Statement From Paul Hartley

[UWTB1893]

"I'm disappointed not to have been given the chance to see out the remainder of the season because I firmly believe we would have retained our SPFL Premiership status.

"I was confident we would have moved up the league table as there are some excellent players in the dressing-room, led by captain Darren O’Dea. However, I respect the decision made by the Dundee FC board and would like to wish everyone success in the final five games of the campaign.

"I'm very proud of what I achieved at Dundee since I was appointed manager in February, 2014. We won promotion to the SPFL top flight and we finished in the top six. There is no doubt I’m leaving the club in a far stronger position now from when I first joined.

"I want to thank all my backroom staff, who have been a pleasure to work with and gave me unswerving support, and also thank all the people who work at the club behind the scenes.

"I've met a lot of good people over the years at Dens Park and leave with a lot of happy memories.

"Finally, I wish the club well in the future and look forward to my next challenge in management."

https://www.thedarkblues.co.uk/news/dundee-fc-news/paul-hartley-statement-r374/

[barkblue]

2 minutes ago, UWTB1893 said:

"I'm disappointed not to have been given the chance to see out the remainder of the season because I firmly believe we would have retained our SPFL Premiership status.

"I was confident we would have moved up the league table as there are some excellent players in the dressing-room, led by captain Darren O’Dea. However, I respect the decision made by the Dundee FC board and would like to wish everyone success in the final five games of the campaign.

"I'm very proud of what I achieved at Dundee since I was appointed manager in February, 2014. We won promotion to the SPFL top flight and we finished in the top six. There is no doubt I’m leaving the club in a far stronger position now from when I first joined.

"I want to thank all my backroom staff, who have been a pleasure to work with and gave me unswerving support, and also thank all the people who work at the club behind the scenes.

"I've met a lot of good people over the years at Dens Park and leave with a lot of happy memories.

"Finally, I wish the club well in the future and look forward to my next challenge in management."

https://www.thedarkblues.co.uk/news/dundee-fc-news/paul-hartley-statement-r374/

Fair enough. 

[CC33]

1 minute ago, UWTB1893 said:

"I'm disappointed not to have been given the chance to see out the remainder of the season because I firmly believe we would have retained our SPFL Premiership status.

 

 There is no doubt I’m leaving the club in a far stronger position now from when I first joined.

 

There is no way we would have stayed up with PH as manager.

This squad now is no better than the 1 you took over from Bomber.

 

[Frank Grimes]

Slightly different from his post match interview on Saturday. I think that confirmed to most of us that he himself wasn't sure he could keep us up. 

[BCram]

4 minutes ago, CC33 said:

There is no way we would have stayed up with PH as manager.

This squad now is no better than the 1 you took over from Bomber.

 

Wouldn't you love a game between Bomber's team and Paul's team. Couldn't happen but it would be odd to see the different styles of performances from the players who were in both sides, brought about entirely by the position that they were chosen to play and the way they had been instructed to play.

[Fas]

Blinkered to the end but no malice from him and certainly none from us, thanks PH but it had to happen! 

[offshoredee]

There are plenty of threads where the merits of PH as a manager can be discussed, I for one think his statement is pretty dignified.

A lot of people wanted him away, its happened, but there were some more than decent times as well.

[blythswood]

Good statement.

At least this has been handled professionally and with reasonable decorum. 

Hartley can leave with his head held high and we move on. That's football. 

[CC33]

According to STV
Nelms hopes to appoint new manager "til end of season" within next 48 hours

PS. Mods - if want to remove post then no worries , just didnt want to start another thread

[gedee]

10 minutes ago, blythswood said:

Good statement.

At least this has been handled professionally and with reasonable decorum. 

Hartley can leave with his head held high and we move on. That's football. 

Good Professional Statement ....Although eh missed the bit whar he said, he will seriously miss the loyal dundee fans 

[Reverend Lovejoy]

14 minutes ago, offshoredee said:

There are plenty of threads where the merits of PH as a manager can be discussed, I for one think his statement is pretty dignified.

A lot of people wanted him away, its happened, but there were some more than decent times as well.

Spot on offshore.

[eyeothedug]

We only won promotion due to the position created by John Brown. It's debateable if the club are in a better position to be honest.