Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Scratch and win — Holtie
“Teams might not have the best players but they’re all well organised and battle for the 90 minutes.
“That’s why Dumbarton have done well against United. I have to say this is one of the last games you’d pick for this weekend.”
As a fan who wants to be watching his team back in the top flight as soon as possible, he’s hoping a permanent manager is appointed quickly and, right now, doesn’t have a preference for who exactly should get the job.
“First off, I feel sorry for Raymond (McKinnon) because I do think he is a good coach and he brought some good players to the club.
“He was unlucky to miss out on promotion last season and I really thought things would kick on this year.
“When it comes to who takes charge, I like the sound of managers like John Hughes and Jim McIntyre. They’re strong characters who’ve had success.
“I’m old school but I think that’s important. If they are not pulling their weight, players should be told — and that goes right through the squad, not just the ones who are starting.
“The boys in the team have to know if they’re not doing it — there are others ready to step in.
“Personally, I’d like to see Dave Bowman handed a role with the first team.
“I’m not saying as manager, but he is someone who tells things as they are and that’s good to have in any dressing-room.”