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Dundee Und 6, Dundee 2, Tannadice, Ladbrokes Championship, 30-August-19

Dundee made two changes to the team for the Dundee derby, Jamie Ness and Josh Todd came in for Paul McGowan and Finlay Robertson. 

Dundee started very well and scored in 6 minutes when after a neat move Danny Johnson finished, but the linesman flag was up. It was very late and the view l got he looked on. The goal was ruled off and it's so unlucky for Dundee. 

Soon after Johnson had a great effort save by the United keeper. Soon after McDaid was unlucky with a long range effort which flew just over the bar.

But sometimes the first goal is vital and the hosts went ahead when Butcher headed home it looked a soft on to lose. Dundee came back and soon after the game was level, a great turn from Todd and he was fouled to give Dundee a free kick. Jamie Ness put in a cross in it was headed down for Kane Hemmings to spin round in the six yard box to blast the ball home. 

Then on 30 minutes Dundee were playing well, but a disastrous 7 minute spell United scored three times all poor goals, the first and the ball was not cleared and Appere shot home,. Then unluckily for McDaid he slipped and brought down McMullen in the box Shankland scored from the spot. Then Butcher got his second he headed home via the post where Dundee did not have a defender on the post.

Second half and within a minute it was 5-1 when Harkes shot took a big deflection to leave Jack Hamilton helpless. The game well and truly over as a contest. Dundee made changes McGowan and Nelson coming on. They made a difference and Andrew Nelson scored with a tap in from a McGowan cross. But with 6 minutes to go it 6-2 when Smith scored it was another poor goal to lose.

A bit tough on the Dark Blues who played well enough in patches, but in a derby you have to defend better, Dundee will hopefully bounce back. They must now win their next 3 or 4 league game. Which is not easy in this league.

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, McGhee (Meekings 67), Forster, Marshall, Todd (Nelson 60), Ness (c), Byrne, McDaid, Johnson (McGowan 48), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Ferrie, Curran, McPake, Robertson.

Att: 14,108.

Ref: Kevin Clancy. 

On this day in 1913 Dundee beat Ayr United 2-0 in a league game at Dens, Goals were scored by Hogg and Skene.

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Dundee 0, Inverness CT 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Championship, 24-August-19

Dundee made two changes Paul McGowan and Kane Hemmings replacing Jamie Ness who was ill, and Josh Todd. 

The game got off to a poor start with Dundee looking sluggish, and Inverness CT taking too long in the build up play to trouble Dundee. 

Danny Johnson had a 20 yard effort saved which was a highlight of a poor first 20 minutes. McGowan and McDaid had efforts which went close as the first half finished.

Second half and Dundee made three changes Josh Todd, Josh McPake replaced Paul McGowan and Danny Johnson. Later on Andrew Nelson replaced Finlay Robertson. The changes left Dundee short in the midfield and they struggled to get service to the strikers.

Inverness CT came close twice late on with Dundee best effort was a Hemmings header which just went over the bar.

A draw was a fair result, but it's two points dropped and we will have to do better at Tannadice next week.

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, McGhee, Forster, Marshall, McGowan (c) (Todd 53), Robertson (Nelson 67), Byrne, McDaid, Johnson (McPake 60), Hemmings Unused Subs: Ferrie , Meekings, Moore, Anderson.

Ref: David Munro

Att: 5,016 

On this day in 1960 Dundee lost 2-1 at Raith Rovers in a league game. Alan Cousin scored Dundee's goal in front of a crowd of 7,000.

Josh Signs On Loan

Dundee have signed Josh McPake on loan from Rangers until January 2020, he comes to Dens with a good report. He will add pace to our attack and he will be in the squad for the Inverness game this Saturday. He will wear No 17 for the club.

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Dundee 1, Aberdeen 2, Dens Park, Betfred Cup, 18-August-19

Dundee went out of the Betfred Cup with a 2-1 defeat after extra time against Premier side Aberdeen. Dundee made two changes to the team Shaun Byrne and Josh Todd came in for Paul McGowan and the injured Kane Hemmings.

Dundee started very well and they took the game to the Dons , Josh Todd went close with a header, after a great move Finlay Robertson set up Danny Johnson who spun and his shot smacked off the post to the relieve of the visitors. 

Dundee were not giving the dons any time on the ball and it paid off with 2 minutes before half-time, Jamie Ness's cross was heading for Jordan Forster who was fouled to give the home side a penalty. Danny Johnson made no mistake from the spot to give the Dee a well deserved lead.

Second Half and Aberdeen did have a chance but it never troubled Jack Hamilton, soon after Shaun Byrne went close after great play again from Fin Robertson. Declan McDaid also went close with a 22 yard drive.

Andrew Nelson came on for Danny Johnson who had put so much effort in as the loan striker. Logan was lucky to stay on the pitch with two bad tackled on Dundee players. Dundee made more changes as Dundee looked to hang on for a 1-0 win. 

But deep in injury time the dons levelled when Considine bundle the ball over the line after Hamilton had made a tremendous save at his far post. It was a hard one to take so late on.

As normal Aberdeen grabbed a winner in extra time Cosgrove heading home in the first half of extra time. Dundee kept at it but could not find the goal to force Penalty kicks.

Dundee more than matched the Dons over the 90 minutes and Aberdeen will be glad they got through. For Dundee the future looks great if they can perform like this in the league.

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, McGhee, Forster, Marshall, Ness (c) (McGowan 73), Robertson (Moore 97), Byrne, McDaid, Johnson (Nelson 61), Todd (Meekings 85). Unused Subs: Ferrie , Anderson, Cunningham.

Att: 5,740

Ref: William Collum 

On this day in 1928 Dundee lost 4-2 away to Partick Thistle, it was a league game. Campbel and Townrow scored for the dark blues. 

Dundee 1, Ayr United 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Championship, 10-August-19

Dundee's first league game at home was against  Ayr United and it was a nice sunny day perfect for a game of football. Dundee made three changes Jamie Ness came back after injury, Declan McDaid kept his place in the team after coming on as sub last week, and Kane Hemmings made his debut after his signing on Thursday. Josh Meekings, Shaun Byrne and Andrew Nelson moved back to the sub's bench. 

Ayr got us away as both teams looked to win this game. Dundee pushed Ayr back and Kane Hemmings was unlucky with a shot which was deflected over the bar. The visitors came into the game and Jack Hamilton made a vital save at his near post. Dundee again playing neat football but let down with the final ball not being fast or good enough to really trouble the Ayr defence.

Declan McDaid went close with a long range shot which flew past the post, it was Dundee's last chance of the first half as the home team struggled a wee bit after a good start.

Second half got underway and it was now heavy rain for the players so the conditions had changed big time. Dundee still struggling in the midfield and Manager James made two changes Josh Todd and Andrew Nelson replaced Paul McGowan and Danny Johnson. Dundee also switched to a 4-4-2 formation and looked a lot better.

Jack Hamilton made a good save to deny Forrest and at the other end Kane Hemmings had a shot blocked by the Ayr keeper Doohan. 

Dundee upped the pace a wee bit and it paid off on 74 minutes when after a good flowing move saw the ball being crossed by Jordan Marshall and Andrew Nelson headed home to give Dundee the lead to the delight of the home support. It was a fine goal for the young striker.

In the closing 15 minutes both teams had chances but Ayr never troubled  Jack Hamilton, and Josh Todd was denied a certain goal but some how Doohan blocked his effort. That would have sealed the game for the Dee.

Deep into injury time and the visitors got a corner, but the cross was taken well by Jack Hamilton. So it ended 1-0 for Dundee who were made to fight for the three points. They will have to be sharper against certain teams in the future, but the main thing was getting the win and the three points. Another clean sheet is a bonus. Sponsors MoM was given to Jordan Marshall who had a fine game overall.

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, McGhee, Forster, Marshall, Robertson, Ness , McGowan (Todd 56), McDaid, Hemmings (Byrne 84), Johnson (Nelson 67) Unused Subs: Ferrie , Meekings, Moore, Anderson. 

Att: 5,520 

Ref: Alan Newlands 

On this day in 1993 Dundee drew 1-1 at Meadowbank Thistle in a League Cup 2nd Rd game. It was a own goal from Davidson which spared the dark blues. Crowd was 811

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