Dunfermline Ath 2 Dundee 1, East End Park, First Division, 30/March/10

Dundee dropped three more points at East End Park last night. The gap is now 4 points which is big given the games we have left. The first half was very poor from our point of view, as The Pars totally dominated. They took just six minutes to score when Gibson score from close in, then in 34 minutes they scored again when Bell scored a cracking goal from 30 yards. Dundee failed to create anything of note in the first half.

Second half and Gordon Chisholm made three changes with Higgins, Shinnie and McKeown coming on for Hutchinson, Paton and MacKenzie. With hart moving back to right back. We did open brightly but we could not make it count until the 90th minute when Malone headed home on the 90th minute.

We wish Pars keeper Greg Paterson a speed recovery after he broke his leg in a clash with striker Ben Hutchinson, it looked a bad one, but totally accidental.

Dundee: Bullock, Paton (Shinnie 45), MacKenzie (McKeown 45), Klimpl, Malone, O'Leary, Hart, Kerr, Harkins, Griffiths, Hutchinson (Higgins 45) Subs: Forsyth, Soutar,

Ref: W.Collum

Att:2,134

Latest News

Dundee head for Dunfermline tonight, in what will be a tough game. The game should go ahead with no pitch inspection planned.

Brian Kerr is the new captain taking over from Eric Paton, who had said his form had suffered after talking to manager Gordan Chisholm.

Ross County 1 Dundee 1, Victoria Park, First Division, 27/March/10

Dundee came away from Dingwall with a hard earned point, it was nearly 3 points with Ross County scoring with just 3 minutes remaining. In the first half it was end to end stuff, and Dundee nearly scored when Hutchinson's effort came back of the post , and County cleared. So 0-0 at half-time.

What a start to the second half when a great through ball found Griffiths who chested it down to Hutchinson, who took a touch and smashed the ball into the top corner to give Dundee the lead. Dundee did have more chances and Griffiths was unlucky twice when shots went just wide. Dundee made changes with Higgins on for Hutchinson, and McKeown comes on for Griffiths. Now Dundee have 5 at the back. Ross County come forward and finally score in 87 minutes when Craig scored with a shot just inside the box. So 1-1 it ended, maybe Dundee have paid for sitting too deep at the end. We need to get that second killer goal.

Dundee: Bullock, Paton, MacKenzie, O'Leary, Malone, Hart, Klimpl, Kerr, Harkins, Griffiths, Hutchison. Subs: Soutar, Mckeown, Forsyth, Shinnie, Higgins.

The points dropped mean Inverness Caley Thistle go top, after they won 1-0 at Partick Thistle, elsewhere Queen of the South beat Dunfermline 2-0. I see it as a three horse race now. Up next is Dunfermline Ath away on Tuesday, while Inverness CT host rivals Ross County.

Latest News From Dens Park..

Dundee have signed defender Ryan O'Leary on loan from Kilmarnock, a central defender who can play left back as well. It will give manager Gordon Chisholm more options. The deal will run to the end of the season.

Meanwhile the club have signed a 4 year deal with sports giants Puma, I see it as a great deal and should give us a better range to choose from.

Rab Douglas missed Tuesday game due to a injury, he has not been able to train for the last month or so, he has also put off a operation until the end of the season. He might be fit for the trip to Dingwall on Saturday.

Dundee 1 Queen of the South 1, Dens Park, First Division, 23/March/2010

Dundee could only draw 1-1 with Queen of the South on Tuesday night, a very positive start and in 15 mins Leigh Griffiths earned a penalty on which he scored with ease. Also the Queen's defender got sent off, Dundee pushed forward looking for the vital second goal, but with all their efforts, had to settle winning 1-0 at half-time. Into the second half and the Doonhammers scored from a free kick after Kerr had handled, Harris beating keeper Bullock with a fine effort. Dundee threw everything to get a winner, but poor finishing and no luck and Queens kept Dundee out, they looked dangerous on the break. Tony Bullock had a great save in the dying minutes. In injury time the ref gave Dundee a penalty, but changed his mind after protests from the Queen's players and talks with the lineman. It did look a bit soft, so no real complaints.
Dundee: Bullock, Paton, McKeown, Malcolm, Malone, Shinnie (Hutchison 78), Klimpl (Hart 68), Kerr, Harkins, Griffiths, McMenamin (Higgins 61)
Att: 4,508

Chisholm and Dodds New Management Team At Dens

Dundee have appointed Gordon Chisholm and Billy Dodds as their new management team. They have signed contracts until the end of season 2011-12. Both have played for and been captain of Dundee FC.

Jocky Scott Departs Dens Park.

Jocky Scott has been sacked as manager of Scottish First leaders Dundee. After a run of poor results since the turn of the year. More on the story from the link below.

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news_detail.asp?ID=3162

Airdrie United 3 Dundee 0, New Excelsior Stadium, First Division, 20/March/10

Dundee went down 3-0 to bottom club Airdrie United, a shocking result in our promotion push. First half we had a lot of the ball, plenty corners but as in recent months we lacked the killer touch in front of goal. Second half and Airdrie scored from a free kick which took a nasty bounce in front of keeper Rab Dougas, a further two goals followed to record Dundee's worst result of the season. Manager Jocky Scott said the second half was a embarrassment, and could understand the DFC fans reaction at full time.
Dundee: Douglas, Malcolm, MacKenzie (Cameron 2), McKeown,Malone,Shinnie,Kerr,Klimpl, Harkins, McMenamin, Hutchison (Higgins 67).
Att:1,178.

Ayr United 1 Dundee 1 Somerset Park, First Division, 17/March/10

Dundee managed a 1-1 draw at Somerset to much improved Ayr United on Wednesday. The Dark Blues created good chances in the first half, and took the lead when midfielder Gary Harkins scored from 25 yards which gave keeper Samson no chance. Minutes later Ayr drew level from a free kick, after they gave away a sloppy foul at the edge of the box. Second half Dundee pushed on to get a winner, but the finishing was lacking. Captain Eric Paton got sent off to make things tough in the last 15 mins. By reports it was a fair result.


Dundee: Douglas, Paton, Malone, Klimp, McKeown, MacKenzie, Shinnie, Kerr, Griffiths, Higgins, Harkins. Subs: Bullock, Malcolm,Hart.McMenamin,Hutchison.

Dundee 1 Raith Rovers 2, Dens Park, Scottish Cup 1/4 Final, 12/March/2010

Dundee crashed out of the Scottish Cup at home to Raith Rovers, in a whirlwind start the fifers scored in 3 mins, when Simmons scored with a shot from the edge of the box. Then in 10 mins Ellis scored with a great header, which gave Rab Douglas no chance. Dundee did battle away and Leigh Griffiths was unlucky when he hit the woodwork. Rovers were dangerous on the break, but it took until 73mins for Dundee to pull one back, after good play from Gary Harkins he crossed for Craig Forsyth to head home. Dundee pushed forward , but the Rovers held out to reach the Semi Finals in the first time since 1963.

Dundee: Douglas, Paton, MacKenzie, Lauchlan (Shinnie 88), Malone, Kerr, Hart, (McMenamin 62), Forsyth, Harkins, Griffiths, Higgins (Clarke 83) Subs Not Used: Soutar, Malcolm.

Att: 7,309.

Dundee 2 Inverness Caley Th 2, Dens Park, First Division,

Dundee came back from 2-0 down to gain a vital point, Dundee struggle in the first half. But Leigh Griffiths could have put the Dee ahead, but forced a good save from the Caley Th keeper. But early into the second half and Caley Th took the lead with a well worked goal, soon after and it was 2-0 Caley Th. Dundee came back into it with 17mins to go when Brian Kerr scored a peach of a goal from 25 yards. Dundee pushed forward and a great run by Gary Harkins and his shot took a almighty defection, and the game was all square at 2-2.

Dundee: Douglas, Paton, MacKenzie, Lauchlan, Malone, Forsyth, Kerr, Shinnie, (McMenamin 81), Harkins, Griffiths, Hutchinson, (Higgins 62). Subs Not Used: Bullok, McKeown, Klimpl.

Att: 4974

Ref: C.Brown.

Dundee Sign Bob Malcolm

Dundee have signed Bob Malcolm on loan until the end of the season. He has been playing with Brisbane Roar, he also played for Rangers, Derby County,Queens Park Rangers, Motherwell to name a few.