Dundee FC Sacks Manager Docherty, Coaching Staff After 10th-Place Finish

Dundee Football Club has dismissed manager Tony Docherty and his coaching staff following a season that fell short of the club's expectations despite securing Scottish Premiership survival. Docherty, who was appointed two years ago and previously served as an assistant to Derek McInnes, led the team to a sixth-place finish in his first season, but the recent campaign ended with a 10th-place finish, just above the relegation playoff zone. The decision to relieve him and coaches Stuart Taylor, Alan Combe, and Graeme Henderson of their duties reflects the club's desire to restructure its football department. Dundee acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing staff and expressed gratitude while initiating the search for a new management team. Potential successors include Ayr United’s Scott Brown, former Hibs manager Shaun Maloney, and Linfield’s David Healy. Meanwhile, Derek McInnes has been appointed as the new manager at Hearts, marking a significant shift in Scottish football management.