Hamilton Accies 1, Dundee 2, Super Seal Stadium, Ladbrokes Premiership, 27-January-18

Dundee fell behind after just two minutes when Mark O'Hara sliced a clearance into his own net. Not the best starts for the dark blues but going by reports they came into the game and had a few chances in the first half. From the highlights Hamilton were unlucky when they hit the post with Parish well beaten.

Second half and Dundee came into the game and Moussa scored which looked onside to me. But likely the changing time in the game was when Templeton was send off for a second booking offence. Sub Matt Henvey scored six minutes after coming on to level the game.

As Dundee pushed hard for the winner goal they finally scored in the eighth minute of injury time a great Glen Kamara pass was helped on by A Jay Leitch-Smith to the delight of the Dundee fans.

A massive result for the dark blues and pushes Dundee up to ninth in the league.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr (c), Hendry, Meekings (Waddell at half time), Holt, O’Hara, Kamara, McGowan (Allan 59), Leitch-Smith, Moussa, El Bakhtaoui (Henvey 70). Unused Subs: Malherbe (gk), O’Dea, Etxabeguren, Wolters.

Ref: Kevin Clancy

Att: 1,7756

Dundee 0, Hibernian 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 24-January-18

Dundee made three changes to the team which faced ICT last Saturday, Jack Hendry, Jesse Curran and Faissal El Bakhtauoui all came in. Darren O'Dea and Scott Allan moved onto the bench and Sofien Moussa was suspended. 

Dundee struggled in the first ten minutes , Hibernian looked quicker in midfield and Elliot Parish had to look sharp in the early stages. Dundee's first chance came when good play from Kamara and he send Aurtenetxe's cross was headed just wide by McGowan. 

Hibs were the better side in the first half, but Dundee started the second half well and Mark O'Hara was really unlucky with a shot which went just wide of the goal. But minutes later Hibernian took the lead when Dundee failed to clear in the box and McGinn turned quickly to find the net with a low drive. 

Mark O'Hara was unlucky with a well placed header from eight yards out, just before that McGowan put one wide when clean through. Scott Allan was on now replacing Jesse Curran and Dundee looked so much better going forward. Hibs were still dangerous on the break and Parish made a couple of good saves in the last few minutes of the game.

Sub Matthew Henvey just about levelled with a header but sadly for the youngster he just missed the goal. Dundee pushed to the end but Hibs held on to take all three points.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr (c), Hendry, Meekings, Aurtenetxe (Holt 77), Curran (Allan 57), O’Hara, Kamara, Aurtenetxe, McGowan, El Bakhtaoui (Henvey 81), Leitch-Smith. Unused Subs: Malherbe, O’Dea, Etxabeguren, Wolters.

Ref: Don Robertson

Att: 5,323

Inverness Photos

Dundee 2, Inverness Caley Thistle 2, Dens Park, Scottish Cup 4th Rd, 20-January-18

Dundee made three changes for the Scottish Cup tie with Inverness Caley Thistle with Darren O'Dea and Josh Meeking's returned after injury and Sofien Moussa replaced the injured Marcus Haber.

Dundee started well moving the ball about and Scott Allan looked lively sitting just behind the strikers. But it was the visitors who took the lead against the run of play a long throw was missed by O'Dea and Meekings and Doran smashed the ball pass Parish to give the Highlanders the lead. 

Dundee then had a few great chances but both Leitch-Smith and Moussa missed when it looked like they should both score. Dundee continued to push forward but had to watch Caley Thistle on the break. 

Second half and it took just 2 minutes for Dundee to level the tie, a neat one-two between Allan and Leitch-Smith who's shot was touched into the net by Sofien Moussa. It was then all Dundee for a spell as they pushed their visitors back who had to defend deeper.

It took a great save from Parish to keep the tie level from a Bell header. Soon after Dundee went 2-1 a great run forward from Mark O'Hara and the big midfielder finish well from 20 yards out. 

Dundee made a few changes with El Bakhtaoui coming on for Allan and soon after Wolters came on for McGowan. But as time was running out for Caley Thistle they snatched a goal after poor defending from Meekings and O'Dea and Oakley stabbed the ball home to earn a replay. 

Dundee did try and win the game in the closing stages but failed to create anything clear cut. A draw in the end was a fair result and Dundee will have it all to do on Tuesday the 30th of January.

Dundee : Parish, Kerr, Meekings, O’Dea (c), Aurtenetxe, O’Hara, Kamara, McGowan (Wolters 85), Allan (El Bakhtaoui 61), Leitch-Smith, Moussa. Unused Subs: Malherbe, Holt, Curran, Waddell, Henvey.

Att: 3,507 

Ref: Stephen Finnie 

Newcastle Photos

Andrew at half time 

Newcastle United 3, Luton Town 1, FA Cup 3rd Round, St James Park, 06-January-18

As Dundee are in their winter shut down, we as a Family decided to have a Family day out in Newcastle and seeing the prices for the game was very good £15 for myself and Son Andrew it was a good opportunity for us to go.



After  30 minutes the game exploded in a glut of Newcastle goals in a nine minute spell .Ayoze Perez pounced on Marek Stech's error for the opener and added a second after Stech had produced a smart save. Jonjo Shelvey extended the lead, side-footing in his first goal since April, but Danny Hylton steered in after half-time, prompting more Luton pressure. Hylton had a second goal ruled out and Elliot Lee also rattled the woodwork.

Luton done very well in the second half and they were a wee bit unlucky as the second goal might have stood as it seemed a tight decision.The Luton  fans made noise than the home fans maybe just expecting a result does this. 


I enjoyed the game and good to see Ex Dee Andrew Shinnie doing well in the game. Afterwards as I checked the scores I had to laugh at the Dabs at Falkirk, The First Divisin is not easy and their fans are now finding that out. They made fun out of us for long enough.

St Johnstone 0, Dundee 2, McDiarmid Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 30-December-17

Again I missed the game due to work and it was a great win for the club at Perth. Winning 2-0 is a massive boost to the club as we head for the winter shut down. A early strike from Marcus Haber put Dundee on the road to victory.

In the final minute A-Jay Leitch-Smith sealed the win with a great strike to send the Dundee fans home happy. 

Dundee : Parish, Kerr (c), Hendry, Waddell (Etxabeguren 60), Aurtenetxe, O’Hara, Kamara, McGowan, Allan (El Bakhtaoui 70), Leitch-Smith (Henvey 90+2), Haber. Unused Subs: Ferrie (gk), Holt, Curran, Lambert. 

Att: 4,769

Ref: Willie Collum.

Dundee 0, Celtic 2, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 26-December-17

Dundee lost 2-0 to league leaders Celtic at Dens Park. Two first half goals from James Forrest and Leigh Griffiths sealed the three points for the Glasgow side. I missed the game due to work and going by the reports Celtic were just too strong for the Dark Blues on the day.

It was good to see  that two promising yougsters got some game time for the first team,  because that is the future of the club.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr(C), Hendry, Meekings (O'Dea 26), Aurtenetxe, O'Hara, Kamara, McGowan, Leitch-Smith (Henvey 78), El Bakhtaoui (Lambert 61) Moussa. Unused Subs: Ferrie, Holt, Waddell, Curran.