Pressley signs new one-year contract as Dundee head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:51 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Steven Pressley has extended his tenure as Dundee head coach, signing a new one-year rolling contract. Managing director John Nelms expressed satisfaction with the decision, stating that discussions about the contract had been ongoing for some time. Pressley acknowledged the challenges ahead, including rebuilding a squad that has lost several key players this summer, but remains optimistic about Dundee's direction. The club's Premier League season begins with a match against Celtic on August 7, a challenging opener as Celtic has not lost a home opener in nearly 76 years.
- •Pressley signs a one-year rolling contract with Dundee.
- •The club finished eighth in the Scottish Premiership last season.
- •Dundee lost key players, including Luke Graham and Jon McCracken, this summer.
- •The new season opens against champions Celtic on August 7.
- 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Pressley's new contract: Have your say
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Pressley signs new Dundee deal but warns of pain ahead
- 2:45 PMBBC Sport — Pressley signs new Dundee deal but warns of pain ahead
"Steven Pressley has signed a new contract as Dundee head coach, with managing director John Nelms expressing his delight that the former Scotland defender "will be staying at the club". A pleased Pressley himself believes it is the "right decision" and revealed it was "something that had been discussed for a while". Give us your thoughts on Pressley's new deal and their prospects for the new season.
"Steven Pressley has agreed a new deal as Dundee head coach, something he believes gives him and the club the 'stability' to move forward.
"Steven Pressley says signing a new contract with Dundee was the "right decision", despite "a lot of pain ahead" for the club.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:51 PMPressley's new contract: Have your say
Steven Pressley has signed a new contract as Dundee head coach, with managing director John Nelms expressing his delight that the former Scotland defender "will be staying at the club". A pleased Pressley himself believes it is the "right decision" and revealed it was "something that had been discussed for a while". Give us your thoughts on Pressley's new deal and their prospects for the new season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:48 PMPressley signs new Dundee deal but warns of pain ahead
Steven Pressley says signing a new contract with Dundee was the "right decision", despite "a lot of pain ahead" for the club.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 2:45 PMPressley signs new Dundee deal but warns of pain ahead
Steven Pressley says signing a new contract with Dundee was the "right decision", despite "a lot of pain ahead" for the club.
- Sky Sports—Pressley agrees new deal as Dundee head coach
Steven Pressley has agreed a new deal as Dundee head coach, something he believes gives him and the club the 'stability' to move forward.
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