A football fans’ chief has said he believes Dundee’s proposed stadium move could see the return of international football to the City of Discovery.
Kenny Ross, the head of the Dundee Supporters’ Association, believes if Dundee’s proposed move to a new 15,000 ground goes ahead then the Scottish Football Association (SFA) should permit matches involving the Scottish national team taking place at the stadium.
According to Dark Blues historian Kenny, Dundee has not hosted an international match since 1936.
Kenny believes, should the stadium move transpire, the SFA should consider allowing Dundee to host the national side.
With matches away from Scotland’s Hampden home having taken place in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock, Kenny believes the people of Dundee deserve the opportunity to witness their heroes.
He said: “There’s not been a full international in Dundee since 1936.
“It would be good if we got the new stadium for the SFA to give us at least a friendly.
“The city is going through brilliant regeneration with the V&A and new train station, it’s on a real up, so for the association to say we’ll give you a game, would be ideal.
“It would be a great prestige for the city and would get us back on the map.
“The new stadium may persuade the SFA to give us a game.”
Dundee last hosted an international B match in 1956.
Scotland faced Wales on that occasion.
Three full international matches have been held at Dens Park while one took place at Dundee’s former ground, Carolina Port.
With plans submitted for various developments as part of Dundee’s proposed move, Kenny believes the time is right for his club to leave their Dens Park home.
He said: “If you had asked me 10 years ago I’d be gutted to be leaving Dens Park.
“But it’s the right time now. We’ve got to look forward.
“It’ll be a wrench to leave, but it’s exciting.”
