Dundee boss Jim McIntyre has paid tribute to Billy Dodds for taking the decision to call a halt to talks over him becoming assistant manager.
Frudat saw Jimmy Boyle named the new No 2 as he steps up from being head of the club’s youth academy.
Delighted as he is to be teaming up with his old Airdrie team-mate again, Jim didn’t hide that right up until the middle of the week, Dodds remained a candidate.
The prospect of him getting the role infuriated fans who’ve not forgiven him for voting against a CVA in 2010 as Dundee battled to get out of a period of administration that had led to him losing his job as assistant manager back then.
With that hostility showing no sign of abating, it was Dodds who decided he should not team up with Jim.
“I had a really good conversation with Billy and, you know, Billy’s made the decision that he doesn’t think it’s right to come,” said Jim.
“He felt it wasn’t fair on the club, for me or fair on him as well. I totally understand where he’s coming from and it’s just a measure of who Doddsy is.
“He just felt with the situation that it wasn’t right and he deserves a lot of credit for that.”
If Jimmy Boyle wasn’t No 1 choice, Jim’s more than comfortable that he’ll be a perfect fit.
“Jimmy’s someone I’ve known for a long time having been his team-mate. Since I’ve come in he’s assisted me and I like the way the partnership works. He’s got the players respect and good game knowledge. He’s trustworthy.”
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