Queen's Park 2, Dundee 2, Ochilview Park, cinch Championship, 28-October-22

Dundee made a couple of changes to the team last week with Tyler French missing out due to sickness, Paul McGowan missed due to injury.

Queen's Park had all the early chances but Ryan Sweeney nearly put Dundee ahead but his header went wide. McGhee and Robinson both had chances but missed them soon after Zac Robinson was replaced by Derick Osei.

Queen's Park scored after the ball fell nicely and Jarrett blocked Sweeney's clearance and the ball ended into the net. 

Second half and Dundee hit back when Paul McMullen scored with a well taken free kick, but 34 seconds it was 2-1 Queens when Robson drilled the ball home to the dismay of the Dundee fans. 

Dundee did have a lot of pressure and the closest they came when Osei hit the post and a minute late McMullen smashed one off the bar. 

But on the 86th minute Derick Osei scored when he finished well from a Jordan McGhee cross. 

The game finished 2-2 so a point is better than nothing as it looked late on in the game.

Dundee: Lawlor, Kerr, Sweeney, Ashcroft, Marshall, McMullan, Grayson (Anderson 72), McGhee, Cameron (McCowan 62) Rudden (Sheridanat 62) Robinson (Osei Yaw 34)

Subs Not Used : Legzdins, Jakubiak, Byrne, Robertson, Williamson

Referee: Barry Cook

Att: 1,006

Dundee 0, Morton 0, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 22nd October 2022

Dundee were forced to make a few changes to the team which would face Morton at Dens. The main one was Ian Lawlor in goal for his first team game since April. 

Dundee started well and McCowan, Mulligan and Sweeney had efforts blocked or saved to deny Dundee getting the first goal. 

Morton had a few chances but Dundee were able to defend and clear the ball to go in at half time 0-0.

Second half and Jordan Marshall was unlucky not to score when his shot was tipped over the bar, then soon after Williamson had a shot which just over the bar. 

Dundee made changes to the team with 4 players coming on as they went for the winner, the closest was hitting the post late on, Then Josh Mulligan was sent off after he went to block the ball. The referee was slow to pull the cards out to the dismay of the crowd, It looked very soft from what l had seen. 

Lee Ashcroft missed the target with a header near the end, then Morton could have scored in injury time but the bar went wide. 

We missed a good chance today as the other results went for the club, next up is a trip to play Queens Park next Friday night.

Dundee: Lawlor, French, Ashcroft, Marshall (Osei Yaw 67) Kerr, Williamson (Grayson 67), Sweeney, McGhee, McCowan (McMullan 67), Mulligan, Robinson ( Rudden 67) Unused Subs: Jakubiak, Anderson, Cameron, Lynch. 

Referee: Lloyd Wilson

Att: 4,214

Rangers 1, Dundee 0, Ibrox , League Cup 1/4 Final, 19th October 2022

Dundee lost 1-0 to hosts Rangers who scored after 10 minutes when Davis headed home after Legzdins had saved the first effort. Just before this Josh Mulligan had a decent header which went over the bar. 

Josh Mulligan had a shot which went just over the ball after a good turn to make the space, Rangers did have a few chances but failed to add to their lead. 

Dundee had defended well in the first half and being 1-0 at half time gave the dark blues a good chance to get a result.

Second half and they started well and as the half went on came into the game. Joe Grayson was unlucky with a 25 yard effort.

A good spell of pressure ended with a Derick Osei cross coming off the roof of the bar. With 5 minutes remaining McGhee connected with a Kerr cross but headed over the top.

Dundee played well tonight and it will do the squad a lot of good for their future games in the league. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, French, Sweeney, Marshall (Ashcroft 74), Grayson, Cameron (Anderson 67), McGhee, Mulligan (Osei Yaw 67), McCowan (Jakubiak 83), Robinson (Rudden 67) Unused Subs: Byrne, McGowan, Lawlor, Strachan.

Referee: William Collum

Att: 37,105

Dundee 2, Ayr United 1, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 15th October 2022

Dundee made one change from last week Lee Ashcroft missed out due to illness, in came Ryan Sweeney who was captain. Dundee started very well and Zak Rudden flicked the ball just wide. Sheridan had a couple headers and Marshall fired one over the bar.

But on 36 minutes Dundee went ahead with a stunning goal Paul McMullan picked up the ball on the half way line carried the ball and from 30 yards unleashed a unstoppable shot which flew into the net. 

Minutes later McMullan hit the side netting, Ayr did have a couple of chances but failed to take them in the first half.

Second half and two changes for Dundee with Sheridan and Rudden replaced by Josh Mulligan and Zach Robinson. It paid off a few minutes later when  Josh Mulligan won the ball and drove forward before laying to McCowan wide left, he picked out Jordan McGhee and when his effort was saved Robinson was on hand to turn home with one of his first touches.

Soon after and could have been 3-0 when McGhee was denied a goal when Albison saved well. Ayr United then scored to be back in the game. A good move was finished by Mullin

Dundee played well after the goal and could have scored a couple of more goals. One which Mulligan just missed the target after a lot of Dundee pressure. 

Zach Robinson was twice denied when Albinson saved well and had a late header also saved. Ayr could have grabbed a late goal but it when over the Dundee bar and the full three points stayed at Dens Park. 

A fine win and it will move Dundee closer point wise to the top of the league. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Sweeney, McGhee, Marshall, McMullan (Jakubiakat 90), French, Grayson, 

McCowan (Cameron 82) Rudden (Mulligan 45)Sheridan (Robinson 45} Unused Subs: Byrne, 

Williamson, Anderson, Strachan, Sharp

Referee: Grant Irvine

Att: 4,490

Arbroath Photos

 

Arbroath 1, Dundee 1, Gayfield, cinch Championship, 08-October-22

Dundee made five changes to the team that faced Cove Rangers during the week. Jordan Marshall, Joe Grayson, Cillian Sheridan, Zak Rudden and Luke McCowan started, replacing Ben Williamson, Paul McGowan, Max Anderson, Lyall Cameron and Zach Robinson.

Dundee struggled to start well and Tyler French headed off the line to deny Ricky Little, but Dundee broke quickly and Sheridan put McMullan clear on the wing and his cross was headed home by Zak Rudden to put Dundee one nil up.

Dundee struggled to cope with the wind as Arbroath had a few chance and they managed to get away with it. Dundee nearly scored the second goal when McCowan worked his way in and his cut back was miskicked by McMullen it was a good chance. 

But it was no shock when Arbroath levelled with a stunning free kick from Bobby Linn it was well deserved and it made for a good second half. 

It was a poor second half with Dundee had a couple of chance one Rudden put wide and Robinson put one over the bar. Arbroath had a lot of breakaways but failed to score the winning goal.

At least a point for the dark blues in the end which they could have losted the game.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, French, Ashcroft, Marshall, McMullan (Mulligan 67), McGhee (c), Grayson, McCowan (Cameron 77), Sheridan (Robinson 77), Rudden. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Sweeney, Byrne, McGowan, Williamson, Anderson.

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 3,372

Derick Signs and Jay Departs Dens Park

Dundee have signed attacker Derick Osei on a deal until the end of the season, he has played for Oxford United, Walsall, and most recently AFC Wimbledon.

Derick has been on trial for the last few weeks, he will wear No 31

Jay Chapman has left the club after his short spell at the club, good luck in his future where ever he goes which will likely be back in the USA.

Cove Rangers 3, Dundee 1, Balmoral Stadium, cinch Championship, 4th October-22

Dundee made two changes to the team from Hamilton when Ben Williamson and Max Anderson came in for Joe Grayson and Josh Mulligan who were on the bench.

Dundee started well and had two efforts on goal from Zach Robinson and Ben Williamson's shot was deflected over the bar. But Dundee did take the lead on 10 minutes when from a corner was headed down by Lee Ashcroft and Max Anderson scored from six yards out. 

A few minutes later and Robinson scored but the referee pulled it back for a foul. Cove came into the game and levelled when Megginson forced the ball home when the defence failed to clear the ball. 

Both teams had chances up to half time but the best fell to Cove but their player put the ball well over the bar. 

Second half and Rudden replaced Robinson who had been booked in the first half. Dundee had a early chance but Cove managed to clear, the game changed soon after when Scully scored with a volley from eight yards. 

Four minutes and Scully all but sealed the point when he scored again. Dundee made changes to the team but failed to get back into the game, Cove looked like they could score more on the break. 

A poor result for the dark blues and they must get points when they travel to Gayfield on Saturday.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, French, Ashcroft, McGhee (c), Williamson (Marshall 87), McMullan, Anderson (Mulligan 58), McGowan (Sheridan 58), Cameron (McCowan 58), Robinson (Rudden at half time). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Byrne, Strachan, Grayson.

Att: 1,322

Referee: Nick Walsh

Hamilton Accies 0, Dundee 2, Fountain of Youth Stadium, cinch Championship, 01-October-22

Dundee made four changes to the team which played last week at TNS. Tyler French, Joe Grayson, Josh Mulligan and Zach Robinson replaced Jordan Marshall, Max Anderson, Ben Williamson and Cillian Sheridan.

Both teams struggled in the first ten minutes then Dundee had a couple of chances Ashcroft had a header saved and then Cameron headed over the bar after a McGhee cross. Jordan McGhee also had a shot but his effort was too high.

But on 29 minutes it changed when Dundee took the lead a good pass from Joe Grayson put Lyall Cameron through on goal and the young midfielder finished with a low shot for a good goal. 

Second half and Joe Grayson was replaced by Ben Williamson who fitted in well and Dundee had a few chances but failed to take them Cameron missed two and Mulligan all efforts were either blocked or  saved.

Adam Legzdins then had a good save to keep Dundee in the lead when he blocked a shot. Hamilton had a few chances and hit the top of the bar, then after that McGhee done well to clear the danger.

Zak Rudden and Max Anderson replaced Zach Robinson and Josh Mulligan. The substitutes almost settled the game with yet another breakaway but Rudden’s shot struck a defender.

But Dundee sealed the game with a great second goal Paul McMullen sent Luke McCowan clear on goal and the youngster finished well to the delight of the Dundee fans.

A fine win for the Dark Blues and the next three game will tell a story of how our league form is going.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, French, Ashcroft, McGhee (c), Grayson (Williamson at half time)

McMullan, Mulligan (Anderson 74), McGowan, Cameron (McCowan 85), Robinson (Rudden 74)

Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Marshall, Robertson, Rudden, Sheridan, Strachan.

Att: 1,462

Referee: Matthew MacDermid