Pressley discusses squad needs ahead of Celtic opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Dundee head coach Steven Pressley addressed the media ahead of the Scottish Premiership season opener against Celtic on Monday. Pressley indicated that he feels his squad is about four players short of complete, expressing a desire to add two experienced defenders and two more attack-minded players. He acknowledged the difficulty of replacing key departures, including goalkeeper Jon McCracken. Pressley categorized the upcoming challenge against Celtic, who have not lost an opening-day home fixture in 76 years, as 'enormous' and welcomed the appointment of Martin O'Neill as Celtic’s manager. He also praised a new rule allowing 15-year-olds to play in the Premiership as beneficial for player development.
- •Pressley believes Dundee is missing four players to be complete.
- •Dundee faces Celtic in the opening match of the season.
- •Celtic has not lost a season opener at home in 76 years.
- •Pressley highlights the challenge of replacing key players.
- •New rules permit 15-year-olds to play in the Premiership.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Pressley on incomplete squad and big opening Celtic challenge
"Dundee head coach Steven Pressley has been talking to the media ahead of his side's opening Scottish Premiership match of the season away to champions Celtic on Monday. Pressley feels he is about four players short of a "complete squad". Would like to bring in two defenders with more experience - and also two more attack minded players too.
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