| Informed by the Dundee board on Monday that he was no longer wanted, Kernaghan’s departure, along with assistant Billy Kirkwood, seemed imminent.
However, with both parties still well apart in terms of a severance package, the managerial duo took training yesterday and, with today being the regular day off for the playing staff, are expected to report for duty tomorrow to prepare for the visit of the Bully Wee.
That’s a situation which is sure to bemuse the Dundee fans, but chief executive Peter Marr, who met with Kernaghan yesterday, admitted the matter was still some way off being resolved.
He said, “I have spoken to Alan about his position at the club and relayed my fears and those of the fans to him. I also highlighted the potential effect that the situation might have on season ticket sales.
“But there’s no progress been made since then. Until things are resolved one way or another he is still manager of the club.’’
It’s reported the Dens board have offered the manager £5000 to leave, while Kernaghan, whose contract is due to expire on May 31, 2007, is thought to be looking for five times that amount.
Amid all the managerial shenanigans, it was almost overlooked that Dundee became SFL U/19 Youth League champions yesterday with a 2-1 win over Albion Rovers at North End Park (see picture right and P 19).
Scott I. Robertson and Steven Watson netted the goals, while Kernaghan watched on from the sidelines.
One-time Dundee target Neil Watt today announced he was stepping down as Stranraer boss at the end of the season. Watt rejected the chance to move to Dens after Jim Duffy was sacked in August. The Dark Blues subsequently appointed Alan Kernaghan. |
