St Johnstone 0, Dundee 0, McDiarmid Stadium, cinch Premiership, 26-January-22

Dundee made four changes Adam Legzdins returned in goal, with Ian Lawlor on the bench. Liam Fontaine, Paul McMullan and Leigh Griffiths started in the places of Jordan McGhee and Danny Mullen, who were missing, and Josh Mulligan who was a substitute.

Both teams started slowly as getting points are a must for both sides, Max Anderson had a 28 yard shot well saved by the saints keeper. That was the story of the first half with both teams struggling.

At the start of the second half Dundee made two changes, Charlie Adam and Niall McGinn replaced Paul McGowan and Luke McCowan.  Both midfielders done well and Griffiths had a good effort saved as Dundee pushed for a winner. 

Alex Jakubiak replaced Griffiths for the last wee bit of the game and a Adam shot was cleared off the line and the chance was gone. At least a point is okay, and it stopped the bad run of defeats.

Next up is St Mirren at Dens this Saturday.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott, Sweeney, Fontaine, Kerr, Anderson, Byrne (c), McMullan, McGowan (Adam 50), McCowan (McGinn 50), Griffiths (Jakubiak 78). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Sharp (gk), McDaid, Chapman, Mulligan, Robertson.

Att: 4,135

Ref: Bobby Madden

Dumbarton Photo and Dundee News

 

Dundee have signed Niall McGinn from Aberdeen on a 18 months deal, Niall will play with number 77. A good signing for the club.

Sam Fisher has been recalled from Forfar Athletic from his loan deal. This will also help the club's squad for the tail end of the season.

Dumbarton 0, Dundee 1, C&G Systems Stadium, Scottish Cup 4th Round, 22-January-22

Dundee made three changes for this Scottish Cup tie at Dumbarton.  Goal keeper Ian Lawlor made his debut, replacing Adam Legzdins who was on the bench. Shaun Byrne and Josh Mulligan came into the midfield in the place of Charlie Adam and Paul McMullan who were both named as substitutes.

Dundee started well in the first 20 minutes and Mulligan was unlucky with a shot, Mullen and Mulligan both missed a dangerous cross. Soon after Sweeney headed wide of the post, it was a good chance.

After this Dumbarton came into the game but lucky for Dundee they defended well and no real clear cut chance came along for the Sons. Jordan McGhee was unlucky with a long range shot which the keeper had to tip over the ball. 

Just before half time Dumbarton were down to ten men when Ross MacLean received a straight red card, after a off the ball swipe at Cammy Kerr who went down to the ground.

Second half and a few changes were made as Dundee went into a 3-5-2 formation with Leigh Griffiths and Paul McMullan replacing Paul McGowan and Jordan McGhee. 

It changed the game as Dundee went forward and looked better as a team. Griffiths had a half chance and got his shot in, done well as the pass was too slow to the striker. Soon after and Charlie Adam replaced Josh Mulligan who had played well. 

Dundee finally took the vital lead on 63 minutes when the Referee pointed to the spot after a cross from Max Anderson was struck Sam Muir's arm. It did look soft but Dundee fans won't complain.

Leigh Griffth's scored from penalty spot to get the vital goal, the keeper got a good hand on the ball, but it was not enough.

Dundee looked to get the next goal and Cammy Kerr headed wide from the centre of the goal. Dumbarton battled to the end but never looked like scoring. 

So good to be in the next round and we wait to see who we get in the next round. 

Best player for me was Ryan Sweeney who played well, and good to see goal keeper Ian Lawlor having a good debut for the club.

Dundee: Lawlor, Elliott, Sweeney, McGhee (McMullan at half time), Kerr, Byrne, McCowan, Mulligan (Adam 59), Anderson, McGowan (Griffiths at half time), Mullen. Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp (gk), Fontaine, Jakubiak, McDaid, Robertson. 

Att. 1,198 

Referee: Colin Steven 

Dundee Sign Zak Rudden

Dundee have the signing of Zak Rudden on a pre-contract. 21-year-old Zak has hit the net nine times for SPFL Championship side Partick Thistle this season. 

Zak will sign a deal until 2025 when his contract at Firhill expires in the summer. 

It looks a good signing for the club as for the games that l have seen the young striker play.

Livingston 2, Dundee 0. Tony Macaroni Arena , cinch Premiership, 18-January-22

Dundee were able to play a stronger team with Charlie Adam, Max Anderson, Paul McMullan and Danny Mullen all returned to the starting eleven. Their first game since Boxing Day defeat at Aberdeen. 

The game got off to a slow start and the first worry for Dundee was after just six minutes when Jordan Marshall had to be replaced by Christie Elliott. 

Dundee's first chance was soon after when McMullen forced a good save from the livi keeper to give Dundee a corner. Livingston was next to have chances but Dundee managed to clear their lines. 

As the game wore on Livi seemed more up for the fight for the vital points as Dundee had a lot of the ball, but failed to have the cutting edge up front.

At the end of the first half Cammy Kerr ran in from the left wing only to be fouled 22 yards from goal. It looked a promising position, but Luke McCowan’s free kick was several feet too high.

The opening 60 seconds of the second half were a nightmare for the Dee defence. Odin Bailey took advantage of defensive hesitancy to send Anderson through, but Legzdins made a fine save to divert the shot onto the bar and over for a corner.

The escape lasted only a few seconds. Dundee half cleared the corner, but James Penrice stuck out a boot to block the clearance. Anderson  picked up the rebound, turned and shot through Legzdins’ legs to give Livingston the lead.

Dundee kept struggling only effort at goal was a Mullen header which was saved by the Liv keeper. The game looked over when Livingston grabbed the second vital, again like the first one Anderson was able to score with ease with not tight enough marking from the Dundee defence.

Josh Mulligan came on for Charlie Adam, and then Alex Jakubiak and Leigh Griffiths replaced Paul McGowan and Paul McMullan. Nothing changed, and Livingston were able to see the game out.

For Dundee they struggled to find that cutting edge upfront and was down to the final pass. They really need to pick up form in the next four league games as they will tell the story if we are able to stay in the league. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Fontaine, McGhee, Marshall (Elliott 6), Adam (Mulligan 57), Anderson

McMullan (Griffiths 64), McGowan (Jakubiak 64), McCowan, Mullen. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Byrne, Robertson, Cummings.

Att: 1,612

Referee: David Dickinson.

Dundee Sign Jay Chapman

Dundee have signed Jay Chapman from  Inter Miami. Canadian international Jay, 28, comes with experience of playing in the MLS over the last six years. Hopefully he will arrive at Dens in the near future.