Dundee rivals in '˜sound test' to see whose fans are noisier

Dundee and Dundee United are to stage a '˜sound test' at their respective grounds to determine which set of fans is the noisier.

Dundee United fans at the Betfred Cup derby in August. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

A decibel meter will be installed during home matches at Dens Park and Tannadice next month and, at a pre-determined point of the match, fans will be urged to show their support by making as much noise as they can.

The winner will be declared afterwards with the loudest set of supporters afforded all-important bragging rights.

The challenge has been set by estate agency McEwan Fraser Legal, which sponsors both clubs.

Dundee fans at the August Betfred Cup clash with Dundee United at Dens Park. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

Chief executive Ken McEwan said: “In any city with rival football clubs there’s always an argument about whose supporters are the best and Dundee is no different.

“We’re giving each group of fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to set the record straight. There’s no better way of showing your support for your team than to make a massive, great noise and that’s the challenge laid down to followers of Dundee and Dundee United.

“We don’t care if they sing, chant, scream or yell. They can bring along rattles, horns and drums if they want. All that matters is which group makes the biggest racket.”

He added: “As a sponsor of both clubs we will, of course, remain as completely impartial observers in the process and it only remains for me to wish both sets of fans the best of luck.”

The dates of the matches where the challenge will take place have yet to be announced.