Dundee have confirmed the appointment of James McPake as their new manager with Jimmy Nicholl arriving as his assistant.
Former club captain McPake took over as caretaker boss for the final game of last season after Jim McIntyre was sacked on May 4 following their relegation to the Scottish Championship.
The Dee finished 12 points from guaranteed safety in the Scottish Premiership last season and McPake will be in charge of leading his side back to the top division.
The 34-year-old former central defender finished his career playing for Dundee where he made 50 appearances for the club.
The former Northern Ireland international took up a coaching role in the academy when he retired in January 2018, due to an injury he sustained in the Dundee Derby two years previously.
Assistant manager Nicholl makes the switch from St Mirren where he was part of the backroom coaching team.