‘Massive’ Ayr clashes won’t overawe Elliott

CHRISTIE Elliott hasn’t lost in a Dundee shirt.

And if the Dark Blues keep playing the way they have been, he doesn’t see why that should change.

Former Partick Thistle man Elliott’s arrival at Dens has coincided with a four-game unbeaten run.

The timing could hardly be better ahead of back-to-back clashes with play-off rivals Ayr United.

For Elliott, it has been a dream start.

But there has been one shock to deal with – the fact that the Dee haven’t already secured a top-four place.

“Four games without losing is a good way to start with a new club – especially one as massive as Dundee,” said Elliott.

“From this point, it’s all about consistency. We’ve not been beaten in the last few games but it’s important to turn the draws into wins.

“We created a number of chances against Alloa on Tuesday night. We just need to put those away going forward.

“Alloa was a crazy game. When you l ook back at how many chances we created – good chances too. In a normal game they go in and it’s 5-0.

“It’s one of those things. We’ve taken a lot of positives from it and we’ll take them into the Ayr game.

“I’m surprised, from the way I’ve seen us play, that we’re not further up the league.

“The squad is a really good one. I thought: ‘It’s going to be really hard to get in the team in the first place,’ but, luckily enough, I was there within a game.

“It’s important as a team that we stick together now and try to get as many points on the board as we can between now and the end of the season.”

The consistency of James McPake’s recent team selections has translated into improved – and further improving – performances.

The 3-5-2 system employed by the Dee boss since the 1-1 draw away to Greenock Morton in early February seems to suit his players.

For Elliott, that tactical comfort is a huge positive.

“Everyone on the pitch knows their role,” he said.

“Defensively, everybody knows