Jim: Hoops clash chance to impress

JIM McIntyre has warned his basement boys they have got three games to prove they can play a part in Dundee’s fight for survival.

The Dens Park boss is planning a major overhaul of the struggling squad he inherited from Neil McCann when the transfer window opens the week after next.

The Dark Blues are back bottom of the table following Tuesday’s 5-1 defeat by Aberdeen and McIntyre admits he desperately needs new recruits.

That Dons drubbing has wiped out the feel-good factor generated by the minirevival which saw them pick up four points from six against Hamilton Accies and Rangers, but McIntyre is willing to give the players another chance against Celtic this weekend.

McIntyre said: “I know exactly what needs to be done but doing it is another thing. You need the right types – the right type of mentality and the right players available at the right time. So we’ll see how we get on with that.

“Yes of course there are players who have got an opportunity over the next three games to send a message out.”

Dundee have shipped eight goals in their last two games against Kilmarnock and Aberdeen. But McIntyre is still willing to give his side a chance at toppling Brendan Rodgers’ league leaders.

“I’ve been to Celtic Park several times with my Ross County team and picked up points, so it can be done,” he said. “You’ve got to go into every game believing.”