Tony Docherty has hit back at the critics who have accused Dundee of splashing the cash on players instead of their much-maligned pitch.The Dark Blues have had five home games called off this season because Dens has been waterlogged with the club set to face a SPFL disciplinary hearing.
Tonight’s match at the same venue against title-chasing Rangers will finally go ahead at the third time of asking after two late previous postponements.Earlier this month, Motherwell were raging at having to play at a soggy Dens following two game-day inspections with boss Stuart Kettlewell hitting out at Dundee saying: “I could give you specific examples where they offer more money for certain players.
And that can come about because you don’t invest that money in your infrastructure and pitch.” Other pundits echoed those sentiments but Dundee gaffer Docherty, whose side clinched a top-six spot on Saturday at Aberdeen, insists those claims are wide of the mark.The 53-year-old said: “To imply money has gone into the squad instead of the pitch is wholly inaccurate and unfair.
People who have said that should know better. It does a real disservice to the squad and the staff for the work that has gone in here. “The reality is, we are punching four or five places above our weight in this league and that has been down to hard work.
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