| That’s when the SFA are scheduled to hear their appeal over the SPL decision to only fine Livingston over the Hassan Kachloul affair instead of imposing a points deduction that would have relegated them instead of the Dark Blues.
Dundee’s chances of being reinstated to the top flight may become clearer tomorrow when the SFA sit to hear Livingston’s appeal against the £15,000 fine handed out to them by the SPL for signing Kachloul as an amateur and then paying him.
The exact grounds for Livi’s appeal have not yet been made clear, but if the SFA’s appeals sub-committee were to rule they had been wronged, things would look bleak for the Dens men.
If, however, a decision goes against the West Lothian club, at the very least the way would seem clear for Dundee to mount a strong case for the points deduction that has historically been the punishment for such breaches of the rules.
Today, chief executive Peter Marr admitted much could depend on tomorrow’s events at Hampden.
“I think what happens with the Livingston appeal could have a bearing, but right now all I can tell you is that we have had confirmation their appeal is being heard by the SFA tomorrow and been told our appeal should be next week,” he said.
Meanwhile, former Dens defender Brent Sancho is set to sign for Coca-Cola Championship side Brighton.
Relegation from the SPL meant Dundee were not in a position to offer the Trinidad international a new deal.
The 28-year-old impressed as a trialist against Lewes at the weekend and has talks planned with Seagulls boss Mark McGhee later this week.
With Kilmarnock and Livingston showing an interest, Sancho had the chance to remain north of the border, but fancies testing himself in England.
“I played in a trial game at the weekend and did OK, so, hopefully, something will happen. Brighton are a good club going places and this is a lovely part of the world, so I’m keen to stay here,” he said.
“The manager has seen me in training as well now and we’re going to talk things over.
“I loved my time in Scotland, but I’ve always wanted the chance to play in England.
“The Championship is a great league with some really well-known clubs, so it’s a chance to play in big games every week.”
Boss Jim Duffy was happy with the performance of his players in yesterday’s closed door friendly against Blackburn reserves.
The game finished 2-2 with new signing Simon Lynch among the goals. He is set to be on duty again against Raith Rovers at Stark’s Park tomorrow night. |
