No hiding place for Mark now
Rout piles on pressure
held a banner with the slogan “Get McGhee Out Now”.
The band of around 100 also spat out songs of hatred towards their manager but the Scotland No.2 insists he still wants to stay in charge.
McGhee, who was forced to field a youthful defence due to injuries, said: “I understand the fans’ frustrations but they
Fed-up fans demanded the head of their manager after Well were on the wrong end of a hiding for the second time in 10 days.
This was every bit as damaging as the 7-2 thrashing at Pittodrie as McGhee’s men conceded five times in a dismal first half.
And the only mercy for him was that Paul Hartley’s side didn’t add to their tally after the break.
But it was another great day for the Dark Blues as they followed up last week’s win over Rangers.
And Hartley was thrilled after his troops proved that great result wasn’t just a one-off.
Marcus Haber bagged a brace with Well defender Zak Jules putting through his own net and Mark O’Hara and Craig Wighton also getting on the scoresheet.
That was enough to hand Dundee their biggest- ever victory at Fir Park and Hartley said: “The first half was excellent.
“We carried on the tempo from last week’s win and I was pleased with the intensity and the goals.
“We have an exciting young team and we try to play in the right manner but we’ve now found a shape which suits them and some consistency.
“The players have put so much into the last few games and I’m pleased for them.
“A lot of people will t a l k a b out how Motherwell played in the f irst half but we deserve credit for our
have to be realistic. The back four couldn’t cope with Dundee. In the second half we showed it wasn’t about spirit but there were psychological issues and we weren’t strong enough to cope.
“I understand what the supporters are saying and I’m
display. We were on the front foot and scored straight away for the second game in a row.
“I was surprised we were 5-1 up at half-time – that’s very rare – but some of our play was outstanding.
“Even so, at hal f- t ime I demanded that we didn’t lose any more goals. We had to show that the win over Rangers wasn’t a one-off and the boys stepped up.”
Dundee went ahead after seven minutes and it was a disaster for on-loan Reading and Scotland Under-21 star Jules.
Cammy Kerr floated a hopeful punt into the box and Jules inexplicably back-headed the ball over keeper Craig Samson.
Well drew level after 21 minutes when Ben Heneghan headed into the path of Louis Moult who rammed home the equaliser for his 14th goal of the season. Moments later O’Hara was inches away from restoring Dundee’s lead when he drove just wide. The midfielder then knocked down Paul McGowan’s cross into Haber who took the ball on his chest and volleyed home a fine finish on the turn to make it 2-1.
Dundee’s third came on
not arrogant enough to think I’m immortal – that 7-2 to Aberdeen then 5-1 to Dundee doesn’t put me under pressure.
“Of course it does but it doesn’t change my desire to do the job.”
McGhee had to play Jack McMillan, 19, and Zak Jules, 20, at the back with Joe Chalmers and Ben Heneghan
31 minutes as McGowan fed the unmarked O’Hara who hammered a shot through Samson’s body with Motherwell once again all at sea in defence.
That was the signal for raging Fir Park supporters to vent their ire at McGhee and his men as boos rang round the stadium.
Things went from bad to worse in 35 minutes when Wighton got in on the scoring act.
The youngster smashed the ball into the net from eight yards after more shambolic defending.
Haber notched his second to make it 5-1 on the stroke of half-time when he headed home Wighton’s free-kick.
That was enough for some i rate Wel l fans who star ted to leave the stadium and cal l for McGhee’s head.
In the second half Dundee were content to let Motherwell have most of the possession knowing full well that the points were already in the bag.
Midfielder Craig Clay twice came close to reducing the arrears but Scott Bain was equal to the task and saved well with his hands and feet.
Dens defender Darren O’Dea then turned sub Elliott Frear’s cross on to his own woodwork.
But the result was never in any doubt after Dundee’s rampant first half piled the pain on McGhee.