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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.

Some Old Photos..............

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

Dundee's Scottish Cup Tie v Motherwell will be played on Sunday 9th of January 2011, it will be shown live on Sky Sports. Kick-Off time has yet to be confirmed.

Dundee's game was called off on Saturday due to the refs strike, only 4 SPL games went ahead with the SFL calling in foreign refs to make sure they went ahead. So all other SFL clubs have lost vital income.

Dundee's game v Raith Rovers was then arranged for Tuesday, but with heavy snow it has already been called off. No new date has been set yet.

Scottish Cup Draw and Other News..........

Dundee will play Mothewell at Dens Park in the 4th Round of the Scottish Cup, a tough draw for us. But a good crowd should attend so vital income for the club.The tie will be played on the 8th or 9th January 2011.

A group of Dundee fans climbed up Ben Nevis to raise money for the Dark Blues, well done lads..

Lochee 6 Dundee 0

More to come.............

Photos from Ross County Game

 

 

Ross County 0 Dundee 3, Victoria Park, 13/November/10

In what was a early start for us getting up at 06:20, we travelled up to Dingwall to give the team our support, and I'm so glad that did. In which was the first time l've seen them win away from home this year. We arrived in the Mallard at 1pm so good timing, so we had time for some food and beer.

To the game now and as the Partick game we started positive and took the game to County , with some good passing moves early on. We took the lead on 16 minutes when Riley's cross was put away sweetly from the inform Leigh Griffiths. We kept on playing football and Riley should have scored when he missed the goals with a diving header. Craig Forsyth who had replaced Jamie Adams caught my eye with some great runs pulling the County defence all over the place. We could not add to the tally but were worth our half time lead.

Second half and County came back into the game, and for a good 10 mins put the Dundee defence under pressure , but they came through okay and broke away to get the vital second goal. A great run from Griffiths who done well to keep the ball in, he composed himself to pick out the in coming Nicky Riley to volley home for a superb goal..Vintage Dundee simple as that. Now it was Dundee time to pressure and they got the killer third goal when Griffiths broke clear he kept his cool to score with a well placed finish in the corner to send the Dundee fans wild with delight.

That was that and Dundee played out the game with ease, they looked so solid today, with their confidence must be sky after this display. With three very important games coming up in December with Cowdenbeath(H), Morton (A) and Stirling Albion (H).

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, O'Donnell, McKeown, Weston, Riley, Harkins, Griffiths (Witteveen 87), Higgins, Forsyth. Subs Not Used: Findlay, Benedictis, Bartlett, Webster.
Att: 2,331
Ref: S O'Reilly

Some highlights  Here 

Jamie Recalled

Sadly Jamie Adams has been recalled by St Johnstone, he has been in great form over the last fews weeks. With St Johnstone struggling a wee bit result wise I can see the reason for the early recall. Anyway all the best Jamie for the future.

Dundee will play Dundee United on Monday 6th of December with a 19:45 kick-off. The game will be played at Dens Park, tickets are priced at £16 for adults and £8 concessions.

One for Christmas..

Well done to Mhairi for this great idea to raise funds for Dundee FC sure to sell well...More Here 

Dundee v Partick photos...

Big Red Card For the SFL

Match Highlights Here  Thanks to Partick Thistle FC

Dundee 2 Partick Th 1, Dens Park, First Division, 06/November-10

Tommy Coyne

Dundee fans turned up in good numbers and their support were rewarded with a fine 2-1 victory over Partick Thistle. Before kick-off they held up their Red Cards in protest of the 25 points decision from the SFL.

Like last week Dundee opened in whirlwind fashion and attacked the Jags goal from the start, they should have scored early when O'Donnell shot wide with the goal at his mercy. Soon after a Harkins shot just flew over the bar. Partick did attack and Douglas had to save, from his throw out released Riley who cut inside fed Griffiths and Leigh hit a unstoppable 35 yard shot past ex-dee keeper Scott Fox to give the dee the lead. poor good football followed but Dundee could not get that second goal.

Second half and Partick came back into it with some good football, Dundee defended well with everyone working hard with blocks and tackles, but Partick did level scoring with a shot which went through a ruck of players to give Douglas no chance in the Dundee goal. Dundee got a second wind to attack again, but lacked the composer to finish off their moves. Soon after and Douglas made a great save to keep the score level, Forsyth came on for Riley, and Witteveen replaced Griffiths, after more Dundee pressure we finally scored when a Lockwood cross came off Jamie Adams to spin into the nets to give Dundee the lead. But back came the jags and Douglas made a tremendous save to deny Kinniburgh with minutes left. Dundee held out to seal a much needed 3 points, and it gets Barry Smith his first victory as Dundee boss.

Dundee; Douglas, Irvine, Weston, McKeown, Lockwood, Riley (Forsyth 73), O'Donnell, Adams, Harkins, Griffiths (Witteveen 83), Higgins. Subs not used; Findlay, Benedictus, Bartlett
Att; 6,022

Ref; C Richmond

Dundee Hit With 25 Points

Dundee were hit with a 25 point punishment for falling into administration for the second time, first time in 2003 they were a premier league club. This time we are in the Scottish football league, who have no set rules for this. I don't know where they got the 25 points from, and it will put the club 20 points behind bottom club Morton. It will mean a real fight to stay in the division. The club will appeal this decision, and the fans must fight this..I'm sure we will.

Falkirk 3 Dundee 3, Division One, 30/October/10

In what a thrilling game of football at the new brockville stadium on Saturday where both teams shared six goals. In a contest which went from end to end, and produced some excellent football from both sides.

Dundee opened at pace and were a goal up inside 2 minutes when after a blocked free kick, the ball feel to Leigh Griffiths who curled a great chip into the net. He raced up the park to celebrate with Dundee keeper Rab Douglas. Then minutes later after a slick move Griffiths scored again but was ruled offside. But the second goal was just delayed and it came after a chipped pass from Griffiths came off a Falkirk defender and Sean Higgins scored with ease to sent the Dundee fans wild with delight. For the rest of the half Dundee pushed for a third but had to settle for 2-0 lead at half-time.

Teams coming out

Second half and a more positive Falkirk came out and took the game to their hosts, but found Rab Douglas in good form. Dundee still looked dangerous and should have had a penalty when Higgins was held and pushed in the box but ref Winters waved it away. Falkirk did score after a good move put Stewart through and he scored with ease. Before Dundee could compose themselves the bairns were level when Stewart headed home pass Douglas to level the game.

Dundee sent Witteveem on for Higgins and he nearly put Dundee ahead but the Falkirk keeper saved well. But soon after after a Riley headed down to Griffiths whose came back off the post and Witteveen prodded home to spark wild celebrations from the Dundee fans. But with just 7minutes left to hold out, back came Falkirk to level again from the penalty spot when McKeown was adjusted to foul Deuchar and up stepped Miller to score to level again.

The game ended that way , but was a great game of football plenty goals action saves what you play your money for.

Dundee;Douglas, Irvine, Weston, McKeown, Lockwood, Riley, O'Donnell, Adams, Harkins, (Forsyth 75), Griffiths, Higgins (Witteveen 62) Subs not used; Findlay, Benedictus, Bartlett

Att; 4,667

Ref; Brian Winter

Dundee 2 Dunfermline Ath 2, Dens Park, Division One, 23/October/10

Dundee battled back from a first half which left them 2 nil down, after Ref Dougie McDonald gave two penalties to Dunfermline in a 3 minute spell. But battle they did to the delight of the home support.

Dundee opened brightly and took the game to their hosts and in the first 30 mins created a few chances the best falling to Leigh Griffiths but his shot was just wide. Then the ref pointed to the spot after he judged Matt Lockwood had handled, a very harsh decision from the view l got. Up stepped Gibson to score with ease, then just 3 minutes later a cross into the box as the pars striker jumped with Lockwood the ball came off his arm of the luckless defender, and McDonald again pointed to the spot. Gibson scored to put the Pars up two nil, then after that in a Dundee break away, to the dismay of the home support as Higgins tried to jump for a header in the box he was held down, the ref waved away Dundee's claims. He was soundly booed off the park at half time.

Second half and Dundee started in a positive mood, and got their early break when a pass from Harkins put Griffiths clear after the pars centre half slipped, and he lifted the ball over Smith to score to put the Dees back into the game. Dundee's tails were up now and from the backing they were getting from the stands pushed Dunfermline back to defend Dundee's attacks. It was no surprise when after good play from Griffiths out wide he crossed to Higgins who headed home to level the game. As he ran towards the Derry who were going mental to celebrate. Dundee pushed forward again in search of the winner , but had to be careful of Dunfermline breakaways. But in the end it finished 2-2, a great fightback from the players today. The fans really backed the team today long may that continue. The first penalty was a joke, but i would have given the second, my gribe with the Refs just now is they have to be more consistent with their decisions.

Dundee; Douglas,Irvine, Weston, McKeown, Lockwood, Riley (Forsyth 69), O'Donnell, Adams, Harkins, Griffiths, Higgins. Subs not used; Findlay, Benedictus, Webster, McIntosh

Att; 5,636

Ref; D McDonald

Stirling Albion 1 Dundee 1, Forthbank, Division One, 16/October/10

After yesterday's events at Dens Park Dundee travelled to Stirling on league business, a very big support came through to back the Dark Blues.

Dundee came out to loud cheers from the stands, and as the game got underway they started in a very positive mood. Dundee created a few good chances Riley headed over from a good Lockwood cross, then a McKeown volley was push away for a corner by Stirling keeper Reidford. Then Riley had another good chance after he was played in by Higgins only to deny by a fine stop from Reidford. Stirling just about scored when Forsyth hit the underside of the bar.

Second half and it turned out to be a more evenly balanced contest. Griffiths did score early on but his effort was ruled offside. But it was Griffths who again was put clear from a over the top by Higgins and the young striker scored with help off the post. The Dundee fans celebrated Sparky's fine finish, next attack and Harkins had a shot saved where he should have scored. Then Griffiths had another chance but put the ball over from a good position. Then Stirling scored from a corner when Forsyth headed home leaving Douglas helpless to level the game.Then Stirling had a player sent off after the second last defender took out Griffths as he was about to race clear.

As both teams pushed forward in search for a winner, it turned into to a good contest. Higgins had a header cleared off the line, then manager Barry Smith send on Craig Forsyth for Nicky Riley and he was unlucky when he hit a post with a header. Stirling had chances as well. Final Dundee chance fell to Griffths but he knocked it wide.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Adams, O'Donnell, Harkins, Griffiths, Higgins (Forsyth 78).Subs Not Used - Findlay, Benedictis, Carnegie, Mcintosh.
Att: 1,578

Ref: C Thompson

Black Friday

It's a sad day for everyone connected with Dundee FC, after administrator Bryan Jackson announced the Management, Players, and Staff who would lose their jobs. I wish them all the best for the future. He also painted a bleak future if the funding is not found for the club, with Christmas time being a deadline. More on this List of Players ect  and Bryan Jackson Press Conference Statement

Dundee 2 Morton 1, Dens Park, First Division, 02/October/10

In what has been a hard time for Dundee FC due to the threat of future of the club. The Fans backed the team, and the players dug in to grind out a result. Misun missed out due to injury with Adams moving back to centre half, with Witteveen, O'Donnell and Riley all starting.

The gamble on striker Witteveen fitness failed, and was replaced by McMenamin on 15 mins. Morton looked the better side and we had to defend well to keep them out, but against the run of play Dundee took the lead. A Griffiths shot spun high and when it came down O'Donnell was fouled for a penalty. Up stepped Matt Lockwood who scored with ease for his first goal for the club. But back came Morton and they levelled when Keans header hit the bar and Weatherstone scored from the rebound. Soon after O'Donnell hits the bar with a decent effort.
Second half and Forsyth replaces O'Donnell, to tighten up the midfield. With Morton looking dangerous on the break. But after a good move Dundee earn a corner, which Lockwood took and was headed home superbly by McMenamin to put the Dee 2-1 up. Soon after Riley is so unlucky with a overhead kick on which keeper tips onto the bar. Morton did attack , but Forsyth has stopped the threat turning into goals. Near the end Dundee go close when McMenamin cuts it back just behind Higgins and Riley when it should have been a goal. But Dundee hung on to claim the three points.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, Adams, McKeown, O'Donnell (Forsyth 46), Riley, Kerr, Witteveen (McMenamin 15), Harkins, Griffiths (Higgins 80). Subs Not Used: Fox, Kuqi.
Booked: Irvine.

Att: 4,068

Ref: E Norris

Photos (C) Dundee FC

Tough Times Ahead For Dundee FC

As Dundee FC move closer to Administration, here is some of the headlines from BBC Sport:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/9015786.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/9034209.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/9044022.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/9085810.stm

And from Dundee FC online:

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news_detail_iframe.asp?h=FANS-INVITED-IN&newsid=1225

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news_detail_iframe.asp?h=FANS-REP-BELIEVES-THERE-IS-A-FUTURE&newsid=1231

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/news_detail.asp?h=JIM-THOMSON-ON-THE-FAN

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/news_detail.asp?h=SCOTT-GLENDAY-INTERVIEW&newsid=1234

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/news_detail.asp?h=STUART-THANKS-THE-FANS&newsid=1235

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/news_detail.asp?h=UPDATE-FROM-HARRY&newsid=1236
One thing l'm sure the fans of Dundee FC will work and fight hard to save our club, we all have to do our bit however small.

Some Cowdenbeath Photos