James McPake revealed as new Dunfermline Manager
Dunfermline Athletic have named ex Dundee boss James McPake as their new Manager
Ex Dundee Manager James McPake has been named the name Dunfermline Manager.
McPake will be hoping to take the Pars up from League One, after relegation via the Play-offs.
He helped Dundee to promotion in his first season in charge at Dens Park, before being sacked in February, with the club sat in 11th place in the Premiership, despite having won two games in a row at the time.
McPake has signed a contract until 2024.
James commented, “I'm delighted to have been appointed manager at such a prestigious club within Scottish football. It`s been a challenging year for the club but I am excited and optimistic about how we can build the club up and get it moving in the right direction from League One.
"Over the years, on the pitch and in the opposition dugout, I've experienced the strong backing from the stands. The supporters are going to play a key role in this rebuild and its vital that we are all pulling in the same direction for the start of the season.”
Chairman and CEO David Cook added, “The board are delighted to announce James as our new First Team Manager. We had a clear idea of what we were looking for in our new manager and we feel James fits the bill very well.
"Despite his young years, he has more than 100 games under his belt culminating in a promotion to the Premiership with Dundee. In addition to this, he has good experience in developing young players and integrating academy players in to the first team squad.
"League One is a clear reset moment for the club and from our conversations with James, it is clear we share the same drive and ambition to help build the club up. Short term that means helping get that winning feeling back at the club.”
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