News From Dens.................

Dundee are delighted to announce the signing of Mexican midfielder Victor Lopez on a yearlong loan deal, subject to international clearance and being granted the necessary visa.

Victor who is known as Chespi will join us from Liga MX side Queretaro. Once available for selection Chespi will wear the number 27 jersey for the Dark Blues.

Marley Sweenie-Rowe, who is part of Dundee FC’s Development squad has joined Scottish League Two side Forfar Athletic on loan till the end of the season. 

He was on loan at Fraserburgh and played against Rangers last Sunday at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup.

Dundee  can confirm that midfielder Julien Vetro has left the club after being recalled from his season-long loan by his parent club Burnley FC.

Julien joined The Dee on the 29th August 2024 and during his time played six times for the Dark Blues.

Dundee will play Airdrieonians in the fifth round of The Scottish Cup. The game at Dens will be played weekend 8/9 February 2025.

Dundee 1, Dundee United 0, Dens Park, Scottish Cup 4th Rd, 20th January 2024

Dundee made one change Lyall Cameron replayed Josh Mulligan who has flu. Dundee started this cup tie in a positive mood and forced a corner in the first minute.

From the corner by Fin Robertson his cross found Simon Murray in the six yard boax and his clever header went across the goal and into the net to give the dark blues the lead.

A few minutes later and Murray had a shot which just went over the bar, Und had the ball in the net on 9 minutes but the ball went out and came back in for the cross. It was checked by VAR and they agreed with the officials.

Both teams attacked with Dundee going close when Donnelly headed just over the bar. Graham missed a header for Und and maybe should have scored. 

The Dark Blues came agonisingly close to a second goal after Lyall Cameron sent Ethan Ingram away down the right. His low cross found Murray whose shot was blocked and then Robertson and Cameron had shots blocked in a proper goalmouth stramash.

Dundee were the better side in the first half, but United started the second half well, and Dundee had to dig in and defend their goal. They forced Carson into make a few good saves. Dundee hit on the break and Cameron was unlucky when he put his shot over the ball. 

Seb Palmer-Houlden replaced Seun Adewumu after 65 minutes. The young Austrian had been a menace to the United defence, but Palmer-Houlden’s fresh legs and hard work were of great value in the closing stages

The last 20 minutes Und threw everything at the Dundee goal, but Carson saved went needed and  Ingram cleared a certain goal, when he blocked the ball.

Imari Samuels came on for Cesar Garza for the last 12 minutes of play. He played at left back with Fin Robertson moving into midfield.

United hit the post late on and Trevor Carson tipped the ball over the bar when it came back to Paton.

In a last minute Fin Robertson had a shot saved and it was a corner to Dundee, and that was when the final whistle went. 

Dundee got a famous win the first since 1956 in the Scottish Cup. A great result for the club and for the fans. They deserved it on the night and hopefully can get a run this year.

Dundee: Carson (c), Astley, Clark Robertson, Donnelly, Ingram, Sylla, Garza (Samuels 83), Fin Robertson, Cameron, Adewumi (Palmer-Houlden 65), Murray. Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Tiffoney, Main, Graham, Vetro.

Referee: Matthew MacDermid.

Att: 8,9294

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Jordan McGhee has signed a pre contract with Motherwell. Jordan might move in January time will tell.  He has been at Dens for nearly 5 years.

Oluwaseun Adewumi has extended his loan stay from Burnley FC till the end of the season. Which is great news for our current season. 

Dundee can confirm that midfielder Sammy Braybrooke has left the club after being recalled from his season-long loan by his parent club Leicester City.

Sammy joined The Dee on the 28th August 2024 and during his time played eight times for the Dark Blues.

Loan Extensions

Marley Sweenie Rowe – Fraserburgh FC – Loan extended to 20.01.25

Tobias Davies Browne – Deveronvale FC – Loan extended to 14.06.25

Wallace Baird – Dundee North End FC – Loan extended to 14.06.25

Lewis McKelvie – Forfar United JFC – Loan extended to 14.06.25

Players returning from loan

Lewis Lorimer returning from Bonnyrigg Rose FC

Jamie Richardson returning from Arbroath FC

Ross Clark returning from Formartine FC

Michael Hunter returning from Brechin FC

Finlay Corrigan returning from Broomhill FC

Celtic Photos

 

Dundee 3, Celtic 3, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 14th January 2024

Dundee made one change when Fin Robertson replaced Scott Tiffoney who was on the bench with Lyall Cameron, also was new signing Imari samuels. 

Dundee started well and had a couple of attacks before Celtic took the lead when McCowan scored with a good header which left Carson helpless. 

The visitors stayed on top for a wee while and could have scored a couple of goals, At least Dundee worked hard and were looking to get a chance before half-time.

They did three minute before the break, they broke up a corner and raced down the park, the ball was picked up by Robertson and his quick pass put Seun Adewumi clear and the youngster bend the ball home for a superb taken goal. 

Celtic started the second half well and Dundee had to defend well in the first few minutes. But they scored in 54 minutes which was a scrappy goal, Yang headed home after Robertson and Carson failed to clear.

But at least Dundee had a go at celtic and 1 minute later it 2-2, Murray done well and fed Josh Mulligan who ran to the byline and his shot went in off Carter-Vickers into the net to the dee-light of the home fans.

Dundee kept at it and Adewumi flashed a 22 yard shot narrowly past. Ethan Ingram’s header flew just past the post with Schmeichel rooted to the goalline. Fin Robertson wasn’t far away with a free kick from 25 yards.

Celtic had a go as well and Carson made three good saves to keep Dundee in the game. 

Then Dundee took the lead when Aaron Donnelly headed home to put Dundee ahead 3-2 with 12 minutes to go.

Dundee and Celtic had a go to get further goals, Sylla was unlucky with a shot which went over the bar. Dundee were digging in and went all the way into 3 minutes of 4 added on when Celtic were awarded a penalty after the ball hit Sylla's arm as he dived in to block a shot.

Needless to say Celtic scored and the game ended 3-3. A great point for the dark blues who came so close to winning the game. All the players were superb tonight and deserve all the credit they will get from this game.

Dundee: Carson (c), Astley, Clark Robertson, Donnelly, Mulligan, Sylla, Garza (Tiffoney 86), Fin Robertson (Cameron 86), Ingram, Adewumi, Murray (Palmer-Houlden 81). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Graham, Main, Samuels, Vetro.

Referee: Don Robertson

Att: 8,816

Imari Samuels Signs

Imari Samuels has joined Dundee on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Premier League side, Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 21-year-old left-back came through the ranks at Reading, before joining the Seagulls in 2022 and spent the end of last season on loan at Fleetwood Town.

Samuels has joined up with his new teammates and will wear the number 12 for The Dee! 

My view is we were needing a left-back to help the defence. So welcome to Dundee FC Imari

Dundee 1, Rangers 1, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 9th January 2025

Dundee made three changes when Ethan Ingram, Aaron Donnelly and Cesar Garza replaced Luke Graham and Seb Palmer-Houlden, who were on the bench, and Lyall Cameron, who was ill. Donnelly was making his second Dee debut after signing yesterday, following last season’s loan spell from Nottingham Forest, and Garza made his first start.

Rangers had the first attack but failed to trouble the Dundee goal, it took six minutes for Dundee to attack, but when they did it was a openining goal. Great play involving Seun Adewumi and that allowed Ethan Ingram to cross. Scott Tiffoney’s shot was blocked with the ball breaking wide for Josh Mulligan to screw a cross back from the byline.  Sean Adewumi to score with a fine finish. 

Then minutes later Donnelly had a header blocked and hid follow up shot was blocked by a shaky Rangers defence. Dundee were playing some neat football.

Then Dundee claimed a penalty when Murray was fouled in the box, Rangers went up the park and scored. After a VAR check the penalty was not given and it was 1-1. 

The same kind of foul gave a penalty to Rangers last season, Dundee kept playing football and were unlucky a few times before half-time.

Second half and Rangers had more of the ball but Carson only had to make two good saves, Dundee were unlucky not to get a second goal when Adewumi scored again but Murray was ruled offside. It was very close. 

Seb Palmer-Holden and Julien Vetro came on for Simon Murray and Scott Tiffoney to give Rangers fresh problems with their fresh legs and energy.

After an impressive debut Cesar Garza went down with what looked like cramp and was replaced by Sammy Braybrooke for the last 15 minutes.

Rangers hit the bar late on and Dundee had a couple of chances but could not hit the target.

Dundee deserved the point tonight and could have got all three with a bit of luck. Next up is Celtic at Dens next Tuesday night.

Dundee: Carson (c), Astley, Clark Robertson, Donnelly, Mulligan, Sylla, Garza (Braybrooke 78), Ingram, Tiffoney (Vetro 70), Adewumi, Murray (Palmer-Houlden 70). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Graham, Main.

Referee: Calum Scott

Att: 8,606

News From Dens

Dundee  has signed defender Aaron Donnelly on a three-and-a-half-year deal from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.

Aaron spent last season with The Dee on loan where he made 21 appearances and received high praise for his performances in the Dark Blue.  

This season Aaron has been on loan at English League Two side Colchester United where he played 22 times.

Aaron will wear No 50 for the dark blues this season.

Dundee can confirm that Sean Kelly has left the club after his short-term deal came to an end. Sean joined the club on 28th November on a short-term deal till the start of January.

During his time for The Dee Kelly made three substitute appearances in matches against Motherwell, Ross County and St Mirren.

St Johnstone 1, Dundee 3, McDiarmid Park, William Hill Premiership, 05-January-25

Dundee made only one change to the starting eleven. Scott Tiffoney came in at left wing back for the injured Fin Robertson. 

Dundee started really well and scored in just three minutes, the Saints keeper made a mess of a cross ball, the ball fell nicely to Simon Murray who scored with a fine shot into the corner of the net. 

After a VAR check the goal was given to the dee-light of the Dundee fans. Minutes later and it was 2-0 when after a cross from  Scott Tiffoney who chipped back into the danger area. The home defence still couldn’t clear and Clark Robertson’s low shot took a deflection giving Seb Palmer-Houlden  a tap in at the far post. 2-0 in the 10th minute. 

Again a VAR check for hand ball the goal was given and it put Dundee in a great place. Saints had a couple of chances but nothing to worry about. 

Dundee then broke up a Saints move and great pace and play from Mulligan. His low cross was missed by Adewumi but not Lyall Cameron, who took a touch to make space and smashed his shot into the corner from 12 yards. The Dark Blue support behind that goal were loving this top class entertainment from the Dee.

Dundee had a few more chances before half-time, Palmer-Houlden had a good effort saved by the Saints keeper.

Second half and St Johnstone started very well and were knocking the ball about well, Dundee were just defending well and attacking with quick breaks. Adewumi was unlucky after a great run with skill and pace his shot was well saved to deny a goal.

Saints pulled a goal back when McPake scored with a fine finish, Dundee replaced Simon Murray with Ethan Ingram and Mulligan was able to move into midfield. 

It helped Dundee to tighten up and they looked much better. Later on Cesar Garza came on for his debut, replacing the hugely impressive Adewumi, after 75 minutes.

A great three points for Dundee and although the second half was not great, it was a great three points and makes the gap bigger on St Johnstone. 

Dundee: Carson (c), Astley, Clark Robertson, Graham, Mulligan, Sylla, Cameron, Tiffoney, Adewumi (Garza 75), Palmer-Houlden (Main 83), Murray (Ingran 67). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Braybrooke, Vetro.

Referee: David Dickinson.

Att: 5,256.

Dundee 1, Dundee United 2, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 2nd January 2025

Dundee hosted their city rivals Dundee United at Dens Park. A sell out crowd was inside the ground.

They made two changes to the team that started Sunday’s win at St Mirren. Clark Robertson returned from injury and Luke Graham came back from his loan at Falkirk to take the places of Jordan McGhee and Billy Koumetio in central defence.

United started well and Carson had to make a good early sve. Dundee came back and Robertson had a effort blocked on the line. Seun Adewumi shot wide in the resulting scramble.

Palmer-Houlden missed narrowly from 12 yards after Simon Murray laid the ball off. Adewumi then found Mo Sylla in space to shoot from 18 yards but he hammered his shot straight at Walton.

United had the last chance of the half where Dundee should have been ahead at the break.

United made several changes and it worked as Dundee had to dig in a bit. They kept going and it paid off soon after.  

As the game approached the hour mark a Dundee break ended with Palmer-Houlden crossing to the near post and Holt cleared from Murray. A lengthy VAR review established that the defender used his arm. Simon Murray sent Walton the wrong way from the penaltu spot to give the Dark Blues the lead.

United hit back 4 minutes later when they scored to level the game. It swung end to end as both teams went for it.

Late on and Dundee happy to get the draw United scored what proved to be the winner.

Dundee: Carson (c), Astley, Clark Robertson, Graham, Mulligan, Sylla, Cameron, Fin Robertson (Tiffoney 90+2), Adewumi, Palmer-Houlden (Main 90+2), Murray. Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Ingram, Garza, Kelly, Braybrooke, Vetro.

Referee: Steven McLean

Att: 11,585.