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Managerial Search
Following the dismissal of Tony Docherty, Dundee FC is actively seeking a new manager. The club is taking its time to ensure the right appointment, and while applications are being reviewed, discussions with potential candidates are expected next week.
Candidates
Shaun Maloney, former manager of Hibernian and Wigan Athletic, is reportedly the leading candidate. Other potential candidates include Scott Brown (Ayr United), Neil Lennon (Dunfermline), David Healy (Linfield), and Charlie Adam (Everton set-piece coach).
- Maloney's previous association with Gordon Strachan (Dundee's technical director) is a notable factor.
- Several other candidates also played under Strachan.
Contractual Limbo
The delay in appointing a new manager has created uncertainty concerning player contracts. Several players, including captain Joe Shaughnessy, are out of contract and awaiting the new manager's decision on their futures.
- Other players affected include Scott Fraser and Charlie Reilly.
- Players have been personally informed of the situation.
The search for a new head of recruitment is also on hold until a manager is appointed, however, work on potential summer transfer targets is continuing.
Dundee are expected to take their time over the appointment of a new manager.
Tony Docherty was dismissed on Monday, less than 24 hours after securing survival in the Premiership with victory at St Johnstone.
It is understood Dark Blues chiefs made the move quickly after the final match of the season to give themselves as much time as possible to find the right manager to take the team forward.
The club say applications are being sifted through and no candidate has yet been officially spoken to.
A shortlist will be whittled down and it’s likely discussions with candidates will take place next week.
Candidates
Former Hibs and Wigan boss Shaun Maloney remains the frontrunner for the job and has reportedly stated his interest in talking with the Dark Blues.
Maloney played for Dundee technical director Gordon Strachan with Celtic and Scotland.
Other names linked with the job include Ayr United boss Scott Brown and Dunfermline gaffer Neil Lennon, both of whom also played under Strachan, and Linfield manager David Healy.
It’s also understood former Dens skipper Charlie Adam would be interested in a return to his boyhood club.
He’s currently working under David Moyes as Everton set-piece coach.
Limbo
The wait for a new manager being appointed, however, has a knock-on effect with other issues unable to be resolved.
Dundee have a number of players out of contract this summer including key men such as captain Joe Shaughnessy.
Scott Fraser and Charlie Reilly also do not have new contract offers to consider right now while the likes of Scott Tiffoney, Josh Mulligan, Antonio Portales and Mo Sylla were offered new deals in November.
It’s understood players in contract limbo have been spoken to in person by the club to keep them aware of the process.
The club’s search for a new head of recruitment will also have to wait until a manager is appointed.
Billy Kirkwood, however, remains in post and work on transfer targets for the summer will continue behind the scenes as the search for Docherty’s replacement continues.
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