Dundee 2, Rangers 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 24-November-17

Dundee made one change to the team that faced Kilmarnock last week, Josh Meekings replacing the suspended Darren O'Dea. Rangers had a early chance but Parish saved Miller's effort. 

Dundee were starting to compete in midfield and the Rangers keeper saved well from a rising Faissal El Bakhtaoui drive from the edge of the box. Then McGowan had a effort saved as Dundee played some neat football. 

Ryan Jack’s superb through pass cut open the Dundee defence, but Elliot Parish made the save of the match to deny Candeias. The Dee keeper earned the luck that came his way shortly afterwards when he was left helpless as Josh Meekings swiped at a Candeias cross, slicing the ball off the face of his own crossbar. That was too close for comfort and as half time drew near Marcus Haber went off injured his replacement was Sofien Moussa. The first half ended 0-0 which Rangers had more of the play but failed to take any of their chances.

Rangers started the second half well but after 20 minutes into the second half Dundee took the lead, Jon Aurtenetxe sent a free kick from wide on the right into the penalty area. Rangers stood watching as the ball broke off a defender to give Mark O’Hara a clear shot from ten yards. He wasted no time in blasting the ball into the corner before setting off on an ecstatic celebration.

But the lead only lasted 4 minutes as a quick move from Rangers and the ball fell nicely for Windass who had time to score from the edge of the box. 

Dundee continued to go at Rangers at every opportunity and maybe the turning point of the game Scott Allen replaced Roarie Deacon and soon after set up Mark O'Hara for his second goal the midfielder took a great first touch to beat the last defender and he finished well with his left foot to give the dark blues a priceless lead with 10 minutes to go.

Dundee held on for the last 10 minutes with Rangers not able to breakdown the Dundee rear guard.

A massive win for the team and let's hope they can build on it with game at Dingwall next Saturday. I miss it due to work but will be at the Aberdeen game the following Friday.

Tonight I'm going to enjoy a few beers to celebrate a fine win for Dundee.

Dundee: Parish,Kerr (c), Hendry, Meekings, Aurtenetxe, O’Hara, Kamara, Deacon (Allan 78), McGowan, El Bakhtaoui, Haber (Moussa 43). Unused Subs: Ferrie, Holt, Leitch-Smith, Etxabeguren, Curran.

Att: 8,548

Ref: Kevin Clancy

News From Dens

Dundee will play Inverness Caley Thistle at Dens in the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup the tie will be play on the 20th/21st  January 2018.

 Dundee are being linked with a new Goalkeeper this was in the Tully on Tuesday night:

Dundee 0, Kilmarnock 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 18-November-17

Dundee Manager Neil McCann made three changes from the team which faced Hibernian last week, Jon Aurtenetxe made his first start while Darren O’Dea and Mark O’Hara returned to the starting line-up. They replaced Kevin Holt and Josh Meekings, who were on the bench, and Lewis Spence, who was injured.

The game struggled to get going with Kilmarnock willing to sit deep and hit on the break, Dundee took a good 20 minutes to have a shot on goal and it was a Cammy Kerr effort which flew well over the ball. The first half was pretty uneventful and Marcus Haber had a tame header saved by the Killie keeper just before half time.

Second half was not much better both teams struggled to create chances it did get better in the last 10 minutes when at last Dundee had a half chance a good pass from Kamara put Leitch-Smith in but the Killie keeper saved well at the strikers feet. Then Darren O'Dea got sent off for a second yellow card two silly booking for the experienced defender. 

Kilmarnock nearly scored but Parish in the Dundee goal made a fine save to deny Erwin, in the dying seconds Kilmarnock hit the bar, luckily for the dark blues they managed to clear the rebound.

A very poor game but at least a clean sheet and a point to stop the run of defeats.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr, Hendry, O’Dea (c), Aurtenetxe, O’Hara, Kamara, Deacon (Meekings 84), McGowan (Leitch-Smith 66), El Bakhtaoui (Allan 76), Haber . Unused Subs: Ferrie , Holt, Moussa, Wolters.

Ref: Willie Collum

Att: 5,873

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Hibernian 2, Dundee 1, Easter Road , Ladbrokes Premiership, 4th November 2017

A trip to Easter Road for me in the first time since 2004 with my Brother Dougie we made it a belated Stag Doo and we were not disappointed on the day out in the Capital. After a few pints in the centre we made our way down to Middletons Bar then The Artisun Bar before the game. 

Then onto the game Neil McCann made five changes to the team Elliot Parish, Cammy Kerr, Kevin Holt, Faissal El Bakhatoui and Roarie Deacon came in and Scott Bain, Kerr Waddle, Jesse Curran, Randy Wolters and A-Jay Leitch dropped out.

Hibs attacked from the kick off and scored when a great run and finish from Martin Boyle not the start we needed in a tough game. But Dundee settled and played some delightful football. It was no surprize when after good play from Roarie Deacon and his cross was headed home by striker Marcus Haber to level the game.

Dundee continued to play well but failed to make any clear cut chances to go in ahead at the break.

Second half and both teams attacked with Hibs looking more dangerous with Murray forcing Elliot Parish into two good saves. Soon after a barging match broke out after McGowan was fouled and soon after it looked like Stokes had punched Hendry after it cooled down both Stokes and Hendry were booked.

On 62 minutes Hibs regained the lead when Stokes found room out wide and Murray scored with a clever finish. Dundee tried to get level again and only a stunning save from Hibs Keeper Marciano to deny El Bakhtaoui. Both teams attack but produced no clear cut chance.

Time ran out for The Dark Blues but they played well today but they need to turn their pressure into goals. The next game against Kilmarnock it the most vital game this season we must halt the run of defeats or we are in big trouble at the bottom of the league.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr (Curran 72), Hendry, Meekings, Holt, Kamara, Spence, Deacon (O'Hara 60), McGowan (Leitch-Smith 79), El Bakhtaoui, Haber. Subs Unused: Ferrie, Moussa, Wolter, Waddell.

Ref: John Beaton

Att: 16,973