Dundee Manager Tony Docherty Reflects on 4-1 Loss to Aberdeen

Following Dundee’s 4-1 defeat to Aberdeen, manager Tony Docherty stated, “I think it’s fact that we were the better side [in the first half]. If we come in 2-0, it’s an accurate reflection of the game.” Docherty expressed profound disappointment regarding how the goals were conceded. He noted that three goals resulted from set-plays, attributing the first to a lack of execution and accountability. The second goal, he explained, originated from a throw-in, where a defensive error made it “just so easy to score a goal against us.” The manager found the third goal particularly inexplicable, stating, “The third goal is beyond me. I’ve never seen that in all my years.” He emphasized the team’s need for improvement, highlighting that “We’ve been blighted all season by individual mistakes.” Docherty commented that Aberdeen did not have to exert significant effort to score or secure victory in the match. He reiterated his disappointment over the manner in which his team conceded the goals. Despite acknowledging some positive aspects of the team’s performance, Docherty underscored that “the overriding thing is we’re here to win games of football.” Regarding player Finlay Robertson, Docherty confirmed he was being sent to A&E as a precautionary measure after sustaining “quite a bad kick” which had caused swelling and discomfort. He added, “Our thoughts are with him and hopefully it’s not too bad.”