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STV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Pressley insists Dundee are on right track, but warns of 'more pain'
Steven Pressley is confident that Dundee are on the right track to getting to the level they want to be, but admits there 'might be more pain along the way'. The new boss got his first win at the Tayside club on Tuesday with a 3-1 League Cup group stage win over Bonnyrigg Rose. That victory came after back-to-back defeats to Airdrieonians and Alloa Athletic, which consigned them to a first-round exit. With Montrose up next in their final game in the competition this weekend, Pressley says another win, and good performance, is important as they build up some momentum ahead of the Premiership's return in a week's time. And while he knows that reaching the required level won't happen overnight, with as many as half a dozen new recruits needed, he is adamant that he is up for the challenge. He said: 'From a psychological perspective, the win midweek was very important, the lads have been working really hard, but we've probably been a little bit undercooked in recent games. 'We've not been fully up to speed, and that was another step in the right direction. It wasn't a vintage performance, but I thought the players showed a really strong mentality and a never-say-die attitude. 'Momentum is a very important thing in football; a team with momentum and a team without momentum are two very different things, so it would be good if we could get not only a good result, but also a good performance on Saturday against Montrose. 'I think we are still going to be a long, long way away from where we want to be. There's no doubt about that. I think I've gone on record as saying we probably need a minimum of six players. 'So by the time we get them in the building and round to our way of playing, it's going to be some time, and I am realistic about that. 'I've said that there might be more pain along the way, and I want to be realistic about that as well, but we are going to work tirelessly hard, and the players have been hugely receptive. 'So, all in all, I am pleased in the direction we are going, obviously the results in some of the games, we would have wanted better. But we also have to look at the bigger picture. 'In the long term, I think we will start making an impact on the league; the shorter term will be a challenge, but it's a challenge we are up for.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'No joy' in Pressley's first win & Dundee 'at lowest for years'?
We asked for your views following Steven Pressley's first win in three Premier Sports Cup group games as Dundee edged past Bonnyrigg what some of you said:Kevin: Yet another lacklustre performance and for 75 minutes you would have struggled to work out who were the Premiership team. Only really got over the line when Bonnyrigg ran out of I'm backing Steven to the hilt. He talks common sense and doesn't sugarcoat Okay, it was a win but realistically it didn't happen until the final five minutes. We should really be able to win that type of game far easier than the final few minutes. The jury is still out on the Dundee are at their lowest for years. Being held by a non-league team to the last 10 minutes is an embarrassment. Shocking excuses already, blaming players' fitness, when that's something that should be a given. I don't see any points from the first quarter of league games. Pressley will be sacked by end of It's hard to be positive about a late, late win against a non-league side. We should be winning games like this with ease. I know this is pre-season, but these aren't friendlies. Pressley has a lot of work to do to convince anyone that he was the right choice of It felt weird. Almost like there was no joy in the win - that's where we are at just now. Baffling first-half team selection and the token subs on the hour to try to salvage something. Little creativity, no domination, just stuttering along. If we start the league like this we'll be humbled every week.
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Dundee win & Motherwell through - Premier Sports Cup round-up
Dundee secured their first win under Steven Pressley at the third time of asking, but made hard work of the 3-1 victory at Lowland League Bonnyrigg side had been roundly criticised after defeats by Airdrieonians and Alloa Athletic left them with little hope of progressing to the knockout stages of the Premier Sports Robertson put the Premiership side in front on 20 minutes, but they were pegged back by Cameron Ross before defended stoutly and seemed on course for a point before late goals from Emile Acquah and Billy Koumetio spared Dundee's lead Group C on nine points, while second-place Airdrieonians can confirm Dundee's exit when they face Montrose on finish their group-stage fixtures at home to Montrose on Motherwell secured their place in the next round with a 3-0 win against Greenock Morton and Falkirk came from behind to beat Queen's Park - the other Premiership club in action - were held to a goalless draw on penalties by Kelty Hearts and unable to earn a bonus point as the League 1 side triumphed 4-3 on penalties. Group A Falkirk moved to the top thanks to a double from Ethan Ross and Brian Graham's first goal for the Bairns went behind to Josh Fowler's early strike for Queen's Park, but rallied to maintain their unbeaten status in the Rangers beat Brechin City 3-0 at Glebe Park in Group A's other game. David Eguaibor put the visitors 2-0 up before Mitch Megginson completed the have seven points, one behind Falkirk, while Spartans have six in third wrap up their group-stage fixtures against Spartans on Saturday, while Cove are away to fourth-place Queen's Park. Group B Partick Thistle and Ross County can both still win Group B after the two Championship sides beat lower-league Fitzpatrick and Tsoanelo Letsosa earned Thistle a 2-0 win over Queen of the South, while Ronan Hale's hat-trick helped County put eight past Edinburgh top the group on nine points, but County - who have seven points - can move above them when the sides meet in Dingwall on Saturday. Group D Three first-half goals continued Ayr United's flawless League Cup start as they overwhelmed Forfar at Somerset Thomas, George Oakley and Curtis Main all found the net for Scott Brown's side, who now have nine points from their three Arbroath's Arran Pettifer scored a hat-trick before half-time to set up a 6-0 victory over Annan Athletic.A draw away to St Mirren on Sunday would be enough to guarantee Ayr top spot. Group E Dunfermline edged out Hamilton 2-1 at East End Tod put the hosts in front before half-time and although Oli Shaw equalised after the break, Lee Kilday's own goal moments late secured all three points for Lennon's side have six points and finish their group stage against Stirling Albion on Saturday. Group F There were goals galore in Group F as Inverness Caledonian Thistle halted East Kilbride's momentum and St Johnstone beat Raith newcomers East Kilbride had won their past two matches, but went down 6-2 despite taking the lead against their Highland St Johnstone made it three wins from three as goals from Jamie Gullan, Josh McPake and Makenzie Kirk secured a 3-1 Perth outfit top the group on nine points and will look to make it four successive wins when they host Elgin City on they to slip up, Inverness could move above them with a victory at Raith. Group G Tawanda Maswanhise was the star of the show for Motherwell as they became the first side to progress to the knockout Zimbabwe forward doubled Motherwell's advantage with a cool low finish after Apostolos Stamatelopoulos had tapped in the opener, but his second of the evening was even inside from the left, Maswanhise bent a delightful curling shot into the top corner from outside the box to seal all three in Group G, Clyde beat Stenhousemuir 4-3 on penalties after the sides drew 2-2. Group H Kilmarnock were left frustrated by Kelty Hearts, but Stuart Kettlewell's side still top Group H with one match to Ayrshire side dominated possession and had 19 shots, but were unable to break Kelty down in 90 minutes and were then beaten 4-3 on Fife had no such trouble against bottom side Brora Rangers - Alan Trouten scoring twice in a 3-0 have seven points from three matches, with both East Fife and Livingston a point further back. Kelty have five points from their three to play for then on Saturday, as Kilmarnock host East Fife and Livingston take on Kelty.
Scotsman
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Bonnyrigg Rose suffer late heartache in Premier Sports Cup finale
Jonny Stewart's Bonnyrigg Rose put on a brave display Bonnyrigg Rose gave Premiership outfit Dundee a huge fright before succumbing to a 3-1 defeat in their final Premier Sports Cup Group C fixture. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Jonny Stewart's men were just five minutes from taking the Dens Park club to a penalty shootout at Ferguson Park, home of East of Scotland League side Whitehill Welfare. Clark Robertson gave the visitors the lead in Rosewell befoe Cammy Ross restored parity for the Lowland League hosts nine minutes before the interval with a diving header. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Emile Acquah fired Dundee in front four minutes from time before Billy Koumetio sealed the points with a third just three minutes later. Rose finish bottom of their section having suffered four defeats and will now turn their attention to launching a promotion bid back to the SPFL following their relegation in May. Meanwhile, Edinburgh City rounded off their Group B campaign with a heavy defeat at Ross County. The Citizens went down 8-0 in Dingwall and will finish bottom with just two points to their name. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ronan Hale netted a hat-trick with both Joe Coyle and Jay Henderson scoring a brace. Kieran Phillips also got his name on the scoresheet for the home side. Michael McIndoe's men welcome Stirling Albion to Meadowbank next Saturday for their League Two opener.
STV News
20-07-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Pressley wants 'resilience and character' from squad after difficult start
Steven Pressley expects to see resilience and character emerge from his playing squad after suffering a difficult start to his Dundee reign. Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Alloa followed the same scoreline at home to Airdrie and left Dundee with no chance of Premier Sports Cup progress. The latest setback came after Luke Graham could only clear Steven Buchanan's 68th-minute shot into his own net. Games against Bonnyrigg Rose and Montrose in the coming week are now effectively pre-season fixtures for Dundee with Pressley already under pressure from fans to get things right ahead of the William Hill Premiership opener against Hibernian on August 3. Asked how they respond, Pressley told Dee TV: 'By accepting, by understanding that's not good enough, and as a group, me, the players, have to show resilience and respond to that. 'It's far from the ideal start, it's not what we wanted, but you have to show character in these moments of time and that's certainly what I expect us to do. 'They are a very good group. I have said we need reinforcements but that's irrelevant because we have to do better than that. 'They are a good group, they want to do well, but it will take time. But we have to be better. 'I did see improvements. I saw improvements in our defensive principles, we were much better in those. But from a creative aspect we certainly have to be better. 'So, there is a lot of work ahead of us, but I know that.' Group C leaders Alloa are one of just two teams to reach nine points with Hearts the other. The Gorgie side all but secured top spot in Group E after making it 12 goals so far with a 4-0 win at Stirling but head coach Derek McInnes was left wanting more after their momentum stumbled at half-time. 'I'm not completely happy but happy with the approach of the team because, we have all seen it before, Premiership teams can get caught out,' he told Hearts TV. 'The way the players approached the game, that was never going to be the case. 'Good habits, winning another game helps things, clean sheets, but it still feels a wee bit short of what I'm looking for.' Elsewhere, Motherwell secured a 1-0 win at Stenhousemuir to set up a crunch match with Morton on Tuesday, and St Mirren thrashed Annan 8-2 to ensure they will have a group decider with Ayr next Sunday. Livingston kept up the pressure on Kilmarnock with a 2-0 win over Brora while Falkirk still have work to do after being held to a goalless draw by Cove. The two groups that do not contain Premiership clubs remain the most open with Partick Thistle and East Kilbride leading the way. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
