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 

Dumbarton In The Scottish Cup Draw...............

Dundee will play Dumbarton away in the 4th Round of the Scottish Cup after the draw was made after the Brechin City game. The game will be played weekend of 22nd of January 2022

Dundee 3, Motherwell 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 27th November 2021

Dundee started well and might have scored early on but Danny Mullen effort was ruled offside. Motherwell put a effort in but were too busy looking to foul Dundee players. 

Dundee had went back to a back four and looked pretty solid as a team. They took the lead on 19 minutes when good play from Marshall his ball found Luke McCowan who took a nice touch and the young striker slotted home from 10 yards for a fine goal.

This settled Dundee and they could have added a few more but found the Motherwell keeper in fine form. The well had a few attacks but found the Dundee defence solid and they done well to set up Dundee attacks.

Dundee worked a sweet move down the left from a free kick when a high ball into the box was the obvious option. Marshall combined with McMullan who crossed for Max Anderson to hit a low drive that flicked off a defender and just past the post. Liam Kelly saved superbly from Lee Ashcroft’s header when the corner came over.

The pressure was relentless and McMullan’s fierce angled shot was pushed round the post by Kelly. From another corner Well could clear only as far as Paul McGowan lurking outside the penalty area. He quickly headed the ball back. Instead of shooting Adam fooled the defence by passing to McCowan who quickly moved the ball on for Danny Mullen to fire inside the post from eight yards.

Dundee could have added more up to half time, but it was a good half for them.

Second half and Motherwell made two changes to their team, but it made little difference and Dundee made it 3-0 when a good ball into the box fell kindly to Ryan Sweeney who knocked the ball home from 6 yards out to clearly finish the game.

Dundee kept going and the Motherwell keeper made two great saves to stop Dundee hitting five or more. The second half went quickly but it was a fine win for Dundee and the first time over the Steelmen in around ten games.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft (Fontaine 53), Sweeney, Marshall, Anderson (Elliott 68), Adam (c)

McMullan, McGowan (Griffiths 64), McCowan, Mullen. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Panter, Cummings, Lamb.

Referee: Craig Napier

Att: 4,747

Doug Cowie

Sad to hear of the passing of Doug Cowie who played a record 446 games for Dundee FC , he also won two League Cups with the club. Doug also played in two World Cups for Scotland in 1954 and 1958.

I was so lucky to sit at the same table as Doug at a Dundee FC player of the year. It was a wonderful night and Doug Cowie was a total gentleman and everyone had the highest regard for this player.

I will never see a player like this play for Dundee ever , and in my 40 plus years they has been a few, but to see the teams that Doug played in would have been just wonderful.

My thoughts and Condolences go to all of  Doug's Family and all his friends at this sad time. 

Dundee 2, Celtic 4, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 7th November 2021

Dundee lost this game 4-2 to Celtic at Dens park, who had their strikers in top form. They went 2-0 up in the first half. Danny Mullen  pulled one back when he headed home to make 2-1 at half-time.

At least Dundee fought well and Second half and it was 4-1 quickly as the game went Celtic's way. Lee Ashcroft headed home to make it 4-2 and they fought well to the end.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott (McGhee 63), Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, McMullan, Anderson, Adam (c) (McCowan 57), McGowan, Mullen (Cummings 71). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Panter, Lamb.

Referee: Alan Muir

Att: 8,604

St Mirren 0, Dundee 1, SMiSA Stadium, cinch Premiership, 30th November 2021

Manager  James McPake made three changes from the Ross County defeat. Max Anderson, Luke McCowan and Cillian Sheridan started, replacing Jordan McGhee, Leigh Griffiths and Jason Cummings, who were all on the bench.

Dundee played well for the 90 minutes and a great response from the the Ross County game. Max Anderson scored after 11 minutes with a fine finish after a tremendous move going forward by the dark blues. 

Dundee should have got a second soon after but some how the buddies cleared their defence. 

Dundee played some fine stuff with the subs that came on all done well. Going by the reports it was a fine support today at Paisley which would have helped the team.

A great three points which was well needed in this tough season back in the top league.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, Anderson (McGhee 75), Adam (c), McGowan (Elliott 85), McMullan, Sheridan (Mullen 55), McCowan Unused subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Griffiths, Cummings.

Referee: John Beaton

Dundee 0, Ross County 5, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 27th October 2021

Dundee lost this home game 5-0 to Ross County, they were unlucky not to score when Charlie Adam's shot was knocked over the ball by the County keeper, when on on a other night it goes into the net.

After seeing the County goals they deserved their win scoring some fine goals, for Dundee it was night to forget. Pretty glad l missed this game given the score line.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, McGhee, Adam (c), McGowan (McCowan 56)

McMullan (Mullen 37), Griffiths, Cummings (Sheridan 56). Unused subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Elliott, Panter.

Referee: David Dickinson. 

Att: 4,883

Hearts 1, Dundee 1, cinch Premiership, 23rd of November 2021

Dundee got a fine 1-1 draw at Tynecastle on which they had to battle hard all the way to the end. John Souttar put the home side in control scoring after 36 minutes. 

They put Dundee under a lot of pressure. But it was sub Jason Cummings who headed home with seven minutes to go to get a fine point.

Tynecastle is always hard going so a fine point for the dark blue on the road.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, McGhee, Anderson, Adam (c), McMullan (Cummings 61), Griffiths (Sheridan 68), McCowan (Mullen 61). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, McGowan, Elliott.

Att: 17,677

Referee: Gavin Duncan

Dundee 2, Aberdeen 1, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 16th October 2021

Dundee were rewarded with three fine points after beating Aberdeen 2-1 at Dens Park. James McPake made three changes to the starting eleven. Charlie Adam, Leigh Griffiths and Luke McCowan came in for Liam Fontaine, Paul McGowan and Jason Cummings.

Dundee got got off to a fine start and took the game to their visitors who have been struggling this season. Luke McCowan was really unlucky and forced Woods into a fine save to keep it 0-0 at half-time. Dundee had some fine play but missed the final ball.

Second half and it took Dundee just four minutes to take the lead with a fine goal, great lead up work from McInatosh, McCowan the ball fell to Paul McMullen who floated a fine high pass to Leigh Griffths who scored his first goal after returning to Dens with a fine low finish. 

Aberdeen did come back into the game but Dundee defended well and made it 2-0 on 62 minutes when Luke McCowan took down the ball well and curled a great sot past Woods to put the Dee into the driving seat.

Aberdeen came back and scored to make the game tighter, Dundee battled well defended well and seen out the 11 minutes of injury time due to injuries to Lee Ashcroft and Shaun Byrne, Shaun had to go off injured.

A fine three points for the dark blues and one l hope they can build on.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, McGhee, Byrne (Anderson 90), Adam (c)

McMullan, Griffiths (Sheridan 57), McCowan (Mullen 71). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Elliott, Cummings, Lamb.

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 6,876

Dundee Catch Up

 I have missed the last 5 games or so due to being in Hospital and off my work. The good news is I'm on my way back. I'm happy it's likely down to my fitness that has helped and l look forward to the Motherwell game in a week. I will do small match reports Happy we were able to keep Aberdeen's good run going.

St Johnstone 3, Dundee 1, McDiarmid Park, cinch Premiership, 02-October-21

Dundee made two changes with Paul McGowan and Jason Cummings starting in place of Leigh Griffiths and Max Anderson. 

I missed the game but going by reports and what i have seen highlights, they seemed to be well off the pace. St Johnstone could have scored at least twice before they did on 31 minutes when Kane shot home after a fast break. Eight minutes later and it was 2-0 when Kane scored from a couple yards. 

Another poor goal to lose and Dundee offered very little in a poor half for the dark blues.

Second half and within a minute it was 3-0 when May scored with a fine finish across the keeper. The game was was over and a few Dundee fans headed for the exit gates.

Ryan Sweeney headed home on 74 minutes as Dundee, so at least it's a goal for the dark blues who are struggling to find their feet.

So hopefully the International break will give the players time to sort out stuff on the training field.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Fontaine (McCowan at half time), Marshall, McGhee (c) (Anderson 70), Byrne (Sheridan at half time), McGowan, McMullan, Cummings. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Elliott, Panter, Lamb.

Att: 5,097

Referee: Greg Aitken

Andrew and Alexander at the Football..........................

 

Dundee 0, Rangers 1, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 25th September 2021

Dundee Manager James McPake made one change from Wednesday night. Ryan Sweeney came in for Paul McGowan as the Dee switched to five at the back.

Dundee got off to a fast start, taking only six seconds to get their first shot in. From the kick off Paul McMullan startled Rangers by racing past three players before his shot from 18 yards was blocked. The ball was quickly returned into the penalty area but Leigh Griffiths couldn’t get any power in his header.

Then Jordan McGhee send in a header but it was straight at the Rangers keeper, Rangers did have some attacks and scored on 16 minutes when Aribo finished well when he was sent clear on goal.

Leigh Griffiths had two efforts on goal as Dundee kept attacking when they could. The striker who carring a injury came off after 39 minutes replaced by Jason Cummings.

Dundee were dangerous right from the start of the second half. Ryan Sweeney got onto the end of Paul McMullan’s free kick but sent his header straight at McLaughlin.

Max Anderson robbed Glen Kamara in midfield but with Rangers’ defence wide open he overhit the pass that should have sent Cummings clear.

Anderson hit a fine long pass for McMullan whose first touch with his chest took the last man, Goldson, out of the game. McMullan raced in on goal, rounded the keeper, but was flattened by McLaughlin’s challenge before he could roll the ball into the empty goal.

Referee Bobby Madden decided the keeper’s goal-saving foul was worth only a yellow card and McLaughlin stayed on the field to block Cummings’ penalty kick. The ball rebounded high into the air and McLaughlin was able to gather it as it came down.

Dundee kept going until the end the closest they came is when McGhee headed wide, good play from Jordan Marshall who had two great runs down the wing.

I was not over impressed by Rangers and Dundee should have got a draw and they played well. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Fontaine, Marshall, McGhee (c), Byrne (Jakubiak 73), Anderson (McGowan 61), McMullan, Griffiths Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), McCowan, Panter, Sheridan, Cummings.

Att: 8,574

Referee: Bobby Madden

St Johnstone Photos........................

 

Dundee 0, St Johnstone 2, Dens Park, League Cup 1/4 Final, 22nd September 2021

Dundee made one change  Liam Fontaine keeping his place after replacing Ryan Sweeney during the Derby on Sunday.

Dundee started well and early on Clarke had to tip the ball over the bar after a shot was deflected from a corner and it was heading for the net. 

Adam Legzdins tipped over a 25 yarder from David Wotherspoon before the Dee almost scored from a fast break. Leigh Griffiths’ cross was met by Jordan McGhee’s diving header but the ball flew straight at Clark and the keeper parried. Either side and it would have been a goal.

Then Leigh Griffiths went close with a snap shot which just went past the post. Cammy Kerr came close just on half time when his effort was well saved by Zander Clarke.

Dundee flew at Saints from the start of the second half. Anderson’s burst through the middle was stopped by a cynical foul. Griffiths’ shot from the resulting free kick was parried by Clark into the path of Paul  McMullan but the winger shot against the keeper’s body.

But as in recent weeks Dundee paid the price when Saints took the lead when Rooney scored from close range, it changed the game a bit and Dundee pushed forward in search of a goal. 

With six minutes to go Saints scored again when Crawford fired home from 15 yards to end Dundee's hopes of a semi final place.

They played well enough on the night, but failed to take their chances and paid the penalty.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Fontaine, Marshall, Anderson (McCowan 80), Byrne, McGhee (c) (Sheridan 74), McMullan, Griffiths, McGowan. Unused Subs: Lawlor ,Sharp, Jakubiak, Elliott, Robertson, Panter.

Att: 4,707

Referee: Steven McLean

Dundee United 1, Dundee 0, Tannadice, cinch Premiership, 19th September 2021

Dundee boss James McPake made two changes from the team that drew with Livingston. Paul McGowan and Paul McMullan started, replacing Luke McCowan and Alex Jakubiak, who were on the bench.

Dundee started well and Leigh Griffiths was unlucky to see his header go just wide after a superb cross from Jordan Marshall. Soon after the same pair combined again this time Leigh Griffith's shot was well saved by the United keeper. 

Ten minutes from half time and Ryan Sweeney was replaced by Liam Fontaine, Ryan had not recovered from a injury picked up earlier. Dundee keeper Adam Legzdins made a great save to deny Pawlett pushing his shot onto the post. 

Second half and the game became pretty scrappy, but Shaun Byrne had a great chance but his shot was saved by the United keeper , the ball fell to Griffiths but the ball would not come down in time and his effort went over the bar. 

Alex Jakubiak came on for Max Anderson and Jason Cummings replaced Paul McGowan as Dundee knew that this was a game they could win and refused to settle for a point.

But it was United who  grabbed the vital goal when Harkes shot home from the edge of the box, Dundee pushed forward to try and level the game and came close twice in the final minutes, first  Sheridan was about to shoot but a good tackle denied the big striker. Then Jordan Marshall has a shot which was blocked on the line.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr (Sheridan 85), Ashcroft, Sweeney (Fontaine 35), Marshall, Anderson (Jakubiak 60), Byrne, McGhee, McMullan, Griffiths, McGowan (Cummings 74). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), McCowan, Panter.

Referee: John Beaton.

Att: 12,806

Photos From Livi Game....................

 

Dundee 0, Livingston 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 11th September 2021

Dundee  made four changes from the team that played Motherwell. Jordan Marshall, Ryan Sweeney and Alex Jakubiak returned to the starting eleven, and Leigh Griffiths made his debut, second time around. Jason Cummings and Liam Fontaine moved onto the bench, while Charlie Adam and Paul McMullan were injured. 

Dundee started well and McGhee had a early chance but his cross was too close to the keeper, then McCowan sent Max Anderson clear but his shot was well saved by the Livi keeper. 

Luke McCowan had a 20 yard shot deflected over the bar as Dundee pushed for the opener. Leigh Griffiths then missed with a header, again the Livi keeper saved well when he pushed a Ryan Sweeney header on to the bar. 

Second half and the game became a bit flat, Cammy Kerr had a effort but he sent it over the bar. McCowan and Griffiths had half chances as the game got worse with too many stray balls as both teams struggled in the last twenty minutes.

Dundee made made changes Jason Cummings and Declan McDaid replaced Alex Jakubiak and Luke McCowan. 

So it ended a draw which Dundee will look at two points dropped, we need to start winning our home games and hopefully get our first league win at Tannadice next Sunday.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, Anderson (McGowan 81), Byrne, McGhee (c)

McCowan (McDaid 64), Griffiths, Jakubiak (Cummings 64). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Panter, Sheridan.

Att: 5,015

Referee: Alan Muir

Leigh Griffiths Signs For The Dee................

 

Dundee have signed Leigh Griffiths on a season loan from Celtic, it should prove a very good deal for the club. Leigh will wear No 29 this season. 

Photos From Motherwell.....................................

 This was the 34th game l have seen between Dundee and Motherwell at Fir Park, with Dundee wining 13 games, losing 11 and 10 draws. 

Motherwell 1 Dundee 0, Fir Park, cinch Premiership, 28-August-21

Dundee made one change for the game at Motherwell,  Cammy Kerr replaced the injured Christie Elliott. The dark blues backed by a good support started well and Max Anderson had a good effort blocked.

Next chance and Dundee nearly took the lead when a curling shot from Paul McMullen came off the bar and bounced down on the line and the well defence managed to clear. 

Just before the 30 minute mark Dundee suffered a blow when Charlie Adam had to be replaced by Paul McGowan. The midfielder seemed to be limping.

Motherwell came into the game and it took a good block from Cammy Kerr to deny Watt, but a minute later the same player glanced a header towards the goal and it went in close to the post. 

A poor goal to lose and after having so much of the ball it was hard to take.

Second half  and Dundee had a few chance but Liam Fontaine and Jason Cumming failed to really test the Motherwell keeper. 

After 60 minutes Dundee sent on Cillian Sheridan in the place of Shaun Byrne. It looked a bold move, but the holding midfielder was hardly missed against a home side that was sitting so deep.

A lovely quick turn and pass by Max Anderson allowed Jason Cummings to spin past his marker and shoot from the edge of the penalty area, but Sean Kelly saved.

With 10 minutes to go Motherwell were reduced to 10 men when Carrol was sent off for a poor tackle on Max Anderson. Dundee pushed forward but failed to get the vital goal to earn  a point. 

Time ran out and although they were the better team over the 90 minutes,  they did not do enough to merit a win.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Fontaine, McGhee, Anderson, Byrne (Sheridan 60), Adam (c) (McGowan 28), McMullan, Cummings, McCowan (McDaid 78) Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Sweeney, Robertson, Panter.

Att: 4,998

Referee: Willie Collum

Dundee 2, Hibernian 2, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 22nd August 2021

Dundee made only one change from the team that beat Motherwell last week. Max Anderson came into the midfield, with Jordan McGhee moving to left back to replace the suspended Jordan Marshall.

Dundee started very brightly with Adams testing the Hibs keeper a 20 yard pile driver, they looked in the mood and took the lead on 11 minutes, when good play on the wing and ball was played into the boxit fell kindly to Jason Cummings who adjudged his feet well to pass the ball into the net. 

Soon after and McMullen tested the keeper with a curling shot which was on target. Referee Mr Muir annoyed the home fans when he failed to play the advantage when McGinn fouled Adam. Luke McCowan had the chance to send Cummings clear, but the referee pulled play back to book McGinn.

The referee was even less popular with the Dees three minutes later when he awarded Hibs a highly dubious penalty. Jamie Murphy got the wrong side of Christie Elliott. There was contact, but outside the penalty area, and Murphy landed well inside. Mr Muir pointed to the spot and Boyle scored, six minutes from half time.

A corner in injury time almost gave the Dee the half time lead they would have deserved but Macey made another fine save to keep out Lee Ashcroft’s powerful far post header.

Dundee again started well in the second half but after around 10 minutes in Hibs took control and took the lead when Porteous shot was deflected passed Legzdins.

Dundee made changes when  Paul McGowan replaced Charlie Adam midway through the second half, and Declan McDaid came on for Max Anderson. Just before this Legzdins made a great save to deny Murphy when it looked like a certain goal.

After 83 minutes the Dee took a throw quickly on the left. Paul McMullan floated a lovely cross over the heads of the central defenders for Paul McGowan  to run in and nod home the equaliser from six yards. 

Both teams had chances near the end but a draw seemed fair in the end.At least Dundee are playing attacking football at home.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott, Ashcroft, Fontaine (Sweeney 83), McGhee, Anderson (McDaid 76), Byrne, Adam (c) (McGowan 69), McMullan, Cummings, McCowan, Unused Subs: Lawlor , Robertson, Panter.

Att: 5,295

Referee: Alan Muir

Dundee to Face Perth Saints..................

Dundee will play St Johnstone in the 1/4 Finals of the League Cup, a good enough draw with home advantage a bonus the game will be played between 21st and 23rd of September. The full draw is below:

Celtic v Raith Rovers

Rangers v Livingston

Dundee United v Hibernian

Dundee v St Johnstone

Motherwell Photos...................

 

Dundee 1, Motherwell 0. Dens Park, Premier Sports Cup, 14th August 2021

Dundee manager James McPake made three changes to the side that lost at Celtic last week,  Liam Fontaine, Jason Cummings and Luke McCowan, making his first start, came in for Ryan Sweeney, Cillian Sheridan and Paul McGowan.

Dundee started te game well and Jason Cummings had a good effort saved by the Motherwell keeper, Elliot had a decent effort saved as Dundee failed to score from their corner.

Close to half time and Motherwell should have taken the lead when  Lee Ashcroft was tackled by Shields as he was about to pass. The ball broke to Lawless and Motherwell had two attackers against Liam Fontaine, the only covering defender. Lawless set up Shields and he smashed his shot against the crossbar from 12 yards.

Second half and Dundee came out in a all attack mode which pushed the well defence back. They forced a few corners as Dundee pushed the vital opening goal. 

After that the Dee settled back into aggressive attack forcing Well into deep and desperate defence. Kelly again saved impressively from Charlie Adam’s low, rasping 30 yard shot.

Only a minute later Dundee frustratingly had a goal disallowed. McMullan’s energetic pressing forced Grimshaw to lose possession as he tried to come out of defence. Luke McCowan took over and jinked inside. He might have shot, but chose to pass to Cummings who netted from six yards, only to be flagged for offside.

Dundee came close when McMullen miskicked in the box as they forced corner after corner. but with twelve minutes to go Dundee finally scored McMullan’s corner from the left was straightforward. He dropped it into the danger area and let everyone fight it out. Lee Ashcroft wanted it most, using his strength to outmuscle the Motherwell defenders as he climbed to power home his header from eight yards.

Dens Park was now rocking as Dundee were going for the second killer goal, they came close a few time but they found well keeper Kelly in fine form.

Dundee ran down the clock to see the game out, a well deserved win for the Dark Blues which puts them in to the 1/4 Final stages of the Premier Sports Cup.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott, Ashcroft, Fontaine, Marshall, McGhee, Byrne (McGowan 82), Adam (c)

McMullan, Cummings (McDaid 88), McCowan (Jakubiak 75)  Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Sharp (gk), Sweeney, Robertson, Panter.

Referee: Kevin Clancy

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Celtic 6, Dundee 0, Parkhead, cinch Premiership,

Dundee lost 6-0 to Celtic at Parkhead last Sunday in the league, going by reports it could have been more than just six. Dundee gave away some poor goals. 

Hopefully they can bounce back next week when they play Motherwell at Dens in the League Cup for a place in the 1/4 Finals stage.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott (Robertson 52), Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, McMullan, McGhee, Byrne, Adam (c) (McCowan 60), McGowan. Sheridan (Cummings 60). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), McDaid, Panter, Wilkie.

Referee: Euan Anderson

Att: 23,500

Dundee 2, St Mirren 2, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 31st July 2021

Dundee kicked of the new league season with a home game against St Mirren at Dens Park. The Dark Blues made three changes from last week’s defeat of Forfar. Jordan Marshall, Jordan McGhee and Paul McGowan returned to the starting line-up with Corey Panter and Jason Cummings moving onto the bench and Liam Fontaine missing out. 

Dundee's first effort on goal was a shot from Paul McGowan which went over the bar in the first minute. St Mirren took the lead on four minutes a long ball from their keeper was headed into the path of Brophy whose shot beat the diving Adam Legzdins in the Dundee goal.  

Soon after Danny Mullen had to go off injured after landing badly after a challenge for the ball. Jason Cummings came on to replace the striker. Cummings was unlucky with a shot which the St Mirren keeper had to push his shot round the post as Dundee attacked at every opportunity.

Dundee had to make another change after Christie Elliott limped off and was replaced by Ryan Sweeney who went into central defence with Jordan McGhee moving to right back.

After forcing a few corners Dundee levelled the game right on half-time. A McMullan corner to the back post was inadvertently headed into his own goal by Shaughness, under pressure from Charlie Adam.

The second half began just as badly for the Dee as the first, but the circumstances were very different. Jason Cummings was back defending at a St Mirren corner, and was judged by referee Craig Napier to have brought Jay Henderson down illegally.

It looked a dubious decision and the Dee striker was furious with the award. After a lengthy delay  McGrath scored from the spot.

Dundee responded strongly and took only five minutes to equalise with a superb move. Max Anderson played a great ball down the left which was perfectly weighted for Jordan Marshall. The full back whipped in a first time low cross on the run and Jason Cummings swept home the goal from 12 yards.

Cillian Sheridan had replaced Fin Robertson after the St Mirren penalty and he set up Cummings to run in from the right, only to finish with a weak shot.

The Dark Blues were starting to build some momentum when the game swung decisively in St Mirren’s favour with a red card for Max Anderson. Brophy broke from a Dundee corner, and Anderson scythed him down from behind midway inside the Buddies’ half. 

Dundee had to hang on for the last 25 minutes or so and they did this to earn a fine 2-2 draw, things went against them today but the team looked up for the fight. Best squad we have had for a few years, they all want to play for the club.

Next up is a visit to Parkhead to face struggling Celtic.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott (Sweeney 38), Ashcroft, McGhee, Marshall, Robertson (Sheridan 58), Anderson, Adam (c), McMullan, Mullen (Cummings 17), McGowan. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), McDaid, McCowan, Panter.

Att: 2,300

Referee: Craig Napier

Premier Sports Cup Second Round Draw

Dundee will play Motherwell at Dens Park in the second round of the Premier Sports Cup. The game will be played on the week end  of 14/15 August. 

Full Draw Below

Rangers v Dunfermline

Arbroath v St Johnstone

Hibernian v Kilmarnock

Ayr United v Dundee United

Celtic v Heart of Midlothian

Raith Rovers v Aberdeen

Dundee v Motherwell

Livingston v St Mirren

Dundee 5, Forfar Athletic 2, Dens Park, Premier Sports Cup, 24th July 2021

Dundee had  to make changes to the team due to a positive Covid 19 test. Christie Elliott, Corey Panter, Fin Robertson, Max Anderson, Jason Cummings and Danny Mullen all started, replacing Cammy Kerr, Jordan Marshall, Shaun Byrne, Jordan McGhee, Paul McGowan and Alex Jakubiak.

Dundee had a few early chances before Charlie Adam scored with ease at the back post after Jason Cummings cross had found him.

It was no surprise when Dundee scored again shortly after the half hour mark. Declan McDaid’s corner from the left reached Jason Cummings, who set up Corey Panter to smash home his first goal for the Dee in his first game.

Soon after Charlie Adam was replaced by Paul McGowan due to injury, Dundee made it 3-0 when Christie Elliott scored after good play from Cummings and McDaid.

Second half and Forfar Athletic pulled one back when McCluskey scored. But on 71 minutes it was 4-1 after  McMullen was fouled in the box . Jason Cummings scored from the spot with ease. . Soon after Anderson scored Forfar's second goal with a simple tap in.

But Jason Cummings headed home with two minutes to go to complete the scoring.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott, Ashcroft, Fontaine (McDaid 16), Panter, Robertson, McMullan, Anderson, Adam (c) (McGowan 35), Cummings, Mullen (Sheridan 62) Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Sharp (gk), Wilkie.

Referee: Grant Irvine

Att: 2,000

Montrose 0, Dundee 2, Links Park, Premier Sports Cup, 21st July 2021

Dundee started with the team which played Brora Rangers last week. New keeper Ian Lawlor is on the bench. The first 20 minutes not much happened only a Fontaine header which was well over.

Dundee had plenty of the ball but failed to create any clear cut chances. Both Fontaine and Ashcroft hit the bar with headers as the half came to a close. 

Dundee made two changes at half time when Christie Elliott and Jason Cummings came on for Cammy Kerr and Alex Jakubiak. Montrose struggled to create anything as well and only a McMullen effort which went wide gave Dundee hope of a break through.

Dundee made another two changes when Max Anderson and Luke McCowan replaced Charlie Adam and Paul McGowan, and the youthful energy of the substitutes allowed the Dee to take total control and finish off the Gable Endies.

Six minutes later and it payed off McCowan played in Marshall who was fouled in the box, Jason Cummings scored with ease from the spot. 

Two minutes later Cummings turned a McMullan cross into the path of McGhee, allowing him to shoot from 18 yards. Fleming saved well, but Luke McCowan  followed up to blast in his first goal for the Dark Blues.

Dundee seen the game out without any more goals and it was good to get another win, clean sheet and it puts Dundee top of the table with one game to go.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr (Elliott at half time), Ashcroft, Fontaine, Marshall, Byrne, McGhee (Robertson 82), Adam (c) (Anderson 63), McMullan, Jakubiak (Cummings at half time), McGowan (McCowan 63), Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Sweeney, McDaid, Panter.

Referee: Alan Newlands

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