Can't wait until Saturday, so that we can gain revenge for that awful Scottish Cup Semi-Final performance on 1st of April. It's pay back time most people will think we have no chance, but we will bust coupons this week.
I even finish work on Saturday at 06:30, so it's no sleep for me as the bus leaves Dundee at 10:00..........so bring it on.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Friday, September 01, 2006
Perugia 2003
I left Cupar on the Sunday afternoon to stay at Mike's, Dougie Laing picked me up. The Donnas were supposed to play but the tour was cancelled. So we just had a few drinks round the pubs in Broxburn. On the Monday I got my hair cut and final shopping done before we leave for Italy early morning, there is 13 of us going in total. Morning arrives and Andy and Gordan pick us up to take us to the Airport, Karen, Nathan, Susan, Natasha, Colin, Alan and Damian all arrive about the same time and we all get checked in for the 06:30 flight to Stanstead. A quick flight down and we arrive on time, we have 4 hours to wait before the Rome flight. So we get checked in and went for a look about the airport, loads of Dundee fans are milling around and there seems to be a few Newcastle Und fans in the bars. John arrived from Spain so it's off to the departure lounge now and a few bottles of beer before the flight, which leaves at 12:30. Time goes quick and before we know it we are stepping onto the Ryanair plane heading for Rome, a very quick flight and we touch down on time. We are getting picked up to take us down to Perugia; it will take 3 to 4 hours. We set off and it's a long enough journey, we stopped once for a break and we arrive at our Hotel The Sangallo Palace, it looks very nice and has a swimming pool and is very central.
We all get checked in and after getting freshened up we head for the city square. I can't believe the escalators up through caves and finally getting to the top, it looks a very medieval city and we reach the Fountain, where there is a few bars. We head for the Shamrock where the place is jumping with Dundee fans, a few pints in there and we go to the next bar where l meet Billy Finnegan who is here for 6 nights and some of the Edinburgh lads. The bars runs out of beer and have to get more delivered, the locals are very friendly and everybody is in high sprits, then some thugs start throwing bottles about, it turned out it was some Leicester fans looking for trouble, we just head back to our Hotel it's around 1am.Next morning I realise it's not my adidas bag, l remember Phil Kirk at Rome airport with the same kind of bag. Tonight's ref and linesmen are staying at our hotel and Karen and Susan tried their best to bribe them, after breakfast we head off to get Perugia top ect and after about 2 hours shopping we head for the Shamrock for something to eat and a dinner time pint. Great news for myself when Phil Kirk came in and it turns out he's got my bag, the only problem is his hotel is outside Perugia. So we get a taxi to swap over bags, we pass the ground on the way. It's quickly done and it's back to the square for a few more pints before we head for the game. There are now about 2,000 fans in Perugia and the place is buzzing with even Ravanelli out to meet the fans.
It's time to head for the game now, so it's down to the bus station to get transport: the council are laying on the buses. There are loads of Dundee fans and some will struggle to get out,as it's very busy. We are now all singing and hoping Dundee can get a result tonight, we manage to get on maybe the tenth bus so off to the Renato Curi Stadio we go. It takes around 10 minutes, we quickly get into the ground and most of the Dundee fans are in already,the Perugia fans are very noisy and colourful, the toilets are just a hole in the ground. The players come out to warmup and it's not long now to kick-off.
Dundee start the game very poorly, with Caballero back hopes of a good start.But it did not happen, Perugia started to come into the game and missed a sitter after a mistake from Lee Wilkie, but thankfully Ze Maria put his effort over the bar. Dundee's best chance came just before half time when nacho Novo put his shot wide of the post. Then Perugia miss the best chance of the game so far, the ball falls to the back post and Margiotta seemed certain to score but Spearoni makes a great save. At least we are still in the tie but have to force our way back in, as Perugia's four midfielders are over running us.
Into the second half now and some good play by Gavin Rae put's Novo through with a half chance but the keeper makes a good save. Then the move of the game Caballero to Sara then on to Rae who has just the keeper to beat, but alas the keeper saves. Then in the next move Sara goes down in the box, shouts for a penalty are in vain. A minute later all hell breaks loose after a reckless tackle from Sara has the keeper losing the plot and all of a sudden 15 players are jostling at each other. Dundee send on Carranza and Duncan McLean in a last bid to save the tie.But minute's later Perugia score with a quick break away, Spearoni saves but the ball breaks to Margiotta who knocks it into the empty net despite Lee Wilkie's effort on the line. The time goes quickly now and as the final whistle goes the big Dundee support clapped Perugia off the park. We can be proud of our efforts, but Perugia just proved too strong over the two ties.
Back to the Hotel after the game, as the bars are shut at 11pm because of the trouble last night. an early night was the best idea as we head back to Rome after breakfast. I feel a we bit hungover and the bus journey was a nightmare, with one stop and some Dundee fans were taken out to the airport. Back to Rome we finally arrive at our hotel at 14:20.
After getting booked in and a much needed shower we hit the bar outside. After a few bottles of Peroni Dougie,Gordan and myself went out to see the Colosseum, which is very impressive. Back by the underground train into the centre we got something to eat before landing into a Cuban Bar a bit dodgy to say the least! Later on we meet up with the rest of the party Colin, Andy and John had not even left the street. They caused a riot (friendly) in a Polish bar. Mike,Karen, Susan and Natasha went out to see the Trevi Fountain, which we did not have time to see. After a few more beers it was time to hit our beds, as we leave for home in the morning. After breakfast it's time to get packed up and head for the Ryanair bus to take us out to the Airport for the flight to Stanstead. Time to do some duty free shopping and before we know it we are at Stanstead. We all go for something to eat and a few beers and it's time for the Easyjet flight, it's running late but we get back into Edinburgh at 6pm.
We all say our goodbyes Gordan gives me a lift back to Dundee via Perth. After a quick pint in the rail bar I get the 20:30 train back to Cupar. Very tired it's been a long day, a very enjoyable trip. Bring on the next one.
We all get checked in and after getting freshened up we head for the city square. I can't believe the escalators up through caves and finally getting to the top, it looks a very medieval city and we reach the Fountain, where there is a few bars. We head for the Shamrock where the place is jumping with Dundee fans, a few pints in there and we go to the next bar where l meet Billy Finnegan who is here for 6 nights and some of the Edinburgh lads. The bars runs out of beer and have to get more delivered, the locals are very friendly and everybody is in high sprits, then some thugs start throwing bottles about, it turned out it was some Leicester fans looking for trouble, we just head back to our Hotel it's around 1am.Next morning I realise it's not my adidas bag, l remember Phil Kirk at Rome airport with the same kind of bag. Tonight's ref and linesmen are staying at our hotel and Karen and Susan tried their best to bribe them, after breakfast we head off to get Perugia top ect and after about 2 hours shopping we head for the Shamrock for something to eat and a dinner time pint. Great news for myself when Phil Kirk came in and it turns out he's got my bag, the only problem is his hotel is outside Perugia. So we get a taxi to swap over bags, we pass the ground on the way. It's quickly done and it's back to the square for a few more pints before we head for the game. There are now about 2,000 fans in Perugia and the place is buzzing with even Ravanelli out to meet the fans.
It's time to head for the game now, so it's down to the bus station to get transport: the council are laying on the buses. There are loads of Dundee fans and some will struggle to get out,as it's very busy. We are now all singing and hoping Dundee can get a result tonight, we manage to get on maybe the tenth bus so off to the Renato Curi Stadio we go. It takes around 10 minutes, we quickly get into the ground and most of the Dundee fans are in already,the Perugia fans are very noisy and colourful, the toilets are just a hole in the ground. The players come out to warmup and it's not long now to kick-off.
Dundee start the game very poorly, with Caballero back hopes of a good start.But it did not happen, Perugia started to come into the game and missed a sitter after a mistake from Lee Wilkie, but thankfully Ze Maria put his effort over the bar. Dundee's best chance came just before half time when nacho Novo put his shot wide of the post. Then Perugia miss the best chance of the game so far, the ball falls to the back post and Margiotta seemed certain to score but Spearoni makes a great save. At least we are still in the tie but have to force our way back in, as Perugia's four midfielders are over running us.
Into the second half now and some good play by Gavin Rae put's Novo through with a half chance but the keeper makes a good save. Then the move of the game Caballero to Sara then on to Rae who has just the keeper to beat, but alas the keeper saves. Then in the next move Sara goes down in the box, shouts for a penalty are in vain. A minute later all hell breaks loose after a reckless tackle from Sara has the keeper losing the plot and all of a sudden 15 players are jostling at each other. Dundee send on Carranza and Duncan McLean in a last bid to save the tie.But minute's later Perugia score with a quick break away, Spearoni saves but the ball breaks to Margiotta who knocks it into the empty net despite Lee Wilkie's effort on the line. The time goes quickly now and as the final whistle goes the big Dundee support clapped Perugia off the park. We can be proud of our efforts, but Perugia just proved too strong over the two ties.
Back to the Hotel after the game, as the bars are shut at 11pm because of the trouble last night. an early night was the best idea as we head back to Rome after breakfast. I feel a we bit hungover and the bus journey was a nightmare, with one stop and some Dundee fans were taken out to the airport. Back to Rome we finally arrive at our hotel at 14:20.
After getting booked in and a much needed shower we hit the bar outside. After a few bottles of Peroni Dougie,Gordan and myself went out to see the Colosseum, which is very impressive. Back by the underground train into the centre we got something to eat before landing into a Cuban Bar a bit dodgy to say the least! Later on we meet up with the rest of the party Colin, Andy and John had not even left the street. They caused a riot (friendly) in a Polish bar. Mike,Karen, Susan and Natasha went out to see the Trevi Fountain, which we did not have time to see. After a few more beers it was time to hit our beds, as we leave for home in the morning. After breakfast it's time to get packed up and head for the Ryanair bus to take us out to the Airport for the flight to Stanstead. Time to do some duty free shopping and before we know it we are at Stanstead. We all go for something to eat and a few beers and it's time for the Easyjet flight, it's running late but we get back into Edinburgh at 6pm.
We all say our goodbyes Gordan gives me a lift back to Dundee via Perth. After a quick pint in the rail bar I get the 20:30 train back to Cupar. Very tired it's been a long day, a very enjoyable trip. Bring on the next one.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Dundee 3 Clyde 0, 20/August/06
Dundee beat Hamilton 3-0 on Sunday at Dens Park, Ross Harris scored the first with a 25 yards drive, the second came from the penalty spot after new striker Derek Lyle was tripped in the box, Lyle netted from the spot, the third just after half-time when a great turn and finish from Gavin Swankie.
We should have scored a few more, but could have lost a couple of goals, overall a good performance and lets hope we can keep it up in the coming weeks.New signings Derek Lyle and Callum Reidford both done well and Ross Harris was alot better in the middle of the park. My man of the match was Gavin Swankie who could have had a hat-trick.
We should have scored a few more, but could have lost a couple of goals, overall a good performance and lets hope we can keep it up in the coming weeks.New signings Derek Lyle and Callum Reidford both done well and Ross Harris was alot better in the middle of the park. My man of the match was Gavin Swankie who could have had a hat-trick.
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Hamilton 1 Dundee 0, 12/August/06
Left Cupar by train at 09:52 and had to stand all the way to Edinburgh, good value at £19.50 return. Changed trains at Haymarket for Glasgow, then train to Hamilton West arriving at 12:30, had a few pints in the Bay Horse which was very busy for last year's Scottish Cup Tie, but not this time. After that made my way up to the Hamilton social club and met Dave MacKay and his son Stuart at the car park had a quick chat, then headed for the club, first people l seen were Arnie and the two Billy's from Inverness. So l got myself a drink and joined their company. A few well known Dundee fans were in as well.
To the game and we struggled to get going, Calum McDonald was getting a hardtime from their tricky winger, and Hamilton missed a few chances. We missed two good chances as well both falling to Bryan Deasley who missed them maybe on another day they go in. Alex Rae hit the post as well. Halftime and the Accies groundsman waters the touch line, they done it before the game as well. Hamilton took the lead when a good cross was headed home, trialist keeper Chad Harpor got a hand on it but failed to keep it out. We then take Gavin Swankie off for the french trialist, when maybe Deasley needs a rest. Anyway the game fades away and another three points are gone.
I got a lift home to Cupar from Dave MacKay and the excitement of the game must have been too much for young Stuart who fell asleep!
To the game and we struggled to get going, Calum McDonald was getting a hardtime from their tricky winger, and Hamilton missed a few chances. We missed two good chances as well both falling to Bryan Deasley who missed them maybe on another day they go in. Alex Rae hit the post as well. Halftime and the Accies groundsman waters the touch line, they done it before the game as well. Hamilton took the lead when a good cross was headed home, trialist keeper Chad Harpor got a hand on it but failed to keep it out. We then take Gavin Swankie off for the french trialist, when maybe Deasley needs a rest. Anyway the game fades away and another three points are gone.
I got a lift home to Cupar from Dave MacKay and the excitement of the game must have been too much for young Stuart who fell asleep!
Friday, August 11, 2006
Vllaznia Uefa Cup 2003
After waiting 23 years, the day has finally arrived, Dundee Football Club are in the UEFA Cup for the first time since 1974. We had drawn KS Vllaznia who play in Albania, so after scare stories for our safety, I booked up to go with the official trip with the team. Costly at £500 but it had to be done. So after staying overnight at Mike Dunn's the morning had arrived. After a lift to Edinburgh Airport at 07:00am, I joined the queue to book in. The Capital Dark Blues had arrived just before the players led by Jim Duffy. It was quickly done and it was up to the departure lounge for the charted flight to Tirana. A few pints and something to eat it was time to go. Dundee fans from all over Britain were on this trip. Once on the plane after sky tv were filming our every move, Jim Duffy welcomed everyone on to the flight; I was sitting next to Troyso one of the head people from the Trades Bar Dark Blues. The journey went very quick as we seen Dusseldorf(Germany) and Naples(Italy) and then across the sea our first glimpse of Albania with Tirana in the distance. It looked quite barren, as we approached the airport I will never forget the landing as we just went straight down to the runway, which is very small. Getting off the plane the first thing that hit us was the heat, it was well over 100 degrees, after a long wait in the arrival lounge where we had to fill forms and pay a tax to enter the country. It was time to get on the two buses that was waiting to transfer us to our hotel.It certainly looks a poor place with loads of beggars outside and the local kids selling cigarettes. After a 40-minute trip we arrived at the 5 star Sheraton Hotel.
After a quick pint, I booked into my room, what a hotel the best I've stayed in. Unpacked my bag then had a quick shower. It was back down to the hotel bar which was busy with the 75 Dundee fans some of them them in the swimming pool. Which the bar staff stopped serving beer to because of safety fears. After that we planned to hit Tirana so after meeting up with two of the Glasgow fans Deeko and Colin who had travelled via Budapest. Ian Rae and Brian Gavine came along as well. We then hit the bars of downtown Tirana; it's a bit mad traffic wise. It seems who ever gets to the corner first, has first go at the roundabout. After a few beers we all went for a meal, which was very good. The people can't do enough for us and the Bitsburger beer is going down a treat.After a walk back toward our hotel, we end up meeting the Charlton dees and end up sitting outside this massive disco complex, a pity it's a Tuesday night. After getting lost we ended up at the local army base with guards outside. Better not mess with lot real guns and all that. No photos they say, anyway they point us in the direction of the Manhattan Cowboys Bar, and what a place full of Dundee fans singing outside with the Lokeran fans who are playing Tirana. The local police come along to say we need to go inside as it's a residential area. So inside the singing goes on into the small hours of the morning, with the dj blasting out Blondie. Got back to the hotel at 04:30.
Up early for breakfast, a great selection of meats, cheese ect. All washed down with coffee. A few of the lads are looking rough this morning, with Ian Rae going back to his bed. Myself and a few of the Capital Dark Blues head down for our last walk about Tirana, loads of markets and there does not seem to be any major shops. We end up in this small bar, where the barman would not take some of our Albania money saying it's out of date! They take anything euros, pounds or leke which is their currency. But you have to watch what change you get back. Anyway time flies and it's back to the hotel for the midday bus trip to Shkoder.
Packed with loads of bottled water the two buses leave the very hot Tirana. The first bit is good motorway and what's all the fuss about the roads. Then we hit the countryside with views of a place stuck back 100 years ago. People living in tin sheds, sniper positions still with Albania flags flying, with plenty evidence of the war and people rebuilding their houses. The road is just a dirt track now with top speed around 30 mph, a long journey is now faced. As we go through the steep mountains the villages seem to get poorer and poorer, with men and woman selling fruit by the roadside. We even had to stop to let a herd of cattle by and some of the vehicles should be in museums. Any way after two and a half hours we stopped for a break, a cool beer and toilet. With the local bar must have made a fortune. The strange thing l noticed was the dead foxes hung up on the wall. They were very small and thin. The sight of the kilts also amused the locals. We were just 20 miles from Shkoder and we got a police escort into the industrial town.
We were met by loads of riot police, very friendly though. After the match tickets were handed out, myself and a few other Dundee fans went in search of food, Vllaznia scarf which l got for 3 leke, then a few beers in the scorching heat. There was a TV station moving about as well filming the fans. It was getting close to kick-off time and we wished the Vllaznia fans all the best, most of them though Dundee would get beat 2 or 3 nil. Once inside the ground we had a good view of the pitch. The teams then came out and the Vllaznia captain carried a hugh photo of the ex president, who got murdered 3 weeks ago. Strangely instead of a minute's silence, the fans stood up and clapped their hands for the whole minute. So the game got underway, with Dundee starting very well. They forced Vllaznia into defending deep, and only good saves from their keeper kept Dundee out, with Hernandez missing two sitters. The home crowd are very loud, and nearly go ahead against the run of play. Spearoni making a brilliant save to deny Mansaku. The 11,000 Vllaznia fans could not beleive it. A couple of minutes later Steve Lovell puts Dundee ahead with a great goal, started by Smith who fed Nemsadze,who then plays a wonderful pass to the on rushing striker Lovell who blasts the ball into the bottom corner of the net, to send the Dundee fans wild in the Loro Borici Stadium.We reach half-time and we are really happy with the game so far. The police have to let us out for the toilet (a wall outside) we even managed a beer at the bar across the road. Back into the ground for the second half and straight away Dundee seal the victory when after good work by Gavin Rae who's shot is blocked, but he gatheres the rebound passes to Brady on the right and Nacho Novo is on hand to sweep the midfielder's low cross home. Dundee sit back a wee bit now, because the heat is unbelievable. Vllaznia hit the post late on, but we hold out and the final whistle sounds and theres sceans of joy from the Dundee players, staff and fans. Dundee have been wonderful tonight and now should get to the first round proper.
We are kept in for around 20 minutes, but when we get out the Bar across the road is swamped and by the time everyone is served all that's left is some bottled water in the fridge, the poor barman did not know what hit him. So it was time to head back down to Tirana Airport for the flight back to Edinburgh. The journey was a lot quicker in the dark or so it seemed. No problems at check in as they let us back on the plane, which had to leave before midnight or it's not aloud to go. So we leave at 11:30 pm and after a smooth flight we touch down in Edinburgh at 03:30. I got a taxi back to Mike's and l had some stories to tell. Got home to Cupar the next day, tired but very happy. Here's to the next trip.
After a quick pint, I booked into my room, what a hotel the best I've stayed in. Unpacked my bag then had a quick shower. It was back down to the hotel bar which was busy with the 75 Dundee fans some of them them in the swimming pool. Which the bar staff stopped serving beer to because of safety fears. After that we planned to hit Tirana so after meeting up with two of the Glasgow fans Deeko and Colin who had travelled via Budapest. Ian Rae and Brian Gavine came along as well. We then hit the bars of downtown Tirana; it's a bit mad traffic wise. It seems who ever gets to the corner first, has first go at the roundabout. After a few beers we all went for a meal, which was very good. The people can't do enough for us and the Bitsburger beer is going down a treat.After a walk back toward our hotel, we end up meeting the Charlton dees and end up sitting outside this massive disco complex, a pity it's a Tuesday night. After getting lost we ended up at the local army base with guards outside. Better not mess with lot real guns and all that. No photos they say, anyway they point us in the direction of the Manhattan Cowboys Bar, and what a place full of Dundee fans singing outside with the Lokeran fans who are playing Tirana. The local police come along to say we need to go inside as it's a residential area. So inside the singing goes on into the small hours of the morning, with the dj blasting out Blondie. Got back to the hotel at 04:30.
Up early for breakfast, a great selection of meats, cheese ect. All washed down with coffee. A few of the lads are looking rough this morning, with Ian Rae going back to his bed. Myself and a few of the Capital Dark Blues head down for our last walk about Tirana, loads of markets and there does not seem to be any major shops. We end up in this small bar, where the barman would not take some of our Albania money saying it's out of date! They take anything euros, pounds or leke which is their currency. But you have to watch what change you get back. Anyway time flies and it's back to the hotel for the midday bus trip to Shkoder.
Packed with loads of bottled water the two buses leave the very hot Tirana. The first bit is good motorway and what's all the fuss about the roads. Then we hit the countryside with views of a place stuck back 100 years ago. People living in tin sheds, sniper positions still with Albania flags flying, with plenty evidence of the war and people rebuilding their houses. The road is just a dirt track now with top speed around 30 mph, a long journey is now faced. As we go through the steep mountains the villages seem to get poorer and poorer, with men and woman selling fruit by the roadside. We even had to stop to let a herd of cattle by and some of the vehicles should be in museums. Any way after two and a half hours we stopped for a break, a cool beer and toilet. With the local bar must have made a fortune. The strange thing l noticed was the dead foxes hung up on the wall. They were very small and thin. The sight of the kilts also amused the locals. We were just 20 miles from Shkoder and we got a police escort into the industrial town.
We were met by loads of riot police, very friendly though. After the match tickets were handed out, myself and a few other Dundee fans went in search of food, Vllaznia scarf which l got for 3 leke, then a few beers in the scorching heat. There was a TV station moving about as well filming the fans. It was getting close to kick-off time and we wished the Vllaznia fans all the best, most of them though Dundee would get beat 2 or 3 nil. Once inside the ground we had a good view of the pitch. The teams then came out and the Vllaznia captain carried a hugh photo of the ex president, who got murdered 3 weeks ago. Strangely instead of a minute's silence, the fans stood up and clapped their hands for the whole minute. So the game got underway, with Dundee starting very well. They forced Vllaznia into defending deep, and only good saves from their keeper kept Dundee out, with Hernandez missing two sitters. The home crowd are very loud, and nearly go ahead against the run of play. Spearoni making a brilliant save to deny Mansaku. The 11,000 Vllaznia fans could not beleive it. A couple of minutes later Steve Lovell puts Dundee ahead with a great goal, started by Smith who fed Nemsadze,who then plays a wonderful pass to the on rushing striker Lovell who blasts the ball into the bottom corner of the net, to send the Dundee fans wild in the Loro Borici Stadium.We reach half-time and we are really happy with the game so far. The police have to let us out for the toilet (a wall outside) we even managed a beer at the bar across the road. Back into the ground for the second half and straight away Dundee seal the victory when after good work by Gavin Rae who's shot is blocked, but he gatheres the rebound passes to Brady on the right and Nacho Novo is on hand to sweep the midfielder's low cross home. Dundee sit back a wee bit now, because the heat is unbelievable. Vllaznia hit the post late on, but we hold out and the final whistle sounds and theres sceans of joy from the Dundee players, staff and fans. Dundee have been wonderful tonight and now should get to the first round proper.
We are kept in for around 20 minutes, but when we get out the Bar across the road is swamped and by the time everyone is served all that's left is some bottled water in the fridge, the poor barman did not know what hit him. So it was time to head back down to Tirana Airport for the flight back to Edinburgh. The journey was a lot quicker in the dark or so it seemed. No problems at check in as they let us back on the plane, which had to leave before midnight or it's not aloud to go. So we leave at 11:30 pm and after a smooth flight we touch down in Edinburgh at 03:30. I got a taxi back to Mike's and l had some stories to tell. Got home to Cupar the next day, tired but very happy. Here's to the next trip.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Arbroath 0 Dundee 0
Went to Arbroath on saturday and we played okay, Bryan Deasley missed a sitter after 14 minutes. Andy McLaren then got injured and was carried off. Halftime was spend waiting to get a pie and bovril, at least 20 minutes!!
Into the second half and we done a wee bit better, with Deasley unlucky when he hit the post from outside the box, Scott Gates then missed a good chance and a late penalty was turned down. But we did look better when Alex Rae came on.
We will have to do better next Saturday against Partick thistle at Dens.
At least with Dundee United losing we were able to give Tommy, Steve and Harry some stick in the Trades pub in Dundee.
Into the second half and we done a wee bit better, with Deasley unlucky when he hit the post from outside the box, Scott Gates then missed a good chance and a late penalty was turned down. But we did look better when Alex Rae came on.
We will have to do better next Saturday against Partick thistle at Dens.
At least with Dundee United losing we were able to give Tommy, Steve and Harry some stick in the Trades pub in Dundee.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Dundee Win Cup
It was a great day on Saturday as my football team Dundee FC beat our rivals Dundee United 1 nil to lift the Evening Tele Cup. We played really well with the defence and midfield looking a lot more solid. And with loads of effort we never let United settle and you would have though that we were the Premier League club.
The winning goal was also a cracker from young striker Bryan Deasley who shot home from just outside the box. I though that new manager Alex Rae was my MOM, and he rarely made a bad pass. It was a great night for us Dundee fans and it was wonderful to see a lot of happy smiling people for a change. As we were very poor last season.
We must now keep working hard and hopefully add two strikers to the squad and we should do well.
Here's to a good season and prove to a lot of people that Dundee Football Club are back.
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The winning goal was also a cracker from young striker Bryan Deasley who shot home from just outside the box. I though that new manager Alex Rae was my MOM, and he rarely made a bad pass. It was a great night for us Dundee fans and it was wonderful to see a lot of happy smiling people for a change. As we were very poor last season.
We must now keep working hard and hopefully add two strikers to the squad and we should do well.
Here's to a good season and prove to a lot of people that Dundee Football Club are back.
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Monday, July 17, 2006
Cove Rangers
Well I enjoyed my trip to watch Dundee F.C play at Allan park on Saturday, they beat Cove Rangers 3-1. I had prematch drink with Bruce from Forres and Arnie and the two Billy's from Inverness.
Now to the game and we scored on 4 minutes when trialist Keith Shevlin netted, we controled much of the game with the defence looking solid. I like the look of Gary McKenzie at the back and Midfielder Ross Harris also looks good. Into the second half and new keeper Roy makes a bad blunder when he failed to catch a simple freekick and the ball ended in the net, we pushed forward looking to gain the lead and Harris and McLaren both hit the woodwork, and then McLaren had a good goal disallowed....it looked onside to me. Bobby Mann scored from a Harris header near the end and then McLaren scored from the spot after Scott Gates was fouled in the box.
We then had a few more pints in the social club, before getting the 19:25 train home. A good day out and thanks to Bruce and his son Euan for their company.
Now to the game and we scored on 4 minutes when trialist Keith Shevlin netted, we controled much of the game with the defence looking solid. I like the look of Gary McKenzie at the back and Midfielder Ross Harris also looks good. Into the second half and new keeper Roy makes a bad blunder when he failed to catch a simple freekick and the ball ended in the net, we pushed forward looking to gain the lead and Harris and McLaren both hit the woodwork, and then McLaren had a good goal disallowed....it looked onside to me. Bobby Mann scored from a Harris header near the end and then McLaren scored from the spot after Scott Gates was fouled in the box.
We then had a few more pints in the social club, before getting the 19:25 train home. A good day out and thanks to Bruce and his son Euan for their company.
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