Ross County 5, Dundee 2, Victoria Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 26-December-15

Dundee lost 5-2 at Dingwall on Boxing Day, they got off to the perfect start when Kane Hemmings fired home after good play from Greg Stewart, County drew level a long ball caught out the dee defence and Boyce scored. 10 minutes into the second half and Kane Hemmings scored again with a good finish. But The Staggies went straight up the park and made it 2-2 when Gardyne scored from a tight angle. Then County made it 3-2 soon after, worse was to follow when Boyce scored twice to complete his hat-trick. Going by reports Dundee were lucky not to get six or seven in what was a total collapse in the last 30 minutes.

Dundee: Bain, Irvine (capt), Konrad, McPake, Holt, McGowan, Ross (Loy 73’), Stewart, Harkins, Low (Calder 83’), Hemmings. Dundee Subs: Mitchell, Gadzhalov, Loy, Skelly, McGinn, Kerr

Referee: Crawford Allan

Att: 3,687

Dundee 4, Hamilton Accies 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 19-December-15

Dundee swept Hamilton Accies away with a four goal blast in a 20 minute spell, first Kane Hemmings scored after a mix up in the Accies defence,  next goal was set up by Harkins who made a great run and his pass set up Greg Stewart to make it 2-0, soon after and it was 3-0 Hemmings again made the most of another mix up in the Accies defence. Then 5 minutes later Kane Hemmings made it 4-0 with a good run and fired home from 20 yards to complete a fine hat-trick.

It's a pity they could not add to the goal tally but 4-0 is a fine result, on the down side they lost Gary Irvine to injury with Kevin Thomson going off again.

Dundee: Bain, Irvine (McGinn 52), McPake, Konrad, Holt, Thomson (Ross 39), McGowan, Low, Harkins, Stewart. Hemmings (Loy 78). Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Calder, Gadzhalov, Skelly


Referee: Don Robertson.
Att: 4,568

Motherwell 3, Dundee 1, Fir Park, SPFL Premiership, 12-December-15

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Dundee 0, Aberdeen 2, Dens Park, SPFL Premiership, 05-December-15

Dundee were well beaten by reports two early goals for the Dons gave them the three points, team wise is was the same line up that drew at Perth. Watching the highlights it looked like Dundee done better in the second half. They have done this before just playing for 45 minutes and dropped too many points in the process. Next up is a tricky trip to Motherwell next Saturday.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, McPake, Etxabeguren, Holt, Low, Ross (Harkins 61), McGowan, Stewart
Loy (Calder 66), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Irvine, Konrad, Skelly, Gadzhalov

St Johnstone 1, Dundee 1, McDiarmid Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 27-Nov-15

I had planned to go to this one away back in July, but due to the game getting moved to the Friday night I missed out due to my work. Going by reports Dundee started well and Kane Hemming scored after 3 minutes with a fine goal. The move was set up by Greg Stewart who looks back to his usual form from last season.  St Johnstone did level the game after when Wotherspoon fired home from 10 yards out via the bar which gave Scott Bain no chance. I have only seen the goals so can't say too much on the game.

Reports said it was a good first half with both sides doing well, with the second half not so good and the weather was pretty bad with the rain and sleet. A good away point which keeps our unbeaten run extend to eight game. The downside it only one win in these games, next week we welcome Aberdeen to Dens a game which l will miss due to work.


Dundee: Bain, McGinn, McPake, Etxabeguren (Konrad 74), Holt, Low (Calder 77), Ross (Harkins 65), McGowan, Stewart, Loy, Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell, Irvine, Meggatt, Gadzhalov

Ref: A Muir

Att: 4,578

Hearts 1, Dundee 1, Tynecastle Stadium, Ladbrokes Premiership, 21-Nov-15

Dundee earned a well deserved point at Tynecastle with a fine 1-1 draw with the high flying Hearts. Manager Paul Hartley made four changes from the home draw against Partick Thistle. James McPake, Julen Etxabeguren and Kevin Thomson all returned from injury. Kane Hemmings started in the place of the injured Rhys Healey. It was good to see our two centre backs returning from injury.

Hearts started well and pushed Dundee back and Scott Bain made a couple of good saves, the Dundee defence doing well and soon after Dundee did settle and knocked the ball about well. Hearts took the lead after 23 minutes with a well worked move down the right. Buaben switched play into space on the wing where full back Callum Paterson fired over a perfect cross for the inrushing  Djoum to head powerfully past Scott Bain from 10 yards.

Dundee did have one effort on goal a Hemmings effort which was well saved by Alexander, at least it ended 1-0 at half time and it gave Dundee time to regroup for the second half.

Dundee started the second half well and McPake was unlucky not to connect from a decent Stewart free kick, the visitors were now finding more space and winning more balls in the midfield and slowly pushing Hearts back. It was no surprise when Dundee levelled a neat move involving McGinn, Thomson who found Stewart who fed Rory Loy in and the striker ran on to cut inside and curl a beauty home to send the 744 Dundee fans wild with delight.

Dundee were now back in the game Hearts did push forward but the defence were not troubled,  Thomas Konrad came on for  James McPake, and soon after Julen Etxabeguren was replaced by  Kosta Gadzhalov. Dundee did go for the winner, and were unlucky nobody could get onto the end of some fine balls into the Jambos box.

A draw was fair in the end and the team played really well in the second half after digging in well in the first half. 

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, McPake (Konrad 70), Etxabeguren (Gadzhalov 81), Holt, Ross, Thomson, McGowan, Stewart, Loy, Hemmings. Unused Subs: Gourlay (gk), Irvine, Low, Calder, Harkins

Ref: K Clancy

Att: 16,736

I enjoyed my day out in Edinburgh and it was good to see some well known Hearts and Dundee fans enjoying a few beers before and after the game. 

Dundee 1, Partick Thistle 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 07-Nov-15

This was my last home game until likely the Celtic game in December, so l was looking for a home win to set up my away trips to Tynecastle and Fir Park. Manager Paul Hartley played the same team as last week with Kevin Thomson finding a place on the bench.

The visitors took a early lead when Lindsay headed home after only 4 minutes, it was a poor goal to lose as he had space a time to score. Dundee struggled to find any rhyme in their play and only a good effort from Loy in the first 30 minutes. Rhys Healey had to go off injured on a stretcher after a bad tackle from behind. Kane Hemmings came on to replace the young striker.

The first half ended with The Jags leading 1-0 well deserved with Dundee struggling with the manager having some work to do to shake them up.

Second half and again Dundee struggled gave the ball away too easily, Gallagher in the Thistle goal had some work to do with efforts from Stewart, McGowan but nothing that a decent keeper would save. Ricardo Calder was put on with 20 minutes to go replacing Nicky Low to try and put some pressure on the Thistle goal, and with 4 minutes remaining it did pay off a slick more involving Calder, McGowan and Ross found Kane Hemmings clear on goal and the striker smashed the ball home to the relief of the home support.

In the final 4 minutes and injury time Dundee did push forward but it was too little too late from a poor overall performance. My own view is I would have started with Calder who had done really well at Inverness last week. Anyway at least we got a point from the game.


Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Konrad, Gadzhalov, Holt, Stewart, Ross, McGowan, Low (Calder 62)
Loy, Healey (Hemmings 30). Unused Subs: Mitchell, Thomson, Harkins, Skelly, Irvine

Ref: W Collum

Att: 5,067

Inverness Caley Thistle 1, Dundee1, Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Ladbrokes Premiership, 31-October-15

Dundee had to settle for a 1-1 draw last Saturday at Inverness, a very poor first half with both teams struggling to find any form. Konrad, Low and McGowan came in for Harkins, Meggatt and Hemmings. Dundee failed to cause the Caley keeper into any saves , with Scott Bain having just a couple of easy saves.

Second half and Dundee were awarded a soft looking penalty when Raven fouled Greg Stewart and Rory Loy scored from the spot to the delight of the Dundee fans. Dundee did push forward a wee bit after but could not find a way through a stubborn Caley Thistle defence. Then the home side was given a soft looking penalty, it looked a blatant dive from where l was sitting. Tansey scored with ease to give Scott Bain no chance. It looked like the game would end 1-1 and that's how it went. Calder came on and made a difference straight away but nobody could find the finish from his good wing play.

Dundee were poor today and need to buck up a bit, the midfield was very weak, and the strikers need to shoot more when they are in good positions.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Konrad, Gadzhalov, Holt, Ross, McGowan, Low (Calder 70), Stewart, Loy (Hemmings 70), Healey. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Irvine, Meggatt, Harkins, Skelly

Referee: B Colvin

Att: 2,940

Andrew at his First Dundee FC game

Tickets Sorted For Inverness

I will travel up on Friday with my wife Carmie and our two sons Andrew and Alexander, it will be Andrew's first live game watching Dundee. I just hope he is our lucky mascot for the day as our record up there is absolutely terrible.

Dundee 1, Kilmarnock 2, Ladbrokes Premiership, Dens Park, 24-October-15

Dundee lost 2-1 at home to Kilmarnock, the defeat means that they slip down to 7th place in the table. Paul Hartley make a few changes due to injury, and boldly played with 4 strikers. Killie scored early when Magennis headed home and by reports Dundee struggled to pass the ball in the first half with the midfield being over run.

Killie increased their lead early in the second half when Smith made it 2-0, changes were made and Dundee improved and they looked to get back into the game. They finally scored after good play from Stewart and McGinn and his cross was headed home superbly by Rhys Healey. Dundee pushed forward in the last ten minutes, the closest the came was when a McGinn header was were saved by the Killie keeper. Kilmarnock held out to claim the three points.

Dundee need to start game in a more positive manner if not it will be a long season ahead and a possible dogfight at the the bottom of the league.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, McPake, Meggatt (Gadzhalov), Holt, Harkins (McGowan), Ross, Stewart
Hemmings (Low), Loy, Healey. Unused Subs: Gourlay (gk), Irvine, Konrad, Calder.

Att: 4,970

Hamilton Accies 1, Dundee 1, New Douglas Park, SPFL Premiership, 17-October-15

Dundee 2, Motherwell 0, Dens Park, SPFL Premiership, 3-October-15

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Dens Park Round Up

Dundee 3, Ross County 3, Dens Park, SPFL Premiership, 26-September-15

Dundee came back to earn a well deserved point against high flying Ross County, Boyce scored after 19 minutes to put the visitors ahead totally against the run of play. But Dundee took only one minute to draw level when Greg Stewart scored a delightful goal. Just before half-time County hit Dundee with two goals, the first was a own goal from McPake, and just before Gardyne made the half-time score 3-1. Second half and Dundee started positively and got their rewards when Rory Loy scored from the spot after McPake had been pulled in the box. Dundee pushed forward and drew level when a great run from McGinn who passed to Rory Loy to finish well to send Dens wild. They could have won the game late on as Stewart was tripped in the box but the ref waved on.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Konrad, McPake (Konrad 72), Holt, Stewart, Thomson (Harkins 67), Ross, Calder, Hemmings (Healey 78), Loy. Unused Subs: Gourlay (gk), Meggatt, Dryden, Curran
 
Celtic 6, Dundee 0, Celtic Park, SPFL Premiership, 20-September -15

As the score line suggests Dundee were not at the races, my way of thinking is to have a good go when playing in Glasgow, and play with at least two strikers upfront. The likelihood  is that you will still get beat but have a go, and not looking like the game is over after 15 minutes. I was off for this one but l saved my money for the trip to Inverness at the end of October. I'm glad that l did. Going by reports Dundee were lucky not to concede 7 or 8 goals on the day.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Konrad, McPake, Irvine, Thomson (Loy 59), Ross, Harkins (Calder 59)
Low, Stewart, Hemmings (Healey 66). Unused Subs: Gourlay (gk), Holt, Carreiro, Meggatt

Partick Thistle 0, Dundee 1, Firhil, Ladbrokes Premiership, 12-September-15

Nicky Low some how misses the target

Dundee came away from Firhill with a very good three points after beating hosts Partick Thistle 1-0, from the highlights I have seen they maybe rode their luck at times with The jags hitting the woodwork three times during the 90 minutes. But it's goals that count and star striker Greg Stewart came up with goods when he made a good run from deep and curled the ball home for a superb goal.

Also pleasing to see Rory Loy back and Riccardo Calder came on as a second half and done well by reports. Next up is a trip to Parkhead next Sunday which will be a tough game as usual. I just hope Manager Paul Hartley play a attacking team and have a right go at them.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Konrad, McPake (Etxabeguren 22), Irvine, Thomson, Harkins (Loy 68)
Low (Calder 62), Ross, Stewart, Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Gadzhalov, Healey, Holt

Transfer News

Manager Paul Hartley is still hopeful that he can bring in one more player before the deadline.

Dundee have signed striker Rhys Healey on loan from Cardiff City until January, the young striker spend time last season at Colchester United.

Simon Ferry has also left the club by mutual consent the midfielders time at Dens has been ruined by injuries. He has played once for Dundee in the opening game at Kilmarnock.

It has been confirmed that Luka Tankulic has left Dens, also yesterday Riccardo Calder has signed on loan from Aston Villa until January if the move goes well it will be extended until the end of the season.

Dundee 1, Inverness Caley Th 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 29-August-2015

Dundee manager Paul Hartley made several changes Thomson, Low and Irvine coming in for Holt, Etxabeguren, and the suspended Harkins. Dundee started the game well with some neat passing, but it was Caley who had the first chance when  Mbuyi-Mutumbo headed wide. Then a wee bit later Scott Bain made a good diving save from a shot from long range. Dundee did have a lot of the ball but never forced a save from the Caley Th keeper.

Second half and Dundee started in more of a positive manner with McGowan unlucky with a long range effort, but it was the visitors who took the lead Mbuyi-Mutumbo broke into the box Konrad got a tackle in but the ball fell kindly for Raven who curled the ball home for a well taken goal, Dundee attacked more but seemed too slow and not direct enough to trouble the Caley Th defence. Christie could have finished the game but shot wide when in a good position. Meggatt came on for the injured Konrad. Dundee put Carreiro on for Gary Irvine to try and grab something from the game, with seven minutes to go Dundee were awarded a penalty when Divine handled a Stewart cross, it should have been a straight red as Hemming might have scored otherwise. Greg Stewart took the spot-kick but missed has his shot hit the keeper. A blow for Dundee but minutes later McGowan should have scored but somehow missed a open goal from 2 yards out.Mbuyi-Mutumbo was sent off for a bad tackle on Ross.  But deep into injury time a long ball from McGinn fell nicely for Kane Hemmings to score to give the Dark Blues a share of the spoils.

Dundee deserved a point today, my thinking is they need a direct winger and a big centre forward just a out and out striker. They are too slow in the final third. Paul Hartley has until Tuesday night to get some players in.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Konrad (Meggatt 67), McPake, Irvine (Carreiro 74), Ross, Thomson, Low, McGowan, Stewart, Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Ferry, Gadzhalov, Curran, Holt

Ref: A. Dallas

Att:4,767

News From Dens....

Phil Roberts has left the club after his contract was paid up, rumour is Luca Tankulic is also leaving, both have talent but have wasted their time at Dens  Park.

Young Defender Andy Black has joined Forfar Ath on loan until January, it will give him first team games which will help to develop his progress at the club.

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Dunfermline Ath 3, Dundee 1, East End Park, League Cup Second Round, 25-August-15

Dundee were sent crashing out of the League Cup by First Division side Dunfermline Ath, Manager Paul Hartley named the same starting line-up as Aberdeen on Saturday. The home side started well and early on it was clear that this would be a difficult game for the dark blues.

The home side scored after 11 minutes when striker El-Bakhtaoui swept the ball home after a neat Pars move. They had looked dangerous from the off, and Dundee would need to improve to stay in the tie. Pars keeper made a good save from a Etxabeguren header and later on Stewart  and McPake came close to scoring, McPake's effort came off the top of the bar.

Dundee however did level the tie when Kane Hemmings finished when a low drive after a great move when McGinn header a cross into the box, Ross left it for the striker to score. All of a sudden Dundee were back in the game and McGowan was so unlucky when his pile driver was well saved by Pars keeper Murdoch. Greg Stewart then just missed with a clever curl shot. Then Holt was really unlucky with a fierce drive which flew over the bar. Hemmings also missed a couple good chances which were just wide.

But as the tie looked to be going to extra time Dunfermline Ath grabbed the lead when a Cardle shot caught out Scott Bain who let ball go under his body, it looked very soft one to lose, Dundee went for it and were unlucky a couple of times when keeper Murdoch being a real here for the Pars.

Then deep into to injury time El-Bakhtaoui finished well after a clever ball had played him in to make it 3-1 the tie was now well and truly over.

Good luck to Dunfermline Ath in the next round, they deserved their win tonight, they played some delightful football in the first half and dug deep in the second half. I'm disappointed with Dundee as they need a decent winger and l just hope the injuries clear up soon.

Dundee: Bain, Konrad, McPake, Etxabeguren (Carreiro 59), McGinn, McGowan, Harkins, Ross, Holt, Hemmings, Stewart. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Irvine, Meggatt, Gadzhalov, Black, Curran.

Att: 3,806

Ref: S Finnie

Andrew Loves The Dark Blues

Aberdeen Photos

Aberdeen 2, Dundee 0, Pittodrie, Premiership, 22-August-15

I made the journey north by train for my visit to Pittodrie in a few years, having missed our last three visits due to work. So l made sure that I went round a few pubs from my teenage years, it was in all a very good day apart from the result on the day.

Dundee were backed by a big Dundee support and every one were in fine voice in the hope of getting a good result to follow on by beating St Johnstone last Saturday.

Dundee passed the ball about well enough but there was no final cutting edge to our play and in the first half we did not create a single chance to trouble the Dons keeper, our keeper Scott Bain made a couple of saves and Aberdeen were far the better side in the first half.

Second half and straight away a half chance for Dundee a good ball by Stewart played in Hemmings and his shot was well saved by Ward, maybe if Kane had a extra yard he would have put the dark blues ahead. Dundee were looking more positive now and Greg Stewart was unlucky with a snap shot which flew just past the post to the relief of the Aberdeen fans.

Aberdeen took the lead soon after when Rooney headed home from a great Hayes cross, Manager Paul Hartley changed things and put on Carreiro for Konrad and McPake went into attack as the dark blues looked for a late equaliser.

Aberdeen caught Dundee on the break in injury time and when Rooney went down in the box Referee Madden pointed to the spot and sent off midfielder Gary Harkins. Adam Rooney scored from the spot to seal the points for the dons.

Today Dundee were pretty poor and Aberdeen deserved the three points, we need to pick things up for the visit to Dunfermline on Tuesday which will be a tough game.

Dundee: Bain, Konrad (Carreiro 82), McPake, Etxabeguren, McGinn, McGowan, Harkins, Ross, Holt, Hemmings, Stewart. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Irvine, Meggatt, Ferry, Gadzhalov, Curran

Att: 13,621

Ref: B Madden

Dundee 2, St Johnstone 1, Dens Park,

Dundee beat St Johnstone 2-1 at Dens, a early goal from captain James McPake who volleyed home from six yards from a Low corner, put Dundee in control. Then after 38 minutes a sloppy pass from St Johnstone's Davidson and Dundee quickly moved the ball for Low to cross for Kane Hemming's to score with a delightful header to put the Dee 2-0 up. Although Perth Saints pulled back a goal in the second half, Dundee held to win the game. I missed the game due to work so can't say too much about the performance, but going by reports it was a good win for the dark blues.

Dundee: Bain,McGinn, McPake (Konrad 62), Etxabeguren, Holt, McGowan, Harkins, Ross, Low (Meggatt 73), Hemmings (Tankulic 78), Stewart. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Irvine, Ferry, Carreiro
Att: 6,176

Ref: K.Clancy

Dundee United 2, Dundee 2,

Dundee 1, Hearts 2, Dens Park,

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Kilmarnock 0, Dundee 4

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Pre-Season Catch Up

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Blast From The Past

German Tour

News From Dens Park...

Dundee have signed 23 year old Nicky Ross on a two year deal from Inverness Caley Thistle, Nicky has been at Caley Thistle since he was 17 and has made 150 appearances for the highland outfit. He played 30 games last season and came on as a sub in this years  Scottish Cup Final.

Young striker Craig Wighton has joined Raith Rovers on loan, it will do him a lot of good in his progress as a future main striker for Dundee FC in the years to come.

Chairman Bill Colvin has stepped down as chairman and director of the club, he has also sold his shares which will likely see Tim Keyes join the board. Bill has done so much for the club to stabilise  and move to a stronger sound footing which has been lacking for a lot of years.

News From Dens....

Dundee will play Raith Rovers on the 15th of July, the game at Starks Park will have a 19:45 kick-off.

News Round Up From Dens Park....

Kostadin Gadzhalov has signed a deal to stay at Dens for next season, the Bulgarian defender joined the club in January. It will be good for Kosta to get a Pre-Season under his belt.

Martin Boyle has been offered a new 1 year deal to stay at Dens, he has been on loan at Hibernian and done fine on his loan period.

Kilmac will be the main sponsors for Dundee FC next season, with Scott Fyffe will again have their name displayed on the back of the home shirts while their sister company Metro Motors will appear on the back of the away kit. Crown Engineering will again appear as the sponsor on the shorts.

It's good that local companies are backing Dundee Football Club next season.

Dundee Sign Defender

Dundee have signed defender Julen Etxabeguren Leanizbarrutia on a three year deal. Julen had played for East Fife last season and previously played in Spain with Real Sociedad and will join the club for Pre Season training on the 1st of July.

Dundee Sign David Mitchell

Dundee have signed David Mitchell on a two year deal, the 25 year old keeper had been at Stranraer for the last six years. He made over 200 games for the blues and will push Scott Bain for the No 1 spot at Dens next season.