Kevin Signs Until 2009

Great news that Kevin McDonald has signed until the end of next season. I'ts wonderful news and a massive boost..I thought he might sign pre deal with one of the hosts of clubs watching him..Kevin's got 8 Goals so far this season..great from a midfielder..

Dundee 1 Partick Th 0, Dens Park, 28/Dec/07

A last-gasp Kevin McDonald goal was enough to keep Dundee's title hopes on track against 10-man Partick Thistle. With the game in stoppage time, McDonald twisted and turned inside the box before firing low past goalkeeper Craig Hinchcliffe at his near post. The visitors had Wille Kinniburgh sent off for a clash with Jani Sturm five minutes before the break. Dundee's luck seemed out as they had goals by McDonald and Sturm ruled out for offside in each half. A massive 3 points for Dundee, and sets up Wednesdays game at Perth v St.Johnstone.

Latest From Dens Park...

Dundee are without the suspended Derek Lyle with a ban that will render him ineligible for league fixtures running into February. After Wednesday's red card, Lyle misses out on Saturday and will be banned for three further matches from 19 January. Manager Alex Rae says he will look at bringing in a loan striker to fill the gap...

Q.O.S 2 Dundee1, Palmerston Park, 26/12/07

Queen of the South came from behind to secure victory over 10-man Dundee as the visitors lost ground at the top of the First Division. An off-the-ball clash with Jim Thomson saw Dundee's Derek Lyle sent off in the seventh minute. But Dundee went ahead when a corner from Eddie Malone was headed on for Milan Palenik to stab the ball home. Paul Burns lashed in the equalier on the stroke of half-time and later David Worrell slid the ball into his own net. A poor result for Dundee, the sending off of Derek Lyle was a big blow, and he will miss a few games now..

Morton 0 Dundee 2, Cappielow, 14/12/07

Dundee kept pace with leaders Hamilton at the top of Division One with a goal in each half away to Morton. Kevin McDonald skipped past a couple of challenges before picking his spot with a fine right-footed shot for a fine solo goal after 13 minutes. Morton pressed after the break and Ian Russell slid the ball just wide, while Scott Robertson cleared a header from sub Chris Templeman off the goal-line. But Derek Lyle nipped in to slide the ball home a minute from time. A massive win for Dundee and puts us level with Hamilton....

Dundee 3 Stirling Albion 1, Dens Park, 08/Dec/07

In what was a poor first half for Dundee-when they failed to penetrate the Stirling defence, with the long ball not working. Alex Rae made changes when he took off Jan Zemlik and put on Derek Lyle, and it paid off ........Dundee burst into life with three second-half goals to go level on points with First Division leaders Hamilton. The home side were first to strike when Gavin Swankie lined up Scott Robertson neatly for the opening goal. Midfielder Kevin McDonald fired in a glorious 25-yard effort to double the lead and Derek Lyle added a third after a quick free-kick by Paul McHale. Stirling Albion battled bravely but Steven Bell's angled 20-yard strike proved mere consolation. A massive result for Dundee and with the news that Hamilton had lost 2-0 at Livi, made it even better...

Alex Rae..Manager of the Month for November...

Dundee's Alex Rae is the First Division's Irn-Bru Phenomenal manager of the month for November. Rae picked up the award after closing in to just three points behind league leaders Hamilton Accies. The Dens Park club pipped Tayside rivals St Johnstone with a last-minute winner, lost to Clyde and beat the Accies last month. And Rae's side carried on their good form with a 1-0 success at Dunfermline last weekend. Meanwhile, Rae will serve a two-match touchline suspension as a result of misconduct during the match against Hamilton. And he is facing the prospect of a further four-match ban after being reported for using "offensive, insulting an abusive language" to an assistant referee at Dunfermline. Rae has until 12 December to launch an appeal with the Scottish Football Association against the charge.

Dunfermline Ath 0 Dundee 1, East End Park, 01/Dec/07

Kevin McDonald's goal compounded Dunfermline's misery and kept Dundee in touch with league leaders Hamilton. Derek Lyle almost gave Dundee the lead in the opening minute when he was inches away from Bob Davidson's cross. Dunfermline came close to breaking the deadlock through Mark Burchill but his goalbound effort was cleared by Dundee's Eddie Malone. McDonald struck 18 minutes from time when he collected Jani Sturm's pass and fired home from four yards. A massive 3 points for the Dark Blues, we play Stirling Albion at Dens next Saturday.