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Tony Docherty on Owen Beck replacement need as Dundee boss discusses transfer plans

The Dark Blues manager identified the areas of the team he could look to strengthen.

Tony Docherty will look to replace Owen Beck in January. Image: SNS.
Tony Docherty will look to replace Owen Beck in January. Image: SNS.

Dundee boss Tony Docherty is largely comfortable with the squad he has.

But there are a few areas he would like to strengthen – not least the left wing-back area after Owen Beck was recalled by Liverpool following his standout loan spell.

Other than that, Docherty would like to bolster his forward areas, with the situation surrounding Burnley striker Michael Mellon being monitored.

Defensive cover may also be looked at, with Rickie Lamie expected back in training on Friday and Antonio Portales still ruled out.

Dundee full-back Owen Beck on the ball against Celtic. Image: Shutterstock/David Young
Owen Beck was a standout for Dundee before his recall. Image: Shutterstock/David Young

But Docherty insists the strength of Dundee’s summer recruitment means wholesale changes aren’t needed.

Tony Docherty: Some areas we can maybe improve

“There are a few areas that we’ll identify,” Docherty told Courier Sport. “Obviously, with the Owen Beck situation, that’s an area that we’d look to try to fill.

“There are other areas of the team, but I’m relatively happy.

“The recruitment in the summer, I think that impinges on your January window. If you’ve recruited well in the summer, there’s no knee-jerk reaction to go out and do stuff.

“I’m happy with the squad. I think there are some areas that we can maybe improve.

Dundee boss Tony Docherty at Rugby Park. Image: SNS
Dundee boss Tony Docherty at Rugby Park. Image: SNS

“I think we need to improve our goal ratio, so right away you look at forward areas of the pitch.

“And with the injuries we picked up with Portales, we can maybe get a bit of cover in that area.

“But I’m happy with the squad that I’ve got in terms of numbers and competition for places. It was illustrated well in training on Thursday.”

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