Tote bags & derby wins - how Pressley has defied Dundee expectations

What the report says

Steven Pressley’s Dundee earned another derby win at Tannadice, defeating Dundee United 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership, a result that underlined how far the club and head coach have come since a difficult start last season. BBC Sport Scotland reported that Pressley, who arrived to a backlash from some fans, said he was “immensely proud” of his players after the latest victory.

The article says Dundee had been under pressure 12 months earlier, when they were knocked out of the League Cup by lower-league opposition and began the league campaign without a win in five games. A derby loss then left them near the bottom of the table. This time, the away supporters left Tannadice with Dundee sitting near the top end of the standings, and Pressley described the win as evidence of the group’s spirit and determination.

Pressley said the match was not decided by tactical details, and he praised the squad’s resilience more than its game plan. BBC Sport also noted that Dundee have won five of their past seven Premiership matches, including a strong finish to last season that helped them avoid relegation. More broadly, the piece frames Pressley’s spell as a redemption story, with improved results and shrewd recruitment helping to change expectations around the club.