Saturday, March 16, 2024

Aberdeen Photos.......

 





Dundee 1, Aberdeen 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 13th March 2024

Dundee made two changes to the starting line-up when Dara Costelloe and Owen Dodgson came in to play as wing back, replacing the injured Josh Mulligan and Owen Beck.

Dundee started well and quick and Tiffoney had a shot saved by the Dons keeper. Soon after he made a good save to deny Cameron from close range. 

Main set up a great chance when he turned his man and sent a low pass across goal. Lyall Cameron connected, but somehow Roos blocked the close range shot. Roos tipped over a blistering 25 yarder from Dodgson. Cameron had an effort from 22 yards blocked and Tiffoney’s follow up was also blocked.

Aberdeen had few chancers and Dundee just lacked the killer touch to score after some great football. Cameron went really close when his shot just cleared the post by inches.

Second half and Aberdeen who were booed off by their fans at the break, would be better, but after the first tens minutes Dundee were back in gear and it looked just a matter of time before they would score.

Just after the hour McCowan crossed after taking Cameron’s short free kick. Joe Shaughnessy headed back across goal and Tiffoney shot against the post as supporters behind the goal screamed for a penalty.

A VAR review for possible handball was announced. After a lengthy delay referee Steven McLean went to inspect the VAR monitor. He returned to signal a penalty for Dundee. Jack MacKenzie was judged to have handled. Luke McCowan emphatically smacked the spot kick home. At last Dundee had the lead their play deserved.

Aberdeen did have a small period of attacks but never troubled the Dundee defence, Dundee again had efforts on goal with Cameron and Main being denied by Roos in the Aberdeen goal.

Dundee seen thhe game out and well deserved the victory over a poor looking Aberdeen side. It was great to see and next up is Rangers at Dens on Sunday.

Dundee: McCracken. Portales, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, Costelloe (Lamie 90+1), Cameron, Sylla, McCowan, Dodgson, Main, Tiffoney (Robertson 90+1). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Bakayoko, Boateng, Mellon.

Referee:Steven McLean

Att: 8,215

Sunday, March 03, 2024

Dougie's 60th Birthday and Kilmarnock Photos


 













Dundee 2, Kilmarnock 2, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 2nd March 2024

Dundee made six changes to the team which played Celtic in midweek. Jon McCracken and Josh Mulligan came in for the injured Trevor Carson and Jordan McGhee. Aaron Donnelly, Lyall Cameron, Mo Sylla and Scott Tiffoney replaced Ricki Lamie, Malachi Boateng and Amadou Bakayoko, who were all on the bench, and the suspended Fin Robertson. Luke McCowan played at right wing back with Josh Mulligan in central midfield.

Dundee started well and Main and Mulligan had efforts at goal, Dundee looked good and took the lead on 11 minutes when Main headed the ball in front of Scott Tiffoney who's effort hit the post then hit the keeper and ended in the net to give the dee the lead.

After that Killie came into the game but Dundee were able to deal with any shots they had. But as half time was looming Killie levelled the game with a goal Defence could have done better.

The two big moments in the first quarter of an hour of the second half both went Dundee’s way, thanks to poor decisions by Kilmarnock players. Killie should have scored when they broke away from a Dee free kick. Three Kilmarnock players ran clear with only McCracken to beat. Instead of setting up a teammate for an open goal Watkins chose to shoot and McCracken saved with his feet.

On 60 minutes Dundee went 2-1 when Tiffoney was fouled in the box, the Referee point to the spot and red card for the killie player. After the VAR check both decisions stood. Up stepped Luke McCowan to blast the ball home.

The next 25 minutes both teams had chances Dundee hit the ball and both teams put on Subs to chase the game. Dundee were defending well enough but seemed weak in midfield.

In injury time Killie scored from a corner to make the final score 2-2. The third time this season it has ended 2-2 in the league games. Dundee played well enough but not strong enough in midfield and they payed the penalty.

Dundee: McCracken, Portales, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, McCowan, Mulligan, Sylla, Cameron (Dodgson 55), Beck, Main (Bakayoko 74), Tiffoney (74). Unused subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Lamie, Boateng, Costelloe.

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 5,588

Celtic 7, Dundee 1, Parkhead, cinch Premiership, 28th February-24

Dundee went down 7-1 at Parkhead , Dundee struggled in the first half and the game was finished early doors and the half-time score was 6-0. Jordan McGhee had a shot at goal which went just wide when it was 0-0. 

Another second half goal made it 7-0. In the last 10 minutes or so Curtis Main scored but ruled out by VAR. They soon scored after when Michael Mellon scored with a nice finish just inside the box. 

Midfielder Finlay Robertson got sent off for two yellow cards. 

At least Dundee kept going but not our day to get anything points wise. We have to take positives from the game as we play Kilmarnock at Dens on Saturday. 

Dundee: Carson, McGhee (Mulligan at half time), Portales, Shaughnessy (c) (Donnelly at half time), Lamie, Beck, Robertson, Boateng (Sylla at half time), McCowan, Bakayoko (Cameron 64), Main (Mellon 64). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Dodgson, Astley, Tiffoney.

Referee: Matthew MacDermid

Att: 58,772

A small report done as not much else to say about the result. Dundee will just have to move on from this with the next game at Dens this Saturday when we play Kilmarnock. 


Sunday, February 25, 2024

Hibs Photos

 










Hibernian 2, Dundee 1, Easter Road, cinch Premiership, 24th February 2023

Dundee played the same team as the last two games. They started slowly and they played some nice football they never create much in the opening first 30 minutes. Hibs on the other side looked much better going forward, 

Just five minutes after Carson had saved well, he misjudged a corner and in his recovery attept he fouled a Hibs player to give them a penalty. They scored from it and Dundee done well to get to half time with it only 1-0.

Second half Dundee  switched to 3-5-2 for the second half. Rickie Lamie and Michael Mellon replaced Dara Costelloe and Scott Tiffoney. They might have falled further behind before the changes could have any effect, but Boyle’s fierce 18 yard volley was superbly saved by Carson.

Then they got a break from VAR when Hibs scored again it looked okay but it was ruled out by VAR and it gave Dundee a chance to come into the game. They looked better going forward now with Josh Mulligan came on for Lyall Cameron. 

Soon after Curtis Main and Malachi Boateng replaced Amadou Bakayoko and Mo Sylla. Main put the ball in the net but ruled out by VAR for offside. 

Then after a Hibs spell Dundee scored when Luke McCowan took a touch and drove the ball home for a great goal. It gave everyone a lift as it was into the last 10 minutes of the game. 

But only three minutes later Hibs scored in a break away goal, it looked bad from Dundee's point of view it was poor. It was enough to seal the points for the home team. 

It was a good day out with fellow fife dark blues and it was good to see a game at Easter Road, one l have missed over the last few years.

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, Beck, Cameron (Mulligan 58), Sylla (Boateng 66), McCowan, Costelloe (Lamie at half time), Bakayoko (Main 66), Tiffoney (Mellon at half time). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Dodgson, Astley, Robertson.

Referee: John Beaton

Att: 16,102

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Ross County Photos

 



Dundee 2. Ross County 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 17th February 2024

Dundee made one change  as Dara Costello replaced Zach Robinson who dropped to the bench. Malachi Boateng returned to the match day squad as did Curtis Main with both recovering from knocks. John McCracken also made it to the bench. 

Simon Murray had a shot blocked and cleared by the Dundee defence, who had a couple of efforts as well. The first real chance fell to Dundee on the 25th minute with a trademark Owen Beck cross was met by Jordan McGhee at the back post but his header was tipped over the bar by the County keeper.

The game was end to end as it was good to watch, it would depend who scored first. McGhee then had a effort which went over the bar.

Right on the stroke of half time, Dundee took the lead when the ball was played upfield and collected by Luke McCowan who slipped the ball into Scott Tiffoney who slotted the ball under the onrushing County goalkeeper.

Dundee started the second half slowly and County looked the better side, but Dundee went close when McCowan put a shot just wide of the post.

Then Dundee got the vital second goal when Scott Tiffoney smashed the ball home with a decent strike.

Dundee then put on Ricki Lamie for Dara Costelloe to give the defender to keep the defence airtight and it would get his match fitness up.

Then Owen Beck was replaced after he had taken a knock Owen Dodgson was his replacement.Dundee looked comfy and had a few chances before the end, 

Bakayoko who had minutes before picked up a booking, was replaced by Zach Robinson along with Curtis Main coming on for goal hero Tiffoney.

A vital win foe the dark blues and puts them in a good position in the top six. Big game this Saturday at Easter Road.

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, Beck (Dodgson 73), Cameron,Sylla, McCowan, Costelloe (Lamie 68), Bakayoko (Robinson 81), Tiffoney (Main 81). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Astley, Mulligan, Robertson, Boateng

Referee: Calum Scott

Att: 5,846

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Hearts Photos and with Snappy Dee

 







Dundee 2, St Johnstone 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 11th February 2024

Dundee made several changes with Aaron Donnelly, Mo Sylla, Scott Tiffoney, Amadou Bakayoko and Zach Robinson came in for Lee Ashcroft, Owen Dodgson and Michael Mellon, who were on the bench, and the injured pair of Malachi Boateng and Curtis Main. Dundee switched to four at the back, instead of the usual three with wing backs. 

Most of the first twenty minutes was all around the St Johnstone's box but Dundee failed to create anything which was clear cut. As sometimes it happens St Johnstone scored soon after when Smith scored with a low shot it was a simple goal and totally against the run of play.

Dundee hit back and Cameron had a shot saved then Bakayoko seen his effort rebound off the post, St Johnstone were quite happy to sit back and hit Dundee on the break.

Saints did have a couple of chances before half-time but Carson saved well and Owen Beck showed why he is a top player when he defended well.

At half time Dara Costelloe came on for Zach Robinson. He played in the same wide attacking role on the right and looked more comfortable there than Robinson did, and happier than he had done previously in a deeper wing back role.

After a hour Carson had a great save to deny Saints a second goal, and they hit the bar soon after. Dundee then put Michael Mellon on eith Scott Tiffoney coming off. 

Into the last 15 minutes and the game totally changed when McCowan cleared a Saints attack, then it a penalty review with VAR was being done but for who? 

Minutes later it was a penalty to Dundee after Bakayoko was fouled in the box. Up stepped Luke McCowan to score with ease to level the game. 

Beck smashed a low shot across goal after being played in by McCowan. A Costelloe cross to the far post found Bakayoko but the striker didn’t make a clean enough connection and Mitov smothered the shot.

The Dark Blues kept pressing and got their reward after 89 minutes. Beck drifted infield and a perfect deep cross found Jordan McGhee, who timed his run precisely to nod the winner past Mitov and into the corner of the net from 12 yards.

Eight minutes of injury time was added and the main reason was a bad head knock to Michael Mellon who needed 7 minutes of treatment and care for him to leave the pitch.

Dundee saw out the time to claim three vital points, and it will keep the club in the top six. 

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly (Lamie 88) Beck; Cameron,Sylla, McCowan

Robinson (Costelloe at half time), Bakayoko, Tiffoney (Mellon 66 (Ashcroft 104)).Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Dodgson, Astley, Mulligan, Robertson.

Referee: David Munro

Att: 7,102

Thursday, February 08, 2024

St Mirren 2, Dundee 0, SMiSA Stadium Stadium, cinch Premiership, 07-February-24

Dundee made only one change from the Hearts game Curtis Main started his first game for the dark blues, he replaced Amadou Bakayoko, who was named as a substitute.

Both teams struggled to get going in this game with Dundee looking slow at times, after about 15 minutes it got better but they failed to feed the strikers with decent balls.

St Mirren then had a good spell and Carson had to make two good saves to keep the score 0-0. It was a scrappy games with not a lot for the fans on a cold night.

Then just before half time Dundee had a great chance when after good play put Beck through on the keeper, he was tackled but got his shot in which was just wide of the post.

Second half was much of the same as both teams struggled to score, st Mirren looked more likely when he hit on the break. Dundee made two changes when Zach Robinson replaced Curtis Main, then Scott Tiffoney replaced Michael Mellon, but Dundee still struggled to create anything in the Buddies’ penalty area. Ryan Astley also came on for his debut, replacing Lee Ashcroft in defence. 

Then St Mirren should have scored but they hit the top of the bar as it stayed 0-0, but on 71 minutes it was 1-0 when they scored with a powerful shot beat Carson who had got his hands on the ball. 

Ater 86 minutes St Mirren were reduced to 10 men when James Bolton flattened Owen Dodgson. He was given a straight red, which was confirmed following a VAR review. He had already been booked for an earlier foul, so the review was never going to keep him on the park.

Minutes late Saints broke quickly and they had the ball in the net with Dundee looking for offside, it looked on and after a check with VAR it was giving by the Referee to finish the game 2-0. 

St Mirren were the better side and it looked like Dundee were tired after 6 games in 18 days.

Dundee: Carson, Ashcroft (Astley 67), Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, McGhee, Cameron (Mulligan 77), Boateng (Bakayoko 77), McCowan, Beck, Mellon (Tiffoney 67), Main (Robinson 58). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Robertson, Donnelly, Sylla.

Referee: Steven McLean.

Att: 5,737

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

Hearts Photos...........................

 






Dundee 2, Hearts 3, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 3rd February 2024


Dundee
made  two changes to the Dee team that drew at Pittodrie. Luke McCowan returned from suspension and Michael Mellon made his first start. They replaced Mo Sylla and Zach Robinson, who were on the bench.

Both teams were a big cagey in the opening spell of the game. Dundee did attack a couple of time but they failed to find a opening to trouble Hearts. They went close soon after when they hit the post. 

The Dark Blues first shot was a firmly struck volley by Amadou Bakayoko from Luke McCowan’s cross, but the shot was too close to keeper Zander Clark. Trevor Carson saved well from Alan Forrest after the Hearts wide man dribbled into the penalty area.

Dundee took the lead, somewhat against the run of play, after 26 minutes. A deep cross from left midfield by McCowan found Jordan McGhee  running in from the right and the wing back powered a header across Clark and inside the far post.

It gave every one a lift as Dundee looked much better as a team, playing some nice football. They had a couple of efforts saved. Carson was also pulled into action and saved twice as the half came to a close.

Second half and Dundee maybe should have scored but Ashcroft put his effort over the bar when it should have been on target. 

They payed the price when Hearts scored soon after when Forrest netted. Dundee came desperately close to an instant response. Beck burst to the byline and hit a low cross across goal. Lyall Cameron couldn’t reach the ball to turn it and the ball was scrambled round the post for a corner.

The Dee did regain the lead after 59 minutes. Bakayoko, McCowan and Cameron worked a slick move through the middle and Lyall Cameron had space to lash a beautiful 20 yard shot past Clark.

Dundee had a good spell pushing Hearts back as they played great football. Owen Dodgson came closest, from a Beck corner, but his header struck the post.

But then Hearts started to throw men forward and got a huge stroke of luck when Shankland’s shot on the turn from 18 yards struck Ashcroft, who was only a few feet away. The referee decided the ball hit the defender’s arm and awarded a penalty. Carson got a hand to Shankland’s spot kick but the ball ended up in the net off the inside of the post.

Dundee pushed forward again and Robinson missed a header which he put wide from six yards out. But Hearts scored again when Shankland beat Carson with a shot with 3 minutes to go normal time.

It was tough for Dundee to lose this game and the Penalty had a big change in the way the game ended. Dundee played well and can now carry this on at St Mirren next Wednesday.

Dundee: Carson, Ashcroft, Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, McGhee, Cameron, Boateng, McCowan, Beck, Mellon (Robinson 65), Bakayoko, Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Tiffoney, Main, Mulligan, Robertson, Sylla.

Referee: Graham Grainger

Att: 7,506