Kilmarnock's assistant manager has been appointed as the new Dundee boss.
Tony Docherty was Derek McInnes' right hand man for the Ayrshire side's Scottish Championship title win and their 10th place finish in the top flight this season.
He also worked alongside McInnes during successful spells at St Johnstone, Bristol City and Aberdeen.
A Dundee statement read: "Dundee Football Club are delighted to announce Tony Docherty as the club’s new manager.
"Tony is a man who has vast experience in football and has a wealth of knowledge of the Scottish game.
"After a full and thorough search process, Tony was the outstanding candidate. He has gained great respect as a coach and knows what is required to be successful in Scotland’s top flight.
"After his playing career finished Tony became an SFA Development Officer and then moved into coaching at club level. Firstly, with Falkirk and then Dundee United, before teaming up with Derek McInnes in 2007.
"Their partnership began at St Johnstone, then Bristol City, Aberdeen, and Kilmarnock, where Tony has joined us from.
"Together McInnes and Docherty achieved the first division title, three second-place finishes in the Scottish Premier League, a Scottish League Cup, and a Championship title."
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