7 Mark McGhee most explosive moments as Dundee turn to fiery boss for relegation fight

One of Scottish football's most colourful characters is back in the Premiership after Mark McGhee was appointed Dundee manager.

The Dens Park club parted ways with James McPake this week despite winning their last two matches, as they desperately look to stave off relegation.

It was former Motherwell and Aberdeen boss McGhee to whom they turned, despite the fact he'll be forced to sit out six of their last 13 games with a touchline ban.

The 64-year-old certainly has a wealth of experience, with close to 1000 games as a manager under his belt, but he's also known for being a bit on the eccentric side.

It's a move that couldn't be more cinch and McGhee is bound to bring entertainment – whether on the pitch or off.

Here are seven of his most angry, eye-catching or downright bizarre moments.

As far as endearing yourself to the fans goes, declaring you'd actually much rather have had a different job is a bold strategy.

McGhee was one of the Aberdeen players who entered club folklore by beating Real Madrid in Gothenburg so his triumphant return as manager should have been a slam dunk.

Except the former striker decided that his unveiling was the perfect time for him to declare he'd rather have had the Celtic job.

McGhee bizarrely said: "Aberdeen fans know that in Scottish football on a scale of one to three you have Rangers and Celtic and then Aberdeen comes in third.

"I think that any player or manager has the right to want to play or manage at the best club possible. "I have looked at that opportunity, I didn't get that job but I then moved on to come to Aberdeen quickly with a total positive feeling and a total commitment. "The Celtic thing should not in any way undermine things - quite the opposite actually.