DUFC

HAT-TRICK OF WINS IS THE TARGET

24th August 2001

Manager Alex Smith is looking for three points from Sunday's match against Kilmarnock at Tannadice as he seeks an extension to the unbeaten start to the season and the two recent consecutive wins over St. Johnstone and Dunfermline.

''If we can win again we will have given ourselves an excellent platform for the season. It won't be easy, though, because Killie are a good counter attacking team and we will need to be patience,'' he said.

Two recent absentees are expected to be available for selection. Craig Easton returns to the squad after illness while Steven Thompson is back following a foot problem.