Dundee appoint former Scotland boss Gordon Strachan as Technical Director

Dundee have officially unveiled Gordon Strachan as their new Technical Director.

The appointment of the former Scotland boss in the role has been expected for several weeks.

His role is set to include overseeing the club’s youth set-up.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Gordon Strachan as Technical Director #thedee

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— Dundee Football Club (@DundeeFC) July 18, 2019

A statement from the club said: “Gordon brings a wealth of experience to the club having played and managed at the highest level.

“In his role at Dundee, he will focus on helping the club develop the best young players that we can while working closely with Head of Academy Stephen Wright and the other coaches in the Academy set up.”

Strachan began his career with the Dark Blues, making his debut in 1974.