Mccracken hits back at Rangers’ ‘free hit’ jibe as Dundee aim for Saints

A lot was said in the build-up to Dundee’s draw with Rangers.

Defeat to Ross Couty led the Rangers manager to blame his side’s turbulent preparations.

Clement claimed Dundee had a “free ride” against his side.

After the game Tony Docherty appeared to respond by asking: “Who had the most motivation in that game? My players served up a fantastic performance out of possession, in possession.”

Keeper Jon Mccracken said: “A lot of people were saying it was a free hit but we never really saw it like that. It was a good result. The boys defended well and I am happy with the clean sheet as well. It was a good point.

“We have new targets.” The 23-year-old shot stopper has had to be patient this season but grasped his opportunity in the recent injury absence of Trevor Carson, who is now fit and available again.

Mccracken added that the Dee’s aim at the start of the season was to retain their Premiership place.

Now that has been achieved, the new aim is to catch the team above them – St Mirren.

“That was always our objective (safety), to keep that,” he said. “Now we have secured that by getting top six and it gives the boys confidence. The league table doesn’t lie, we proved we are a top-six team over the course of the season.

“The next target would be the team above us, which is St Mirren.

“I think we are within our rights to believe we can do that.”