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STV News
3 days ago
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- STV News
Pressley says Dundee fans right to 'vent' but wants trust and perspective
Dundee boss Steven Pressley admits fans are right to be unhappy about the dismal results from the start of his time in charge – but wants them to have patience and perspective. The manager, who was a surprise choice to replace Tony Docherty, has begun his reign with back-to-back 1-0 defeats, against Championship side Airdrie and League One's Alloa Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup. The Dark Blues now face Bonnyrigg Rose on Tuesday and Montrose on Saturday, knowing they have no chance of progress in the competition but aiming to lift the mood around the club. 'Like any manager after a result like that, I'm disappointed,' Pressley said when asked about Saturday's defeat to Alloa. 'Although we're certainly in the rebuild stage, I still think with the group of players that we had out that we have to do better. 'I take full responsibility for that. 'But I am also one that tries to bring context and perspective to everything. I understand where we are and we've got so much work to do.' Pressley is keen to add new players to his squad sooner rather than later, and aims to improve those he has, but he admits that the rebuild is no small task. 'If I'm being honest, it's probably a bigger challenge than I envisaged,' he said. 'I understand that now and we'll work tirelessly hard to try and put things right. 'But it's not going to happen overnight.' He is eyeing a big improvement between now and the first Premiership match on August 3. 'Our real objective now is to get that momentum and really focus on how we can be prepared for the Hibernian game,' he said. 'We have to start the season in the right fashion and try to gain that momentum. 'It takes time and the players have been receptive and have been working very, very hard. 'But again, perspective: where we are in the process, it's going to take time. 'That's evident but I think we have to be in a place where we can be highly competitive in the Hibernian game. 'That's important, that we can go into that game believing we can get a result.' Patience is rare in football and there have been plenty of Dundee supporters who were unhappy with Pressley's appointment to begin with, as others also voice their displeasure about the rocky start. Asked for a message to reassure fans, the manager said they were within their rights to be unhappy but that trust in the process would help. 'We are trying at present to find the solutions,' he said. 'And to show, I know it's difficult at time, to show an element of trust in us that we will get there because it is very early. 'But I'm also a realist. I understand that any adverse results bring negativity. 'That's how football is and I'm never going to change that. 'The message to supporters isn't that they shouldn't vent that. That's normal. 'It's just to understand and have some perspective as to where we are, moving forward.' 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
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Alloa Athletic v Dundee
Update: Date: 78' Title: Post Content: Drey Wright (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 78' Title: Post Content: Foul by Kurtis Roberts (Alloa Athletic). Update: Date: 78' Title: Post Content: Foul by Emile Acquah (Dundee). Update: Date: 78' Title: Post Content: Stefan Scougall (Alloa Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 77' Title: Post Content: Drey Wright (Dundee) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Update: Date: 77' Title: Post Content: Foul by Owen Foster (Alloa Athletic). Update: Date: 74' Title: Post Content: Foul by Ethan Ingram (Dundee). Update: Date: 74' Title: Post Content: Conor Sammon (Alloa Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 72' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Dundee. Ethan Ingram replaces Tony Yogane. Update: Date: 71' Title: Post Content: Paul Digby (Dundee) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Update: Date: 71' Title: Post Content: Foul by Cameron O'Donnell (Alloa Athletic). Update: Date: 69' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Dundee. Ashley Hay replaces Imari Samuels. Update: Date: 69' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Alloa Athletic. Lewis Bruin replaces Steven Hetherington. Update: Date: 68' Title: Post Content: Own Goal by Luke Graham, Dundee. Alloa Athletic 1, Dundee 0. Update: Date: 64' Title: Booking Content: Kurtis Roberts (Alloa Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Update: Date: 63' Title: Post Content: Emile Acquah (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 63' Title: Post Content: Foul by Kurtis Roberts (Alloa Athletic). Update: Date: 61' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Alloa Athletic. Conor Sammon replaces Luke Rankin. Update: Date: 59' Title: Post Content: Imari Samuels (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 59' Title: Post Content: Foul by Cameron O'Donnell (Alloa Athletic).
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pressley on setbacks, 'believing in process' & embracing challenge
Dundee head coach Steven Pressley has been speaking to the media before his side's League Cup trip to third-tier Alloa Athletic this weekend. Here are the key lines:
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Pressley on setbacks, 'believing in process' & embracing challenge
Dundee head coach Steven Pressley has been speaking to the media before his side's League Cup trip to third-tier Alloa Athletic this weekend. Here are the key lines:As they aim to bounce back from their season-opening defeat to Airdrieonians last week, Pressley said: "Do I think we are anywhere near resembling what I want us to be? Absolutely not, not even close, but I do believe in the process and I do believe in what we are trying to do". He added: "Setbacks often are the catalyst to move things forward, to really highlight and remind people where we are". After making a losing start to his time in charge of Dundee, he said: "I was under no illusions this was going to be a difficult job, a challenging job - but I enjoy that challenge and also I enjoy working with this group of players". Pressley described that first game as "a great learning", adding: "The stress testing and the things it brought to my attention were brilliant". He has spoken of the potential they have signed in midfielder Callum Jones, 24, saying the former Hull City player has the attributes and mindset to really League One Alloa having won both of their opening League Cup group games, Pressley admits the pressure is all on Dundee, adding: "There never is any margin error".Team news: Charlie Reilly remains Dundee's only injury absentee.
BBC News
29-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
St Mirren take Morrison on trial
Alloa Athletic goalkeeper PJ Morrison is on trial with St Mirren as he seeks a move back to full-time football. (Daily Record), externalRead the rest of Sunday's Scottish gossip.
