Dods: Stick with us

Scots U/21 star can add creativity for Dark Blues

possession. What they don’t do in most games is create loads of chances.

That might just be where a fit and healthy Wighton comes in. Although, he would be moved wider as the game unfolded, when he made his first start of an injury-hit season on Saturday, the U/21 international was deployed in a creative role just behind the strikers.

In flashes, and given the length of his time out after snapping a knee ligament last summer no more than that could be expected, the 20-yearold showed his ability to create openings and find pockets of space in the attacking third. He is also capable of getting goals and went close a couple times against Saints.

And the fact he was handed a start after so long out and in such an important game, shows the belief the management team have in him.

He has, incidentally, come back to fitness looking physically stronger and the fact he played 90 minutes at the weekend was significant. Highly rated as he’s been since his early teens, even when starting he hasn’t often completed games.

Now he looks ready to do that on a regular basis, though his increased game time could bring other problems. News Wighton was back fit has not gone unnoticed elsewhere and Saturday saw promotion-chasing English League One outfit Shrewsbury Town send a scout to watch him.

Others from bigger outfits are sure to follow them but, if Dundee can hold on to this prize asset, the goals could be flowing next season. BRECHIN City boss Darren Dods has told Glebe Park fans to stick with their winless club as better days are coming.

A horror Championship campaign is drawing to a close this weekend when Queen of the South visit and that gives Dods’ side one last chance to secure their first league win of the season.

He said: “The fans, the players, the coaching staff and the board have all been frustrated with how things have gone. However, we will look to rebuild and be ready for next season.

“We always knew coming up against quality full-time sides would be difficult following promotion and to be the

Darren Dods that proved case. “However, we are all more experienced for this adventure and, hopefully, we can get the fans smiling again either on Saturday or early next season.”