Ross County 2, Dundee 1, Global Energy Stadium, SPFL Premiership, 27-September-14

Dundee lost 2-1 in Dingwall this afternoon to a struggling Ross County side as they picked up their first points of the season. Dundee had to makes changes from Wednesday night with Thomas Konrad suspended Gary Harkins came into the side with Gary Irvine at centre half and Jim McAlister. Ross County took the lead on 26 minutes when a kiss pass found Gardyne who score from close range. Soon after and Kerr came on for McAlister who had taken a head knock after being hit by the ball.

 

That was the score at half-time with reports that County were the better team. Dundee made a change with Wighton replacing Tankulic, but County looked dangerous going forward. Manager Hartley put Clarkson on for Ferry in a bid to change it and three minutes later the striker scored after a run from Boyle his cross was knocked home by the on rushing David Clarkson to score his first goal for Dundee. Both teams went for a winner but it was County who scored in the last minute when Maatsen shot home to sent The Staggie fans wild.

This result did not surprize me as with injuries and tired legs after Wednesday's game would not help, it's been a long week if you support the Dark Blues..

Dundee: Letheren, McGinn, McAlister (Kerr),Irvine, McPake, Ferry (Clarkson), McGowan, Boyle, Harkins, Tankulic (Wighton). Subs Not Used: Bain, Roberts, MacDonald, McBride.

Ref: C Charleston 

Att: 3,188  

Photos From Tannadice

Dundee United 1, Dundee 0, Tannadice, League Cup 3rd Rd, 24-September-14

Dundee attacked their hosts from the kick-off and forced the pace and create a few chances. Manager Paul Hartley made a few changes with Tankulic and Boyle starting for Harkins and Roberts who dropped out.

Early on and after a good Boyle run and shot forced a good save from the United keeper, from the corner the ball fell to the back post and Tankulic's shot was blocked on the line by the United keeper. Dundee kept up the pressure with some slick football and soon after a ball into the box and Rankin recklessly fouled McGowan and it was a penalty to Dundee. Greg Stewart took the kick and put it up the middle and it hit Cierzniak's leg to save a certain goal. Soon after and United broke away and after Armstrong broke clear Martin Boyle tangled with the United player and Referee Craig Thomson gave the Dundee winger a straight Red Card, a bit tough on Dundee as l don't think he was the last man.

From the free kick United hit the bar it was United's only second effort on goal so no goals in the first half. Dundee made a change putting Roberts on for Tankulic.

Second half and it was clear Dundee would keep it tight and hit on the break, again United hit the bar and soon after Letheren pulled off a good save tipping the ball onto the post to deny Armstrong. Dundee had two good chances first McGowan was unlucky with a wee chip shot which just cleared the cross bar, and a good free kick put Roberts clear and his cross into the box was just missed by McPake a touch would have been a certain game. The game looked to be going into extra time when United grabbed the winner after a move McPake blocked a MacKay-Steven shot, from the corner Fojut headed home to the despair of the Dundee players. Time ran out soon after Dundee had kicked off.

Dundee: Letheren, McGinn, Irvine, Konrad, McPake, Ferry, McGowan, McAlister, Stewart, Tankulic(Roberts), Boyle. Subs Not Used: Bain, McBride, Wighton, Harkins and Clarkson.

Ref: C Thomson

Att: 13,041

Special mention for the Dundee Fans who supported the players from the start to the end of the game, the players gave everything and no one can fault them on the night. Our day will come in the Dundee Derby and hopefully it will be the next one. Keep it Dark Blue

Got My Ticket for Cup Game

News From Dens...

Ray Farningham has left the club by mutual consent. Ray has been a player, assistant Manager and lately in charge of the youth set up. He has served the club well over the years and the club wishes Ray all the best in his future.

Iain Davidson, Willie Dryer, Peter McDonald and Kevin Thomson will miss the game at Tannadice tomorrow due to various injuries.

Photo From Sunday

Dundee 1 Dundee Und 4, Dens Park, SPFL Premiership, 21-September-14

Dundee lost their unbeaten status on Sunday losing 4-1 to city rivals Dundee United. It was a below par performance from the Dark Blues and they looked a yard off the pace during the 90 minutes.

They never got going and United led at half-time thanks to a soft looking penalty after Konrad was adjudged to have fouled MacKay-Steven and Bilate scored from the spot. United looked the better side as Dundee gave the ball away too easily and hopefully the second half would be better for the dark blue fans.

Second half and United scored twice in 5 minutes to seal the win first Dundee gave the ball away and Dow scored with a low shot, the third was poor defending letting Morris score with a header. Manager Paul Hartley made changes with Tanklugic, Wighton on for Roberts and Harkins. Soon after Watson made it 4-0 scoring at the back post with a header. Boyle came on for Ferry and he nearly scored but his shot was cleared in United six yard box. Thomas Konrad was sent off near the end for a second yellow card. Dundee did pull one back in injury time when Greg Stewart scored with a powerful drive from the edge of the box.

A bad day at the office for Dundee we need to regroup and get ready for Wednesday's League Cup tie at Tannadice. I expect a better performance from the Dark Blues.

Dundee: Letheren, McGinn, Irvine, Konrad, McPake, Ferry(Boyle), Roberts(Tankulic), McGowan, McAlister, Harkins(Wighton), Stewart. Subs Unused: Bain, Clarkson, McBride, Kerr.

Ref: S McLean

Att: 11, 447

Ready For Sunday

Dundee Win At Perth.....

St Johnstone 0, Dundee 1, McDiarmid Park, SPFL Premiership, 13-September-14 

Dundee kept their unbeaten status going at Perth on Saturday with a well deserved win over hosts St Johnstone. They won the game 1-0 thanks to Thomas Konrad goal after 26 minutes. From the highlights I have seen they looked pretty well in command for most of the game.

The Dundee Fans at Perth on Saturday Great Support

Manager Paul Hartley will be very pleased with this performance and sets the squad up for the two upcoming games against city rivals Dundee United, first in the league next Sunday. Then in the League Cup at Tannadice on the Wednesday. The Dundee fans will be looking forward to these with a lot more confidence than the last time we were in the top league.

Dundee: Letheren, Irvine, McGinn, Konrad, McPake, McAlister, Ferry, Roberts, Harkins, McGowan, Stewart. Subs: Bain, Tankulic, Wighton, Boyle, Clarkson, McBride, Davidson.

Dundee Sign Dave Clarkson

Dundee have signed striker David Clarkson after he impressed in training in the last few weeks. The Ex Motherwell man will be a good addition to Paul Hartley's squad. He has been in England since leaving Fir Park in 2009. He has played for Bristol City he spend time at Brentford on loan before joining Bristol Rovers who he left at the end of last season. Welcome to Dens David

Dundee 1 Celtic 1, Dens Park, SPFL Championship, 31-August-14

Dundee entertained current League Champions Celtic at Dens Park Stadium last Sunday and really played well to earn a 1-1 draw. It was well deserved as the Dens men made some great chances in the last 15 minutes to seal a victory.

Manager Paul Hartley named a attacking line up with Phil Roberts keeping his place and Greg Stewart playing in the midfield. It worked a treat as Dundee took the lead in the first minute when after a run from Roberts forced a corner. The winger took it and his perfect cross was met by James McPake who headed in to score his first goal for the club. Dens went wild as the fans liked what they were seeing as Dundee continued to create chances with MacDonald going very close in one great move. Dundee were in control and Roberts was very unlucky when he burst into the box and his shot was turned onto the post by Celtic keeper Craig Gordon. MacDonald was also unlucky but his lob just went too high and as the first half closed Ambrose nearly scored but Letheren puled off a brilliant save to deny the Celtic centre half.

Second half and Dundee continued to attack Celtic who had made chances with ex-dee Leigh Griffiths coming on. He made a impact straight away as Celtic looked more dangerous on the break. Dundee tried to attack but likely needed fresh legs in the midfield as the whole midfield has worked so hard. Celtic levelled the game on 55 minutes when Griffiths spun to sent  shot at goal it took a deflection off Konrad and this was enough to beat Letheren to make it 1-1.

Paul Hartley made changes Ferry and Tankulic coming on for Harkins and MacDonald soon after and Boyle came on for the tiring Roberts. It put life back into Dundee's attack and Boyle was causing the visitors defence lots of problems Gordon pulled off a good save to deny the winger and later on Tankulic was just wide with two good efforts. Stokes did hit the post for Celtic and Letheren made a good save from Griffiths. But Dundee had a wonder chance to win it Boyle raced clear instead of passing to Tankulic he went for the shot and it just flashed past the far post.

A very good game end to end stuff and Dundee will think it should have been three points from my own thoughts on my MOM goes to Paul McGowan who had a great game and has showed real quality in his play today. The whole team done well today and we can now look forward to better times at Dens Park.

Dundee: Letheren, McGinn, McPake, Konrad, Irvine, Roberts(Boyle 67), McAlister, McGowan, Stewart, Harkins(Ferry 57), MacDonald (Tankulic 57). Unused Subs: Bain, Davidson, McBride, Wighton.

Ref: C Thomson

Att: 9,276.