Crankshaw aims tonic for Dundee

Championship, Crankshaw believes that drive to turn things around is something the Dark Blues can employ to get their season back on track.

“We need to find some consistency. I think we’ve definitely got the squad to go and push for promotion.

“We need to put a run of games together and get back to winning, where Dundee should be.”

He has been made to feel at home in Dundee despite not knowing many people, and is even flat-sharing with back-up goalkeeper Calum Ferrie, as he gets used to the city’s football culture.

“All the squad have been really good with me, introducing me to everyone.

“I came up late Thursday night and the manager met me. He’s been really good with me.

“Everyone’s made me really welcome so, hopefully, we can get back to being confident and up there. We’re willing and I think we will do.

“I don’t know many of the lads but they’ve all been really welcoming so it’s been really good.

“I’m friends with Cal so I’m staying with him in the flat so he’s been making me tea and stuff!

“He’s been good with me and helping me to settle in.

“Staying in Dundee has been good, I couldn’t believe it when I saw the two stadiums and how close they are.

“It’s a really nice city, I haven’t seen much of it but, hopefully, I can get to know it.

“Hopefully, we can go get a few goals, a few wins and put the points back on the board.

“We can build from that and, once we get one, I think they’ll come. Once we get the confidence up, the mood in the camp should improve.”

season last week and is aiming to have an instant impact at his new club.