Barry Smith leaves Dundee

[Hiber-nation]

On SSN now.

"Dundee FC today announced that they have parted company with Manager Barry Smith with immediate effect. Until matters regarding this have been formally concluded, no further statement will be made."

[nribs]

Pat Fenlon Out Barry Smith In

[3pm]

Bit harsh if results based. Never an SPL team - nor did he have much chance to change that either with the whole summer fiasco.

I blame Rangers.

[Stevie Reid]

Maybe they know that they're soon to be involved in a relegation battle with a certain team following a points deduction :greengrin

[EdinMike]

Maybe they know that they're soon to be involved in a relegation battle with a certain team following a points deduction :greengrin

:agree: But in all seriousness feel for the guy. They never really had a chance. Who'll come in to replace then ?! Ian Murray I'm sure he'll love that possible situation !! :greengrin

[nribs]

Maybe they know that they're soon to be involved in a relegation battle with a certain team following a points deduction :greengrin

That was my very first thought

[Hiber-nation]

Now reported on SSN as having been sacked.

[bingo70]

Who are the likely candidates to replace him?

[Treadstone]

Bit harsh if results based. Never an SPL team - nor did he have much chance to change that either with the whole summer fiasco.

I blame Rangers.

If they hadn't been promoted, he would probably still be in a job flying high in the first division.

[JimBHibees]

Who are the likely candidates to replace him?

Would assume Derek McInnes might be in the frame. Also Levein maybe?

[Treadstone]

Would assume Derek McInnes might be in the frame. Also Levein maybe?

Potter thinks he is above this type of job, desperate for a job in England. Don't think the Dundee fans would fancy him either, bit of a stooshie over Scott Robertson (whatever happened to him?) a few years ago.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Got a soft spot for Dundee for obvious reasons, wouldnae wish Levein on them, especially if The Yams shed their points soon.

[Judas Iscariot]

Who are the likely candidates to replace him?

Fenlon

[franco]

Jimmy calderwood

[Mikeystewart]

Took 4 points too many off us this season, scoring 4 in the process.

Bit harsh imo, surely not performance based sacking considering what he had to work with.

[silverhibee]

Would assume Derek McInnes might be in the frame. Also Levein maybe?


No chance will it be Potter.

I think they will go the young cheap option like there neighbours did with JM, they are after all looking at relegation so won't be able to get a big name in with that in mind, not much of a gambler but may be tempted to stick a wee £20 on Ian Murray if he is in contention to be Dundee's next manager.

[JimBHibees]

Potter thinks he is above this type of job, desperate for a job in England. Don't think the Dundee fans would fancy him either, bit of a stooshie over Scott Robertson (whatever happened to him?) a few years ago.

You may be right and my comment about Potter was more of an after thought however would be surprised if there was a clamour for him down south giving his failure at Leicester and his job with Scotland.

[LeighLoyal]

Nish player manger.

[Cod Boy]

ally mccoist might fancy the step up

[Hibrandenburg]

Just saw Jim Jeffries coming out of the club shop wearing a 1986 retro Dundee top. Why?

[jacomo]

Just saw Jim Jeffries coming out of the club shop wearing a 1986 retro Dundee top. Why?

Can't believe it. Csaba Laszlo will be gutted.

[Col2]

They will be clearing the decks and getting someone in to do a job as they will find themselves off the bottom of the league shortly and in with a shout of staying up :)

[JimBHibees]

They will be clearing the decks and getting someone in to do a job as they will find themselves off the bottom of the league shortly and in with a shout of staying up :)

BBC's Jim Spence is indicating Jimmy Calderwood seems to be a front runner though think he probably is for every job that comes available. :greengrin

[givescotlandfreedom]

Just saw Jim Jeffries coming out of the club shop wearing a 1986 retro Dundee top. Why?

He'll have good memories there after their league win there in 1986, I bet?

[Hibrandenburg]

He'll have good memories there after their league win there in 1986, I bet?

That'll be it.

[lord bunberry]

He'll have good memories there after their league win there in 1986, I bet?

I've got great memories of that day I remember all those jambos in the stands crying tears of joy. I've no idea why some were leaving before the trophy came out

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I've got great memories of that day I remember all those jambos in the stands crying tears of joy. I've no idea why some were leaving before the trophy came out

I believe they were upset at the Utd result @ ER, what else could it be?

[Hibby Bairn]

Albert Kidd...I understand :)

[Phil D. Rolls]

Rab Douglas.

[DH1875]

Poor show from them. They were always on a hiding to nothing this season and had no chance of staying up. The likes of McInnes won't touch it with a barge poll as their now essentially a first division club.

[Sweet Left Peg]

The ubiquitous Stuart Baxter.

[Hiber-nation]

No chance will it be Potter.

I think they will go the young cheap option like there neighbours did with JM, they are after all looking at relegation so won't be able to get a big name in with that in mind, not much of a gambler but may be tempted to stick a wee £20 on Ian Murray if he is in contention to be Dundee's next manager.

Good shout. Ian Murray got 18 points in his first 8 games for Dumbarton....imagine if he did that for Dundee...:greengrin

[heretoday]

If they hadn't been promoted, he would probably still be in a job flying high in the first division.

It's ironic isn't it?

[Hibtastic]

Jim Duffy is a shoe-in!!:na na:

[givescotlandfreedom]

I've got great memories of that day I remember all those jambos in the stands crying tears of joy. I've no idea why some were leaving before the trophy came out

Maybe rushing to Hampden before their cup final win (special relationship) the next week? :confused:

[Moon unit]

ally mccoist might fancy the step up
:top marks

[Golden Bear]

The ubiquitous Stuart Baxter.

Jimmy Calderwood is fast becoming the new Stuart Baxter.


:greengrin

[Phil D. Rolls]

Jimmy Calderwood is fast becoming the new Stuart Baxter.


:greengrin

Have they ever been seen together?

[GlenrothesHibee]

Jimmy Calderwood would do a good job there. Like anywhere he's been

[Hibernia Na Eir]

pity, BS was doing s great job of keeping dfc rubbish.

[NOLA]

pity, BS was doing s great job of keeping dfc rubbish.

bit harsh, they werent ready to be in the premier league, they were always likely to be relegated so why not keep him on and lead them to promotion properly next season

[SMAXXA]

BBC's Jim Spence is indicating Jimmy Calderwood seems to be a front runner though think he probably is for every job that comes available. :greengrin

Canny have much stamina he's always front runner but never wins the race, its a marathon not a sprint Jimmy.

Isn't there always an old italian guy that's name always comes up, sure he was interested in our job, hearts and scotland at one point lol

[Squealing pig]

Phil jones

[monktonharp]

Got a soft spot for Dundee for obvious reasons, wouldnae wish Levein on them, especially if The Yams shed their points soon. canny see the obvious bit, from here?

[frazeHFC]

canny see the obvious bit, from here?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2071774190_c39222c0ac.jpg

[Sweet Left Peg]

Have they ever been seen together?

Has anyone ever seen Stuart Baxter??? Stuart Baxter is the new Bogeyman.

"If you don't take the job, we'll give it to Stuart Baxter... He's just outside.... With a pen...... Ready to sign....... "

Oh, no! I seem to have said his name three times.

Retxab Trauts. Retxab Trauts. Retxab Trauts.

Phew.

[Iceman1875]

Phil Brown...maybe he can save them from going down and then turn them into runners up next year, 2nd force in scotland and all that!

Realistically, Pressley or Hartley? What about Johnstone at QOOS? It will be the cheap almost unproven option...

[The Sea-gull]

McInnes won't touch it.

He'll be holding out to see what the situation is with Paw Broon up at Aberdeen. He might even fancy a return to Saints as Lomas could go back to England and he also seems like the sort of guy who could fall out with the board. Or the board might just fancy getting McInnes back instead of Lomas and find a reason to part ways with him.

Stuart McCall could get covetted down in England again or would be a shout if Sally falls out with Green at Sevco. Likewise Butcher at ICT.

He would probably also fancy a crack at Hearts if they still exist next season and are under new management.

There could be better jobs out there in Scotland for McInnes in the summer so would be surprised if he went for this one unless it was a "to the end of the season" job.

[Jonnyboy]

Has anyone ever seen Stuart Baxter??? Stuart Baxter is the new Bogeyman.

"If you don't take the job, we'll give it to Stuart Baxter... He's just outside.... With a pen...... Ready to sign....... "

Oh, no! I seem to have said his name three times.

Retxab Trauts. Retxab Trauts. Retxab Trauts.

Phew.

Fill yer boots :greengrin

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=stuart+baxter+soccer&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=uWN&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=pfYnUYH6N46b1AWenIDoDQ&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=976

[EdinMike]

Allen Moore from the Ton' maybe as well, but I hope not. Want them to come up.

Their my "wee wee" team. Hibs are my "wee team" :wink:

[Hibernia Na Eir]

did anyone EVER see Barry Smith smile?

[Pretty Boy]

Canny have much stamina he's always front runner but never wins the race, its a marathon not a sprint Jimmy.

Isn't there always an old italian guy that's name always comes up, sure he was interested in our job, hearts and scotland at one point lol

Nevio Scala.

He's been linked with every half decent job in Scotland as well as the national job ever since Berti Vogts was appointed.

[carnoustiehibee]

John Brown? :confused:

he shouldnt be anywhere near football.