Rangers Photos

 

Dundee 3, Rangers 4, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 29th March 2025

Dundee made one change when Fin Robertson replaced Lyall Cameron. Billy Koumetio returned for a place on the bench after being injured for two months.

Dundee forced a corner straigtht away in the first minutes, Fin Robertson took the corner and his ball in ans Simon Murray who scored with a fine vo;;ey. What a start for the dark blues.

Dundee keep up the pressure and they played some great football. Then Dessers had a chance when the ball broke to him on the edge of the penalty area, but Trevor Carson saved with his feet.

But in 19 minutes it was 2-0 Rangers failed to clear and it led to Larkeche who played it back into the danger area. Joe Shaughnessy’s header was fumbled by Jack Butland. Murray’s follow up was blocked, but finally Joe Shaughnessy forced the ball over the line. After a painfully long delay the goal was confirmed.

Soon after Dundee were unlucky when Robertson fired the ball into the net but the Referee pulled it back for a free kick to Rangers.It looked very soft, 

Carson then made a good diving save and from the corner Murray cleared one off the line. But in 41 minutes Rangers got a goal back when a cross was knocked into his own goal fron Shaughnessy. On another day it could have went any where.

Rangers made changes to their team for the second half, but it was Dundee that came close, a great cross from Mulligan found Tiffoney and some how he put it wide of the post six yards out. 

A minute later Rangers scored but it was ruled out for offside by VAR.

Then Adewumi went close twice within a minute on the hour mark. He flashed a shot a fraction of an inch wide of the post from a Murray cutback. He then chased after a long pass and lobbed Butland but the ball drifted over the bar before he got clattered by the keeper.

Then a minute later it was 3-1 Dundee when good play in the midfield and Scott Tiffoney picked up the ball 40 yards out he ran forward and got clear and smashed the ball home for a superb goal. 

Cesar Garza came on for Fin Robertson as the Dee tried to manage the game and contain Rangers. The game was too frantic for that, and further goals always looked likely, from both teams.

And so it proved as Rangers scored twice from long range from Tavernier and Lawarence, that was in 78 and 81 minutes. Dundee kept at it and came close a few times. 

Then Dundee came agonisingly close to a winner a minute into added time. A lovely spin and pass by Mulligan sent Murray away and he smashed a shot off the inside of the post with the ball cannoning clear. That was Murray’s final contribution and he was replaced by Charlie Reilly for the last few minutes.

But in deep injury time Aaron Donnelly couldn’t get enough on a header as he tried to intercept a long ball. Dessers nipped in behind him and slipped a low shot past Carson to give Rangers all three points.

Dundee pushed forward for the last 2 minutes but failed to score. It was a tough result to take as they gave 100% all over the park. Trevor Carson made some great saves during the game. 

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, Larkeche, Mulligan, Sylla, Fin Robertson (Garza 64), Tiffoney, Murray (Reilly 90+2), Adewumi. Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Ingram, Astley, Samuels, Koumetio, Lopez.

Referee: David Dickinson

Att: 8,710

Some Photos From Tannadice

 

Dundee United 2, Dundee 4, Tannadice, William Hill Premiership, 16th March 2025

The Dark Blues made three changes to the team that played Hearts. Mo Sylla, Lyall Cameron and Scott Tiffoney returned to the starting eleven, replacing Ryan Astley, Cesar Garza and Fin Robertson, who were all on the bench.

Dundee started well and really looked up for the game, Thay attacked the United defence and were unlucky not to score a few time. 

Then on 11 minutes Simon Murray sent Mulligan clear into the penalty area. Jack Walton saved well but Lyall Cameron popped the loose ball into the net. The players were lined up for the restart when the VAR check came through to disallow the goal. Seun Adewumi had been marginally offside in the build up.

It was a blow but Dundee kept up the pace and soon after went ahead when great play from Murray sent Ziyad Larkeche to the byline. He put in a great cross which somehow Jordon McGhee twisted his body to score with a superb header. 

Soon after Cameron had a shot saved and then Murray put one just wide of the post. Dundee kept attacking United relentlessly, always finding space in the final third. In the 23rd minunte Scott Tiffoney  took a pass from Larkeche, ran into space and blasted a rocket shot straight at Walton, the keeper  allowed the ball to slip through his grasp into the net.

But United pulled a goal back when Dundee failed to clear, and Middleton scored with a neat finish.

Dundee never let that unsettle them and on 39 minutes it was 3-1 with a superb goal, great play and pass from Adewumi set up Jordon McGhee to curl a wonderful shot into the net.

Dundee scored again and it was ruled by Var that Murray was offside in the build up. It could have been 5-1 at half-time.

Second half and both teams started well and it was United who scored after 49 minutes when Trapanovski shot home which came off a defender to wrong foot Carson to make it 3-2.

Dundee had to dig in a bit, as United had a wee spel[. Dundee hit on the break and always looked dangerous. 

Dundee twice went agonisingly close to tying up the match with two efforts by central defenders. At a corner Donnelly’s header was cleared off the line by Ferry. When United couldn’t clear a long throw Donnelly hooked a high ball into the goalmouth. Joe Shaughnessy headed down and the ball bounced, looping and dropping inches over the crossbar with Walton beaten and looking on in despair.

United made subs to try and get another goal but Carson saved anything with ease. But in extra time Dundee scored again when Simon Murray done great to hold the ball up. went down got back up and robbed the Und defender to get clear to then be pushed in the back.

A clear penalty and up stepped Simon Murray to sent Walton the wrong way to make it 4-2 and he ran all the way down to the other end of the pitch to celebrate.

That sealed the game for sure and soon after the final whistle went. The Dundee fans celebrated in total joy, it was Dundee's first win at Tannadice for 21 years. My son Andrew was so happy it was a joy to see.

Every Dundee player deserved great credit today, it was a massive 3pts for the club.

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, Larkeche, Mulligan, Sylla, Cameron, Tiffoney, Murray, Adewumi. Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Ingram, Astley, Samuels, Garza, Reilly, Fin Robertson, Lopez.

Referee: Nick Walsh

Att: 13,000

East Fife game for the day

Another Saturday free, so myself and Alexander went down to see East Fife v Stranraer game at New Bayview, A lovely sunny day in Methil. 

East Fife lost the game 3-0 and were poor on the day. Like Dundee they do it the hard way to hopefully win the league. 

Food and a few drinks were great before and during the game and the people were very friendly, with a few groundhoppers up to see the game. 

Transport was great and the bus took us home very quickly.

Back the Club, Manager and Players

 After a couple of days to get over our exit from this years Scottish Cup. I watched the highlights and felt a wee bit better. It will need a massive effort from everyone at Dens now to get on a run of results to make sure the club stays in the Premiership.

I don't think getting a new Manager at this point, would help things it's up to the players now to really step up. The Cameron/McGhee saga is tough but l think both players will give their best to the club. 

I don't like this pre-contract, if you want to go it should be done at the end of the season or done straight away in January.

I'm not happy with the stuff on social media towards our Manager. Something l would never do, it does not mean l'm happy with Dundee this season we have struggled for most of the season.

Anyway time will tell, l will back my club and really hope for the best. 

Hearts Photos

 

Hearts 3, Dundee 1, Tynecastle, Scottish Cup 1/4 Final, 8th March 2025

A couple of changes to Dundee's starting line-up. Ryan Astley and Fin Robertson came in for the suspended Lyall Cameron and for Mo Sylla, who was on the bench.

Dundee started well enough and forced a couple of corners which were well defended by the home team. The only chance for Hearts when a quick break away Vargas put his shot wide of the post. 

The opening 25 minutes were both teams testing each other out without any clear cut chances. But on 27 minutes Hearts scored when a quick throw in was knocked on to Kartum to curl the ball past Carson who had no chance of saving.

This changed the games flow a bit. Dundee hit on the break but failed to test Gordon in the Hearts goal. Hearts had a goal disallowed for offside. 

As half-time drew close Dundee had a great chance a quick break and the ball was knocked forward to Adewumi who was clear, but his shot smashed of the frame of the goal. It was so close to being a goal.

Second half and Mo Sylla came on to replace Jordan McGhee in midfield at half time.

Hearts had a couple of attacks and Dundee managed to clear the ball. 

But the next period it was all Dundee as they attacked with pace. Then on 50 minutes when a quick throw in was played  Ziyad Larkeche dug out a superb cross from the byline. Joe Shaughnessy  had stayed up after the previous corner and headed neatly across Gordon to bring the Dark Blues back onto level terms.

The next 10 minutes it was all Dundee and they came close twice with good efforts on goal, another couple of attacks failed as maybr feeding Adewumi in as he had space.

Then Dundee had a narrow escape when Hearts broke across the halfway line. Sylla fouled Vargas, but referee Kevin Clancy played the advantage allowing Kabangu to run clear. Cesar Garza sprinted back to put in a superb challenge as Kabunga shot.

From the corner Murray headed the ball clear on the line. But the game had swung back for Hearts, they then got a soft free-kick as it was put in and the ball hit the top of Murray's head and ball ended up in the net leaving Carson helpless.

Worse was to follow 5 minutes later, good turn and finish from Kartum put the score to 3-1 and put the game beyond Dundee. Hearts could have scored more but Trevor Carson made three great saves.

Dundee kept at it but the ball would not fall right in the box, they did score but it was offside. Hearts finished the game comfy enough as the third goal sealed the win.

Dundee tried second half as they were much better in the second half. Now they must focus on the league games left this season.

Dundee: Carson, Astley, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, Mulligan, Garza (Reilly 82), McGhee (Sylla at half time), Fin Robertson, Larkeche (Tiffoney 74), Adewumi, Murray. Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Ingram, Samuels, Lopez.

Referee: Kevin Clancy.

Att: 17,975.

Photos From St Johnstone

 

Dundee 1, St Johnstone 1, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 01-March-25

Dundee made three changes to the Dundee starting eleven. Trevor Carson returned in goal, club captain Joe Shaughnessy came back in central defence to start his first match since April last year, and Cesar Garza started in the midfield. 

They took the places of Jon McCracken, Ryan Astley and Scott Tiffoney who were all named as substitutes. A positional change saw Josh Mulligan playing further forward on the right with Garza taking a central midfield role.

Dundee started okay and had a couple of attacks, but as the last week they failed with the final ball. Then both teams struggled and seemed not to take any risks. 

But Saints scored on 40 minutes a loose ball ball was picked up and played out wide, his cross was headed home by Kirk.

At least Dundee hit back and levelled the game when a long throw from Aaron Donnelly. Joe Shaughnessy nodded on and Simon Murray headed home at the far post. It was vital to prevent St Johnstone from reaching half time a goal ahead and ensure they couldn’t settle on their lead.

Fin Robertson came on for Mo Sylla at half time. Dundee were the better side for most of the second half, but without ever quite clicking into top gear. The Dark Blues repeatedly found promising positions but couldn’t set up good chances. At times there was a reluctance to make the runs or passes that might have opened up Saints, and a preference for safe passes that carried no threat.

Then the St Johnstone keeper picked the ball up from a pass back, and the Referee gave Dundee a free kick. With all Saints players on the line they were able to block the shot.

Saints had a good 10 minute spell but Carson only had one save to make. With 20 minutes left to play Scott Tiffoney and Charlie Reilly came on for Josh Mulligan and Seun Adewumi.

Donnelly forced Fisher into a smart save, pushing his volley from a corner round the post. Tiffoney came closest to scoring a winner, when he cut inside from the left and smacked a low drive off the post. 

Saints were happy to take a draw which was the final score. 

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, Larkeche, Garza, Sylla (Fin Robertson at half time), Cameron, Mulligan (Reilly 72), Murray, Adewumi (Tiffoneyl 72). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Ingram, Astley, Samuels, Lopez.

Referee: Steven McLean. 

Att: 7,681.

 

Trip To Fir Park......

Seeing this game was midweek i planned this when the fixtures came out. It was mainly to meet up with my great Motherwell mates George, Paul and Ben before the game. We have been doing this for 40+ years home or away.

I got the bus to Glasgow using my bus pass, arrived at 12:30 done some shopping and had a quick pint before booking into my hotel. 

I then got time to relax and l got the 16:23 to Motherwell to meet Paul and Ben at The Railway Tavern. We had our tea and my steak pie, mashed potatoes with veg was superb. 

We had a couple of drinks before heading up to the 100 club to meet up with George, the talk was how both our teams have struggled this season.

After the game George gave me a lift down to the train station, they were happy enough with the win for Motherwell, We all agreed that the game was pretty poor with both keepers not having a real save to make, 

I got the train straight away to central, with three young Dees, they were getting the ember bus back to Dundee. We did our best to cheer each other up after the result.

Myself  l had two pints and then headed back to my hotel.

Next morning up had breakfast which was superb, after some more shopping which was successful (new jacket) I headed home back to Fife. 

We go again Saturday this time my two boys will be at the game. Some more photos below:

Photos From Fir Park

 

Motherwell 2, Dundee 1, Fir Park, William Hill Premiership, 26th February 2025

Dundee made four changes from Saturday as they switched to a formation with four at the back. Aaron Donnelly, Mo Sylla, Scott Tiffoney, and Seun Adewumi came in for Antonio Portales, Clark Robertson and Seb Palmer-Houlden who were injured, and Fin Robertson, who was on the bench.

The game started slowly for Dundee, in fact both teams struggled to get going in the first 10 minutes. Motherwell looked more dangerous when they attacked.

But 2 minutes later Motherwell took the lead from a corner Casey headed home totally unmarked six yards out. It was dreadful defending, and has been for spells during this season.

Dundee continuted to struggle, ane the few moves over the half way line failed to test the Motherwell defence.

Jon McCracken had to punch over a fierce 18 yard shot from Slattery was the only real effort on goal before half-time.

Dundee started the second half and looked much better going forward, then after seven minutes Joe O’Shaughnessy came on as a straight replacement for Ryan Astley.

Motherwell worked hard to deny Dundee time or space on the ball, but at least they kept at it.

After 71 minutes Charlie Reilly replaced Scott Tiffoney, playing wide on the right. Dundee had their best spell of the match pinning Motherwell back and keeping the home side under pressure. For all the Dee’s attacking, however, Well held firm and the Dark Blues couldn’t get a shot on target or even have any close misses.

But after 79 minutes the dark blues got the break through when a long ball from O'Shaughnessy put Reilly in the clear and he knocked the ball a few yards to Simon Murray to score a vital goal.

It was a real boost for the team, but sadly just 5 minutes later Motherwell scored what proved to be the winner. After a few attacks which Dundee failed to clear Casey to volley home 12 yards for his second goal of the night.

It was hard one to take, Dundee did attacked but never got close enough to force a draw. Both teams were pretty poor tonight with Motherwell slightly better in the first half.

A big game on Saturday as Dundee play St Johnstone at Dens Park. It's one we to need to win just to keep the gap from bottom place,

Dundee: McCracken, McGhee, Astley (O’Shaughnessy 52), Donnelly, Larkeche (Fin Robertson 80), Mulligan, Sylla, Cameron, Tiffoney (Reilly 71), Adewumi, Murray (c). Unused Subs: Carson (gk), Sharp (gk), Ingram, Samuels, Garza, Lopez.

Referee: Lloyd Wilson.

Att: 4,258

Ross County 3, Dundee 1, Global Energy Stadium, William Hill Premiership, 22nd February 2024

Dundee made two changes to the team. Ryan Astley and Fin Robertson came in for Aaron Donnelly and Mo Sylla, who were both on the bench.

The home side started on the attack and Jon McCracken saved well to deny them. 

Then after just 4 minutes Dundee scored a fine worked goal. Good play from Ziyad Larkeche who passed to Simon Murray, who turned and sent a marvellous curling shot from the corner of the penalty area over keeper Jordan Amissah and into the far top corner.

This should have settled Dundee but Ross County took control of the game and it was no surprize when they levelled after 18 minutes. A long ball was put into the box, and it was headed into the six yard box, it was turned into the net by Phillips. 

Shortly afterwards Dundee lost Antonio Portales who limped off and was replaced by Aaron Donnnelly.

Until half time the only shot for Dundee was a free kick fron Fin Robertson. County ran over our midfield and the shape of the team was much needed.

At half time Mo Sylla came on for Clark Robertson, who had a problem with his hamstring. Jordan McGhee moved back from midfield into the defence.

The second half started and County scored twice in two minutes, first they hit the post when Hale should have scored. From the corner Wright was unmarked to overkick the ball home to get their second goal from six yards.

Then a quick break away with the Dundee defence nowhere and Chilvers who had run from the half way line unmarked had a simple tap in to seal the game for the home side. 

The Dee formation switched to four at the back with McGhee pushing back into midfield. Seun Adewumi came on for Seb Palmer-Houlden who took a knock. Neither change made any significant difference to the game or unsettled County.

Dundee struggled and only two real chances were create whem Murray was unlucky when he put it wide, and McGhee had a header which he failed to get on target.

County deserved the points and Dundee will need to stick together as the next six games are massive for the club. 

Dundee: McCracken, Astley, Portales (Donnelly 24), Clark Robertson (Sylla at half time), Mulligan, Fin Robertson, McGhee, Larkeche, Cameron (Tiffoney 81), Murray (c), Palmer-Houlden (Adewumi 59). Unused Subs: Carson (gk), Ingram, Shaughnessy, Samuels, Garza.

Referee: Matthew MacDermid. 

Att: 4,075