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BBC News
4 hours ago
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Pressley an 'embarrassing appointment' or is the 'negativity over the top'?
We asked for your views on the surprise appointment of Steven Pressley as Dundee's new head what some of you had to say:Jack: Absolute embarrassment of an appointment. Was actually excited we could be appointing a manager who knows how to win trophies in David Healy. But once again trying to get past Gordon Strachan without a Celtic connection is What on earth have we done this time? To say it's not quite what I hoped for is an understatement. United fans are laughing their heads "New philosophy of football at Dens," so said Strachan. This retrograde step to bring in a failed head coach is just the latest in a long line of cronyism from the technical director. In my opinion the sooner Strachan severs all connections with Dundee, the Pressley has done a lot in his career. He'll bring a freshness that's maybe needed. You can only appoint from the people who apply and it's only fair to give him backing and A bit out of left-field and goes to show how inaccurate the rumour mill is. A lot of very negative comments already which is ridiculous; give the new coach time to settle in and make his mark. Both Gary Bowyer and Tony Docherty were unexpected appointments and fans were not happy. Dundee fans are basically never happy!Matt: As a follower of Scottish football and Carlisle United supporter, I was shocked by this appointment. Pressley crops up in debates about our worst manager in Docherty's results were not always the greatest, but I hoped the management had a plan to take Dundee to a higher level when removing him and his coaching staff. However, the haphazard nature of the recruitment process leaves me in doubt that this is the I'm a bit underwhelmed by this appointment, but I do think some of the comments on the internet are over the top. Pressley has a lot of different experiences which could benefit Dundee, the biggest challenge is building a squad that can compete right from the off. David Longwell is also a bit of an unknown with lots of player development experience. I suspect the management believe the only way forward for Dundee is to develop our own talent. The problem with that is the best young players will end up at Rangers or I simply can't fathom this one. Pressley has been out of management for six years. It's akin to the abysmal reign of Mark McGhee some years back. A Strachan 'old boys' choice. It's a massive backward step. I'm really bewildered by this appointment.
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Dundee fans 'All Shook Up' - but Pressley brings 'vast experience'
When Tony Docherty was sacked with the dust barely settling on a disappointing Premiership campaign, few Dundee fans who would have thought they would be uttering the phrase 'Elvis has entered the building' just a few weeks the time of the departure of Docherty - and his backroom staff - the club stated their intention to "restructure the football department".Giving Steven Pressley the title of head coach, rather than manager, and the creation of a new technical manager position, which will be occupied by David Longwell, definitely projects the look that things will be different going social media is anything to go by, the appointment of Pressley has left a large number of the Dundee support 'All Shook Up'. But if the new regime can hit the ground running, it could be a case of 'Loving You'.Apologies for the rather predictable Elvis song there will be some who will point to the fact Pressley has been away from the Scottish game for more than a decade, plus he has not held a managerial role anywhere since leaving Carlisle United six years there can be no doubt Pressley is bringing vast experience to Dens he will also have a knowledge of the English market, particularly with regards to some potential young talent coming through the ranks south of the border. That knowledge could prove invaluable as Dundee look to strengthen their also played under Dundee technical director Gordon Strachan at Celtic, so the ex-Scotland boss will be well aware of the qualities his former player can bring to this is not about the past. The success or failure of any appointment is determined by results - and ultimately that is what Pressley and co will be judged on going forward.
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Dundee appoint Longwell in new player development role
As well the arrival of Steven Pressley as head coach, Dundee have "taken this period to restructure the football department" by appointing David Longwell as technical Dens Park club say the former St Mirren, Burnley and New York Red Bulls academy coach will be "part of the coaching staff with a specific focus on player development". On the arrival of Longwell, managing Director John Nelms said: "David comes to us with a long and productive history in the development of players both north and south of the border."Player development has always been at the forefront of our club, and with the amount of young emerging talent, it is important that the restructuring of the football department will emphasise this even more. "His main role will be working alongside technical director Gordon Strachan and head coach Steven Pressley to ensure the concentrated development of individual players. David will also have additional roles within the first team set-up."
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Pressley named Dundee head coach after Brentford exit
Dundee have appointed Steven Pressley as the Scottish Premiership club's new head 51-year-old former Scotland centre-half last week left Brentford, where he had spent four years as the Premier League club's head of individual player development, saying it was time for a "new challenge".Dundee say Pressley "emerged as the standout candidate" after "a thorough and comprehensive search process" to find a successor to Tony Docherty, who was sacked despite leading his side to safety from relegation on the final day of the season. More to follow.
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Dundee favourites to sign Wright
Dundee are favourites to sign midfielder Drey Wright, 30, following his departure from St Johnstone. (Courier - subscription required), externalRead Saturday's Scottish gossip
