Ivano Bonetti, his brother Dario and interpreter Dario Magri were sacked last night in dramatic fashion.

The trio had arrived late for the first day back at training with Ivano insisisting this wasn't an official training session.

A meeting was arranged later in the day with Dundee Chairman Peter Marr, Jimmy Marr and Jimmy Connors. Ivano was informed his services were no longer required and a press conference has been called today at the Hilton Hotel where Ivano will thank the fans and explain a few home truths.

My tribute to Ivano will appear later tonight.