Photos From Trip To Ayr

Ayr United 1, Dundee 2, Somerset Park, Ladbrokes Championship, 25-October-19

Dundee won 2-1 at Ayr on Friday night in what was a fine performance from the dark blues. Team wise I was happy to see Andrew Nelson back into the starting line up. Also in was Cammy Kerr for Josh Meekings. As expected Conor Hazard made his debut in goal.

Dundee started well and Dorrans went close with a free kick, just before that Moffat went close for the honest men. Andrew Nelson had a effort saved by the Ayr keeper.

But on 16 minutes Dundee opened the scoring Declan McDaid played a one two with Nelson and smashed the ball home from 25 yards. A wonderful goal for the dens park winger.

But on 30 minutes it was 2-0 Dundee, a Dorrans free kick found Forster who's effort was saved it broke out to Paul McGowan who smash the ball home for a fine goal.

Ayr pulled one back when McCowan headed home after a fine move. So far it has been a fine game of football.

The second half was still close with Ayr failing to take their chances, the last 20 minutes Dundee looked dangerous on the break. Nelson and Hemming could have added to the score. The dark blues finished the game strongly and never looked in danger of losing.

A fine result for the dark blues , myself l had a fine day in Ayr and it was good on meeting up with some fellow dark blues after the game. 

Dundee: Hazard, Kerr, McGhee, Forster, Marshall, Byrne, Dorrans, McDaid, McGowan (c) (Todd 87), Nelson (Mackie 76), Hemmings (Johnson 83). Unused subs: Ferrie (gk), Meekings, McPake, Robertson.

Att: 1,627.

Ref: Bobby Madden. 

Dundee Sign Conor Hazard

Dundee have signed Conor Hazard on a loan deal from Celtic, after Jack Hamilton underwent surgery to have his appendix removed last week. He will goes straight into the squad for the game at Ayr on Friday.

Dundee 1, Partick Thistle 3, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Championship, 19-September-19

Dundee lost 3-1 to Partick Thistle at Dens Park on Saturday. They started the same team which beat Arbroath two weeks ago. 

Reports of the first half and Dundee were much the better side. The Jags had only one attack in the first half. Dundee scored in 25 minutes when Paul McGowan scored after a clever pass from McDaid. Dundee did have a few chances but failed to add to their lead. 

Second half was totally different when Partick made two changes at half time and it was the Maryhill side which took control of the half. 

As Dundee looked to see the game out, they got caught on the break with five minutes left. Kenny Miller scored from 12 yards.

Worse was to follow as The jags scored twice more before the end. The final result mush have left the Dundee fans shell shocked. I'm glad that l missed the game!

It's a poor result for the club and really they should do better, myself I can't see the sense of not playing two strikers as we have three decent strikers at the club. 

Also with United getting thumped 4-0 at Queen of the South it was a missed opportunity to close the gap at the top of the league. Ayr United lost as well so not a good day for the club. Next up is a trip to Somerset Park on Friday night we certainly need a win to boost our season.

Dundee: Hamilton, McGhee, Forster, Meekings , Marshall, Byrne (Robertson 60), Dorrans, McDaid, McGowan (McPake 73), Mackie (Todd 65), Hemming. Unused Subs: Ferrie , Kerr, Todd, Nelson, McPake, Johnson, Robertson.

Ref: David Munro

Att: 5,010

Dundee 2, Arbroath 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Championship, 05-October-19

Dundee made four changes for the visit of Arbroath to Dens in came Josh Meekings, Shaun Bryne, Paul McGowan and Sean Mackie, with Cammy Kerr, Finlay Robertson, Josh McPake and Andrew Nelson dropping onto the bench. 

Dundee started slowly and their first chance was a Dorrans shot which flew over the bar, Arbroath close when Doris shot was just wide of the post. Soon after McGowan and Hemmings had headers one saved well by the Arbroath keeper, second one was just wide of the post.

In 38 minutes Dundee took the lead when Dorrrans found Declan McDaid and he smashed a 25 yarder of the post for a cracking goal, his first for the club. Right on half time Hemmings went really close with a overhead kick.

Second half and Dundee continued to dominate the game, it was no surprise when they got the second goal on the hour. From a corner McDaid played a short ball to McGowan who cleverly back heeled a return pass to Declan McDaid who curled a shot into the net for a wonderful goal.

Arbroath had a wee spell but Dundee weathered the storm but picked up two injuries with Marshall and Bryne having to leave the pitch. John Todd and Finlay Robertson came on. 

Dundee failed to add to the scoreline as the game ended with a two nil win and mostly important was the three points.

Happy enough with the three points and we gained 3 points on United who lost at Alloa on Friday night.

Dundee: Hamilton, McGhee, Forster, Meekings, Marshall (Todd 73), Byrne (Robertson 77), Dorrans, McDaid, McGowan, Mackie, Hemmings (Johnson 89). Unused Subs: Ferrie , Kerr, Nelson, McPake.

Att: 5,045

Ref: Alan Newlands

On this day in 1935 Dundee drew 1-1 in a league game at Albion Rovers, Gibby McNaugton scored for the Dee in front of a 4,000 crowd. 

Photos from Carlisle...............

Carlisle United 1, Oldham Ath 0, Brunton Park, Sky Bet League Two, 28-September-19

Oldham got off to a poor start losing a goal in 3 minutes , it was slack play from Latics, and Olufela Olomola finished it well. 

Both teams seem to struggle to create chances in the first half. Latics had a lot of the ball but failed to open up the Carlisle defence. Likewise the Oldham keeper had little to do. 

In the second half and Oldham started brightly and were unlucky not to score twice in as many minutes first Morais somehow missed when he was found at the back post, then Maouche put a decent effort just wide of the post. 

As in the first half Latics failed to create any clear cut chance, with their hosts were happy to sit deep and earn a vital win. 

It was a good day out for my Family who all enjoyed themselves , it was good to meet up with my Oldham mates Malc and John, good to see Dave from London and meet new Oldham fans on the day. 

We all enjoyed the beer at The Griffin and Rugby Club which was handy before and after the game. The day went really quick and in no time we were heading home. 

Oldham Ath : Woods, Mills, Iacovitti, Branger-Engone (73’ Fage), Morais (64’ Eagles), Maouche, Missilou, Azankpo (64’ Wilson), Sylla, Wheater (c), Hamer. 

Att: 4,321 

Ref: Marc Edwards

Queen of the South 1, Dundee 1, Palmerston Park, Ladbrokes Championship, 27-September-19

Dundee travelled to play Queen of the South last Friday night. The game was live on TV and as I was working until 6pm, at least I was able to watch the game. Queens scored in the 5th minute when Hamilton netted after a shot had come back of the post. 

At least Dundee came back quickly, first Nelson seen a shot well saved by the Queens keeper. But soon after Dundee levelled when a good cross from Dorrans was headed home by Jordan McGhee. Dundee played some good football but the final ball or getting the ball to the strikers was a big problem. 

Second half was much the same vein. The home side just about got the winner late on but Cammy Kerr made a great clearance on the line. Dorrans went close late on as the Dees had to settle for a draw. 

Another two points dropped and likely the teams at the top will gain more points on Dundee. It's been a poor start to the season with only one win in seven. We really need to start winning games nothing else will do. 

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, McGhee (c), Forster, Marshall, McDaid, Robertson, Dorrans, McPake (Byrne 50), Nelson (Johnson 67), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Ferrie , Meekings, Todd, Mackie, Moore.

Att: 1,249

Ref: Willie Collum. 

On this day in 1947 Dundee beat Airdrie 6-0 in a league game at Dens. Juliussen (3), Pattillo, Turnbull and Ewen got the goals. Crowd was 16,000.