Dozen signings who rose or fell during season

Dundee were a busy team in the transfer market for season 2021-22.

Twelve players came into the club since last summer, but none could provide the spark to prevent relegation.

How did the 12 incomers rate over the past season?

Paul McMullan

Though he had already spent six months on loan, McMullan permanently joined Dundee ahead of their return to the Premiership. His pace made him an asset in the Championship and he continued the good form in the top flight early on.

Rating: B

Luke McCowan

Attacker McCowan arrived on a two-year deal from Ayr United and the 24-year-old made an early impact. By early December he already had five goals to his name but as Dundee’s form deserted them, so did McCowan’s goals.

Rating: C+

Ryan Sweeney

The big defender has turned into a fans’ favourite thanks to his strong defending and power in the air. A former Republic of Ireland U-21, Sweeney grew in stature as the season progressed.

Rating: B

Cillian Sheridan

A Republic of Ireland international, Sheridan came in to provide a physical presence in attack.

He had been all over the world plying his trade.

Despite putting in his most impressive performance yet for Dundee, Sheridan ruptured his Achilles tendon at St Mirren in October and was ruled out for the season.

Rating: D

Ian Lawlor

Brought in to challenge No 1 Adam Legzdins, Lawlor had to be patient to get his chance.

That came with a win and clean sheet at Dumbarton in the Scottish Cup before the Irishman stepped in during Legzdins’ lengthy injury.

Good saves followed but so did costly errors.

Rating: C

Corey Panter

Brought in as defensive cover, Panter netted on his debut in a Premier Sports Cup win over Forfar.

But he had to wait until Covid struck as Dundee were down to the bare bones. The Luton Town loanee played 90 minutes at Aberdeen but left immediately afterwards.

Rating: D

Leigh Griffiths

Returning to the club after 10 years away, the 31-year-old was a major disappointment.

Unfit and off the pace, the former Scotland star was a shadow of his former self. Eventually, after a lengthy wrangle with Celtic, Griffiths left Dens Park and signed for Falkirk in League One.

Rating: F

Jay Chapman

As the difficulties of the January transfer window became apparent, Canada international Chapman was Dundee’s only signing until late in the month.

The 28-year-old, however, has made no real impact.

Rating: D

Niall McGinn

Vastly experienced and a winger with real quality, proven over a number of years at Aberdeen, McGinn has added something to the side. He has made 17 appearances since signing from Aberdeen, scoring twice in wins over Hibs and Peterhead.

Rating: C

Zak Rudden

A goal on his first start against Ross County promised much for the highly-rated youngster. However, that remains his only strike to date.

Rating: C

Vontae Daley-Campbell

Another who promised much more than he delivered.

Rating: D

Zeno Ibsen Rossi

Dundee needed a centreback to cover Lee Ashcroft’s injury and they got Bournemouth defender Ibsen Rossi nine days after the transfer window shut.

Rating: D