Darren O'Dea

Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers (L) and assistant John Kennedy. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Former Celtic coach makes claim about Rodgers and Kennedy exits

Celtic B manager Darren O'Dea is on the shortlist for the Inverness managerial vacancy. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic coach a managerial candidate for Championship club as 'approach made'

Celtic’s Liel Abada nets with a header in the 6-0 win over St Mirren early in the season and the Israeli's aerial ability suggests he could operate as a central forward with Ange Postecoglou shorn of all three of his senior striker options through injury. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

How Celtic should fill forward line at Dingwall

Celtic youngster Matthew Anderson is wanted by Leeds United. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Leeds United 'make bid' for Celtic youngster tipped to be next Kieran Tierney

Celtic youngster Adam Montgomery will make his debut against St Johnstone. Picture: SNS

Who is Celtic debutant Adam Montgomery?

Damien Duff, left, is leaving Celtic for a new role with Republic of Ireland. Picture: Bill Murray / SNS

Celtic first-team coach’s departure confirmed

Steven Naismith enjoys Hearts' derby win over Hibs. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Steven Naismith is a fine player but laughing in the face of opponents is an uns...

Darren O'Dea promotes mental health awareness at the SPFL Trust golf day. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Darren O’Dea reveals the influence Tommy Burns had on his career

Scott Wright, right, nets for Dundee during their defeat against St Mirren on Saturday. Picture: SNS

Dundee confirm departure of 14 first-team players

The late Tommy Burns, former Celtic player and manager. Picture: TSPL

Retiring ex-Celtic player pays tribute to Tommy Burns

Glen Kamara celebrates his opener with Alfredo Morelos. Picture: SNS Group

Rangers 4-0 Dundee: All too easy for Gers as Glen Kamara leads rout against form...

Having notched an assist against Livingston in the cup, David Vanecek will be keen to add a goal against Dundee. Picture: SNS Group

Hearts v Dundee preview: Naismith suspended, Haring out, 4-4-2 tactics?

Dundee’s Darren O’Dea banned for two games by SFA for simulation

Celtic signed Odsonne Edouard on a permanent contract.

Grading all 12 Scottish Premiership teams' summer transfer business

Dundee's Darren O'Dea in action against Hearts. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Dundee '˜miles away' after wretched start to season, admits Darren O'Dea

Andrew Boyle in action at Ibrox, making his debut for Dundee. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Debutant Andy Boyle tells Dundee squad to '˜roll your sleeves up'

Hearts manager Craig Levein praised Dundee counterpart Neil McCann for learning the job in the spotlight and revealed he wants to make Steven Naismith's loan deal permanent. Picture: Bruce White/SNS

Craig Levein praises Neil McCann for learning ropes in public glare

Within minutes of Glen Kamaras first training session, it was obvious Dundee had the right man. Picture: SNS

The previously unknown Dundee star who's been the signing of the summer

Kerr Waddell (34) was the hero for Dundee with a double. Picture: SNS Group

Dundee 2-1 Hearts: Last-gasp Waddell consigns Levein to first defeat

Hearts take on Dundee in a Scottish Premiership clash in November 2015. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Dundee v Hearts: Match preview and probable line-ups

Praise: Match-winner A-Jay Leitch-Smith. Picture: SNS Group

Neil McCann hails match-winner A-Jay Leitch-Smith

Dundee's A-Jay Leitch-Smith scores his second goal to make it 2-0. Picture: SNS/Kenny Smith

Dundee 3 - 2 St Johnstone: Dees get first win in fiery clash

Faissal El Bakhtaoui slides to his knees to celebrate after opening the scoring for Dundee with an unstoppable shot. Picture: SNS

Dundee 2-1 Dundee United: Dens men reclaim bragging rights

Dundee's Paul McGowan challenges Dundee United's Sam Stanton during the Betfred Cup group stage match last month. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Neil McCann demands a '˜massive cup run' from Dundee

Scott McDonald, left, with Paul McMullan after Dundee United's win on penalties against Dundee in the Betfred Cup group match. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Scott McDonald tips Dundee United to capitalise on O'Dea ban

Dundee Uniteds Paul McMullan strikes to put the Tannadice side ahead against rivals Dundee Picture: SNS.

Dundee 1 - 1 Dundee United: Visitors spot-on in derby clash

Dundee captain Darren O'Dea at full time. Picture: SNS

Darren O'Dea announced as new Dundee captain

Ross County's Ryan Dow battles with Dundee's Tom Hateley. Pic: SNS/Paul Devlin

Dundee 1 - 1 Ross County: Staggies confirm Premiership status

Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata. Picture: Gordon Fraser

The 12 best centre-backs in Scottish football right now

Dundee managing director John Nelms during the 2-0 home defeat by Hamilton whch sealed Paul Hartley's fate. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

New Dundee boss is on a five-game rescue mission

Dundee's Darren O'Dea, in action against Hearts, says there is no need to panic. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Dundee urged to keep calm and carry on against Accies

Esmael Goncalves retained composure to shot past Scott Bain to score the only goal of the game. Pic: Bill Murray/SNS

Ian Cathro hails important hard fought victory over Dundee

08/04/17 LADBROKES PREMIERSHIP
HEARTS v DUNDEE
TYNECASTLE - EDINBURGH
Hearts' Esmael Goncalves scores the opener

Hearts 1 - 0: Ian Cathro gets much needed win thanks to Isma strike

Ross County's Liam Boyce celebrates scoring a late penalty to make it 2-1 against Dundee. Picture: SNS Group

Ross County 2-1 Dundee: Liam Boyce nets late penalty winner

Billy Mckay scores Inverness' first in their 2-2 with Dundee. Picture: SNS/Sammy Turner

Inverness CT 2 - 2 Dundee: Richie Foran's men rescue crucial point

Despite originally looking like a panic buy, Marcus Haber has been an inspired signing by Paul Hartley. Picture: SNS

Dundee signings: How every recruit has fared this season

Dundee's Darren O'Dea celebrates his goal. Picture: Kenny Smith/SNS

Dundee 3 - 2 Hearts: Tynecastle side blow two-goal lead

Aberdeen's Jayden Stockley celebrates his goal. Picture; SNS

Aberdeen come from behind to sink ten man Dundee

Rangers celebrate Kenny Miller's goal to put them two goals ahead. Picture: SNS

Dundee 1 - 2 Rangers: Forrester and Miller on target

Former Celt Darren ODea is full of praise for teenager Kieran Tierney. Picture: SNS

Wunderkind Kieran Tierney impresses former Celt Darren O'Dea

The plane flew over Tynecastle last weekend with a message for the manager. Picture: John Devlin

Darren O'Dea: Surely Hibs fans are behind Hearts plane stunt

Dundee defender Darrn ODea has become used to receiving online abuse after being an outspoken critic of Rangers. Picture: SNS

Darren O'Dea '˜loves' Twitter abuse from Rangers fans
Darren O'Dea insists he is not fretting over the prospect of receiving stick from Rangers fans today '“ because he gets widespread criticism every day through s...

Hearts' Callum Paterson will miss the Partick Thistle match with a shoulder injury. Picture: SNS

20 SPFL stars likely to miss the weekend's action

Paul Hartley takes his Dundee side to Parkhead to face Celtic tonight before they meet Rangers in Saturdays Scottish Cup quarter-final clash at Ibrox. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS Group

Dundee boss Paul Hartley relishing Old Firm double header

Dundee's Darren O'Dea goes off with an injury against Inverness CT. Picture: SNS

Dundee sweat over Darren O'Dea & Thomas Konrad for Celtic trip

Dumbarton's Christian Nade (right) appeals to referee Steven Finnie having gone to ground. Picture: SNS

'˜Hurt' Christian Nade denies accusation of diving

Gary Harkins was criticised by Rangers fans for his comments. Picture: SNS

Gary Harkins has done a '˜good job at winding up Rangers'

Dundee's Nick Ross holds off Kilmarnock's Kallum Higginbotham. Picture: SNS

Kilmarnock 0 - 0 Dundee: vital point for Kilmarnock

Darren ODea: Awaits debut. Picture: SNS

Dundee wait on international clearance for Darren O'Dea

Darren O’Dea has no regrets over Rangers’ remarks

Picture: John Devlin

BDO announce appeal of Rangers’ Big Tax Case verdict

O'Dea played at Celtic for six years. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Darren O’Dea: Rangers should lose EBT titles

David Moyes was sacked as manager of Real Sociedad. Picture: PA

Rumour mill: David Moyes to Celtic? | Hearts ban fans | O’Dea on Rangers

Scottish Cup 4th round draw conducted by former Celtic defender Darren O'Dea. Picture: Steve Welsh

Darren O’Dea puts Old Firm match in perspective

Germany have made a stuttering start to their campaign. Picture: Getty

Darren O’Dea: Germany are ‘frighteningly average’

Griffiths could be back for a third spell at Easter Road. Picture: Robert Perry

Leigh Griffiths linked with loan return to Hibs

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