John Bennett better get on the phone and get the Fun telt.

In the modern history of Dundee Football Club, John Bennett’s name should be high on the list of people who have stood up when they have been really needed.

As all Dark Blues fans know, John has already played the role of a financial white knight during the 2010-11 administration season, helping secure the CVA that allowed the club to fight on.

And before that he put forward the money to buy Dens Park in 2008. That allowed Dundee to clear their debts from the 2003 administration and boosted cash flow.

At the weekend John Nelms rightly paid tribute to John for his “very generous and selfless gesture” of suspending rent on the stadium that he will be owed during a time when no money is coming into the club. That won’t be peanuts.

I’ve only met John once, but the fact that he was first on the phone to the club when this crisis kicked in says everything about him.

Yes, he’s a Dundee United fan and former Dundee United director but first and foremost he’s a football man who has been a great friend to both of the city clubs.

John Nelms and Tim Keyes also deserve credit for taking out insurance that could prove to be *****.

There will be more problems ahead but with the likes of John Bennett in their corner, Dundee’s chances of coming through this troubling period are greatly enhanced.