Refs on the mic and Randall on the wing

Dundee are reeling after a 2-1 defeat against Tayside foes St Johnstone.  

Even Bear dusts off some xG stats as we discuss what went wrong for the Dark Blues, with their 4-4-2 was figured out by Simo Valakari. 

Are the Dee becoming too predictable? 

David Dickinson ruled out a late leveller for Steven Pressley’s men – but what was it even chalked off for? 

And why the period after the international break will be season defining.  

Meanwhile, Dundee United played out a cracking 1-1 draw with Motherwell.  

There is fulsome praise for Jesse Randall, who showed signs of adding a clinical touch to his undoubted threat following a sumptuous strike against the Steelmen. 

There’s more VAR drama as we pick the bones out of a contentious penalty call, while Jack Walton is spotlighted for his part in United’s continually evolving build up from the back. 

And could Mehdi Merghem’s return to fitness give Jim Goodwin a selection headache following several weeks of his team pretty much picking itself? 

The Courier head of sport Sean Hamilton is joined by Alan Temple, George Cran and Graeme Finnan. 

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