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 later.At 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 forward.If 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 references.Anyway, 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 ago.But there can be no doubt Pressley is bringing vast experience to Dens Park.And 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 squad.Pressley 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 Dens.But 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.
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