Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Hibernian 2, Dundee 2, Easter Road, Ladbrokes Premiership, 24-November-18
Dundee Manager Jim McIntyre made one change from the team that faced St Mirren two weeks ago. Midfielder Paul McGowan replaced the injured Benjamin Källman.
Dundee got off to dreadful starts as Hibs scored in the first 40 secs, Calvin Miller lost the ball and Boyle passed to Horgan whose cross was head past his own keeper by defender Genseric Kusunga. Dundee did recover quickly and they matched the home side with some neat football.
Kenny Miller was unlucky when his header was well saved by Hibs keeper Adam Bogdan. Hibs had chances as well but good defending kept the home side out. But on 30 minutes it was 2-0 and it was against the run of place. From a Stevie Mallan free kick from the right to the far post and Ryan Porteous powered his header past Hamilton.
Dundee kept at it and got their reward on the stroke of half-time. Nathan Ralph made a terrific run down the left and played a perfect low cross into the six yard box for Kenny Miller to steer the ball past Bogdan and inside the far post. The finish was neat, but the assist was delightful.
Second half was just a couple of minutes old when Dundee pulled level with a superb goal. Jesse Curran broke through from the half way line, racing past a couple of challenges. After pulling the Hibs defence out of position he played in Paul McGowan, who cut inside his man before curling a left foot shot round Bogdan from 15 yards.
It gave every player in the Dundee side a massive lift and the supporters roared on the Dark Blues as they attacked Hibs with some great football. Jesse Curran was unlucky after another surging run and Bogdan did well to push his shot round the post. Hibs had chances as well the best fell to Boyle but Hamilton saved well.
Dundee used three subs as they ran down the clock, it was a great performance and if they can keep that up they will stay in this league. I enjoyed the game and the beer afterwards tasted good!
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Kusunga, O’Dea, Ralph, Curran, Kamara, Woods (Spence 81), Calvin Miller (Lambert 78), McGowan, Kenny Miller (c) (Moussa 85). Unused Subs: Parish, Ngwatala, Innis, Boyle.
Att: 16,197
Ref: Greg Aitken
Dundee got off to dreadful starts as Hibs scored in the first 40 secs, Calvin Miller lost the ball and Boyle passed to Horgan whose cross was head past his own keeper by defender Genseric Kusunga. Dundee did recover quickly and they matched the home side with some neat football.
Kenny Miller was unlucky when his header was well saved by Hibs keeper Adam Bogdan. Hibs had chances as well but good defending kept the home side out. But on 30 minutes it was 2-0 and it was against the run of place. From a Stevie Mallan free kick from the right to the far post and Ryan Porteous powered his header past Hamilton.
Dundee kept at it and got their reward on the stroke of half-time. Nathan Ralph made a terrific run down the left and played a perfect low cross into the six yard box for Kenny Miller to steer the ball past Bogdan and inside the far post. The finish was neat, but the assist was delightful.
Second half was just a couple of minutes old when Dundee pulled level with a superb goal. Jesse Curran broke through from the half way line, racing past a couple of challenges. After pulling the Hibs defence out of position he played in Paul McGowan, who cut inside his man before curling a left foot shot round Bogdan from 15 yards.
It gave every player in the Dundee side a massive lift and the supporters roared on the Dark Blues as they attacked Hibs with some great football. Jesse Curran was unlucky after another surging run and Bogdan did well to push his shot round the post. Hibs had chances as well the best fell to Boyle but Hamilton saved well.
Dundee used three subs as they ran down the clock, it was a great performance and if they can keep that up they will stay in this league. I enjoyed the game and the beer afterwards tasted good!
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Kusunga, O’Dea, Ralph, Curran, Kamara, Woods (Spence 81), Calvin Miller (Lambert 78), McGowan, Kenny Miller (c) (Moussa 85). Unused Subs: Parish, Ngwatala, Innis, Boyle.
Att: 16,197
Ref: Greg Aitken
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Dundee 1, St Mirren 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 10-November-18
Dundee started the game really well and attacked The Paisley Buddies with pace and power. Kenny Miller had a shot at goal but it as off target. St Mirren had a couple of efforts but nothing to worry the Dee defence. Then Källman saw a powerful header from Jesse Curran’s cross whistle past the post and Nathan Ralph’s fierce low drive from 22 yards was turned away well by Samson at full stretch.
But against the run of play St Mirren was awarded a penalty which looked soft, up stepped Jackson to score with some help from the cross bar. Dundee came back quickly and levelled the game when Källman pounced on an error by Ryan Edwards to drive towards the penalty area. His excellent low pass to the far post allowed Kenny Miller to score his first goal for Dundee.
This was the half time score with Dundee playing some good stuff.
Second half and Dundee took the game to their visitors but most of the time they could not make the clear cut chance that was needed to get the vital second goal. St Mirren weathered the storm and the game went a bit flat.
Adil Nabi replaced Calvin Miller, and then the hard working strikers, Benjamin Källman and Kenny Miller made way for Sofien Moussa and Paul McGowan.
As time slipped away from the dark blues they had to settle for a point, we likely deserved the three points ...but at least it was a decent performance and the shape of the team looked a lot better.
I thought Ralph and Källman had their best games so far for the club, and next up is the visit to Easter Road on the 24th of November.
Dundee: Hamilton,Kerr, Kusunga, O’Dea, Ralph, Curran, Kamara, Woods, Calvin Miller (Nabi 64)
Källman (Moussa 72), Kenny Miller (c) (Paul McGowan 77). Unused Subs: Parish, Inniss, Spence, Lambert.
Att: 5,552
Ref: Bobby Madden.
Thursday, November 08, 2018
News From Dens Park.....
It was good to see Ex-Player Dusan Vrto back at Dens Park last week at the Celtic game, Dusan also done the half-time draw and was in town for the Over 50's Dark Blues where he was a special guest.
Martin Woods has signed a short term deal with the club until January, Martin played for Partick Thistle, Ross County, and in England with Sunderland, Rotherham United and most notably Doncaster Rovers where he made over 100 appearances.
Jimmy Boyle has been appointed as Assistant Manager. Jimmy has been with the club since joining as Head of Youth Development in 2016. During that period he has overseen the Academy while also managing the Development side and helping out with the first team.
He has experience of being a number one having been in charge of Airdrieonians for three years between 2010 and 2013 where he guided them to promotion to the 1st Division.
Jimmy Boyle has been appointed as Assistant Manager. Jimmy has been with the club since joining as Head of Youth Development in 2016. During that period he has overseen the Academy while also managing the Development side and helping out with the first team.
He has experience of being a number one having been in charge of Airdrieonians for three years between 2010 and 2013 where he guided them to promotion to the 1st Division.
Motherwell 1, Dundee 0, Fir Park, Ladbrokes Premiership,
Got my usual train through to Motherwell arriving in plenty time to have breakfast and meet up with Paul, then slightly later with George, Calum and Ben. My son Andrew made the game as well his second visit to Fir Park his first one was a 5-1 win for the Dark Blues !
Manager Jim McIntyre made three changes. Calvin Miller, Andy Boyle and Sofien Moussa all started, in the places of Roarie Deacon, Ryan Inniss and and Benjamin Källman. Motherwell were unchanged.
Both team attacked from the start and Moussa was inches away from giving Dundee the lead, at the other end Hamilton saved well from a effort from Bigirimana. Calvin Miller put in two dangerous crosses with Darren O'Dea hitting the bar with the Motherwell defence managed to clear their lines in time.
That was all the chances in the first half with Dundee having a lot of the ball, but failing to trouble the Well back four.
Second half and Motherwell came out attacking Dundee they had a penalty claim when Main went down in the box but Ref Robertson waved play on. Minutes later and O'Dea stopped a certain goal getting in the way to block and Hamilton dived on the ball just on the goal line.
Dundee lost O’Dea with a head knock after 58 minutes and Ryan Inniss replaced him. Gradually Dundee played their way back into the game after riding out the storm. Moussa had another penalty claim following great play when Calvin Miller burst into the penalty area.
As the match was starting to open up with either side looking like they could win David Turnbull settled the match with a stunning goal after 68 minutes. Picking the ball up in midfield he unleashed a ferocious rising shot into the top corner from 35 yards.
Dundee tried hard to get back into the game but they lacked the final ball into the box to cause Motherwell any real danger.
Martin Woods came on for his debut, and Paul McGowan came on after injury. They replaced Jesse Curran and Sofien Moussa.
Time ran out on the Dark Blues who might have taken a point. You can't fault the effort from the players , but they lack a lot in the final third of the pitch.
As a team we are not scoring enough goals and with St Mirren at Home next Saturday at this early stage in the season it's a must win game.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Boyle, O’Dea (Inniss 58), Kusunga, Curran (Woods 72), Kamara, Spence, Calvin Miller, Moussa (McGowan 72), Kenny Miller. Unused Subs: Parish, Deacon, Mendy, Lambert.
Att: 4,129
Ref: Don Robertson
Manager Jim McIntyre made three changes. Calvin Miller, Andy Boyle and Sofien Moussa all started, in the places of Roarie Deacon, Ryan Inniss and and Benjamin Källman. Motherwell were unchanged.
Both team attacked from the start and Moussa was inches away from giving Dundee the lead, at the other end Hamilton saved well from a effort from Bigirimana. Calvin Miller put in two dangerous crosses with Darren O'Dea hitting the bar with the Motherwell defence managed to clear their lines in time.
That was all the chances in the first half with Dundee having a lot of the ball, but failing to trouble the Well back four.
Second half and Motherwell came out attacking Dundee they had a penalty claim when Main went down in the box but Ref Robertson waved play on. Minutes later and O'Dea stopped a certain goal getting in the way to block and Hamilton dived on the ball just on the goal line.
Dundee lost O’Dea with a head knock after 58 minutes and Ryan Inniss replaced him. Gradually Dundee played their way back into the game after riding out the storm. Moussa had another penalty claim following great play when Calvin Miller burst into the penalty area.
As the match was starting to open up with either side looking like they could win David Turnbull settled the match with a stunning goal after 68 minutes. Picking the ball up in midfield he unleashed a ferocious rising shot into the top corner from 35 yards.
Dundee tried hard to get back into the game but they lacked the final ball into the box to cause Motherwell any real danger.
Martin Woods came on for his debut, and Paul McGowan came on after injury. They replaced Jesse Curran and Sofien Moussa.
Time ran out on the Dark Blues who might have taken a point. You can't fault the effort from the players , but they lack a lot in the final third of the pitch.
As a team we are not scoring enough goals and with St Mirren at Home next Saturday at this early stage in the season it's a must win game.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Boyle, O’Dea (Inniss 58), Kusunga, Curran (Woods 72), Kamara, Spence, Calvin Miller, Moussa (McGowan 72), Kenny Miller. Unused Subs: Parish, Deacon, Mendy, Lambert.
Att: 4,129
Ref: Don Robertson
Dundee 0, Celtic 5, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 31-October-18
Dundee lost 5-0 to Champions Celtic at Dens Dens last Wednesday, sadly the result was in no doubt after Celtic got their first goal after 19 minutes. The second a penalty did look soft but it was 4-0 at half-time.
Second half and Celtic scored the 5th on 48 minutes, and it could have been a lot more on a bad night for the Dee. The gulf was all to see and many Dundee fans were away home at 3-0. I stayed until the 86th minute and only left to make sure I got my lift home okay.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Inniss (Boyle at half time), O’Dea, Kusunga, Kamara, Deacon (Lambert 67), Curran, Kamara, Spence, Miller (c), Källman (Moussa 43). Unused Subs: Parish, Ngwatala, Mendy, Nabi.
Att: 7,960
Ref: Alan Muir
Second half and Celtic scored the 5th on 48 minutes, and it could have been a lot more on a bad night for the Dee. The gulf was all to see and many Dundee fans were away home at 3-0. I stayed until the 86th minute and only left to make sure I got my lift home okay.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Inniss (Boyle at half time), O’Dea, Kusunga, Kamara, Deacon (Lambert 67), Curran, Kamara, Spence, Miller (c), Källman (Moussa 43). Unused Subs: Parish, Ngwatala, Mendy, Nabi.
Att: 7,960
Ref: Alan Muir