Dundee Sign Lockwood

Dundee have signed left back Matthew Lockwood on a short term deal, he has trained with Dundee this week. He has played a lot down in England his clubs include Nottingham Forest, Leyton Orient, Bristol Rovers, Colchester and QPR where he started his career.

Welcome to Dens Matthew. More Info Here

Partick Thistle 1 Dundee 0, Firhill, First Division, 14/August/10

Dundee lost 1-0 at Firhill yesterday in their first away game in the league, again l missed the game due to work. So l can't comment too much on the performance, after watching the highlights on DFTV is seemed that the teams were very evenly matched in the first half, with Dundee having a few chances from break aways and some decent free kick positions. But seemed strange the Leigh Griffiths took most of them, I would rather have Sparky in the box trying to put the ball in the net. I know he can take a decent free kick , but so can Gary Harkins.

Second half and it seemed that The Jags took control of the game, the 3-5-1 does not work for me, I like teams to attack , maybe not all the time but to be positive and change it if we have to defend. Anyway that's just my view fans want to watch attacking football with goals and goalmouth action. Partick Thistle did score the one and only goal of the game when Boyle scored with a back post header which went across the goal and in. It did look a poor goal to lose.

Dominic Shimmin and Charlie Grant both made their debuts and done well by reports, but they will need time to get their fitness up.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Shimmin, Forsyth, O'Donnell (Higgins 76), Grant (McHale 76), Adams, McMenamin, Harkins, Griffiths Subs Not Used: Fox, Kerr, Benedictus

 

Att: 2,801

 

Ref: F McDermott

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

Dundee have signed midfielder Charlie Grant from Celtic, he has had a tough time with injuries over the last 3 years. Hopefully that is behind him now, he has played for the last 8 months. Charlie has signed up for a year and goes into the squad for tomorrow's game at Firhill.

More info Here

It has been confirmed that Netan Sansara has left the club, maybe another move for Bob Harris is back on. Time will tell....

Stenhousemuir 4 Dundee 1, Ochilview, Alba Cup 2nd Rd, 10/August/10

Well what can you say about that scoreline, I'm glad l was working nightshift. Going by reports is was a shocking performance from Dundee.

They were 2 nil down in the first 15 mins, with goals from Alex Williams and Grant Anderson, into the second half and Paul Quinn scored a third for Stenhousemuir. Although Leigh Griffiths pulled one back with a clever finish to give us hope. But Kevin Motion sealed a well deserved victory for Stenhousemuir, well done and good luck for the next round.

As for Dundee that performance is not good enough, we need to buckle down and work harder. Starting with the league game at Firhill on Saturday.

Dundee: Fox, Irvine, McKeown, Weston (Paton 17), Sansara, Riley (McMenamin 66), McHale ( O'Donnell 46), Harkins, Forsyth, Higgins, Griffiths. Subs Not Used: Douglas, Kerr

Att: 665

Ref: E Brines
Match Highlights: Here

Dundee 1 Queen of the South 0, Dens Park, First Division, 07/August/10

Dundee beat Queen of the South on Saturday, thanks to a great free kick from Gary Harkins. In a game that left back Netan Sansara made his debut, after signing on at the club for a month. He had played for Walsall before being released.

Dundee played well enough overall, they scored when Gary Harkins fooled the Queens keeper with a clever free kick on 22 minutes. But a crazy second half seen Dundee give away a penalty, Sansara was booked, then Rab Douglas made a great save to deny Holmes. Then Netan Sansara got send off, picking up a second booking. Not clear on what he did, but it was the lineman who flagged. Then 2 minutes later Riley was send off for his second bookable tackle, on which seemed a wee bit harsh.

Down to nine men , we defended well and deserved the 3 points, thought Craig McKeown was outstanding, with Gary Harkins having a good game in midfield. So a good three points for the Dark Blues.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Sansara, Riley, McHale (Higgins 77), Forsyth, Harkins (Paton 85), McMenamin, Griffiths (O'Donnell 77). Subs Not Used: Fox, Kerr.

Att: 4,644

Ref: S O'Reilly

Latest News From Dens Park

Dundee will play Brechin City (Away) in the 2nd Round of the Cis Cup, it will be played on the 24th or 25th of August. Details of the full draw can be seen Here

Welcome Rhys Weston

Some information on new signing Rhys Weston, just seen his interveiw and he comes across very well. Welcome to Dens Park Rhys... More info Here

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Late News

Rumour has it Dundee have made a bid for Queen of the South left back Bob Harris, £30,000 plus either Brian Kerr, Paul McHale or Eric Paton.

Dundee 3 Montrose 0, Dens Park, Cis Cup 1st Round, 31/July/10

Dundee won 3-0 this afternoon in the Cis Cup at Dens Park, the dark blues were given a big boost when Rhys Weston signed a one year deal, and went straight into the team at centre half. Jamie Adams made his debut for the club in midfield.

 

I missed the game due to work, so can only go by reports and l will see the goals later on DFC TV. Dundee scored the first goal on 33 mins when a good pass from McKeown put Nicky Riley through and he finished with a cool chip from a tight angle. That was the half time score.

 

Into the second half and l send a text to my mate Dougie, to see if it was still 1-0. His reply made me smile it read " 3-0 Dees, on the rampage now" So that was Dundee safely into the next round. The other two goals came from the penalty spot after Jamie Adams was fouled in the box, up stepped Leigh Griffiths (70mins) to side foot home. Then Griffiths laid one on for MoM Nicky Riley (76mins) who smashed the ball into the top corner for a fine finish.

 

Dundee:Douglas, Irvine, McKeown (McHale 75), Weston, Forsyth, Riley, O'Donnell, (Paton 71), Adams, Harkins, McMenamin (Higgins 66), Griffiths. Subs not used: Fox, Kerr.

 

Att: 2,111

Jamie Signs On Loan

St.Johnstone midfielder Jamie Adams has joined Dundee on loan until the end of the year. He has played for Kilmarnock, and Queen of the South (Loan) and Partick Thistle(Loan).

 

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Dundee beat Forfar Ath 4-1 tonight at Station Park. Manager Gordon Chisholm played the trialists who have been at the club in the last week. They included Johnny Flynn. Gordon Gilbert, Rhys Weston and Ryan McCann who is training with Dundee just now. Anyway a good work out for the players with goals from Foryth(2), McMenamin and Griffths.

Dundee will play Stenhousemuir away in the next round of the Alba Cup, the draw was made on Tuesday afternoon.

Dundee 2 Alloa Ath 1, Dens Park, Alba Cup 1st Round, 24/July/10

Dundee came from behind to snatch victory with two late goals, against a well organised Alloa Athletic side. Dundee took a while to get going, but Nicky Riley was putting in a lot of work. That was the tone for the first half, as we struggled to make any impact up front.

Into the second half and again we struggled to find any flow to our moves, with over hit or too many passes. We did have have a great chance when good play by Leigh Griffiths out wide, his cross in and somehow Antoine-Curier did not throw himself into the six yard box to get the touch. It would have been a certain goal. Alloa kept hitting on the break and took the lead when ex Ayr player Scott Walker headed home, and not long after after they were very unlucky when Scott hit the bar.

Lucky for us that Higgins and McMenamin were on for the tiring Riley and out of form Curier by this time and with just 4 minutes left McMenamin headed home powerfully to level, and with time just about up Higgins scored after a scramble in the Alloa box. His powerful shot hitting keeper Robertson before spinning high into the net.
 

That was that and Dundee were through, it did look like we were going out, but the two subs did the trick.

 

Dundee: Fox, Irvine, Forsyth, McKeown, Benedictus, Kerr, Riley, O'Donnell, Harkins, Griffths, Antoine-Curier. Subs: Douglas, McHale, Paton, McMenamin

Dundee Sign Gary Irvine

Dundee have signed Gary Irvine on a one year deal, after missing out out on Jason Talbot this is a big boost for the club. Gary has played for St.Johnstone and has a lot of experience, he is also versatile and can play in a number of positions.

 

He should make his debut tomorrow v Alloa Ath at home in defence of the Alba Cup. Welcome to Dens Gary.

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Arbroath 1 Dundee 1, Gayfield, Friendly, 17/July/10

Dundee drew 1-1 with Arbroath at Gayfield this afternoon. The Red Litchies took in the lead in the first half when Jordyn Sheerin shot home from the edge of the box.

Second half and Rab Douglas replaces Scott Fox in goal. Dundee take the game to their hosts and go close on a few occasions, but Douglas is forced to make a couple of saves. Dundee bring on a few subs and McMenamin just about scores but the ball hits Griffiths and Arbroath clear.

After good play by the trialist leftback his pass puts Higgins clear and his shot is saved but Colin McMenamin is there to force the ball home. Both team go forward to try and get the winner, but it ends 1-1.

Dundee:Fox, Trialist, Benedictus, McKeown, Paton, Forsyth, O'Donnell, Riley, Harkins, Curier, Griffiths. Subs:McMenamin, McHale, Kerr, Higgins, Rennie, Bartlett, Gibson, Douglas.

Dundee sign O'Donnell and Riley

Dundee have signed midfielders Stephen O'Donnell and Nicky Riley. Stephen has signed a 1 year deal, with Nicky signing on for 6 months. Both should make their debut at Arbroath tomorrow. The game kicks off at 2pm.
 

Pat Clarke has left the club to sign for Dunfermline Ath, he made 4 starts and 16 subs appearances. Scoring 2 goals.

Dundee Start Pre-Season Training





The Dundee players returned for pre-season training at Caird Park yesterday,they were joined by some new faces who are on trial at the club. Ex St Mirren winger Stephen O'Donnell, ex-Alloa defender Scott Buist and Nicky Riley who started at Celtic, and had a spell at Hamilton last season.


From Left; Nicky Riley, Scott Buist and Stephen O'Donnell

 

Manager Gordon Chisholm says more will join in the coming weeks, and rumour has it that we are close to signing 3 new players.

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Cup Ties Both At Home........

Dundee will play Alloa Ath at Dens on 24th of July in defence of our MG Alba Cup. A week later we entertain Montrose in the 1st Round of The Cis Cup.

Dundee Sign Defender

Dundee have signed Morton defender Dominic Shimmin on a two year deal. He has played for Arsenal youths, QPR a loan spell at Bournemouth, and a short spell at Crawley Town, before heading up to Morton.

I seen Dominic a few times last season, and he impressed me, so happy with this signing. It will boost our defence, so hopefully we sign a decent left back next. More info Here