Steven Pressley speaks about the challenges he faces as the new head coach of Dundee. He recognizes the pressure from fans to win games, a universal expectation regardless of team status. Pressley stresses the importance of hard work and has a mindset focused on team improvement. He understands that public perception can fluctuate throughout the season and that he isn’t concerned with needing to prove himself to anyone. Instead, he aims to earn the support of fans through dedication and results, starting with the upcoming League Cup match.
Pressley outlined the immense pressure on any manager to secure victories, stating, "Whether you are the manager of Rangers or Celtic, or whether you are the manager at Dundee, your supporters generally turn up on a Saturday afternoon expecting you to win." He acknowledged the typical fluctuations in public opinion towards managerial performance, saying, "All I can do is continue to work hard with my staff, with our players and hopefully in time begin to convince people that we can do something that is right here."
On the expectations from fans, Pressley mentioned, "I think whoever the manager is, there is always a pressure from your supporters to win games." He recognized that, regardless of skepticism, he must focus on results and hard work: "I am genuinely okay with that. I am not sitting here feeling that I need to prove anything to anybody."
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