Transfer News From Dens Park......

Dundee have signed former Gretna defender David Cowan and Hibernian striker Mickael Antoine-Curier. Cowan was released at the beginning of the month having made 10 appearances for the Black and Whites this season and has signed until May. Antoine-Curier arrives on a loan deal from Easter Road but that arrangement could be extended. Meanwhile, full-back Paul Dixon is in talks with Kilmarnock about a potential move to Rugby Park. Frenchman Antoine-Curier arrived at Hibs in the summer from the Norwegian second division. Despite scoring four goals, he has found it difficult to hold down a regular starting place and is not in new manager Mixu Paatelainen's plans. New signing David Cowan and Mickael Antoine-Curier pictured at Dens Park.

Dundee 2 Queen of the South 3, Dens Park, 26/Jan/08

Dundee's Colin McMenamin scored a brace on his debut but sloppy defending cost his side the points. McMenamin opened his account in the 10th minute as the hosts looked impressive in the opening exchanges. But Dundee shipped three goals in five minutes with Sean O'Connor firing a double and Paul Burns sealing a dramatic comeback for the Doonhamers. McMenamin netted a late consolation and was also denied his hat-trick and an equaliser by the woodwork. The defence today just had a complete nightmare period for 7 minutes...Hamilton won 3-2 after being 2 nil down at Clyde....

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Dundee have completed the pre-contract signing of Queen of the South defender Eric Paton.The 29-year-old will remain with the Doonhamers until the end of the season and move to Dens Park in the summer. Paton has spent five-and-a-half years at Palmerston, making 207 first-team appearances and scoring 10 goals.

Dundee tonight signed Colin McMenamin from Gretna for a undisclosed fee. The news was announced to shareholders at the AGM tonight. Should make his debut against Queen of the South at Dens this Saturday. More to follow.......The 26-year-old, who recently returned from a loan spell with Livingston, has signed an 18-month contract.
McMenamin started his senior career with Newcastle before heading for Livingston, Falkirk and Shrewsbury. He joined Gretna in 2006 and scored 24 goals in 52 goals but fell out of favour after their promotion to the Scottish Premier League. McMenamin was voted First Division player of the year last season. He scored three times in 10 appearances on his return to Division One with Livi this term and will now be hoping to experience his second promotion in a row.

Clyde 1 Dundee 1, New Broadwood, 19/Jan/08

Dundee grabbed a dramatic last-ditch equaliser to deny Clyde victory in the Cumbernauld side's first game since the departure of manager Colin Hendry. Poor underfoot conditions can't have helped matters as a scrappy first 45 minutes provided only two real chances. Even then, one of those chances wasn't entirely planned, Eddie Malone's curling corner deceiving everyone in the Clyde defence except goalkeeper David Hutton, who prevented the ball from crossing the line. Then a Scott Robertson cutback allowed Jani Sturm to force Hutton into turning his drive wide.The second half saw Clyde upping the tempo with Steven Masterton twice coming close with long-range efforts. Then, moments after Bell became the first coaching member to be sent to the stands for protesting a Steve Conroy decision, Clyde softened the blow by netting the opener as Arbuckle drilled in from 15 yards. Farrell and Bollan departed after fighting over the ball to leave neither side with leadership on the flanks, before Palenik headed in Bob Davidson's cross for a last-minute leveller. A vital point for the Dark Blues..but our strikers are not scoring and that is a worry.......Hamilton lost 3-0 at Firhill..

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Dundee might have ex-Hearts player Jean Louis Valois the chance to earn a contract when they travel west to face Clyde at Broadwood tomorrow. The former Hearts man impressed during a trial game on Wednesday and, along with a young English striker, has been handed training facilities at Dens Park. Kevin McDonald misses the game due to suspension. Up front, Hamilton-bound Derek Lyle is serving a three-game league suspension and, in his absence, more will be sought from the strikers — it will be another two from three choice with Jani Sturm, Bob Davidson and Jan Zemlik challenging. There is a pitch inspection at Broadwood at 10:30 tomorrow morning.. due to heavy rain this afternoon..and late news is Clyde's manager Colin Hendry has resigned....

Derek Lyle has signed a pre-contract with title rivals Hamilton Accies, can't really see how he can stay at Dens Park now..his contracts runs until the end of the season. Brent Sancho played as a trialist yesterday in a bounce game v Hibernian...two other unnamed trialists played also....

Huntly 1 Dundee 3, Scottish Cup, Christie Park, 15/Jan/07

DUNDEE were given a tough time of it by Highland League Huntly last night before eventually winning through 3-1 in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. The Christie Park tie had been rearranged after frost put paid to Saturday’s original fixture. The home side started brightly and both Russell Guild and Colin Robertson went close. Kevin McDonald replied for the visitors when he fired into the side netting. The match was fairly even for the first half hour but the Dark Blues broke the deadlock on 29 minutes through top scorer McDonald. Freddie Daquin made tracks down the right and delivered a great ball to Kevin McDonald, whose first effort was blocked by Neil Murray. The youngster made no mistake with his second attempt. Within two minutes of the restart the Christie Park side almost levelled when the ball broke to Bruce Cormie, but Eddie Malone got back to make a great saving tackle. Then, with just 13 minutes of the tie left the Dark Blues were shocked when the home side equalised. A free kick by Robertson was met by the head of substitute Keith Reid who diverted it past Dens keeper Craig Samson. Just three minutes later, though, and the Taysiders were back in front. This time they were awarded a free kick for a foul on Scott Robertson and Eddie Malone stepped up to curl the ball over the Huntly wall and into the net from 25 yards. Huntly almost levelled again when Reid set up Robertson, but he was blocked by David Worrell. Dundee put a better reflection on the final score when they netted again in the last minute. Again, Freddie Daquin was the man who mattered when he latched on to substitute Derek Lyle’s cross to stab the ball past Huntly keeper Stewart Gray.

Huntly Game Off .......And Other News

Dundee's game at Huntly was called off at 09:30, after a pitch inspection..it will be played this Tuesday with a 19:45 kick-off.

Kevin McDonald has been named the Irn-Bru First Division Young Player of the Month for December. The 19-year-old - who also won the award for August - signed a new contract last month at Dens Park. The midfielder has enjoyed an excellent season, McDonald hit four goals for Dundee in December during wins over Dunfermline, Stirling Albion, Morton and Partick.
He also attracted earlier bids this season from Celtic and Everton before opting to remain on Tayside.

Scottish Cup Build Up Away To Huntly.............

Dundee midfielder Paul McHale is back in the squad, having recovered from a sickness bug, and Gary McKenzie is back in training and could come into contention for Alex Rae's Dark Blues. The squad travelled up on friday and will be well prepaired. A 2,500 sell out is expected at Christie Park tomorrow to ensure a great atmosphere. Huntly's Gary McGowan misses the all-ticket clash with Dundee through suspension after being sent off in the 2-1 win at Forres last week. Our bus leaves at 10:00am..pitch inspection at 09:30..so fingers crossed..the forecast is good however..

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Defender Danny Griffin is leaving Dundee after reaching an agreement with the club to terminate his contract. The 30-year-old moved to Dens Park from Aberdeen in June 2006 but has started just seven games this season. Colin McMenamin is in Dundee’s sights as they bid to boost their strikeforce. Dark Blues boss Alex Rae is searching for a proven forward and sees the 26-year-old, who is on loan with Livingston but is due to rejoin the Borders club later this month, as the man to fire the Dens men towards promotion. McMenamin scored 23 goals for the Black and Whites en route to the First Division crown last season so has the pedigree Rae is looking for and is likely to turn his back on making his switch to Livi permanent in favour of joining a team challenging Hamilton Accies for the title. Rumour is that Gretna want Derek Lyle in exchange, and Alex Rae does not want to lose him......Latest News From Dens Park: Danny Griffin has joined Ross County, and sadly for him he has injured himself. Alex Rae also rules out Derek Lyle moving to Gretna.

Dundee 0 Dunfermline Ath 0, Dens Park, 05/January/08

Dundee looked to attack from the off with Paul Dixon’s low ball intercepted by Gallagher ahead of Bob Davidson. Derek Lyle then combined with Bob Davidson as the latter chested the ball down for Lyle whose first touch set up the shot, and the second sending the ball goal wards but Gallagher got down to push the ball behind for a corner. In the 20th minute Mark Burchill looked to have the beating of the home defence to open the scoring but the former Dees front man was thwarted by the home keeper. Burchill looked to pass Samson on the right with only the keeper to beat, but somehow he got a fingertip to the ball to send the forward wide of the target before Scott Morrison’s rebound was plucked from the air by Samson. Just a minute later Danny Murphy cleared Milan Palenik’s header off the line from a Gavin Swankie corner before McDonald forced Gallagher into action from twenty yards. Craig Samson breathed a sigh of relief in the 27th minute after a kick up field from David Worrell’s pass back fell straight to Burchill who ran one on one with the keeper. His cut-back to Jim Hamilton looked destined for the top corner but Samson resurrected himself getting to and holding the ball while the defence struggled to come to his defence. Eddie Malone extended his stay at Dens Park this week as he signed a two and a half year contract, and although signed to strengthen the Dundee rearguard his attacking cross almost broke Dunfermline’s resistance. Derek Lyle attached himself to the cross with his header crashing against the crossbar, down onto the line and out as the Dundee fans re-took their seats from what they thought was the opener. The second half began much as the first half ended with a goal looking more and more likely. Paul Dixon’s slack header back to Samson was intercepted by Hamilton whose low shot was dragged wide and left the ex-Dee with his head in his hands. Paul Gallagher pulled off one of the saves of the match in the 57th minute as Derek Lyle’s thunderbolt was tipped around the post after link up play with Davidson. Craig Samson was then forced to save from Morrison on the break with Stevie Crawford failing to connect with the rebound. Calum Woods then connected with Crawford’s cross but Samson comfortably held the shot while Danny Murphy rose well to clear a Paul Dixon attempt with Lyle lurking in the area. Derek Lyle looked most likely in Dark Blue to open the scoring and he was again frustrated by Gallagher as the on-loan Norwich keeper tipped Lyle’s twenty five yard screamer over the crossbar. With fifteen minutes to go Gavin Swankie was replaced by Jan Zemlik while Dunfermline manager Jim McIntyre introduced himself and Iain Williamson in place of Jim Hamilton and Michael McGlinchey. There was action at either end as both teams looked for the winner: Eddie Malone’s shot blocked by Calum Woods and sub Williamson’s headed effort the best of a scrappy last fifteen minutes. A point sees the gap between Dundee and Hamilton stay at three points with both teams having a break from league business for two weeks as the third round of the Scottish Cup comes around.

Eddie Signs For Dundee....

Eddie Malone has signed for Dundee on a two and a half year contract. The left sided player has been on loan at Dundee from St Mirren for the last two months and the Club are delighted that they have now made that a permanent move. Another good signing..we need a striker and hope we get him..but he has to be SPL ready or a loan signing..

Dundee Sign Craig McKeown.....

Clyde defender Craig McKeown has signed a pre-contract deal with First Division Dundee. The Bully Wee had been negotiating with the defender to extend his contract at Broadwood but failed to agree terms. Clyde manager Colin Hendry told the club website he would be disappointed to see the player leave the club. "I fully expect Craig to continue to meet his obligations to us in the meantime before joining Dundee in the summer," said Hendry.
McKeown signed for Clyde from Dunfermline in 2005. Dundee are trying to sign him up now..

St.Johnstone 1 Dundee 1, McDiarmid Park, 02/01/08

Dundee's title charge was held up at McDiarmid Park as the Tayside derby ended in a tame draw with Saints. Both sides had chances in what was an otherwise poor first half, with Peter MacDonald's free-kick closest to breaking the deadlock for the hosts. The visitors edged ahead early in the second half when Kevin McDonald fired in his ninth goal of the season. Saints levelled when new boy Daniel McBreen's shot cannoned off former Dens Park man Steven Milne to equalise. Two points dropped, but a draw was a fair result...we need for our strikers to start scoring..they missed a few good chance today..