Tony Docherty has vowed to put Dundee’s dismal display in defeat to Ross County right. The were well-beaten on their own patch, losing 3-0 in the end as the Staggies registered their first away league win in 26 matches. In doing so they ended the Dee’s impressive recent home form and moved to within a point of their opponents in the table.
It was a blunt performance from the home side – the third straight match they have failed to score – and a deserved defeat that was met by disdain from the stands. “We didn’t do ourselves justice,” a disappointed Docherty said. “We didn’t play well in possession and we didn’t defend properly.
“The counter-attacks that they had on us, we were too open. So, it’s something we need to address. “I need to address it as manager.
“We need to look at it as a staff. And certainly, the players need to take responsibility as well and make sure that that type of thing doesn’t happen again. “I apologise to the fans.
” Trevor Carson kept his place in goal while Docherty reverted to the outfield line-up that defeated Motherwell 4-1 in their last home match with Seun Adewumi and Simon Murray back in the starting XI. Ross County rang four changes with the most noticeable in goal – ex-Dee Jack Hamilton dropped out for newly-signed Jordan Amissah. The German goalie had been a free agent since the summer after leaving Sheffield United.
But Dundee barely tested the rusty keeper. It was a sleepy start from the home side and Cou.
