Steven Pressley appointed Dundee head coach
Dundee have appointed Steven Pressley as their new head coach.
The 51-year old joins after leaving his role at English Premier League side Brentford where he was head of individual development.
Pressley has previously managed Falkirk, Coventry City and Fleetwood Town.
He has also had spells in charge of Pafos and Carlisle United.
Pressley made 32 appearances for Scotland with his most significant club spells at Hearts and Dundee's rivals Dundee United.
Managing Director John Nelms said, “We are delighted to welcome Steven Pressley as the new head coach of Dundee Football Club. Steven has spent the last four years at English Premier League Club Brentford and brings with him a shared core value of player development and a rounded approach to winning football.
"Steven will be installing a framework that delivers on the messaging that the senior players and the development players are one effective team.
"This will bring success to Dundee Football Club on and off the park. Welcome to the club, Steven, and we are looking forward to many successful campaigns.
“We are also excited to welcome David Longwell as the new Technical Manager of Dundee Football Club. David comes to us with a long and productive history in the development of players both north and south of the border.
"Player development has always been at the forefront of our club, and with the amount of young emerging talent, it is important that the restructuring of the football department will emphasise this even more.
"His main role will be working alongside Technical Director Gordon Strachan and Head Coach Steven Pressley to ensure the concentrated development of the individual player. David will also have additional roles within the first team set-up. Welcome to the club, David, and we are looking forward to many successes in the future.”
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