Dundee Sign Ryan Clampin

Dundee have signed Ryan Clampin until the end of the season from Colchester United, Ryan is a left back and will wear No 31 for the club.

Ryan has played over 60 games for Colchester United.

Dundee Sign Barry Maguire

Dundee have signed Barry Maguire on loan from Motherwell, he can play in defence or midfield. Barry will wear No 34 for Dundee. 

He was loan at Queen of the South last season. 

Dundee 4, Dunfermline Athletic 2, Dens Park, SPFL Trust Trophy 1/4 Final, 24-January-23

Dundee started this game with a young looking side to take on high flying Dunfermline Athletic, in the first half it was end to end with chances falling for both sides.

Dunfermline then forced Harry Sharp into a good save which he turned the shot away for a pars corner, Dundee first chance fell to McMullen but he fired high over the bar.

But soon after it was 1-0 for Dundee a quick break away and Thomas found Paul McMullan who this time fired the ball home for a good goal.

Ten minutes later and it was 1-1 a good cross was headed home by McCann, so 1-1 at half time.

Still the game went from end to end, but Dundee took the lead on the hour a quick corner McMullan found Mulligan and he squared the ball to Fin Robertson who scored with a solid shot.

 Dundee all but sealed the tie with seven minutes remaining when substitutes Cillian Sheridan and Luke McCowan combined. The former flicking on a ball forward and  Luke McCowan scored with a shot from the edge of the box for a fine goal. 

Into stoppage time and Dundee added a forth, Max Anderson this time, again from just outside the box finding the bottom corner.

A couole of minutes later and ExDee Craig Wighton scored a great goal with a stunning finish.

A hard game and all credit to Dunfermline for having a go in this match.

Dundee: Sharp, Ashcroft, Sweeney. Marshall (Kerr 45), McMullan (McCowan 63) Robertson (McGhee 68) Anderson. Cameron, Mulligan, Thomas (Sheridan 56), Jakubiak (Rudden 63)   Subs Not Used: Legzdins.

Referee: Craig Napier

Att: 2,089

St Mirren 0, Dundee 0, AET St Mirren (3-0 pens), SMiSA Stadium, Scottish Cup 4th Rd, 21th January 2023

Dundee put out a attacking team to face St Mirren in this Scottish Cup tie, with Tyler French, Josh Mulligan and Jordan McGhee in Midfield. Three up front as well so they were going to have a go at the home side.

Dundee were delt a blow when Tyler French was injured and it took six minutes of treatment before he left in a stretcher. Max Anderson was a straight replacement.

St Mirren had two shots on target but was easy for Dundee goal keeper Adam Legzdins. Dundee grew into the game and after good play Mulligan had a shot saved by Carson in the saints goal. 

Max Anderson then had a shot were saved and from the corner Ashcroft headed wide. Dundee lost Cammy Kerr to injury. Lyall Cameron came on to play in midfield with Josh Mulligan shifting to right back.

Cameron almost scored a quick opener with a clever volley from Jordan Marshall’s cross, but Trevor Carson pulled off a great low save.

Second half and Saints had a wee spell but failed to trouble the Dundee defence and Dundee played some nice play but failed to create a cut clear chance.

Cillian Sheridan and Kwame Thomas for Alex Jakubiak, and McMullan to give Dundee more height up front. It was no surprize that the 90 minutes ended 0-0 and forced extra time.

Dundee put on Zak Rudden for Luke McCowan to give Dundee fresh legs, Dundee had a go but the only real chance was after Thomas flicked on Cameron’s free kick, but Carson saved.

Saints hit the post near the end as the game would be settled by Penalties. 

St Mirren went first and Eamonn Brophy’s weak effort was saved by Legzdins. Dundee’s first three penalties were all better efforts, from Rudden, Thomas and Cameron, but Carson pulled off three great saves. O’Hara, Grieve and Kiltie converted – and that was the end of Dundee’s Scottish Cup campaign.

The team all put in a shift today and gave it their best the injury to Tyler and losing Cammy in the first half did not help. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr (Cameron 41), Ashcroft, Sweeney (c), Marshall, McGhee (Robertson 94), French (Anderson 12), Mulligan, McMullan (Sheridan 65), Jakubiak (Thomas 65), McCowan (Rudden at start of extra time) Unused Subs: Sharp (gk).

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 4,254

Dundee Sign Kwame Thomas

Dundee have signed Kwame Thomas on loan until the end of the season from Sutton United. The striker started at Derby County. Loan deals at with Notts County and Blackpool followed.

He then moved permanently to Coventry City before spells with Solihull Moors, Doncaster Rovers, Burton Albion and Wrexham. Kwame moved to Sutton United in the summer.

Transfer Window

So far Niall McGinn, Zach Robinson, and Derick Osei has left the club. Below l will list where they will go:

Out

Niall McGinn signs for Glentoran

Zach Robinson recalled by AFC Wimbledon

Derick Osei loan cut short and has left the club

Joe Grayson loan deal finishes early returns to Barrow

Zak Rudden loan 6 month to St Johnstone

In

Kwame Thomas On loan until the end of the season from Sutton United.

Sam Fisher recalled from his loan at Dunfermkine Athletic.

Barry Maguire On loan until end of season from Motherwell.

Ryan Clampin On loan until end of season from Colchester United 

Luke Hannant On loan until end of season from Colchester United 

Lorent Tolaj on loan  until end of the season from Brighton and Hove Albion

Zach Robinson Back on loan until the end of the season from Wimbledon 

Trip to New Bayview....

Seeing the Dundee game was off last Saturday l went down to New Bayview to watch East Fife v Stenhousemuir the game ended 1-1 which was about fair over the 90 minutes. It was good to see a few people that l known for years ( Stephen Mill, Plum and Grant) and it was aslo good to go for our tea with my brother Dougie and his wife Jo. My two boys Andrew and Alexander were at the game too.

Another ground ticked off for myself l was hoping to see Dundee play East Fife at New Bayview but l have missed the last three due to work. 

Good to finally see the ground and we all had a good time, tickets were easy to get and a decent programme for the game as well. 

Raith Rovers 1, Dundee 1, Starks Park, cinch Championship, 06-January-23

Dundee made two changes to the team to face Raith Rovers at Starks Park, with Tyler French and Shaun Byrne coming in for Ben Williamson and Fin Robertson.

Dundee started slowly and Rovers had a lot of the ball and they looked more dangerous than their visitors. Dundee did have a great chance but Ashcroft failed to do better with a header. 

Still rovers were in control of the midfield mainly, but Paul McMullen should have scored went he had a great chance but put his shot wide of the goal. Then shortly before half time Rovers scored when Connolly got the last touch of a cross to knock the ball home from six yards.

Second half and Dundee made three changes to the team, Alex Jakubiak, Luke McCowan and Cillian Sheridan replaced Shaun Byrne, Zak Rudden and Tyler French. 

It did make a difference to the game as Dundee pushed forward and it was only good defending that denied Dundee. Luke McCowan was unlucky when his shot hit the post and fell into the arms of keeper McDonald.

Dundee forced a few corners but failed to hit the target enought to get a goal, but with twelve minutes to go they levelled the game a good run and cross from Cammy Kerr and his cross was headed home by Jordan McGhee for a fine goal.

Dundee pushed for a winner but the game ended 1-1, which was a fair result as it was a tail of no halves. Dundee will hopefuuly add to their squad which they need to do, with the news that Zack Robinson has returned to Wimbledon.

Dundee: Legzdins, French (Sheridan 45) Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, Kerr, Byrne (Jakubiak 45) McMullan, McGhee, Rudden (McCowanat 45)Anderson. Subs Not Used: Sharp, Robertson, Cameron, Osei Yaw, Grayson

Referee: Craig Napier

Att: 3,050

Dundee 2, Arbroath 4, Dens Park, cinch Championson, 02-January-23

Dundee made one change to the team which won at Ayr United, Fin Robertson replaced Josh Mulligan. Dundee started the game poorly and although they had a goal ruled out for off side. 

But in a space of 5 minutes Arbroath scored twice. They were both poor ones to lose and worse was to fo;;ow when Ben Williamson was sent off for a second yellow card. 

Dundee did try and keep playing football and they missed a few chances before Paul McMullen scored just before half time after he took a pass from Zak Rudden to score a fine goal.

Second half and after Cammy Kerr hit the side netting they got a penalty after a hand ball in the box, up stepped Zak Rudden to score with a fine finish. But in the next minute is was 3-2 Arbroath when they scored again from a cross ball. 

It gave Dundee a mountain to climb and Arbroath sealed the game when they scored again. Ryan Sweeney had a goal chalked off at 3-2 for offside just before the 4th goal. 

Dundee kept going to the end but they well beaten today, hopefully they can bounce back on Friday when they travel to Kirkcaldy to face Raith Rovers. Got my ticket today so will make that game.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr (French 72), Sweeney (c), Ashcroft, Marshall, McMullan, McGhee (Byrne 83), Williamson, McCowan (Jakubiak 72), Robertson (Anderson 83), Rudden (Sheridan 72). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Cameron, Osei, Grayson.

Referee: Scott Lambie

Att: 5,930