Mark McGhee insists he needs to remain at Dundee subsequent season – regardless of admitting their survival hopes are nearly as good as over.
The disconsolate Dens boss noticed his aspect crash 2-0 to St Mirren – a consequence that leaves them six factors adrift of St Johnstone with two video games remaining and a aim distinction seven worse off.
Skipper Charlie Adam ’s blunder after 4 minutes handed the Buddies a dream begin as Alex Greive knocked residence earlier than Curtis Primary put the seal on victory within the second half.
It means McGhee, who signed a deal till the tip of the season when he joined in February, remains to be trying to find his first win as Dens boss after 12 matches – together with 11 league video games which have seen them take simply 5 factors. Requested if he hoped to remain past the summer time, the 64-year-old stated: “I got here right here hoping to remain. I’ve no concept actually.
"We’ve not mentioned it. I’d like to remain however we’ll see.”
Dundee now want two wins towards Hibs and Livingston and for St Johnstone to lose to Aberdeen and the Easter Street aspect.
However McGhee stated: “Now we have to assume St Johnstone will take not less than a degree from the 2 video games.
“We’re at residence, we've got to play for delight and be skilled and switch up correctly, roll up the sleeves, do the issues we've got been till right this moment and present the supporters who come on Tuesday they care.
“I imagine they do care no matter how the efficiency was. The boys have proven that in latest weeks and we've got to point out that once more.”