Dee defender solve manager

JORDAN McGhee admits Dundee need “something outrageous” to overtake St Johnstone in the final two matches of the season.

And if, as expected, the Dark Blues are unable to make the most unlikely of comebacks, the defender wants to see the managerial situation at Dens Park sorted out as soon as possible.

Current boss Mark McGhee’s contract ends after the conclusion of the campaign with no word yet from the club who will take the team next season.

“That’s up to John (Nelms) and the board to decide,” the defender said on the managerial situation.

“The earlier they do it, the better it is for players.

“Better for players he wants to bring in and to get his ideas across to the players. It’s also good for the fans to know what is happening going forward.

“If it gets done quickly, I’d imagine it will suit pretty much all parties.”

Dundee have won just five matches all season with their last victory coming in February when James McPake was still in charge.

Tonight McGhee and his side face Hibs at Dens Park in the last home match of the season, a venue Dundee haven’t won at since December 1.

As a senior player, the former Hearts man admits the Dark Blues have not done enough to keep their place in the top flight.

“It’s been really disappointing, not what we expected,” he added.

“Especially coming off the high of last season and knowing the quality we have in the group. We have all tried our hardest but we just came up short.

“Some games we should have put away and other times we’ve given away cheap goals.

“There’s been a bit of bad luck and a bit of everything.

“It’s not been what we expected or what we envisaged as a team.

“We fell short in lots of areas and we’ll all have a look at ourselves over the summer, come back next season with new ideas and ready to go.”

Dundee need six points from six this week with St Johnstone falling to two defeats.

There is also the small matter of a seven-goal swing needed across those four matches.

After a run of 11 league matches without a win, the odds are certainly not with the Dens Park side.

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