Trialist at Sheffield

Dundee had Trialist Adam Dodd who played the second half at Sheffield United on Friday, he has been released by Blackpool. He has been on loan to Ayr United and played 16 games scoring two goals he play on the left side of midfield. Adam played left back on Friday.

Sheffield United 4 Dundee 2, Bramall Lane, Friendly, 25-July-14

Dundee lost 4-2 at Bramall lane on Friday night, they went behind early when a short pass back let  Murphy in and he scored to put the Blades 1-0 up. Dundee came back into the game and Luka Tankulic scored a fine goal with a nice turn and finish from the edge of the box to level the match which was the half-time score.

The home side came out and took control and took the lead after 50 minutes. A Harris cross bounced off a Dundee defender perfectly for Basham to slide in and direct the ball into the corner of the net, giving Letheren no chance.

Basham then turned provider as United added a third on 65 minutes. A mix up between Letheren and McAlister saw Basham in the clear but he found Baxter who tapped the ball into an empty net.

 Sub  McNulty handed his debut and the Scottish striker took just two minutes to make an impression. The ball was loose in the box from a Davies corner and McNulty flicked the ball home from a yard, despite a crowded goal-line.

With six minutes left Thomas Konrad pulled one back when he forced the ball home after a corner to make the final score 4-2.

Likely the changes at half-time changed the game Manager Paul Hartley will be happy enough with the first half performance. Next up is Peterhead at Dens Park on Saturday in the League Cup.

Dundee: Letheren, McGinn, Dyer, Benedictus, Konrad, McBride, Thomson, Harkins, Roberts, McGowan, Tankulic.  Subs: Adam, Ferry, McAlister, Dodd, Boyle, Kerr, Wighton.

Att: 3,207

Dundee 3 Hearts 0, Dens Park, Friendly, 22-July-14

Dundee kept up their fine Pre-Season form with a 3-0 win over Championship side Heart of Midlothian. New signing Thomas Konrad made the starting line up with new striker Luka Tankulic on the bench.

Dundee opening the scoring from the penalty spot after Gary Harkins had been fouled in the box, and Harkins got up and scored with ease to put the dark blues 1 nil up, before this Peter MacDonald had hit the post. Dundee had also missed a few chances as they played in a 4-4-2 formation. That was the half-time score with Manager Paul Hartley making six changes for the second half.

Straight away Luka Tankulic made his presence felt as he missed a chance but the striker scored soon after when he robbed Holt and Tankulic smashed the ball low into the net from 22 yards to the delight of the Dundee fans. Dundee's front three were causing Hearts all kinds of problems with Wighton playing well, he was fouled just outside the box and up stepped Tankulic to blast the ball home for a great goal. Dundee controlled the last 25 minutes and could have scored more. But 3-0 nil is a fine win and sets up the team for the visit to Sheffield Und on Friday night.

Dundee: Letheren, McGinn (Kerr 65), McPake (Benedictus 46), Konrad, Dyer, Ferry (McBride 46), McGowan (Riley 65), McAlister (Roberts 46), Harkins (Boyle 46), MacDonald (Tankulic 46), Stewart (Wighton 46). Sub not used: Adam.

Dundee Sign Two New Players...

Luka and Thomas

Great News for Dundee fans that Thomas Konrad and Luka Tankulic have agreed two year deals with club. Both looked very good against Manchester City after doing well at the Pre-Season camp in Budapest. Manager Paul Hartley is delighted to add to the squad which is looking very strong.

 

Morecambe 2 Dundee 4, Globe Arena, Friendly, 19th-July-14

Dundee earned a superb win at Morecambe on Saturday beating the hosts 4-2 in what seemed a tough game. In the video l have seen Dundee looked quick on the break scored some really good goals, but lost two bad goals with the middle of the defence not looking clever. But it's still pre-season and a lot of time to get it right.

Morecambe scored after only 1 minute on the clock gone when a quick ball  from midfield and it caught the defence flat footed and Amont went on to scored with ease. Dundee got level on 25 minutes with a great goal from  trialist Kieron  Cadogan took a fine touch knocked the ball forward and with pace finished it with a superb shot into the bottom corner. Dundee then took the lead when great play from Gary Harkins and he went on to slide foot the ball home.

Fife Dark Blues Left Their Mark in Morecambe

Second half and The Shrimps drew level when Edwards headed home after 66 minutes. The game went from end to end and then Martin Boyle made it 3-2 Dundee with a great run and finish on 71 minutes. More chances fell to both sides but Peter MacDonald sealed the win in the 90th minute with a cool finish after good play from McGinn. That would have send the Dundee fans home happy and bet they had a few beers to celebrate.

Dundee: Letheren, Irvine, Davidson, McPake, Dyer, McBride, Thomson, Cadogan, Harkins, McGowan, Roberts.

(Second Half): Letheren, McGinn, McPake, Benedictus, Dyer, Ferry, Thomson (Riley 58), McGowan (Boyle 58), McAlister, Stewart, MacDonald.

Referee: S. Duncan

New Strips For 2014-15

I have the home one on Pre-Order. and l like the away one as well, and will get it once l save up for it.

News From Dens....

Dundee drew 0-0 at Glebe Park on Wednesday night in a close fought match Dundee failed to score but at this stage of the season it's about fitness and getting game time under their belts. Manager Paul Hartley made a lot of changes at half time. Going by match reports and fans view was that the team played some neat football but failed to create any clear cut chances.

Dundee: Adam, McGinn, Benedictus, Davidson, Kerr, Boyle, Riley, Thomson, Roberts, Stewart, MacDonald

Second Half:  Adam, Irvine, Benedictus, Mcpake, McGinn, Cadogan, McGowan, Harkins, McAlister, Wighton, MacDonald.

Att: 1,012

Ref: C Charleston.

Next up for the Dark Blues is a trip to play Morecambe on Saturday. The club will play Sheffield United  at Bramall Lane next Friday with a 7pm kick-off.

More Photos From Man City Game..

Blast From The Past ......The Brandon Three

Dundee 2 Manchester City 0, Dens Park, 13th July 2014

Dundee returned from a weeks training in Budapest in the squad to play Manchester City were German trialists Defender Thomas Konrad and striker Luka Tankulic, also playing was winger Kieron Cadogan who has played for Crystal Palace.

Both teams started well without troubling both keepers, but the game changed on 26th minute when Boyata barged Gary Harkins off the ball to give the home side a dream penalty. Up stepped Gary Harkins who scored with rebound after Caballero saved the first effort. City attacked straight away but McPake done well to force the striker wide and the shot hit the side netting.

Eight minutes from half time and it was 2-0 for the home side, a Harkins corner was met by Luka Tankulic and his side foot effort was deflected off the unlucky Boyata to the delight of the home fans.

Second half and both teams made a load of changes Manchester City came more into it but Dundee played well kept it simple with some neat football. On loan keeper Grant Adam only had a couple of saves to make and in the end Dundee ran out well deserved winners to pick up the sponsors trophy.

DUNDEE: Adam, Irvine (McGinn 45), McPake (Benedictus 60), Konrad (Wighton 75), Dyer (Kerr 75), Cadogan (Riley 60), Thomson (Davidson 45), McBride (Boyle 60), McAlister (Roberts 45), Harkins (Stewart 60), Tankulic (MacDonald 60), Letheren.

MANCHESTER CITY: Caballero, Bossaerts (Richards 45), Boyata (Rekik 45), Denayer (Nastasic 45), Kolarov (Leigh 45), Fernando (Garcia 45), Huws, Rodwell (Nasri 45), Navas (Sinclair 45), Guidetti 
(Zuculini 45), Jovetic (Negredo 45).

Att: 6,859

Ref: B Madden

 

Gary Harkins Back For A Third Time

Gary Harkins has joined Dundee for a third time after his St Mirren contract was cancelled by mutual consent. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder has penned a two-year contract with Paul Hartley's Scottish Premiership newboys, becoming their ninth addition of the close season.

 

Harkins started his career as a centre back at Blackburn Rovers and after a series of loan spells down south he returned to Scotland with Partick Thistle.

He switched to Dundee in 2009 and scored 22 goals before moving to Kilmarnock in 2011. After two years at Rugby Park he returned to Dens Park but left for St Mirren six months later.

Harkins scored twice for the Buddies but spent the second half of last season on loan at Oldham Athletic.

News From Dens Park..

Dundee have revealed chief executive Scot Gardiner will leave the club at the end of June. Gardiner was recruited in 2012 to help stabilise the club and build a solid platform for the future. Dundee also revealed that as part of a restructuring process, director John Nelms will serve as their managing director, director Ian Crighton has taken an executive role as chief financial officer and director Steve Martin will be commercial director.

 

Dundee have signed former St Mirren midfielder Paul McGowan and ex-Dumbarton defender Paul McGinn on two-year contracts. Paul Hartley said he was delighted to get both players. I think they will add much needed strength to our squad.