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Dundee appoint ex-Salford boss Bowyer as manager

Dundee have appointed Gary Bowyer as their new manager alongside assistant Billy Barr.

The 50-year-old, who was out of work after leaving Salford City in May, replaces Mark McGhee after his short-term deal ended at the end of last season.

Bowyer started his management career with Blackburn Rovers in the Championship before spells with Blackpool and Bradford.

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Bowyer replaces Mark McGhee who managed just one win in 14 games during his time at Dundee

He then took over as interim boss at Salford City last March before that appointment was made permanent that summer.

However, Bowyer could only lead the club to a 10th-placed finish in League Two, finishing seven points off a play-off spot, and was dismissed by owners Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham.

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Highlights of Dundee’s last match in the Premiership as they took on Livingston

Managing director John Nelms said: “We are delighted to welcome Gary and Billy to the club. At the start of the process, we set out with a job description and list of desired attributes that we wanted in a manager.

“It has taken time and patience along the way but we have brought someone in that ticked all of the boxes.

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“It’s an exciting time for the club and we are looking forward to working with Gary and Billy.”

Technical director Gordon Strachan added: “It’s great to have Gary at the club. He is someone who ticked all the boxes during the process and that we feel can really drive the club forward.

“Now is the time for everyone to pull together and get right behind the manager and the team for the new season.”

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