The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
McPake delighted with unpredictability Sow can bring to Dens side
Manager James McPake expects n ew signing Osman Sow to add unpredictability to his Dundee squad ahead of the Swede’s potential debut at Brora Rangers today.
The 30-year-old signed a one-year pay- as- youplay deal after a successful trial period this week after leaving rivals Dundee United at the end of his contract in the summer.
He joins frontmen Danny Mu l l e n , Alex Jakubiak and on- loan Celt Jonathan Afolabi in the Dens Park squad.
“The biggest thing is the quality he brings to the team and he’s a different option to our other s t r i k e r s ,” said McPake.
“We now which we season.
“We struggled for different options up front and were a bit predictable.
“I think now we have certainly more options – and different options – with Jakubiak coming back soon as well.”
McPake added: “Osman has been impressive since the day he walked in the building . I ’ve been impressed with him playing over the years when he’s been fit so we’re delighted to add him to the squad.
“He is a quality player when you get him out there and you get him going. He looks in good condition, been here four weeks and we are happy to have him.”
Sow is likely to get game time today at Dudgeon Pa r k with Jakubiak still recovering have options lacked last from an ankle injury and Afolabi on international duty with the Republic of Ireland U21s.
Mullen is available to make his Dark Blues debut after missing their pre-season matches while Shaun Byrne and Jordan Marshall are also in the mix.
Yo u n g midfielder Calum Moore, meanwhile, has undergone surgery to sort a foot injury.
A s fo r today ’s opponents , Mc P a k e e xpec ts a tough test when heading up to face Highland League champions Brora on their own patch.
T he Cattachs faced Premiership Hibs in their Betfred Cup Group B opener on Wednesday and, despite conceding two early Stevie Mallan goals, Brora were no pushovers.
The Dens gaffer kept a keen eye on that clash ahead of today’s meeting and said: “They are well organised and have good players. The boys are desperate to p lay competitive football, it’s been a while, and tomorrow is the start of it for us.”
Dundee ’s game against Hearts at Dens Park on January 2 will now be shown live on TV.
BBC Scotland will broadcast both that fixture (KO 7.45) and the Dark Blues’ trip to Alloa on Friday November 6.
Dunfermline’s home game against Hearts that was scheduled for Saturday November 21 has also been moved for TV. BBC Scotland will show that clash on Friday 20 (7.45).