Nature-defying Kenny can
Kenny Miller is “defying nature” for Dundee.
Now Martin Woods reckons the former Gers man can help the Dark Blues turn the Premiership’s “natural order” on its head.
Veteran hit-man Miller has bagged five goals in three games – including a midweek hat- trick against Hamilton Accies – as basement boys Dundee have found their feet under new boss Jim Mcintyre.
Woods has also played a key role in the Dark Blues’ resurgence, which will be tested today by title-chasing Rangers.
But despite Dundee’s lowly league position, Woods insists the Dee believe a shock win is possible.
“We’ll go into the Rangers game knowing we can hurt them. They are a really good team, but I don’t think they’re unbeatable,” he said.
“We’ve got a good bit of confidence now after three unbeaten, but if we let our standards drop we’ll get punished.
“Hopefully we bring our best on Sunday and get something decent – and If Kenny’s finishing like he did on Wednesday that will help. He defies nature.
“At 38, he’s as fit as a fiddle and has still got a great attitude towards the game. He’s definitely a handful. I think everybody knows how good a finisher he is, his movement’s brilliant and he’s really good to play with.
“I know it’s daft – we’re still bottom of the league – but we’re quite confident at the minute.
“The dressing room was buoyant on Wednesday night, which it hasn’t been for a while, and you can see boys