Paul join Dunfermline Ath on Loan

Paul McGowan has joined Dunfermline Athletic on loan until the end of the season. The Pars have James McPake as their Manager so he will know Paul well who has been great for Dundee over the years. It looks like the end of his time at Dens so l wish him all the best  for the future.

Dundee 1, Inverness Caley Thistle 1, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 25-February-23

Dundee made three changes to the starting line-up following last week’s defeat at Morton. Jordan Marshall, Josh Mulligan and Zach Robinson came in for Sam Fisher, Alex Jakubiak and Kwame Thomas.

Dundee started well and attacked but never cut out a good effort on goal util the Inverness keeper saved well from Robinson. But Dundee took the lead two minutes later when Robinson was fouled in the box, Zach Robinson stepped up and scored with ease to the delight of the Dundee fans.

Dundee looked to add to this score with every attack, and were unlucky when Lee Ashcroft headed home it looked okay but it was ruled out for a push. 

Into the second half and Inverness Caley Thistle levelled the game when Harper's shot took a big deflection and it landed in the net. The Dark Blues continue to pummel the Inverness defence. Ridgers pulled off a fine double save from Mulligan’s fierce shot and then Robinson’s follow up header.

After 78 minutes the Dark Blues made a triple substitution, sending on Luke Hannant, Luke McCowan and Ryan Clampin for Paul McMullan, Josh Mulligan and Jordan Marshall.

Just after that Dundee hit the bar twice as in many minutes, first McGhee with a header the keeper grabbed the ball, then Cameron hit the ball and from that Ridgers saved the rebound shot from Barry Maguire.

Dundee attacked to the end but had to settle for a draw usual result against the Highland teams. Big Big game on Tuesday when we play Partick Thistle at Dens Park. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney (c), Marshall (Clampin), Maguire, Cameron (Anderson 86), McMullan (McCowan 78), McGhee, Mulligan (Hannant 78), Robinson (Thomas 86). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Jakubiak, Williamson, Tolaj.

Att: 4,447

Referee: Chris Graham

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Morton 1, Dundee 0, Cappielow Park, cinch Championship, 17-February-23

Dundee made one change to the team when Alex Jakubiak came in for Luke McCowan as they took on Morton in the Friday night live game.

The home side started well and scored after 6 minutes when Baird headed home, it looked more defending from Dundee in the box.

Kwame Thomas took a head injury in the goalmouth scramble and was stretchered off after five minutes of treatment. Josh Mulligan replaced him, moving to the left wing with Alex Jakubiak going into the middle.

Minutes later Adam Legdzins made a couple of great saves as Dundee struggled to get going. But after 25 minutes onwards they came into the game with a few good moves which just lacked the final finish.

Mulligan had a great run but the Morton keeper saved well, soon after Cameron hit the post when the ball came back too fast for the young midfielder to net. 

Dundee sent on Zach Robinson and Ben Williamson for Alex Jakubiak and Barry Maguire at half time. but again Morton attacked but Dundee were able to clear the danger. Again Dundee broke a few times only the final ball was poor to finish the moves. 

Josh Mulligan again went close with a shot but the Morton keeper made a ggod save to tip the ball round his post. 

As time ran out Dundee failed to score from a few corners and they held out for a home win, Dundee can do better and will need to the coming weeks. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Fisher (Marshall 75), Ashcroft, Sweeney (c), Kerr, Maguire (Williamson at half time), Cameron (Tolaj 80), McMullan (Hannant 62), McGhee, Jakubiak (Robinson at half time)Thomas (Mulligan 11). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), McCowan, Anderson.

Referee: Euan Anderson

Att: 2,118

Dundee 3, Cove Rangers 0, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 12-February-23

Dundee started well enough but found Cove Rangers happy enough to sit back and soak up any pressure that the dark blues were able to do. Cove seemed happy to take their time with goal kicks and it did not help Dundee in anyway.

They lacked a final ball and this did not help the crowds mood as they could only muster one shot on target in a poor first half. That was when Cameron hit a good shot which needed a good save.

Second half and Manager Gary Bowyer made two changes to the team when Zach Robinson and Alex Jakubiak came on for Luke McCowan and Kwame Thomas. Six minutes later and it was 2-0 Dundee when both subs scored.

The first goal after Zach Robinson made a wide run and cut in but instead of a cutback he managed to get his shot on target to score the first vital goal. The second came when Robinson made a great run beat two players to set up Alex Jukabiak to score with ease to put Dundee in control of the game. 

With 60 minutes gone Dundee got a penalty when Lyall Cameron was fouled in the box, he stepped up to take the kick but Fox saved to deny the midfielder. 

At least Dundee were attacking now with ease and it was no surprize when it was 3-0 Lyall Cameron shot home after a good pass from McMullan. 

Dundee finished the game well on top and could have scored five or six in the second half. A welcome three points for Dundee today.

Dundee: Legzdins, Fisher, Ashcroft (Williamson 81), Sweeney (c), Kerr, Maguire (Mulligan 81), Cameron, McMullan (Hannant 81), McGhee, McCowan (Jakubiak at half time), Thomas (Robinson at half time). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Marshall, Anderson, Tolaj.

Referee: Craig Napier

Att: 4,208

Raith Photos

 

Dundee 2, Raith Rovers 2, AET (Lost 4-3 on pens)Dens Park, SPFL Trust Trophy Semi-Final, 08-February-23

Dundee's starting line-up had four changes from Saturday’s draw at Hamilton. Harrison Sharp, Lyall Cameron, Paul McMullan and Alex Jakubiak came in for Adam Legzdins, Josh Mulligan and Ben Williamson, who were all on the bench, and Sam Fisher, who was cup tied. 

They got off to the perfect start scoring after just 4 minutes when McMullan raced clear and his cross found Lyall Cameron who shot home from 10 yards. In the next few minutes Thomas had two great chances to score his first shot saved his second was just wide of the goal.

The second goal came on 28 minutes a great smooth move involving McCowan, Jakubiak, McMullan, McCowan again before Lyall Cameron scored with a low cross shot from six yards. 

Soon after the game should have been finished when first Jakubiak somehow missed from 2 yard out in middle of the goal the ball went over the ball. Then McCowan was unlucky when his shot smashed off the bar.

Second half and Dundee sent on Zach Robinson for Alex Jakubiak as fresh legs would help, but Rovers came back into the game they changed their shape and looked much better.

Dundee kept missing chances when Rovers pulled a goal back, worse was to follow when they scored again to force extra time in what was a good cup tie.

Dundee had made more changes before the goals when Ashcroft had to go off Mulligan came on and Sheridan also replaced Thomas. 

Dundee then lost Cillian Sheridan to injury before extra time started. Max Anderson came on.

Extra time was the same vein as both teams went close to score with Dundee shots were just going wide to the despair of the Dundee support.

The game was settled by a penalty shoot out which put Raith Rovers into the final  they won 4-3.

Dundee: Sharp, McGhee, Ashcroft (Mulligan 66), Sweeney (c), Kerr, McMullan (Tolaj 72), Maguire, Cameron (Williamson 86), McCowan, Jakubiak (Robinson at half time), Thomas (Sheridan 66 (Anderson 90)). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Byrne, Robertson.

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 2,948

Photos From Fife Dark Blues Day Out

 

Hamilton Accies 1, Dundee 1, ZYX Stadium, cinch Championship, 04-February-23

Dundee made two changes from the team that beat Queen’s Park last week. Ben Williamson kept his place after coming off the bench and scoring, and Josh Mulligan started after completing his suspension. They replaced Lyall Cameron and Paul McMullan, who were on the bench.

The came started pretty scrappy and then Hamilton scored a cracking goal when Smith smashed the ball homw high into the corner of the net. 

At least it turned the game into a contest as both teams went for it, twice Dundee went close but somehow Accies were able to clear. 

But on 38 minute Dundee finally levelled the game when Jordan McGhee headed home from a cross from Sam Fisher which set up a good second half.

Second half and Paul McMullan came on for Josh Mulligan to boost the Dundee attack. McMullan had a good shot which went just wide and then Thomas was unlucky with a header forcing a good safe from the Accies keeper.

Kwame Thomas was then replaced by Alex Jakubiak then after 74 minutes Dundee made three further substitutions, sending on Ryan Clampin, Max Anderson and Lorent Tolaj for Sam Fisher, Ben Williamson and Luke McCowan.

Twice the Accies keeper kept the ball out and near the end he somehow saved when the ball hit Sweeney it looked a certain goal.

The games last chance came when Lorent Tolaj headed over from Cammy Kerr’s cross. 

Always a tough place to come so a point is better than a defeat.

Dundee: Legzdins, Fisher (Clampin 74), Ashcroft, Sweeney (c), Kerr, Maguire, Williamson (Anderson 74), Mulligan (McMullan at half time), McGhee, McCowan (Tolaj 74), Thomas (Jakubiak 64). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Byrne, Sheridan, Cameron.

Referee: Don Robertson

Att: 1,649

Queens Park Photos

 

Zak Goes On Loan

Zak Rudden has went on loan to St Johnstone for 6 months deal, he made 40 appearences for Dundee and scored 9 goals.  Time will tell if he leaves Dundee if he does well at Perth Saints.

Dundee Sign Players on loan

Dundee sign Luke Hannant on loan from Colchester United, the winger has played over 300 games in England. He wear no 11 for the club.

Dundee have signed Lorent Tolaj on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion until the end of the season. The striker has started off at FC Sion and had spells at Salford City and before that Cambridge United. 

He will wear No 37 for the club.

Zach Robinson has returned for his second loan period from Wimbledon he made 19 appearences for the club first time and scored 8 goals.

Dundee 3, Queens Park 0, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 25th January 2023

Dundee Manager Gary Bowyer made six changes to the team that beat Dunfermline on Tuesday night. Adam Legzdins, Cammy Kerr, Jordan McGhee and Luke McCowan all returned to the starting line-up. Sam Fisher came in for his first league start of the season after returning from a loan spell at Dunfermline, and Barry Maguire made his debut in midfield.

Dundee got off to great start and were awarded a penalty when McMullan was fouled in the box, up stepped Paul McMullan but his shot was too near the keeper and it was a easy save for Ferrie.

Barry Maguire volleyed narrowly wide from McMullan’s low corner. Luke McCowan was close with a shot from 20 yards. Another Maguire shot was blocked with the ball bobbling around in the six yard box, but the Dark Blues couldn’t take advantage.

Then Jordan McGhee forced a good save from the keeper as Dundee looked for the opening goal.

Second half and Queens Park had a wee spell but never troubled the Dundee defence, after 62 minutes Dundee made changes to the team Lyall Cameron and Luke McCowan were replaced by Ben Williamson and Alex Jakubiak after 62 minutes.

Inside five minutes Dundee took the lead good place by Jakubiak and the ball fell nice for Ben Williamson who smashed the ball for a fine goal. 

Goal number two arrived five minutes later fine play by Fisher and Maguire stopped a Queen’s Park attempted break down their left. The turnover created space for McMullan to race away and fire over a low cross for Alex Jakuibaik to slide in and score at the far post.

Dundee put on Cillian Sheridan and Ryan Clampin  for Kwame Thomas and Sam Fisher, both had done well. 

Dundee were in total control and it was a joy to watch, the third goal came soon after a fine run from  Ryan Clampin who sprinted round the outside of a startled Spiders’ defence, ran along the byline, and set up Ryan Sweeney to prod the ball home from close range. 

Dundee could have scored 5 or 6 today a fine performance from everybody and we now close the gap at the top of the league. 

Next up is Hamilton Accies away next Saturday.

Dundee: Legzdins, Fisher (Clampin 75), Ashcrofoft, Sweeney (c), Kerr, Maguire, Cameron, (Williamson 62), McGhee, McMullan, Thomas (Sheridan 75), McCowan (Jakubiak 62). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Anderson.

Referee: Euan Anderson.

Att: 5,004.