The fight for Premiership survival took a serious twist on Wednesday as Dundee abruptly sacked manager James McPake.
The Dark Blues are just one point off the bottom of the table but had won their last two matches to trigger hope of an upturn in fortunes.
But the Dens Park club have announced McPake's dismissal with immediate effect, bringing to an end a near eight-year association with the club, spanning roles as player, academy coach, caretaker boss and eventually permanent manager.
