.
An accomplished display in midfield at Fir Park was almost capped off with a goal on the half-hour mark, with only a wonder save from keeper Connor Ripley denying him.
Now the 20-year-old Dundonian would love to experience what it feels like to beat the Dark Blues when the city rivals meet at Tannadice on Tuesday night.
“I have grown up watching United with my pals so I know what these matches mean to the supporters,” said Fraser.
“Our under-20s coach Stevie Campbell used to stress to us that it means a lot to win a derby no matter what the level.
“I think it was important to get the win over Motherwell going into the derby, especially having lost a late goal against Aberdeen the previous weekend,” added the midfielder.
“We are at home, the game is massive and, hopefully, we can get three points.”
Fraser revealed he had very little notice from boss Jackie McNamara that he would be starting against Well.
He said: “I didn’t know I was playing until just before the game when the gaffer named the team.
“I had a slight feeling that I would get a chance on Saturday because I had done well in training during the week and the manager is fair like that train well and you get a chance.
“After getting the new deal, it all added up to a great week for me.
“My family were at the match to see me which made it an even bigger occasion for me.
“My mum (Wendy), dad (Phillip) and sister (Stacey) all made the trip down. I told them they didn’t need to come because my dad had the day off work and they could have been doing something else.
“I am also always thankful to Gary Bollan, my manager at Airdrie, because he took a chance on me, giving me first-team football and teaching me a lot as a person.”