| The Dark Blues played the vast majority of Saturday’s game at Dens with just 10 men after striker Derek Lyle was sent off after only seven minutes.
Their cause was further hampered when sub Ross Harris was stretchered off with a ankle injury and, with their three subs already on, the Dens men had to play out the final 10 minutes or so with only nine men.
However, they fought on gamely to make their point and were given a rousing ovation by the home support at full-time.
“The guys showed a tremendous amount of character and I think the fans appreciated that,” said Alex.
“With the international weekend coming up, it was important we didn’t go into that on the back of a defeat.
“But, results elsewhere mean we’ve been able to make up ground on some of the teams above us.”
Alex was taking another look today at video footage of the Lyle sending-off, which the club is likely to appeal.
There was also relief at Dens that midfielder Harris’ injury wasn’t as bad as was first feared. The former Celtic man was taken to Ninewells Hospital after the game with a suspected leg break.
However, an X-ray revealed no fracture, although Harris needed stitches inserted into the wound.
He’s likely to be sidelined for two to three weeks.
“The boy is relieved because he thought he’d suffered a break. It is good news for him and for ourselves,” added Alex.
Another couple of absentees from training this morning were goalkeeper Scott Murray and midfielder Kevin McDonald, who are away on international duty with Scotland U/19s.
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