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Dens favourite backing McCann to save Dee
“It’s all about confidence for the players. Neil knows that and training will have been upbeat.
“I hope having a new voice around the place brings the response from the players — normally players do respond, I don’t know why.
“You wonder why they didn’t do that for the previous boss but that’s what Dundee will be looking for.
“I don’t get it but it seems to happen.”
The fans have a big part to play, too, according to ‘Jinky’ in what will be five tight, nervy encounters to finish the season.
“It’s just a case of getting as many points on the board as possible to keep them in the division although all the other teams are in the same boat.
“I think it’ll be scrappy and not very pretty but it’s time for the supporters to play their part and get behind the team. It’s about backing them through the difficult times.
“I do think they will stay up. I want them to, anyway.
“I still know a lot of people at the club behind the scenes and I wouldn’t want to see any jobs go if they end up getting relegated. That’s the people I think about.”
The prospect of a potential City of Discovery derby in the play-offs if Dundee don’t get themselves out of trouble might be an exciting thought for some but it isn’t something ‘Jinky’ would be pleased to see.
“I don’t think that would be good. There would be a lot of tension for both clubs and their supporters. I’m hoping it doesn’t come to that.”