Under pressure Tannadice boss Alex Smith labelled his side's back line 'schoolboys' after a pathetic display. "I feel responsible for the team's performance. We started brightly but eventually gave silly goals away. I wouldn't accept this defending from a boys' club team. We must improve at the back and concentrate on scoring."

Smith is all too aware of the tribulations afflicting the club, and of the loud protest from the fans towards chairman Jim McLean. "I understand the fans frustration with the board and the fact that they would like them to leave. However we need all of the supporters behind us to work together to get out of this situation." ©Sky Sports