Aberdeen 2, Dundee 1, Pittodrie Stadium, cinch Premiership, 26th December 2021

Dundee lost 2-1 at Pittodrie on Boxing Day. The game went ahead and Dundee tried to get the game off due to Covid-19 after they lost 5 players.

A squad of just 14 players made the trip and that included three goalkeepers. Dundee took the lead on seven minutes gone after they got a free kick 35 yards out. Striker Leigh Griffiths spotted a gap in the Dons wall and he smashed the ball home for a tremendous goal.

Unlucky for Dundee the home side levelled five minutes later when they scored after a good run from Hedges, both teams battled away and it came to half-time at 1-1.

Second half and it was all Aberdeen with Dundee struggling to get the ball forward to Griffiths. But with 20 minutes to go they got what proved to be the winner. The ball was played across the box it broke twice for Ferguson to score with a 20 yard shot.

Dundee could have levelled with minutes to a long ball into the box from McGowan was headed down and Fontaine just about forced the ball home, and lucky for the dons they cleared the ball.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Marshall, Fontaine, McGhee, Sweeney, Panter, Jakubiak, McCowan, McGowan, Griffiths. Subs: Lawlor, Lamb, Sharp, and Assistant Manager Dave Mackay 

Referee: Nick Walsh

Att: 500

Photos From Hearts Game

 

Dundee 0, Hearts 1, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 18-December-21

Dundee starting eleven had only two changes, with Christie Elliott and Leigh Griffiths replacing Ryan Sweeney and Jordan Marshall. However, four of the players who started against Hibs had to move to different positions. Cammy Kerr switched from right to left back. Jordan McGhee dropped back into central defence. Dundee had only five players on the bench.

Hearts started well and attacked from kick off, for the good of Dundee their defence done really well to cope. Hearts did have a shot but it was well over the bar. As the first half was coming up Luke McCowan done well to get the shot in which the Hearts keeper had to save.

Second half and Hearts again took the game to Dundee but again they done well to defend. Dundee again attacked on the break but they did look a bit slower as the game went on. Dundee keeper Adam Legzdins had only a couple of crosses to deal with.

But on 75 minutes Hearts scored with a bit luck, the shot from McEneff  was weak and straight at Legzdins but Liam Fontaine stuck out a foot, diverting the ball onto the post. The rebound flew across goal for Walker to shoot high into the net at the far post.

Dundee brought on Alex Jakubiak in the place of Luke McCowan as they tried to hit back. They did try and had a couple of efforts which were just wide of the goals. The fog did come down quickly which did not help both teams as the game came to a close.

It was Cammy Kerr's 200th game for the club, so well done Cammy

Plenty effort from the Dundee players and all got pass marks from the Dundee fans. The club now need results in the next two games against Aberdeen and  Livingston in the next week and a half.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott, Fontaine, McGhee (c), Kerr, Anderson, McGowan, McMullan, Mullen, McCowan (Jakunbiak 81), Griffiths. Unused Subs: Lawlor, Panter, Donald, Lamb.

Referee: William Collum

Att: 5,874

Hibernian 1, Dundee 0, Easter Road, cinch Premiership, 14-December-21

Dundee had the same team as Saturday after Charlie Adam who is out injured. They started on the backfoot as Hibernian pushed forward. Ryan Sweeney picked up a early booking for a slight push on Boyle.

First effort on goal was a Paul McGowan shot which the Hibernian keeper saved, it was Dundee's only shot on goal as they struggled in midfield which put pressure on their defence.

Hibernian got the break through when a good run by Boyle and he crossed McMullen tried to clear but headed into his own goal.

Second half and Dundee had a wee go and after a good move Mullen should have scored but put his shot well over the bar. Hibernian had a few more chances but failed to get a second killer goal.

Cumming and Griffiths came on for Dundee but they were left isolated as Dundee failed to get the ball into the box. Hibernian saw the game out which was not a problem.

Ryan Sweeney was sent off for dissent after petty decision from the Referee.

A poor game for Dundee over all, we really need to be more positive this coming Saturday when Hearts visit Dens Park.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Fontaine, Sweeney, Marshall, Anderson (Griffiths 78), McGhee, McMullan (Cummings 77), McGowan, McCowan, Mullen. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Jakubiak, Elliott, Panter.

Referee: Gavin Duncan

Att: 13,516

Ross County 3, Dundee 2, Global Energy Stadium, cinch Premiership, 11-December-21

Dundee made one change for their line up, Max Anderson replacing Christie Elliott. 

Dundee started well and had put some pressure on the County defence. A blow for Dundee when Charlie Adam went down with a injury. Jordan McGhee came on for Adam. 

Soon after and Dundee took the lead when a long ball was headed into the path of Luke McCowan who shot home from 18 yards. A superb goal for the young striker.

Dundee were looking dangerous going forward, but it the home side who drew level when a Charles-Cook’s cross found Samuel six yards out. Adam Legzdins pulled off a miraculous stop from the header but the rebound struck Samuel and bobbled over the line.

But on 38 minutes Dundee went back in front with a beautifully worked goal. Max Anderson took the ball under pressure midway inside the Dee half. He turned skilfully clear of trouble and broke into space giving Danny Mullen the chance to send Jordan Marshall racing clear down the left. Marshall passed inside for Luke McCowan to take a touch and shoot across the keeper and score from 12 yards.

Ross County put another striker on for the second half to try and get back into the game, McCowan just about got his hat-trick but his shot was well saved. 

Then it was all level when Dundee lost a poor game, the keeper missed a cross and the ball came off Mullen to end up in the net to make it 2-2.

Dundee came forward and were unlucky when Mullen hit the post, but County got the winner with 12 minutes to go, a high ball was poorly cleared and it fell nicely for Charles-Cook to score.

Dundee went close but Griffith's header was too close to the keeper. Time ran out for the dark blues who must see this as points dropped. A win today would have opened a gap of 8 points. 

Next up is a tough game at Easter Road where Dundee must get some points to boost our festive fixtures.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Fontaine (Cummings 88), Sweeney, Marshall, Anderson, Adam (c) (McGhee 13), McMullan, McGowan (Griffiths 68), McCowan, Mullen. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Jakubiak, Elliott, Panter.

Referee: Bobby Madden

Att: 3,122

Rangers 3, Dundee 0, Ibrox, cinch Premiership, 4th December 2021

Dundee lost 3-0 at Ibrox, 1-0 down at haft time it was 2-0 on 55 minutes which would have made the game tough. Rangers got a third with 20 minutes left to go. 

It was likely a score you would expect due to the difference in the playing squads money worth wise.

Next up is a trip to Dingwall next Saturday which will be a importance game for the club.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Fontaine, Sweeney, Marshall, Elliott, Adam (c) (Griffiths 53), McMullan, McGowan, McCowan, Mullen (Cummings 61). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Jakubiak, Panter, Lamb.

Referee : Alan Muir

Att: 49, 628

Dundee 1, St Johnstone 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 1st December 2021

Dundee made one change from Saturdays game when Liam Fontaine replaced injured Lee Ashcroft.

Dundee started well and took the game to St Johnstone, Mullen and McMullen had efforts blocked by their visitors. McCowan is looking good as well with two efforts well blocked by the saints defence.

Dundee take the lead when a Fontaine cross field pass is headed down and after being headed down falls for McGowan, he plays it into Danny Mullen who takes a touch before a lovely turn and finish, giving Clark no chance. 

Minutes before half time Adam hits the post from about 25 yards out, but at least Dundee are winning at half time.

Again Dundee have three good efforts and saints seem to be out of the game at the moment. With 20 minutes to go Griffths comes on for McGowan who by reports has played well.

Leigh Griffths has a effort ruled out for off side as Dundee look for the second goal to finish this game, Perth Saints did have a few efforts but it did not turn into any chance of goal. 

Dundee ran the clock out and a massive result for the Dark Blues this puts the club up the table to being 9th in the tough league.

I missed the game due to my ill health just now, a lot better than a few weeks ago, but it does take it's toll. It's tough just now missing games being a season ticket holder. But hopefully things will change in a few months time. 

Next up for the dark blues is a wee trip to Ibrox, let's hope the club gets a result.

Dundee:  Legzdins, Kerr, Fontaine, Sweeney, Marshall, Anderson, Adam (c), McMullan, McGowan (Griffiths 76), McCowan, Mullen.  Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Elliott, Panter, Cummings, Lamb.

Referee: Andrew Dallas.

Att: 5,196