DUNDEE defender Darren O’Dea has been confirmed as the the side’s new club captain.
The former Celtic centre-back performed the role on a part-time basis while regular skipper James McPake was out battling a long-term knee injury.
But with McPake still no closer to a top-team return, new boss Neil McCann has decided O’Dea should take on the armband permanently.
Youngster Cammy Kerr, meanwhile, has been appointed the club’s vice captain.
O’Dea said: “It’s a great honour for me, one of the highlights of my career. I’d like to thank the gaffer for making me captain.
“My role won’t change too much as I’ve always had responsibility in the team anyway. We already have a couple of leaders in the dressing room and part of my role will be to bring out more leaders while also helping Cammy and the other younger players.”
McPake will now concentrate on his own rehabilitation and believes the decision to name O’Dea captain was the right one.
Posting on Twitter, he said: “It’s the right decision for the club and I’m delighted Darren is captain.”
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