“The current board, led by Bob Brannan, have put in a lot of hard work and have taken us from a point where I didn’t think there was a chance of survival, to this,” said the man who is now Dee 4 Life chairman.

“In the worst moment, the fans stuck by the team and the crowds show a large number have stayed with them.

“The crowds have held up remarkably well and, to be honest, there have been times when there has not be much in terms of entertainment and quality on show.

“Now I would expect to see something like 5000 Dundee fans turning out for the first league game against Morton and for all the money that’s been spent and the signings they still have a part to play.

“The First Division is not easy and a big, passionate support can be a help to any team, so, hopefully, the fans will get right behind Dundee.

“I know fans who have stayed away for the past few years and, while I myself go home and away without fail, I can well understand their reasons.

“The message now, though, is it’s no use saying you are a Dundee supporter if you are in the pub or the bookies come three o’clock on a Saturday.

“Like I say, we have a passionate hard core support, but it can be bigger and we need those who have drifted away over the past few seasons to come back.”

While Scott is very quick to acknowledge the work of the board as well as the money and passion of backer Calum Melville have been instrumental in the change of fortune, he likes to think Dee 4 Life and others have played their part.

And he makes a point of highlighting the name of former owner Peter Marr, who was in control when the club lapsed into administration, is included in those “others”.

“At Dee 4 Life, I would like to think we have been sensible and always acted with the best interests of the fans and the club at heart — and that’s how it should have been.

“Regarding Peter, I see him paying his money to watch the team home and away just like I do and — as a fellow-supporter — I have respect for him.

“He’s not only a fan who spends a lot of his time following the team, he is also the main sponsor and is working hard behind the scenes to assist Dee Promotions.

“We are all doing our bit to give our team the best chance we can of success.

“There are many people involved and at last we are all pulling together in the same direction — as one.

“On that score, I would say that I don’t believe there can be a fans’ group anywhere that has a better relationship with the club than we do.

“Right from the board, through the coaching staff and the people working in the offices, we are always given help and see that, like us, they have the club at heart.”