Dundee lost 3-1 at Kilmarnock on Saturday. Dundee brought Darren O’Dea back to replace the suspended Nathan Ralph, but playing in central defence with Andy Boyle shifting to left back.
Going by reports it was a even first half with Dundee having a few chances, Different story in the second half as soon as Kilmarnock scored it was the home side which took control of the game. They went into a three goal lead and Kenny Miller got Dundee's goal in injury time.
The only bonus was that St Mirren lost 2-1 at home to Aberdeen so we remain second bottom. Next up is Aberdeen away on Tuesday night hopefully they get something out of the game.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Kusunga, O’Dea, Boyle,Curran, Kamara, Woods, Calvin Miller (Källman 67), McGowan (Nabi 74), Kenny Miller (c). Unused Subs: Parish, Lambert, Inniss, Spence, Moore.
Att: 4,668
Ref: Kevin Clancy.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Dundee 1, Rangers 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 09-December-18
Dundee took the lead in remarkably simple fashion after eight minutes with a goal that prompted a furious inquest in the Rangers defence. The centre backs and keeper Allan McGregor all hesitated over a long ball. Kenny Miller didn’t hang around and nipped in to stab home his sixth goal in four games, leaving the embarrassed visitors to argue about whose fault it was.
The game was going nicely for the Dee but everything changed on 18 minutes. Nathan Ralph dived in to foul Daniel Candeias a couple of feet outside the penalty area as the Rangers winger was racing for goal. Referee Mr Muir controversially pulled out his red card for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity, even though Andy Boyle seemed to be covering. Andy Halliday completed the punishment by rifling the free kick into Hamilton’s top right corner.
Dundee were left to defend more now but they did well to attack Rangers and were unlucky a few times, Rangers did have a goal ruled offside. To be fair it looked good but we will take all the breaks going our way.
Jack Hamilton made a few vital saves to keep the score level. The keeper took all his crosses well , and it was good to see his confident back up after a tough start to his Dundee career.
Kenny Miller was often left isolated up front, but he never stopped running and offered much needed help to the midfield. When he was replaced by Benjamin Källman for the last 15 minutes he had given his all and the supporters recognised that as they applauded him off the park.
It was enough to lift Dundee off the bottom of the league on goal difference from St Mirren.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Kusunga, Boyle, Ralph, Curran, Kamara, Woods (Spence 85), Calvin Miller, McGowan, Kenny Miller (c) (Källman 76). Unused Subs: Parish, Nabi, Inniss, Moore, Lambert.
Att:8,578
Ref: Alan Muir
Dundee 4, Hamilton Accies 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 05-December-18
Dundee started well and pushed Hamilton back, the players were really up for the battle. Hamilton had a half chance but their shot never troubled Jack Hamilton in the Dundee goal. Dundee took the lead on 26 minutes when the Accies failed to clear and Kamara picked up the loose ball and beat two men and passed to Kenny Miller who twisted to fire a shot high into the net for a superb goal.
It lifted Dundee and for the rest of the half they played some good football.
Second half and again Dundee started well and five minutes into the second half Dundee got the vital second goal that gave them some breathing space, allowing the fans to relax and get right behind the team. A Kenny Miller pass sent Martin Woods into the penalty area. He tried to set up McGowan but his effort was blocked. Tshiembe’s clearance went only as far as Kenny Miller, who took a touch and curled a scoring shot round Mucha from 25 yards.
The third goal arrive on 67 minutes when after a great run from Jesse Curran whose shot found the net via a deflection from a Accies defender to put Dundee firmly in control.
Goal number four arrived 10 minutes from full time. A Dundee attack had Hamilton in complete disarray and Kenny Miller made space for himself, again 25 yards out. The Dee skipper served up a reprise of his second goal, bending his low shot confidently into the same corner.
With the points secure for the Dark Blues and a richly deserved hat trick in the bag, Kenny Miller was withdrawn to a standing ovation.
Near the end Jack Hamilton made a great save from a Rakesh Bingham header. The game ended to send the Dundee fans home happy and it will give everyone at the club a big lift.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Kusunga, O’Dea, Ralph, Curran, Kamara, Woods (Spence 79), Calvin Miller (Lambert 81), McGowan, Kenny Miller (c) (Mendy 83). Unused Subs: Parish, Moussa, Inniss, Boyle.
Att: 4,426
Ref: John Beaton
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
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Dundee 0, Hearts 3, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 23-October-18
Dundee made four changes to the team that lost at Livingston. Jack Hamilton replaced Elliott Parish in goal, and Darren O’Dea, Jesse Curran and Elton Ngwatala came in for Andy Boyle, Kharl Madianga and Sofien Moussa.
Hearts scored within the first 2 minutes after they got a free kick 25 yards from goal. Australian midfielder BOZANIC curled a perfect shot over the wall and inside Jack Hamilton’s left hand post. Worse was to follow when Hearts went 2-0 up a quick break away send Michael Smith clear to fire over a low cross. Steven MacLean missed the ball at the near post, putting off Hamilton and allowing NAISMITH to slide home the second goal at the far post.
Dundee had a great chance to get back into the game when Benjamin Källman controlled a Calvin Miller cross but was pulled down by Jimmy Dunne in front of goal. Calvin Miller took the resulting penalty but fired wide.
Dundee got to half-time with the score still at 2-0 it has been too easy for Hearts, with Dundee failing to get decent balls into the box to help our strikers.
Hearts made it 3-0 after just 21 seconds of the second half when the scored from the kick off, Arnaud Djoum ambled into the penalty under negligible pressure and hit a low cross beyond the far post where Naismith screwed the ball back past Hamilton to give MACLEAN the easiest of chances in front of the empty goal.
Dundee had made one change at half time Madianga came on for Spence, but with the third goal the game was over as a contest and another home defeat for the struggling dark blues.
They are losing too many goals and New Manager Jim McIntyre has a big big job on his hands to turn this around.
Next week is Celtic at home followed by massive two games at Motherwell, and St Mirren at home. Games that we must gain points or it will be a long long season.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Inniss, O’Dea, Calvin Miller, Curran, Kamara, Spence (Madianga at half time), Ngwatala (Deacon 52), Källman, Kenny Miller (c). Unused Subs: Parish , Mendy, Nabi, Boyle, Henvey.
Attendance: 6,112
Referee: Craig Thomson.
Hearts scored within the first 2 minutes after they got a free kick 25 yards from goal. Australian midfielder BOZANIC curled a perfect shot over the wall and inside Jack Hamilton’s left hand post. Worse was to follow when Hearts went 2-0 up a quick break away send Michael Smith clear to fire over a low cross. Steven MacLean missed the ball at the near post, putting off Hamilton and allowing NAISMITH to slide home the second goal at the far post.
Dundee had a great chance to get back into the game when Benjamin Källman controlled a Calvin Miller cross but was pulled down by Jimmy Dunne in front of goal. Calvin Miller took the resulting penalty but fired wide.
Dundee got to half-time with the score still at 2-0 it has been too easy for Hearts, with Dundee failing to get decent balls into the box to help our strikers.
Hearts made it 3-0 after just 21 seconds of the second half when the scored from the kick off, Arnaud Djoum ambled into the penalty under negligible pressure and hit a low cross beyond the far post where Naismith screwed the ball back past Hamilton to give MACLEAN the easiest of chances in front of the empty goal.
Dundee had made one change at half time Madianga came on for Spence, but with the third goal the game was over as a contest and another home defeat for the struggling dark blues.
They are losing too many goals and New Manager Jim McIntyre has a big big job on his hands to turn this around.
Next week is Celtic at home followed by massive two games at Motherwell, and St Mirren at home. Games that we must gain points or it will be a long long season.
Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Inniss, O’Dea, Calvin Miller, Curran, Kamara, Spence (Madianga at half time), Ngwatala (Deacon 52), Källman, Kenny Miller (c). Unused Subs: Parish , Mendy, Nabi, Boyle, Henvey.
Attendance: 6,112
Referee: Craig Thomson.
Livingston 4, Dundee 0, Tony Macaroni Arena, Ladbrokes Premiership, 20-October-18
Dundee lost 4-0 at Livingston last Saturday in Jim McIntyre's first game in charge. I missed the game due to work. But after watching the highlights it was a day to forget for the dark blues. The lost all four goals from set pieces. It was 2-0 at half-time.
Kenny Miller did have a half chance early on ,but put his effort wide of the goal. Livingston scored on 18 minutes when Gallagher headed home. A poor goal to lose. Then a couple minutes to the break Livingston scored again a free header from Halkett.
Dundee did try and attack in the second half but Livingston's defence cleared any danger with ease. They got the third goal on 76 minutes the ball landed in the net after another cross was missed by the keeper and the defence. The goal was scored by Lawless, the fourth and final goal was another howler for the dark blues this time Lithgow scored with ease from 6 yards.
Dundee: Parish, Kerr, Inniss, Boyle, Calvin Miller, Madianga (Deacon 50), Kamara, Spence, Källman (Nabi 73), Moussa, Kenny Miller (c). Unused Subs: Hamilton, O’Dea, Deacon, Ngwatala, Mendy, Nabi, Curran.
Attendance: 2,137
Referee: Nick Walsh.
Kenny Miller did have a half chance early on ,but put his effort wide of the goal. Livingston scored on 18 minutes when Gallagher headed home. A poor goal to lose. Then a couple minutes to the break Livingston scored again a free header from Halkett.
Dundee did try and attack in the second half but Livingston's defence cleared any danger with ease. They got the third goal on 76 minutes the ball landed in the net after another cross was missed by the keeper and the defence. The goal was scored by Lawless, the fourth and final goal was another howler for the dark blues this time Lithgow scored with ease from 6 yards.
Dundee: Parish, Kerr, Inniss, Boyle, Calvin Miller, Madianga (Deacon 50), Kamara, Spence, Källman (Nabi 73), Moussa, Kenny Miller (c). Unused Subs: Hamilton, O’Dea, Deacon, Ngwatala, Mendy, Nabi, Curran.
Attendance: 2,137
Referee: Nick Walsh.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Jim McIntyre Appointed As Dundee FC Manager...
Dundee FC have confirmed that Jim McIntyre is the New Manager and will meet the press tomorrow, he will also meet the players and take training.
I feel it's a bit quick to make appointment but will back the new Manager as I always do. I really hope he does well and we are able to move on from the dreadful start to the season.
Jim McIntyre has signed a rolling one year deal with the club. Jim has been Manager with Dunfermline Ath , Queen of the South, and Ross County where he lead the Staggies to League Cup glory in Season 2015-16.
I feel it's a bit quick to make appointment but will back the new Manager as I always do. I really hope he does well and we are able to move on from the dreadful start to the season.
Jim McIntyre has signed a rolling one year deal with the club. Jim has been Manager with Dunfermline Ath , Queen of the South, and Ross County where he lead the Staggies to League Cup glory in Season 2015-16.
Neil McCann Leaves Dundee FC
It has been confirmed that Manager Neil McCann has left the club after several meetings at Dens this week. Assistant Manager Graham Gartland has also left the club.
After a run of poor results the board has made the decision to try and get an experience Manager in place in time for Saturday's game at Livingston.
I feel for Neil McCann he was brave enough to try and play football , it's just a pity a run of really poor home form has cost him his job. Football is sadly a results business.
I wish Neil and Graham all the best for the future in what ever they do next.
Other News Glen Kamara scored the second goal in Finland's 2-0 win over Greece, it was his first International goal.
After a run of poor results the board has made the decision to try and get an experience Manager in place in time for Saturday's game at Livingston.
I feel for Neil McCann he was brave enough to try and play football , it's just a pity a run of really poor home form has cost him his job. Football is sadly a results business.
I wish Neil and Graham all the best for the future in what ever they do next.
Other News Glen Kamara scored the second goal in Finland's 2-0 win over Greece, it was his first International goal.
Monday, October 08, 2018
Dundee 1, Kilmarnock 2, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 06-October-18
Dundee started the game well attacking Kilmarnock with some slick football, it was good to see the crowd behind the team. Dundee opened the scoring on 10 minutes when good play got Adil Nabi into the box the ball fell nicely and he curled a beauty into the corner of the net. It was all Dundee now and they had settled well.
Kilmarnock did had have a few chances but missed them. But after 16 minutes the game was level when Jordan Jones's cross hit Andy Boyle and spun high to land into the net for a fluke of a goal. Dundee kept at it and got to half time with the score at 1-1. Kilmarnock did take heart from their goal and slightly edged the half as the better side.
Second half and both teams attacked each other. Elliot Parish made a great save and soon after Kilmarnock was awarded a penalty after Jones went down in the box, it looked like a blatant dive but the Ref pointed to the spot. Brophy scored with ease to give Killie the lead.
Soon after Kilmarnock got another penalty when Burke went down after a challenge from Miller, it looked very soft. Up stepped Ex-Dee Greg Stewart but his shot was brilliantly saved by Elliot Parish.
Dundee pushed to the end but Killie held out to claim the three points. Dundee can feel hard done by today a few positives good performances from the players. Next up is a trip to Livingston who have started well.
Dundee: Parish, Kerr (Curran 75), Inniss, Boyle, Calvin Miller, Madianga, Spence (Källman 66), Kamara (c), Ngwatala, Nabi, Kenny Miller. Unused Subs: Hamilton , O’Dea, Mendy, Rice, Dow.
Attendance: 5,158.
Referee: Steven McLean.
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Hamilton Photos
Had a great day on Saturday with my son Andrew, no beers for me as it was spending quality time.
It was a vey quick day and we both enjoyed it.
It was a vey quick day and we both enjoyed it.
