Tony Docherty, who broke off his long-standing collaboration with best friend Derek McInnes to take the position of Dundee's new manager, argues that "it's time now" to try his hand at management.
After serving as McInnes' assistant at St Johnstone, Bristol City, Aberdeen, and Kilmarnock for the entirety of his coaching career, the 52-year-old was unexpectedly named Gary Bowyer's replacement on Monday.
He believes that his expertise, combined with the 18 years he has spent living in Dundee and his desire to succeed as a manager, will serve him well as he strikes out on his own with the newly promoted Scottish Premiership club.
I've been coaching for twenty-four years, he continued. "I've participated in European competition and national team activities.
Three qualities that I hope will help make things work are enthusiasm, genuineness, and work ethic. I'm incredibly thrilled. I've learned a lot, and the time has come.I've put in the time and effort, and I believe a new boss will have a hunger, motivation, and desire to disprove others.I hope Dundee will benefit from the fact that you're getting all of that from me as well as the experience and knowledge that goes with it.It's been my home for 18 years. I am aware of the city's pulse and the fervor of its residents. I'm eager for them to watch my team in action.
Because Docherty served as a coach for Scotland while Dens Park technical director Gordon Strachan served as manager of the team, he was a candidate for the Dundee position.
"I've been Derek's assistant for 15 years, and although I've had other possibilities, this one feels right for me. I have a strong gut instinct about it, he declared.
Naturally, I have a relationship with Gordon Strachan since we collaborated on the national team, and I keep in touch with him frequently, so I am aware of the changes in this situation.When the chance arose, I discussed it with Derek. We both anticipated this day coming, and he is very supportive; everything is cordial.
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