Except for the private advantages, Pressley says Dundee fits him professionally and believes the membership are transferring in a optimistic course, although he has needed to cope with a number of gamers leaving this summer time.
Defenders Luke Graham and Billy Koumetio have moved to Stoke Metropolis and Charlton Athletic, respectively. Goalkeeper Jon McCracken left for Bradford Metropolis, whereas key loanees resembling Yan Dhanda, Cameron Congreve and Tony Yogane have returned to their dad or mum golf equipment.
“I am very sincere about conditions,” Pressley stated. “I feel there’s nonetheless plenty of ache forward for us. We have misplaced so many key, influential gamers from final 12 months. To exchange them may be very troublesome.
“We have introduced in gamers that we’ve confidence in, nevertheless it’ll take time to settle. That’s one factor I can guarantee individuals, that it may take time. It did with gamers final season and it may take the identical once more this 12 months.
“There needs to be a level of endurance and understanding.”
Pressley admits the backing of managing director John Nelms was key to him extending his keep, and says Motherwell’s latest success can present a blueprint for Dundee.
“I feel there’s plenty of scope for development right here,” he stated
“It is troublesome to place a timescale on, however I feel we have already acquired a membership in Scotland which are a terrific instance to others.
“Motherwell are commanding astronomical switch charges for gamers. They’re growing their membership inside. They’ve certified for Europe. In order that needs to be an aspiration of ourselves.”
Dundee open their Premiership season with a visit to champions Celtic on Monday night time, an “huge problem” that Pressley is embracing.
“Celtic have not misplaced an opening-day fixture at house for almost 76 years,” he stated.
“However I additionally like these challenges. I feel our gamers reply properly to these challenges.”
