Andrew and Hamilton Accies Photos

 

Dundee 1, Hamilton Accies 0, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 19-November-22

Dundee started with much of the same team which finished last week's game except for Cillian Sheridan who came in for Josh Mulligan who had a slight knock. 

In the first minutes Cammy Kerr went close with a 18 yard shot, Dundee played a lot of football but their final ball let them down. Paul McMullan had a good effort saved well after 25 minutes. The next twenty minutes went down a bit and Accies could have scored right on half time but Ian lawlor pulled off two great saves it was in between a brave header from Ryan Sweeney.

Second half and Zak Rudden replaced Cillian Sheridan who struggled in the first half. Lawlor made another good save as Accies hit Dundee on the break. 

But on 57 minutes Dundee took the lead a great ball put Rudden clear and his cross was finished by Paul McMullan for a well worked goal which they deserved.

Soon after Zach Robinson limped off injured after an hour and Derick Osei replaced him. Dundee were lucky when Accies hit the post with a great shot. Dundee kept playing good football but failed to score again. Fin Robertson replaced Ben Williamson for the last 20 minutes and played fine. 

That's how the game finished and three vital points for the club. Next up it the home game against Airdrie at Dens this Saturday.

Dundee: Lawlor, McGhee, Sweeney (c), Ashcroft, French, Williamson (Robertson 71), Byrne, Kerr

McMullan, Robinson (Osei 60), Sheridan (Rudden at half time). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp, Jakubiak, Mulligan, McCowan, Cameron.

Referee:  Graham Grainger. 

Att: 4,293

Rovers Photo

 

Dundee 2, Raith Rovers 0, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 12th November 2022

Dundee made two changes to the team that started in the win at Partick Thistle last week. Max Anderson and Zach Robinson replaced Luke McCowan and Derick Osei. No place for Zak Rudden who was injured. 

Dundee started slowly and Rovers looked the better side in the first 20 minutes, Dundee had to make a change which saw Joe Grayson go down injured and Shaun Byrne came on as sub. 

Dundee just about scored a few minutes later Robinson went down in the box he got up and got a shot in which hit the post it hit the keeper and went along the line hit the other post and then cleared by a rovers defender. 

Minutes later and Max Anderson had to go with a head knock which looked a soar one to take, he was replaced by Ben Williamson in the midfield. soon after Robinson forced a great save from the Rovers keeper, from the corner he again came close but headed over the bar. 

Just before half time McMullan forced another good save from McDonald to deny Dundee a deserved lead.

Second half and on 49 minutes Dundee finally took the lead when the referee pointed to the spot after 

Williamson had a shot blocked by the hand of a Rovers player. Up stepped Zach Robinson to score with ease. Minutes later it should have been 2-0 but after great run and play from Mulligan his cross was missed by McMullan and Robinson. 

A lot of pressure payed off when a corner from McMullan was headed down by Sweeney to Zach Robinson who's shot was well saved but the striker was quick to lash the ball home for the vital second goal.

After this is was all Dundee and really should have added to their score. Mulligan twice, McMullan and Kerr all had a go but either narrowly missed or were foiled by Jamie MacDonald, the overworked Rovers keeper. Robinson should maybe have completed his hat trick when he headed wide from Cammy Kerr’s cross at the end of a beautiful move featuring a defence splitting pass from Williamson.

Dundee finished the game well on top and made three more changes in the last 10 minutes, when  Mulligan, McMullan and Robinson departed for  Lyall Cameron, Derick Osei and Cillian Sheridan to come on.

A well deserved win for the dark blues and sets up next week's game v Hamilton Accies who visit Dens Park.

Dundee: Lawlor, McGhee, Sweeney (c), Ashcroft, French, Anderson (Williamson 28), Grayson (Byrne 18), Kerr, Mulligan (Cameron 86), Robinson (Sheridan 86), McMullan (Osei 86). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Jakubiak, McCowan, Robertson.

Att: 5,022

Referee: Grant Irvine

Andy Penman Fife Dark Blues Day Out At Firhill

 It was a great day on Saturday at Hospitality at Firhill Stadium home of Partick Thistle. The Andy Penman Fife Dark Blues really enjoyed their day. Food and Beer were great and we well served by their staff. It was good to see everyone enjoy themselves. Some photos below of our day.

Partick Thistle 2, Dundee 3, Firhill Stadium, cinch Championship, 05-November-22

Dundee made  made four changes to the team that drew at Queen’s Park last week. Tyler French, Josh Mulligan, Luke McCowan and Derick Osei started, replacing the injured Jordan Marshall and Lyall Cameron, Zak Rudden and Zach Robinson, who were all on the bench.

Both teams had a lot of the ball but failed to trouble either goal keeper. Dundee's best chance was when McMullen had a shot but it hit team mate Jordan McGhee. But Partick open the scoring on 20 minutes when Milne scored with a shot. 

Soon after McMullan had a fine run but his cross was knocked in when a certain goal looked on. Bothe teams tried and had a lot of the ball. But Thistle took control of the game when Milne again scored and it did not look good for Dundee as half-time was soon after.

Second half and Manager Gary Bowyer made three changes when Max Anderson, Zak Rudden and Zach Robinson replaced Josh Mulligan, Luke McCowan and Derick Osei at half time. Mulligan had picked up an unnecessary early yellow card and his energetic style would have put him in danger of a second yellow. Osei and McCowan had little joy in the first half 

What a change to the team they looked a lot better attacking wise and it was no surprize when Zach Robinson headed home after a good cross from McMullan, that was on 57 minutes and gave Dundee a big boost. 

They were playing some great football and scored to make it 2-2 when Ryan Sweeney forced the ball home. After a tussel on the line Muirhead was sent off for the home side down to 10 men. It was his second booking.

Dundee piled on the pressure and on 76 minuters they scored was proved to be the winner. after a great flowing move French put Anderson clear wide and his cut back was smashed home from 18 yards by Cammy Kerr. It was a great goal and it send the Dundee fans wild with delight.

Dundee pushed for the fourth goal and never took any risks it turned out a tail of two halves and Dundee were superb in the second half. Hopefully now they can build on this with two homes games next.

Dundee: Lawlor. French, Sweeney (c), Ashcroft, Kerr, Grayson (Williamson 90+1), McGhee, McMullan, Mulligan (Anderson at half time), McCowan (Rudden at half time), Osei (Robinson at half time). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Jakubiak, Byrne, Sheridan, Cameron.

Referee: Craig Napier

Att: 3,046