Ross County 3, Dundee 1, Global Energy Stadium, William Hill Premiership, 22nd February 2024

Dundee made two changes to the team. Ryan Astley and Fin Robertson came in for Aaron Donnelly and Mo Sylla, who were both on the bench.

The home side started on the attack and Jon McCracken saved well to deny them. 

Then after just 4 minutes Dundee scored a fine worked goal. Good play from Ziyad Larkeche who passed to Simon Murray, who turned and sent a marvellous curling shot from the corner of the penalty area over keeper Jordan Amissah and into the far top corner.

This should have settled Dundee but Ross County took control of the game and it was no surprize when they levelled after 18 minutes. A long ball was put into the box, and it was headed into the six yard box, it was turned into the net by Phillips. 

Shortly afterwards Dundee lost Antonio Portales who limped off and was replaced by Aaron Donnnelly.

Until half time the only shot for Dundee was a free kick fron Fin Robertson. County ran over our midfield and the shape of the team was much needed.

At half time Mo Sylla came on for Clark Robertson, who had a problem with his hamstring. Jordan McGhee moved back from midfield into the defence.

The second half started and County scored twice in two minutes, first they hit the post when Hale should have scored. From the corner Wright was unmarked to overkick the ball home to get their second goal from six yards.

Then a quick break away with the Dundee defence nowhere and Chilvers who had run from the half way line unmarked had a simple tap in to seal the game for the home side. 

The Dee formation switched to four at the back with McGhee pushing back into midfield. Seun Adewumi came on for Seb Palmer-Houlden who took a knock. Neither change made any significant difference to the game or unsettled County.

Dundee struggled and only two real chances were create whem Murray was unlucky when he put it wide, and McGhee had a header which he failed to get on target.

County deserved the points and Dundee will need to stick together as the next six games are massive for the club. 

Dundee: McCracken, Astley, Portales (Donnelly 24), Clark Robertson (Sylla at half time), Mulligan, Fin Robertson, McGhee, Larkeche, Cameron (Tiffoney 81), Murray (c), Palmer-Houlden (Adewumi 59). Unused Subs: Carson (gk), Ingram, Shaughnessy, Samuels, Garza.

Referee: Matthew MacDermid. 

Att: 4,075

Dundee 1, Aberdeen 2, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 15th February 2025

Dundee made one change with Mo Sylla returning in central midfield. Lyall Cameron moved forward into a more attacking role and Seun Adewumi dropped to the bench.

Both teams started well and played some nice football. Simon Murray had a early shot saved. Doohan saved again after Josh Mulligan burst through the Dons midfield to shoot from the edge of the penalty area. Larkeche smashed a shot narrowly wide into the side netting.

Jon McCracken then made a good save as the ball dipped under the bar. Aberdeen then took the lead  from the resulting corner after 29 minutes. The second ball was a deep cross beyond the far post. Krister Tobers had been left free and although McCracken saved well from his volley, Kevin Nisbet was on hand to smash the loose ball into the roof of the net.

It could have been 2-0 but McCracken saved well again, it was all Aberdeen at the moment and Dundee had to dig in. There were two frantic goalmouth scrambles. Simon Murray, Scott Tiffoney and Lyall Cameron had close range shots blocked and eventually the ball flew out for a corner which produced yet more chaos in the Dons’ goalmouth. Somehow the ball stayed out and Jordan McGhee shot past the post.

Seb Palmer-Houlden replaced Scott Tiffoney at half time, and the Dark Blues started with some promising attacks.

But on 52 minutes Aberdeen went 2-0 up when slack play in the midfield and Keskinen scored from 25 yards out for a good goal.

At least Dundee hit back two minutes later when Mulligan jinked into space on the right and dinked a lovely cross into the goalmouth for Seb Palmer-Houlden to stab home the goal that gave the Dark Blues hope.

Fin Robertson came on for Mo Sylla and then Seun Adewumi replaced Lyall Cameron.

Dundee kept at in hope of a second goal but the final pass was lacking in their play. Aberdeen came close but McCracken again saved well to deny them. 

The game ended and now Dundee have slipped down the table with the Ross County game next week massive for the bottom six places come to the end of the season.

Dundee : McCracken, Portales, Clark Robertson, Donnelly, Mulligan, Sylla (Fin Robertson 57), McGhee, Larkeche (Garza 81), Cameron (Adewumi 67), Murray (c), Tiffoney (Palmer-Houlden at half time). Unused Subs: Carson (gk), Ingram, Astley, Shaughnessy, Samuels.

Referee: Grant Irvine.

Att: 7,632.

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

Dundee FC are delighted to announce that Goalkeeper Harry Sharp has signed a new deal at the club till the summer of 2027.

Harry came through the ranks at the club and made his Dundee debut against Elgin in the Scottish Challenge Cup in September 2019. Harry has made 24 first team appearances for The Dee.

He spent the first part of the 23/24 season on loan at Dunfermline Athletic where he made eight appearances for the Pars. Harry came back to the club and went on to make an important penalty save away to Livingston which Dundee went on to win 1-4.

Dundee FC  have confirm that young goalkeeper Alastair Graham has moved to English Premier League side Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee.

Sixteen-year-old Alastair was part of the Dundee FC Under 18’s squad. He has also played for Dundee Reserves and trained with the first team. He was part of the under 15/16s side that won the Club Academy Scotland (CAS) Performance Progressive League last season and part of the team that got to the CAS League Cup Final.

Alastair has also represented Scotland at International Level playing for the Under 16’s and 17’s. Alastair came through the SFA performance school at St John’s High.

Everyone at Dundee FC wishes Alastair all the very best for his career.

Dundee will play Hearts in the 1/4 Final in the Scottish Cup. The game will be played at Tynecastle on the weekend of 8th March.

Dundee 4, Airdrie 0, Dens Park, Scottish Cup 5th Rd, 8th March 2024

Dundee made six changes to the Dee team. Jon McCracken, Clark Robertson, Ziyad Larkeche, Jordan McGhee, Lyall Cameron and Scott Tiffoney came in for Trevor Carson, Ryan Astley, Cesar Garza, Fin Robertson, and Mo Sylla, who were all named as substitutes, and Ethan Ingram.

Dundee started well and attacked Airdrie from the start, but had to watch the Diamonds on the the break away. Antonio Portales made a great block to stop a shot soon after.

Dundee then attacked again and Kieran Wright in the away goal had to turn Jordan McGhee’s fierce shot from 22 yards over the bar.

From the corner taken by Lyall Cameron Dundee took the lead when Craig Robertson headed home.

At least Airdrie tried to play football, and Dundee scored again after 25 minutes it was 2-0 when Airdrie’s defence fell apart again.

Under pressure Dylan MacDonald sent a short backpass to Wright. Scott Tiffoney intercepted and, with the keeper out of position, he cut the ball back for Lyall Cameron to score.

Dundee were now in complete control. Airdrie attack gave Dean McMaster room to shoot from 20 yards but Jon McCracken saved well. In a Airdrie attack Dundee gave Dean McMaster room to shoot from 20 yards but Jon McCracken saved well.

The Dark Blues settled the tie with two goals in the last five minutes of the first half. Cameron had ample time and space approaching the penalty area to pick his pass. He found Tiffoney who sent Seun Adewumi  in to tuck the third goal past Wright.

Four minutes and good work from Simon Murray and his passed to Lyall Cameron to score his second goal.

Second half and Dundee played some great football but failed to get the fifth goal. Scott Tiffoney went close with a shot. Airdrie had a five minute spell when they hit the ball, and Jon McCracken had to pull off two fine saves.

Dundee made changes in the last 20 minutes Victor Lopez was given his debut from the substitutes’ bench, and Joe Shaughnessy got a big ovation when he came on for his first appearance since April last year.

Lopez looked lively and and was involved in a few Dundee moves, but the main focus was to keep a clean sheet which they did to reach the 1/4 Final stage.

Great result for Dundee after the two heavy defeats in the league. 

Dundee: McCracken, Portales, Clark Robertson (Shaughnessy 81), Donnelly, Mulligan, Cameron (Sylla 71), McGhee (Fin Robertson 71), Larkeche (Samuels 71), Tiffoney, Murray (c), Adewumi (Lopez 61). Unused Subs: Carson (gk), Astley, Garza.

Referee: Euan Anderson. 

Att: 4,335.

Celtic 6, Dundee 0, Parkhead, William Hill Premiership,

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

Dundee FC are delighted to announce that Finlay Robertson has signed a new deal at the club till the summer of 2027.

Fin who has been part of the Dundee Academy since the age of 11, went on to make his debut for the first team five years later at the age of 16 against St Mirren on the last day of the 2018/19 season.

Fin has gone on to play 90 times for The Dee, scoring three times. In season 2019/20 he was awarded the Isobel Sneddon Young Player of the Year for season 2019/20. Fin has also represented Scotland at Under 18’s, 19’s and 21’s level.

This season Fin has played 23 times contributing six assists, with one of them being the corner delivery for Simon Murray’s winning goal in Dundee’s 1-0 win against Dundee United in the Scottish Cup.

As expected Lyall Cameron has signed a pre-contract with Rangers, he will join the Glasgow side in June.  Lyall has come through the Dundee Academy and made his debut in a 3-0 win away to Raith Rovers in the League Cup in July 2019. Lyall has gone on to play 108 times for The Dee scoring 27 times.

Luke Graham has rejoined Scottish Championship side Falkirk FC on loan till the end of the season.

Luke spent the first part of the season on loan at Falkirk and played 14 times during his time at the Falkirk Stadium. He returned to Dundee at the start of the January transfer window and played in our matches against Dundee United and St Johnstone.

Luke now returns to Falkirk for the remainder of the season and everyone at the club wishes him all the very best for his time at Falkirk.

Dundee 0, Hearts 6, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 01-February-25

Dundee made two changes to the team which beat Dundee United. Josh Mulligan returned from illness and Imari Samuels made his first start. They replaced Ethan Ingram and Fin Robertson.

The game started with both teams playing some good moves. Carson saved well from Shankland's header. But the games changed after 15 minutes when Hearts scored, sadly they scored again two minutes later.

After this Dundee struggled and Hearts took control of the game. Dundee had a couple of moves near the end of the half, and the closest they came was a Murray header which Gordon saved inthe Hearts goal.

Tony Docherty made two changes at half time. Fin Robertson and Seb Palmer-Houlden came on for Imari Samuels and Cesar Garza. Robertson was a straight replacement at left wing back, but Palmer-Houlden played up front with Murray, Lyall Cameron taking up a more central role, and Seun Adewumi behind the front two.

As Dundee came forward looking for a goal, Hearts hit on the break and scored with ease to make it 3-0. After this Dundee failed to create anythink of note to worry Hearts. 

After 67 minutes it was 4-0 after Carson dropped the ball and Dremmeh had a easy tap in. Ziyad Larkeche came on for Adewumi after 70 minutes. It was at least a wee hightlight for the Dundee fans who had stayed to watch.

Hearts scored again in 77 minutes to make it 5-0, and the added a 6th goal in injury time to complete a bad day for the dark blues.

Next up is a trip to Parkhead to play Celtic on Wednesday night. 

Dundee: Carson (c), Astley, Clark Robertson, Donnelly, Mulligan, Sylla, Garza (Palmer-Houlden at half time), Samuels (Fin Robertson at half time), Cameron, Adewumi (Larkeche 70), Murray (Tiffoney 84)   Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Ingram, Lopez, Portales.