Docherty on 'leader' Murray, Shaughnessy return & Collum praise

tyrone smith - bbc sport scotland senior reporter

Thu, 12 Sept 2024, 6:17 am·1-min read

Dundee manager Tony Docherty has been speaking to the media prior to Saturday’s Premiership trip to Ross County.

Here are the key lines:

On goalkeeper Jon McCracken’s Scotland call-up for the recent Nations League games, Docherty said it is "a huge motivational factor" for the rest of his squad.
Docherty says Simon Murray, who will take the captain's armband from Luke McCowan, is "a leader" who thrives on responsibility.
He is expecting a tough game at Ross County but points out "we are in good form" and has highlighted the importance of staying focussed, adding there is a fine line between confidence and complacency.
Docherty has praised Willie Collum for better communication since he was appointed the SFA's head of referees, saying it should only benefit the Scottish game.
The Dundee boss wouldn’t give a timescale on when Joe Shaughnessy will be back but said the centre-back is "ahead of schedule".
Team news: Charlie Reilly and Clark Robertson are close to returning, but this weekend's game is likely to be too soon.