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Me and Bob after they won the cup....whew Atleti ..haha

Barry Smith and More News

Dundee's Barry Smith is manager of the month for November, after a nine game unbeaten run which have seen the Dark Blues go up the table. No matter what happens with the appeal you can't fault the spirit at Dens Park.

The Boxing Day game at Queen of the South has been called off due to a frozen pitch. Our next game is on January 2nd 2011 when Ross County come to Dens Park.

Photos From Stirling Game

 

Dundee 2 Stirling Albion 0, Dens Park, First Division, 18/December/10

Dundee claimed all 3 points to keep their recent good record of results going. Stirling had a couple of early chances but Rab Douglas was equal to their efforts. Dundee got better as the half continued with Nicky Riley unlucky not to score after a great Griffiths pass. But with 10 minutes to go to half time they made the vital breakthrough, when Stephen O'Donnell skipped past two players to finish with a touch of class.

Second half and Dundee attacked straight away and on 46 minutes Leigh Griffiths finished the game after taking advantage of some slack Stirling defending, and he went round the keeper to make it 2-0. The home support were up for it now, and we should have added to the scoreline. Our best efforts were from O'Donnell and Forsyth but the Stirling keeper had a good game.

So 3 more points Manager Barry Smith must take great credit for this great run as do the players and fans who have all pulled together as one. 


Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley (Stewart 62), O’Donnell, Harkins, Forsyth, Higgins, Griffiths (McIntosh 90)
Unused subs: Cervi, Benedictus, Tulleth

Att:3,842

Ref: N. Watters

Latest News From Dens

Young striker Leighton McIntosh has turned down a move to either of the old firm. They both offered a 5 figure fee to take him in the January transfer window. Dundee let him talk to both but to the delight of manager Barry Smith he said he really wanted to stay at Dens Park. My view is he will get more of a chance of first team football with Dundee.

Dundee 3 Cowdenbeath 0, Dens Park, First Division, 14/December/10

Dundee entertained Cowdenbeath at Dens on Tuesday and turned in a very professional performance to win the game 3-0 to give the Dark Blues fans every reason to go home happy.

Straight away the home team attacked and early on Griffiths was unlucky when his header was cleared off the line. Dundee's movement and passing was a joy to watch. But it took to the 37th minute to make the breakthrough when McKeown set Griffiths away his shot was well saved by the Cowdenbeath keeper but Craig Forsyth followed up to blast the ball home high into the net. It was all Dundee now and they should have got a second but Riley shot just wide, and then Griffiths chipped over while in a great position.
Second half and Cowdenbeath changed their formation to 4-4-2 to try and have a go at Dundee. But the home sides tails were up and they attacked the Cowden goal, a second goal had to come and it did when a great Griffith's pass put Nicky Riley clear and he shot home with a low drive. A few minutes later the game all but over when good play from a corner O'Donnell cross for Craig McKeown to head home powerfully to make it 3-0.

After that Barry Smith sent on Jonny Stewart for his home debut and young striker Leighton McIntosh followed soon after. In fact young Leighton had a great chance when clean through but the Cowdenbeath keeper made a fine a handed stop. So that's 3 more points for the Dark Blues may this form continue into 2011.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, McKeown, Weston, Riley, O'Donnell, Harkins, Forsyth, Griffiths (Mcintosh 87), Higgins (Stewart 78). Subs Not Used: Cervi, Benedictis, Tulleth.

Att: 3,503

Ref: Steven Mclean

Morton 0 Dundee 1, Cappielow, First Division, 11/December/10

Dundee took 3 very good points after beating Morton 1-0 thanks to a Matt Lockwood penalty after 62 mins. By reports not a great performance but solid enough to claims the points.

What l seen on DFC.TV Morton striker Graham missed 2 great chances after Rab Douglas had made good saves, the second one the ball seemed to bounce up. Dundee did get the penalty after a foul by O'Brien on O'Donnell. Matt Lockwood made no mistake from the kick. Morton did have a goal chalked off minutes later but it was ruled offside. Leighton McIntosh came on and the young striker done well holding the play up.

So a great result which puts Dundee on up the table and keeps the unbeaten run now to seven games.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Harkins, O'Donnell, Forsyth, Higgins (Mcintosh 84), Griffiths. Subs Not Used: Cervi, Benedictis, Stewart, Tulleth.

Att: 1,568

Ref: E Smith (Scotland).

Game On..

Dundee's game at Morton has passed a pitch inspection, so the dark blues return to action for the first time since their great win at Dingwall in November.

Dundee Sign Two Players On Loan..........

Dundee have signed Johnny Stewart a midfielder from Hearts, and Celtic goalkeeper Dominic Cervi on 3 month loan deals. Both will go into the squad for the Morton game at Cappielow if it passes a 08:30am pitch inspection. 

Latest News From Dens........................

As expected the Cowdenbeath and Raith Rovers games were called off due to the winter weather, which has been hitting Scotland in the last week.

Dundee fans have launched a Dee-Fiance scarf, to raise money for the Dark Blues. You can buy them now.

The Motherwell game in the Scottish Cup will Kick-off at 13:15 to suit SkyTV.