Dundee close to safety but 'still have work to do'
[BBC] In the aftermath of Dundee's 1-0 win over St Mirren last time out, head coach Steven Pressley declared "we still have work to do". That result moved his side six points clear of second bottom Saints, who now occupy the dreaded relegation play-off spot. With three games to play, those of a Dark Blues persuasion will probably be breathing a little bit easier in terms of the likelihood of them getting properly sucked in to things at the bottom.
But Pressley is right to be delivering the "work to do" mantra. Things can change quickly in football. Dundee have a lot in their favour – as well as their six point cushion, two of their remaining trio of fixtures are at home, starting with this weekend's visit of already relegated Livingston.
But they also have to go to tenth place Kilmarnock, a side who can be a real handful - particularly at home. Their goal difference (-21) will also be a source of concern, yes it is better than Killie (-26) and St Mirren (-24), but not by much. A win over Livingston this weekend would secure Dundee's top division status – a draw may also possibly be enough.
A defeat however will leave them looking over their shoulders and with, to quote Pressley, "work to do".