Dundee will play Ayr United at Dens on 18/19th of August after the draw was made on Sunday. A good enough draw and for sure it won't be easy. But it gives the the club a great chance to reach the 1/4 finals stage.
The draw in full:
Livingston v Motherwell,
Dundee v Ayr United,
Dunfermline Athletic v Hearts,
Kilmarnock v Rangers,
Aberdeen v St Mirren,
Partick Thistle v Celtic,
Hibernian v Ross County,
Queen of the South v St Johnstone.
Monday, July 30, 2018
Dundee 2, Brechin City 0, Betfred Cup, Dens Park, 28-July-18
Dundee progressed to the next stages of the Betfred Cup with a 2-0 win over Brechin City on Saturday. Only one change to the team which finished the game at Peterhead, Craig Wighton coming in for Sofien Moussa.
Dundee scored on 10 minutes with a delightful goal from midfielder Lewis Spence who chipped a beauty into the net beating the keeper and two defenders.
Dundee had most of the game and only some great saves by Conor Brennan in the Brechin goal kept it at 1-0. Early in the second half Paul McGowan settled the game with a clever finish which left the keeper helpless for once.
With the other scores tonight Dunfermline win the Group, and Dundee finish second with 9 points. The draw will be on Sunday after the Hearts v Inverness CT game.
Dundee: Parish, Curran, Caulker, Meekings, Kerr (c), Spence, McGowan, Madianga, Ngwatala, (Ralph 72), Mendy, Wighton. Unused Subs: Hamilton, O’Dea, Jefferies, Scott, Henvey, Lambert.
Ref: Kevin Clancy
Att: 2,058
Results of the round go to : Cove Rangers 2, Raith Rovers 0, Edinburgh City 4, Stranraer 2 and Partick Thistle 0, Ayr United 2.
Dundee scored on 10 minutes with a delightful goal from midfielder Lewis Spence who chipped a beauty into the net beating the keeper and two defenders.
Dundee had most of the game and only some great saves by Conor Brennan in the Brechin goal kept it at 1-0. Early in the second half Paul McGowan settled the game with a clever finish which left the keeper helpless for once.
With the other scores tonight Dunfermline win the Group, and Dundee finish second with 9 points. The draw will be on Sunday after the Hearts v Inverness CT game.
Dundee: Parish, Curran, Caulker, Meekings, Kerr (c), Spence, McGowan, Madianga, Ngwatala, (Ralph 72), Mendy, Wighton. Unused Subs: Hamilton, O’Dea, Jefferies, Scott, Henvey, Lambert.
Ref: Kevin Clancy
Att: 2,058
Results of the round go to : Cove Rangers 2, Raith Rovers 0, Edinburgh City 4, Stranraer 2 and Partick Thistle 0, Ayr United 2.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Peterhead 0, Dundee 1, Betfred Cup, Balmoor Stadium, 25-July-18
Dundee beat Peterhead 2-0 at Balmoor, two second half goals from Kharl Madianga (49 minutes), and Jean Alassane Mendy (92 Minutes) sealed the win. It puts Dundee second in the group, Dunfermline are top with 9 points after they thumped Brechin Cith 7-1 at Glebe Park.
Dundee: Parish, Curran, Caulker, Meekings (c), Kerr, Spence, McGowan, Madianga, Ngwatala, Mendy, Moussa (Wighton 69). Unused Subs: Hamilton, O’Dea, Haber, Rice, Henvey, Lambert.
Att:
Ref: Euan Anderson
Happy with the three points and we should qualify if we beat Brechin City at Dens on Saturday.
Result of the night goes to Arbroath who beat Ross County 4-1 at Gayfield.
Dundee: Parish, Curran, Caulker, Meekings (c), Kerr, Spence, McGowan, Madianga, Ngwatala, Mendy, Moussa (Wighton 69). Unused Subs: Hamilton, O’Dea, Haber, Rice, Henvey, Lambert.
Att:
Ref: Euan Anderson
Happy with the three points and we should qualify if we beat Brechin City at Dens on Saturday.
Result of the night goes to Arbroath who beat Ross County 4-1 at Gayfield.
Dundee 0, Dunfermline Ath 1, Dens Park, Betfred Cup, 22-July-18
Dundee entertained Dunfermline Ath in their second Betfred Cup game on Sunday, after winning last week at Stirling they looked to get the three points. Dundee made one change Kharl Madianga coming in for the injured Glen Kamara.
Dunfermline Ath got off to the perfect start scoring after only two minutes, a neat passing movement leading to Williams crossing for Longridge to head home from six yard. Sadly it set the tone for the first half, where The Pars looked solid at the back. Dundee struggled to get any passing going and the defence looked very shaky.
Things were not helped when Moussa had to go off injured he was replaced by Matty Henvey. Soon after Hamilton saved Dundee with a couple of good stops. Nathan Ralph had to go off injured at well being replaced by Jesse Currant, Cammy Kerr moved to left back. The first half ended with Dundee struggling and it was hoped that Neil McCann could change something at half-time.
Second half and Dundee finally played some football, but missed the cutting edge to trouble the Pars defence, Mendy was unlucky with a header which flew high over the bar, and then after a clever run his chip just failed to find the goal. A minute later Dundee went close when Elton Ngwatala smashed a shot off the bar, from the follow up Curran crossed and Henvey missed his kick right in front of goal.
Dundee also lost Kusanga to injury after 67 minutes, Stephen Calker came on.Dundee were again unlucky when Mendy's chip was tipped over by the Dundfermline keeper. In the later stages Dundee never created any chances and the Pars ran out comfy winners.
Overall today Dundee were not good enough and the next two games are must wins, Perterhead (A) on Wednesday and Brechin City at Dens next week.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr , Kusunga (Caulker 67), Meekings, Ralph (Curran 36), McGowan, Madianga, Ngwatala, Mendy, Moussa (c) (Henvey 12), Wighton. Unused Subs: Parish , Jefferies, Spence, Lambert.
Att: 2,870
Ref: Bobby Madden
Dunfermline Ath got off to the perfect start scoring after only two minutes, a neat passing movement leading to Williams crossing for Longridge to head home from six yard. Sadly it set the tone for the first half, where The Pars looked solid at the back. Dundee struggled to get any passing going and the defence looked very shaky.
Things were not helped when Moussa had to go off injured he was replaced by Matty Henvey. Soon after Hamilton saved Dundee with a couple of good stops. Nathan Ralph had to go off injured at well being replaced by Jesse Currant, Cammy Kerr moved to left back. The first half ended with Dundee struggling and it was hoped that Neil McCann could change something at half-time.
Second half and Dundee finally played some football, but missed the cutting edge to trouble the Pars defence, Mendy was unlucky with a header which flew high over the bar, and then after a clever run his chip just failed to find the goal. A minute later Dundee went close when Elton Ngwatala smashed a shot off the bar, from the follow up Curran crossed and Henvey missed his kick right in front of goal.
Dundee also lost Kusanga to injury after 67 minutes, Stephen Calker came on.Dundee were again unlucky when Mendy's chip was tipped over by the Dundfermline keeper. In the later stages Dundee never created any chances and the Pars ran out comfy winners.
Overall today Dundee were not good enough and the next two games are must wins, Perterhead (A) on Wednesday and Brechin City at Dens next week.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr , Kusunga (Caulker 67), Meekings, Ralph (Curran 36), McGowan, Madianga, Ngwatala, Mendy, Moussa (c) (Henvey 12), Wighton. Unused Subs: Parish , Jefferies, Spence, Lambert.
Att: 2,870
Ref: Bobby Madden
Monday, July 16, 2018
Stirling Albion 0, Dundee 4, Forthbank Stadium, Betfred Cup Group D, 14-July-18
Dundee got off to a flying start in the group winning 4-0 at Stirling Albion. Dundee gave debuts to four of the new players; Jack Hamilton, Nathan Ralph, Elton Ngwatala and Jean Alassane Mendy, New Signing Kharl Madianga was on the bench. Genseric Kusunga was captain for the first time.
Dundee going by reports settled well and were played some neat pressing football. Sofien Moussa scored on 38 minutes when he took a long pass from Kusunga and fired the ball home to give Dundee a vital half time lead.
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Dundee had Jack Hamilton to thank after the keeper saved well from a Jason Marr header. In the following 12 minutes Dundee wrapped up the game with three goals. The first from a Sofien Moussa header from six yards after a fine cross from Wighton after good midfield play from McGowan and Kamara.
Moussa then set up Jean Alassane Mendy who scored from 16 yards to put Dundee in total control.
The Fourth goal was scored by Craig Wighton who cooly placed the ball in the corner of the net from 12 yards out, after a fine pass from Kamara.
Dundee gave Jesse Curran, Kharl Madianga and Matt Henvey all a run out replacing Cammy Kerr, Elton Ngwatala, and Sofien Moussa.
Fine win for the dark blues and in the other game played Saturday Brechin and Peterhead drew 0-0.
Dundee: Hamilton,Kerr, (Curran) , Kusunga (c), Meekings, Ralph, McGowan, Kamara, Ngwatala (Madianga), Mendy, Moussa,(Henvey) Wighton. Unused Subs: Parish , Caulker, Jefferies, Scott.
Att: 1,373.
Ref: Gavin Ross.
Randy Heads Home............
Friday, July 13, 2018
Quick Round-Up
Faissal El Bakhtaoui has joined Dunfermline Athletic on loan. Faissal joined the club in 2016 and played over 50 games for the club, scoring 8 times. The attacker joins the SPFL Championship on loan until the end of the season.
Dundee lost 3-2 to SC Farense at their training camp in Portugal. Jack Lambert and Trialist got the Dundee goals.
Sad to hear that Alan Gilzean passed away after a short illness, he was a true Dundee legend and we will likely never see the like again. Alan scored 169 goals in 190 games. He was part of the title winning side in season 1961-62. He was top European goal scorer with 9 goals, most goals in a game with 7 against Stirling Albion, 17 hat-tricks. Alan scored 52 goals in Season 1963-64. Alan left Dundee in 1964 for £72,000.
Dundee lost 4-0 to Portuguese Premeira Liga side Portimonese at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira.
Dundee beat Sunderland 2-0 in a closed door friendly.
Dundee have signed goal keeper Sam Jackson from Millwall. He will play for the Under 18's under James McPake.
Kerr Waddell has joined Morton on loan, and James Vincent has joined Dunfermline on loan.
Dundee beat Cowdenbeath 1-0 at Central Park, Matty Henvey scored on 72 minutes. Dundee used all 22 players. Dundee drew 1-1 at Brechin City New signing Jean Alassane Mendy scored for the Dee.
Goalkeepers Kyle Gourlay and Calum Ferrie have today completed deals to go out on 6 month loans.Kyle who spent time on loan with Airdrie and Clyde has joined Elgin City for the first part of the 2018/19 season. Calum who made his debut for the first team last season has joined Stirling Albion until the end of the year.
Jesse Curran has signed a one year contract which is great news. Matty Henvey has also signed for another year both players will push for first team places next season.
Dundee have signed Striker Jean Alassane Mendy on a two year deal. He has played most of his football in Norway.
Dundee will play St Mirren on the opening game of Season 2018-19.
Dundee lost 3-2 to SC Farense at their training camp in Portugal. Jack Lambert and Trialist got the Dundee goals.
Dundee lost 4-0 to Portuguese Premeira Liga side Portimonese at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira.
Dundee beat Sunderland 2-0 in a closed door friendly.
Dundee have signed goal keeper Sam Jackson from Millwall. He will play for the Under 18's under James McPake.
Kerr Waddell has joined Morton on loan, and James Vincent has joined Dunfermline on loan.
Dundee beat Cowdenbeath 1-0 at Central Park, Matty Henvey scored on 72 minutes. Dundee used all 22 players. Dundee drew 1-1 at Brechin City New signing Jean Alassane Mendy scored for the Dee.
Goalkeepers Kyle Gourlay and Calum Ferrie have today completed deals to go out on 6 month loans.Kyle who spent time on loan with Airdrie and Clyde has joined Elgin City for the first part of the 2018/19 season. Calum who made his debut for the first team last season has joined Stirling Albion until the end of the year.
Jesse Curran has signed a one year contract which is great news. Matty Henvey has also signed for another year both players will push for first team places next season.
Dundee will play St Mirren on the opening game of Season 2018-19.
Holiday ect
Due to my Holiday in San Francisco I'm a bit behind so will do a quick catch up. It's been a quick summer as the real season starts on Saturday when Dundee travel to Stirling Albion in the Betfred Cup.
