‘I told Celtic and Rangers to sign him’: Dundee icons on genius of Giorgi Nemsadze

Former Dundee manager Jim Duffy and teammate Barry Smith paid tribute to former Georgia captain Giorgi Nemsadze following his death at age 54. Both figures reflected on Nemsadze's technical ability, tactical vision, and humble personality during his three-and-a-half-year spell at Dens Park, which culminated in his induction into the Dundee Hall of Fame in 2010.

Duffy revealed that during Dundee's administration in 2003, he offered Nemsadze to Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers on a free transfer, expressing disbelief that neither side signed the playmaker. Smith also recalled Nemsadze's famous chipped goal against Dundee United at Tannadice, praising his composure, courage, and lasting impact on the club.