John Brown is unlikely to feel isolated, even if the reaction of the most vociferous Dundee fans to his appointment has been alarm and protest, writes Richard Wilson.
Few managers can have seemed so embattled without even having taken a training session, but those who know Brown are adamant that he will not flinch.
“He’ll handle it,” said Ally McCoist, the Rangers manager, as if the idea that Brown might be intimidated was absurd. He is very good technically in terms of coaching players and he also has a very good eye for a player as well. He knows his football.”
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