Dundee Sack Manager Tony Docherty After Premiership Survival Finish

Tony Docherty was dismissed as Dundee FC's manager immediately after securing the club's survival in the Scottish Premiership, with the club citing the team's 10th-place finish and overall results as falling short of expectations. Despite Docherty's success in rallying the team to safety in the final games, the club's owners, who have invested heavily and have ambitious plans including a new stadium and sustained top-flight stability, viewed the season as a significant underperformance compared to the previous year's top-six finish. The decision to sack Docherty and his backroom staff reflects Dundee's ruthlessness in pursuit of success, prioritizing long-term growth and higher league positioning over sentiment. Fans celebrated the survival with pitch invasions and awards nights, but behind the scenes, tensions and dissatisfaction had been building. While Docherty is regarded as a talented coach who learned from both highs and lows, the results-driven nature of football management left him vulnerable after a challenging season. The club is now beginning the process to appoint a new management team to align with their future ambitions.