Dundee 1, Raith Rovers 1, Dens Park, Scottish Championship, 31-October-20

Dundee started with same team as last week as they entertained league leaders Raith Rovers to Dens Park.  Due to the wind and rain lately the Dens pitch is looking good.

Raith kicked the game off and they look like they will hit on the break at speed, it was good to see Dundee looking positive and the midfield looked  well balanced. 

Dundee had a few chances and Jordan Marshall shot into the side netting when he might have done beteer from a great pass from Danny Mullen. Rovers put plenty of dangerous balls into the box but thet failed to trouble dee keeper Calum Ferrie.

Dundee opened the scoring with a great goal from Charlie Adam  took the ball from Declan McDaid, made space for himself and arrowed a perfect low shot into the corner of the net from 22 yards.

Dundee could have added before half time and finished the half well on top.

Second half and it was all Dundee and were unlucky when a Marshall cross/shot was smashed onto the bar by Rovers defender Hendry. 

Dundee made two changes with Mullen and Adam being replaced by Elliott and McGowan and it was the last 20 minutes that Rovers got back into the game. 

With only three minutes to go they levelled a simple cross fell kindly for Musonda to bundle home from six yards.

The game ended and it was like a defeat, two points dropped, they need to kill off teams when leading  1-0. With Adam and Mullen going off both had knocks it did effect the team. 

Fair play to Raith Rovers who went forward and they will feel they deserved the draw.

Dundee: Ferrie, Kerr, Ashcroft, McGhee (c), Marshall, McDaid (Anderson 84), Byrne, Adam (McGowan 75), Dorrans, Mullen (Elliot 69), Afolabi. Unused Subs: Hamilton , Robertson, Luke Strachan, Blacklock

Ref: Alan Newlands

My MoM: Charlie Adam 

Played Behind Closed Doors

Dundee 1, Morton 0, Dens Park, SPFL Scottish Championship, 24-October-20

 Dundee took on Morton at Home this afternoon in what was the second game of this season's Championship. Manager James McPake made the following changes to the team which lost at Tynecastle last week. Calum Ferrie, Shaun Byrne, Declan McDaid, Danny Mullen and Jonathan Afolabi came into the starting line-up. Jack Hamilton, Finlay Robertson and Paul McGowan moved onto the bench while Jordon Forster and Osman Sow were injured.

Dundee started well and took the lead after just 4 minutes when a Declan McDaid’s cross from the right was headed clear as far as Jordan Marshall, just outside the penalty box. He took a touch, drove the ball back into the danger area. Jonathan Afolabi  scored  with a perfectly struck volley from 10 yards.

Dundee continued to play attack football and forced a lot of corners which were not turned into goals, the midfield looked good going forward. Calum Ferrie made a decent save to deny Cameron Blue. 

Dundee started the second half well and Charlie Adam just about to shoot for goal, but was crowded out and the chance was gone. 

Morton came back into the game and twice went close with headers from close range, both teams made changes. Dundee kept attacking but just failed to deliver the final touch in front of goal. Morton was down to ten men when Muirhead was send off after getting booked he clapped the Referee who then send him off.

The last 10 minutes and Dundee were happy to soak up any pressure from Morton and Calum Ferrie made a fine save in injury time to seal the points for the home side.

Dundee: Ferrie, Kerr, Ashcroft, McGhee (c), Marshall, McDaid, Byrne, Adam (Elliott 69), Dorrans

Mullen (McGowan 75), Afolabi. Unused Subs: Hamilton, Robertson, Anderson, Blacklock, Danny Strachan.

Ref: Gavin Ross

Played Behind Closed Doors

MOM: Cammy Kerr

Hearts 6, Dundee 2, Tynecastle, Scottish Championship, 16-October-20

 Dundee played at Tynecastle in the first league game of the season. Manager James McPake goes with just one striker with Osman Sow upfront with likely Paul McGowan giving a helping hand in a midfield five for the Dark Blues.

Hearts get off to the perfect start scoring after only four minutes when Smith nets. Dundee tried to come back, but the midfield seems to be over loaded. Charlie Adam does well and Gordon has to make a smart save.

Hearts go two up when after slack play from the Dundee defence and Ginnelly scores. Dundee come back and Charlie Adam makes a surging run into the box and lashes the ball home for a great goal.

Hearts went up 3-1 from the spot when Marshall handled in the box, Boyce scored with ease.

Dundee kept going but it was 4-1 in injury time when Kingsley scored from a free kick which gave Hamilton no chance.

Dundee made changes second half with Danny Mullen and Jonathan Afolabi coming on and they made a difference to the shape of the Dundee side when Dundee had several efforts on goal. They did pull one back when after good play from Afolabi the ball breaks to Danny Mullen to net with a neat chip over Craig Gordon.

Two late goals from Hearts sealed the three points for the home side. Next week Dundee face Morton at Dens in a must win game as it's a short season and bouncing back after a defeat is so important.

Dundee: Hamilton, McGhee, Forster (Afolabi at half time), Ashcroft, Kerr, Adam, Robertson (Anderson 77), Marshall, Dorrans, Sow (Mullen 51) , McGowan. Unused Sub: Ferrie (gk), McDaid, Elliott.

Ref: David Munro

A bad start for the dark blues and for me started the game with the wrong line up and formation. We need to start with two strikers. We must let other teams worry about a attacking Dundee side!

Dundee win at Brora...............

 Dundee beat Brora Rangers 2-0 this afternoon in the Betfred Cup. Goals from Graham Dorrans and Danny Mullen in the first half sealed the win for the dark blues. They top the table from Hibs on goal difference. 

Dundee: Hamilton, McGhee, Forster, Ashcroft, Elliott (Kerr 78), Adam (Byrne 78), Anderson (Robertson 78), Marshall, Dorrans, Mullen (Sow 58), McGowan (McDaid 78) Unused Subs: Ferrie (gk), Cunningham, Blacklock, Danny Strachan.

Forfar Game called Off

 Dundee's game v Forfar Athletic was called off after one of the Forfar players tested positive for Covid 19. It was the best thing to do at this present time. Dundee were awarded a 3-0 win keeping in line of what happened to the Kilmarnock v Falkirk game.

Dundee will travel to Brora this Saturday for the next Betfred Cup game.

Osman Signs................

Osman Sow has signed a one year deal with the club, the Ex Hearts, Dundee United striker looks to kick start his career at Dens. He may prove to be a good signing for the club. He started his career in Sweden before moving to Crystal Palace. Then on to Hearts, loan spells at MK Dons, Kilmarnock and Dundee United.

Osman will wear number 21 this season.