Dundee 1 Morton 1, Dens Park, Division One, 27/August/11

Dundee lost their long unbeaten record to Morton who won 1-0 at sunny Dens Park. Manager Barry Smith kept faith with the same team which started at Pittodrie on Tuesday night.

Dundee started well and forced three corners which came to nothing. Then Morton scored with their first attack Andy Jackson turned Weston inside out and his shot was saved well by Douglas but MacDonald was first to react to score from close range. A very poor goal to lose with the defence looking a bit slow at times. Dundee had a lot of the ball but it was the Greenock side who looked more dangerous on the break. Ryan Conroy should have scored but his touch let him down and the keeper managed to save at his feet.

Second half and Dundee pushed forward in search of the equaliser but they lacked the penetration to get the ball into the Morton box quickly. McKeown forced a good save from Stewart, but now Morton were happy to sit back and protect their lead. Dundee did have some late chances with Irvine unlucky with a run into the box with the Ton keeper saving the defenders two shot. Hyde and McIntosh were on by this time and Leighton had a great chance late on but his mishit shot came off the keepers leg.

Another poor performance with the whole team struggling a wee bit. I hope the fans keep backing them as they will work hard to get their season going again.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley (McCluskey 73), O'Donnell, Chisholm (Mcintosh 81), Conroy, Bayne (Hyde 61), Milne. Subs Not Used: Gibson, McGregor.

Att: 4,096

Ref: Frank McDermott

Two Game Update...

Aberdeen 1 Dundee 0, Pittordrie, League Cup, 23/August/11

Dundee lost 1-0 at Pittodrie when a Darren Mackie goals on 16 minutes won it for the Dons. By match reports Dundee struggled in the first 30 minutes, but after that they create chances the best falling to Stephen O'Donnell but his side foot effort was saved. Second half they pushed the Dons back but could not find the vital goal.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, McKeown, Weston, Riley, Chisholm, O'Donnell, Bayne (Hyde 70), Milne, Conroy. Unused Subs: Gibson, McGregor, McCluskey, McIntosh.

Ref: McKendrick

Att: 5,722

Livingston 4 Dundee 2, Almondvale, First Division, 20/August/11

Dundee lost 4-2 at newly promoted Livingston they were 2-0 up inside 13 mins thanks to goals from Russell and Deuchar. On 59 minutes Deucher got his second to make it 3-0. Dundee pulled one back when Irvine headed home Riley's cross, then 4 minutes later Livi keeper McNeil fumbled into his own net to make it 3-2. But Jacobs scored in the last minute to seal the points.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston (Hyde 85), Lockwood, Riley, Chisholm (Conroy 62), O'Donnell, McCluskey, Bayne, Milne. Subs Not Used: Gibson, McGregor, McIntosh.

Att: 1,966

Ref: Gary Hilland

I missed the last two games due to work and a weekend trip to Ireland for the Etape Hibernia. I hope the team can find goals soon as the new signing's take time to  gel as a team.

Some Photo's From Ayr Game

Photo's taken by Carmie Todd

Dundee 1 Ayr United 1, Dens Park, First Division, 13-August-2011

Dundee had to settle for a 1-1 draw on Saturday against new promoted Ayr United. There was a starting place for Nicky Riley, and Savo Milne started for the first time in the league.

Ayr started well and scored after 14 minutes when Moffat headed home with a free header after the Dundee defence looked flat footed. Dundee were knocking the ball about well and looked good coming forward, and forced a few corners where Ayr defended well.  Then Nicky Riley had a great chance when put through but he shot straight at the keeper and the chance was gone. Jamie McCluskey was causing all kinds of problems for Ayr's defence and it was no surprise when his shot came back of the bar Jake Hyde on on hand to tap in to level the score with 30 minutes gone.

Second half and Dundee did push Ayr back a bit, but the good balls into the box were wasted. McIntosh came on for Hyde as Dundee looked for the winning goal and Leighton should have scored but the Ayr keeper made a fine save to tip his shot onto the bar. Ayr did have have chances too, but lucky for us Rab Douglas made a couple of good saves.

So a draw in the end is not too bad, 19 months since we last lost at Dens in the League. I thought we played well first half but lack a bit of height and strength in the midfield area. Next up is Livingston away which will be a test as they have been scoring goals.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, McKeown, Weston, Riley, O'Donnell, Chisholm, McCluskey, Hyde (Mcintosh 57), Milne. Subs Not Used: Gibson, Benedictis, McGregor, Conroy.

Att: 4,686

Ref: S.O'Reilly

Falkirk 1 Dundee 0, New Brockville, Ramsden Cup, 09/August/11

Falkirk beat Dundee 1-0 in this Ramsden Cup tie thanks to a El Alagui goal on 43 minutes. The big striker slotted home Craig Sibbald's cross inside the six yard box. Dundee put a lot of effort in but could not find a goal with chances they created.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, McGregor (Rennie 76), O'Donnell, Conroy (Webster 76), Hyde, McCluskey. Subs Not Used: Gibson, Benedictis, McIntosh.

Att: 1,791

Ref: Brian Winter

Latest News From Dens

Dundee travel to Falkirk tonight in the second Round of the Ramsden Cup. Graham Bayne and Steven Milne are both likely to miss it due to injury. Nicky Riley could start along with Kyle Benedictus.

More Firhill Photos

 

Photos From Firhill

 

Photos taken by Carmie Todd

Partick Thistle 0 Dundee 1, Firhill Stadium, First Division, Saturday 6th August 2011

Dundee took the 3 points in a smash and grab act at Firhill yesterday, thanks to a late penalty from Matt Lockwood. First game of the season is always hard and so it proved with Dundee struggling to create chance in the Jags box.

Team wise Dundee started with Hyde and McIntosh after a thigh injury ruled out Savo Milne. Jamie McCluskey started with Nicky Riley finding a place on the bench along with with Kyle Benedictus who is unlucky after playing well in preseason.

Partick Thistle started well and were attacking at every opportunity, thankfully they did not trouble Rab Douglas much in the Dundee goal, apart from a free header but David Rowson put it over the bar. We looked pretty solid at the back but the strikers were struggling to hold the ball to bring in the midfield.

Second half and no changes to the side again the Jags looked dangerous and Douglas had to look sharp on a few occasions. With time running out Nicky Riley replaced McIntosh and at last we looked better going forward with O'Donnell unlucky with a shot which went straight to keeper Fox. But with minutes left a good tackle from Irvine send Riley clear wide out he lobbed the ball over Archibald and went down on which Referee Conroy pointed to the spot. Up stepped Matt Lockwood to send Fox the wrong way to score and seal the three points for the Dark Blues, and to send the Dundee fans wild. There was a last late chance for Partick but Rab Douglas saved well after good play from the defence.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Weston, McKeown, Lockwood, McCluskey (McGregor 90), O'Donnell, Chisholm, Conroy, McIntosh (Riley 80), Hyde. Subs Not Used: Gibson, Benedictus, Webster.

Booked: Weston.

Att: 3,065

Ref: Steve Conroy

A bit tough on Partick today with a draw being fair enough, but we will take the 3 points anytime. I thought the defence played well today with the midfield and strikers struggling to link up. Nicky Riley did make a difference when he came on. My Mom today goes to Rhys Weston who looked back to his best and took the roll of captain in his stride.