I got my wish for Hearts and Dunfermline to drop points today. It just shows how Dundee had missed a great chance to close the gap on Hearts. Hearts lost 3-2 at home to Raith Rovers, with Dunfermline drew at home with Ayr United.
A tough two games now for the dark blues with Ayr United at Dens on Tuesday, and next Saturday a visit to Raith Rovers who have two games in hand over Dundee.
Dundee began positively and did all the early attacking. The opening goal after eight minutes was well deserved. Osman Sow tried to flick Jordan Marshall’s cross past Thomas O’Brien. The central defender stuck his arm out, made contact with the ball, and Charlie Adam smashed the penalty past Derek Gaston.
Dundee had most of the first half, and Danny Mullen should have made it 2-0 but hit the bar when really he should have scored. Osman Sow was unlucky with a shot near half-time but Gaston saved well to deny the big Dundee striker.
Second half and for some reason Dundee struggled to get going , they had lost McGhee early on due to injury , then Mullen when off. Early doors second half and Fontaine had to go off injured this seemed to stop Dundee playing flowing football.
Arbroath came into it and levelled when Little headed home from eight yard, a superb headed goal. Poor for Dundee as it was a free header in the box. Arbroath were the better side until injury time when good play from Adam set up Sow but he was too weak and the Arbroath defence cleared a certain goal.
Two points dropped for the dark blues and here's hoping Hearts and Dunfermline drop points tomorrow. A fair result and Arbroath deserved a point they kept their shape well and went for it in the second half.
Dundee: Hamilton, Elliott, Fontaine (Forster 55), Ashcroft, Marshall, McGhee (Kerr 15), Byrne, Adam
Mullen (Afolabi 38), Sow, McGowan. Unused Subs: Legzdins , Robertson, Anderson, Cameron.
Referee: Greg Aitken
The club will report this to the SPFL and SFA as they asked for a delayed kick-off, but this was refused.
Charlie Adam has won player of the month in the Scottish Championship. The Dundee captain fully deserves this award.
Dundee will play St Johnstone at home in the Third Round of the Scottish Cup, the date for the tie is still to be confirmed as it's been delayed to a later date likely in February.
Over the last few weeks Dundee have been busy with key players Jordan McGhee, Christie Elliott , Jordan Marshall, and young goalkeeper Harrison Sharp has all signed contract extensions.
Dundee have signed Paul McMullan on a Pre-Contract the winger has signed a two year deal and may join the dark blues this month if Dundee United decide to let him go early. The winger started at Celtic and has played for Stenhousemuir, St Mirren, Morton and Dunfermline Athletic.
Dundee 3, Bonnyrigg Rose 2, Dens Park, Scottish Cup 2nd Rd, 9th of January 2021
Dundee: Jack Hamilton, Ashcroft, Forster, Fontaine, Marshall, Robertson (Afolabi 56), Byrne (Anderson 70), Adam (c), Mullen (Moore 119), Sow, McGowan. Unused Subs: Ferrie , Nicholas Hamilton, Danny Strachan, Murray.
Ref: Gavin Duncan