Dens News Round-Up

Dundee have signed striker Michael Duffy on a season long loan, he played for Alloa Ath last season on loan. The young striker signed for Celtic after doing well at Derry City.

Dundee beat Dumbarton 2-1 in their first Pre-Season game Cammy Kerr put Dundee ahead in the first half,  the Sons levelled in the second half. But Cammy Kerr scored his second soon after. All the players got a run out.

Dundee: Bain (Mitchell half time), Etxabeguren (Allan 65), Gadzhalov, O'Dea, Kerr, Harkins (Colquhoun 75 (Black 78)), Holt (Dryden 78), O'Hara, Ross (Wighton 58), Teijsse (Loy half time), Williams (Stewart half time)

Dundee will start with a game at Ross County on the 6th of August when the League kicks-off. First home game will be against Rangers at Dens the following week.

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Craig Wighton has signed a new contract with the club. The young striker has done really well in the last two years, and has a bright future in the game. It's great news for Dundee fans as it will end the speculation that he was going to Hearts. His new contract will run until the end of Season 2018-19.

Dundee's home games in The Betfred Cup will be priced at £12 and £6 which is good, East Fife away will be all ticket. Prices are £13 and £10 and Kids for £5. Peterhead away will be £12 and £6.

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Inverness

New Home Top

New Away Top

New Striker Yordi Teijsse

Dens Park Round Up

Kane Hemmings fine season was rewarded when he picked up the Andrew De Vries trophy at the annual DSA Player of the Year awards on Sunday evening.
The award voted for by the Clubs supporters is the official Club Player of the Year award and was given to Kane after an incredible season infront of goal for the Dundee striker.

Dundee's 2016/17 season will kick off with a trip to East Fife in the Betfred Cup. Listed below  is the full fixtures for Dundee:

Saturday 16th July - East Fife vs. Dundee - 3pm
Saturday 23rd July - Dundee vs. Dumbarton - 3pm
Tuesday 26th July - Peterhead vs. Dundee - 8pm
Saturday 30th July - Dundee vs. Forfar - 3pm

Kostadin Gadzhalov has signed a new one year deal with the club. Kosta featured 15 times for the club during the 2015/16 season scoring his first goal for Dundee in the derby in May. I'm happy with this news as it means our squad is getting stronger.

Dundee  have signed Dutch striker Yordi Teijsse, Yordi signs after a prolific season in the Hoofdklasse division in his homeland that saw him hit the net 31 times for Quick Boys as they won the title. The young striker has signed a two year deal.

Dundee have signed Mark O'Hara who played for Kilmarnock for the last 4 years, the 20 year old defender is highly rated and has been capped for Scotland at U19 and U21 level.

Dundee will play Alloa and Dumbarton in Pre-Season games away from home, and for Pre-Season training camp will be in Austria this year.

Last Three Games

Dundee lost 1-0 to Hamilton  at Dens, a poor performance again at home cost the dark blues, Nick Ross should have scored in a rare chance for the home side.

Next Game and Dundee drew 1-1 with Kilmarnock I made the game, but it was end of the season fare, Rory Loy scored with a fine header and Dundee did play some decent stuff in the first half.

Second half was a different story and Kilmarnock deserved their draw in the end, a sloppy goal for Dundee to lose.

Last game was up in Inverness and again Dundee failed to win in the Highland going down 4-0, I travelled up but was very disappointed with the result. Our season was over a few weeks ago when we beat United at Dens.

Here's to next season which hopefully see Dundee with a stronger defence and  midfield.

Dundee 2, Dundee United 1, Ladbrokes Premiership, 02-May-16

In the last Derby of the season Dundee came out winners by 2 goals to 1. They had t do it the hard way with United scoring first when Ofere put the visitors ahead after 53 minutes with a low finish. Dundee stormed back and levelled when Gadzhalov headed home to the delight of the Dundee fans. A draw was enough to put United down to The Championship.

But deep into injury time Dundee got the winning goal when Stewart played a wee pass to Craig Wighton and the young striker placed his shot into the corner to send the Dundee fans wild.

This goal put out bitter rivals down and it was good to see Dundee fans so happy with this result.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Gadzhalov, O'Dea, Holt, McGowan (Etxabeguren 15), Ross, Stewart, Harkins (c), Wighton, Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Konrad, Meggatt, Arturo, Colquhoun, Curran.

Ref: W Collum

Att: 10,088

April Round-Up

Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 02-April-16

Dundee beat Ross County 5-2 in which was a fine performance from the Dark Blues, early goals from Stewart and Hemmings put Dundee in control. The Staggies pulled a goal back soon after and had a wee spell of pressure. But Loy scored Dundee's third on 37 minutes. Just before half-time County scored again to make the half-time score 3-2.

Second half and Dundee had early chances but could not add to the score, but with 20 minutes to go Wighton replaced Loy, and soon after the young striker put Dundee 4-2 up to seal the three points for the home side. In the final minute Stewart scored a wonderful solo goal to send the Dundee fans home happy.

Dundee: Mitchell, Konrad, Etxabeguren (Meggatt 72), O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart (Curran 94), Loy (Wighton 79), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Gourlay (gk), Arturo, Colquhoun, Waddell.

Ref: A Dallas

Att: 5,095

Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 05-April-16

Dundee earned a good point when the drew 0-0 with Celtic at Dens, I missed the game due to work even I had booked holidays for the previous dates. But had to miss it when it fell on a back-shift again for the third time.

Dundee: Bain, Konrad, Etxabeguren, O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart, Loy (Harkins 61), Hemmings (Wighton, half time). Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Meggatt, Arturo, Curran, Waddell.

Ref: K Clancy

Att: 9,566

New Douglas Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 09-April-16

In the last game before the split Dundee had to win to finish in the top six, but a very poor performance and Hamilton won 2-1, the home side scored twice in the first half. Although Dundee pulled one back in the second half when Harkins scored with a  well taken goal to give the Dundee fans some late hope. The Accies held out to deny Dundee a top six place.

Dundee: Bain, Konrad, Etxabeguren (Low 55), O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart
Hemmings, Wighton (Harkins at half time). Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Meggatt, Arturo, Gadzhalov, Colquhoun.

Firhill Stadium, Ladbrokes Premiership, 23-April-16

Dundee won 2-1 and played well by reports Kane Hemmings scored both goals for the Dark Blues. A very good three points for the dark blues.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Gadzhalov, O'Dea, Holt, McGowan, Ross, Stewart, Harkins (c) (Colquhoun 89), Wighton (Kerr 70), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk)

Ref: N Welsh.

Att: 2,769