Scott Brown is the early favourite to become the new manager of Dundee after the club sacked Tony Docherty. The former Celtic captain is currently in charge of Ayr United, who he led into the Championship play-offs this season. Although Ayr didn’t win promotion, Brown’s work has been noticed, and now he’s being strongly linked with the Dens Park job.
The Scottish Sun report that bookmakers have made Brown the frontrunner for the role, and it’s not hard to see why. As well as showing promise as a young coach, he has a close relationship with Dundee’s technical director Gordon Strachan. The pair worked together for years at Celtic and again with the Scotland national team. That bond could help Brown step into the job if Dundee decide he’s the right fit.
Brown started his coaching career in England with Fleetwood Town. He had some success there before moving to Ayr United. Since arriving at Ayr, he’s made the team more solid and competitive, helping them push for a place in the Premiership. While they didn’t manage to go up, they came close, and Brown has won praise for how he’s handled the job.
Dundee are likely to want a manager in place soon, with the summer window and pre-season not far away. They’ll need someone who can keep them steady in the top flight and push them on. Brown, with his recent experience and strong leadership background, could be the man they choose.
But he’s only been out of work for a couple of months and is said to have turned down the Dundee job before. Now, two former teammates look set to go head-to-head to become the club’s next manager.
For now, all eyes are on Scott Brown. A move to Dundee would be a step up, taking him back to Premiership level and giving him a bigger stage to show what he can do as a manager. With connections at the club and the bookies backing him, he may not have to wait long for the call.
