Dundee Sign Graham Bayne

Dundee have signed Graham Bayne on a one year deal after he passed a medical. This will the strikers second spell at Dens, although he did play twice last season as a trialist helping the club out. Graham has played for Raith Rovers (loan) Arbroath, Ross County, Inverness Caley Th and Dunfermlince since leaving Dens in 2001. Welcome back to Dens Jaffa.

Gary Irvine will make his mind up this week if he is staying at Dens or not. The defender has been offered a a year deal to stay.

Season Tickets ect...

Dundee will lauch the new home top on Thursday 9th of June with the new away top soon after.

Dundee season tickets are now on sale for season 2010-11.

The early bird prices are:
Adults - £260
Senior/Students/Disabled/U-16 - £130
U-12 - £20

Early bird prices are valid until close of business on Sunday 19th of June

Prices after the early bird scheme finishes will be:
Adults - £280Senior/Students/Disabled/U-16 - £140
U-12 - £20

Season ticket holder seats will be held until 30th of June.

U-12 at primary school and u-12 on 1st August 2011,

Senior is anyone age 60 or over on 1st of August 2011
U-16 must be under 16 on 1st August 2011

Source: http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/

Latest News From Dens

Dundee have been linked with Jake Hyde and Carlo Monti, time will tell if they sign or not.

Dundee have signed the following players on new one year deals are Rhys Weston, Craig McKeown, Rab Douglas, Nicky Riley, Kyle Benedictus, with offers put to Gary Irvine and Matty Lockwood.

Looks like Craig Forsyth will move on with a host of clubs after his signature. Striker Sean Higgins has moved to St Johnstone so my best wishes to Sean except when he plays against Dundee.

Dundee Manager Barry Smith has signed a three year deal which is great news for Dundee fans. His first job was to sign up youngsters Jamie Reid, Greg Birmingham, Danny Cavanagh and Rori Bews on two year deals.

Striker Leighton McIntosh has signed a three year deal, he was already on a contract. But has had his contract improved after doing well for the first team at the end of the season.

In what was a massive week for Dundee Football Club when they came out of Administration on the 12 th of May more details Here

Queen of the South 3 Dundee 0, Palmerstone Park, Division One, 09/May/11

Dundee lost 3 nil today,but really the score did not matter too much. A big Dundee support travelled to Dunfries and backed the team for the whole 90 minutes and more.
Team wise goalkeeper John Gibson made his first team debut, and Graham Webster came in for Rhys Weston who pulled out late due to a injury.


I missed the game due to work so a match report Here

Photos From Partick Th Game

Dundee 3 Partick Th 2, Dens Park, First Division,

Dundee played their last home game of the season, and it  turned out to be a beautiful day in the sun. A big Dundee support came out, and were treated to some great football.

Team wise Leighton McIntosh was missing due to a hamstring injury, Connor Rennie came in and Nicky Riley played upfront as a striker. Not too much goalmouth action in the first half, l suppose Dundee missed having a main striker to link up their good play.

Second half and with Dundee shooting down towards the Bob Shankly stand, they started very well and got the breakthrough on 58 minutes when Nicky Riley done well and fed Craig Forsyth in to finish well with a well placed shot. A couple of minutes later and goal no two came along, from a Douglas throw to Harkins who turned his marker with ease, his sublime cross found Forsyth who's shot was saved by Fox but Fozzy was quickest to react to head home to send Dens wild with delight.

 

Minutes later and Connor Rennie was unlucky not to make it 3-0 but keeper Fox made a great save to deny the young defender. Soon after Thistle pulled one back when Stewart finish with a fine shot catching the Dundee defence cold. But minutes late Dundee got their third goal when after Forsyth was fouled in the box, the Partick defender getting a red card as well. Up stepped Matty Lockwood to blast home with ease. Dundee had a few more chances but could not get the fourth goal. Partick did score deep into injury time when Doolan at the back post, but the game was well finished by that time.

So a happy Dundee support when home to enjoy the evening with a few beers, I know l did. Well played Dundee today the whole staff deserved their lap of honour.

Dundee: Douglas, Benedictus, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Rennie, O'Donnell, Irvine, Forsyth, Harkins, Riley (Tulleth 86). Unused Subs: Gibson, Bartlett, Webster, Carnegie.

Att: 7,746

Ref: B. Madden

Photos (C) Dundee FC

Ross County 0 Dundee 1, Victoria Park, First Division,

More to follow...............

Happy Easter

Fans go away singing "25 points it wasn't enough" Well done to Everyone at the club, players, staff and every Dundee FC fan worldwide who helped keep this famous club going.

' We Are Staying Up ' ,' We Are Staying Up ', ' We Are Staying Up '

Photos From Morton

 

Morton 1 Dundee 3, Cappielow, First Division, 16/April/11

Dundee claimed three very vital points towards safety with a fine 3-1 win at Cappielow. which is always a hard place to come to.

Dundee started very well and got off to a great start when good play led to Matt Lockwood to cross to the back post where young striker Leighton McIntosh headed home to score his second goal for the club. Dundee played some fine stuff and with a bit of luck they could have scored 3 or four goals. Morton played okay as well and Douglas had a couple of fine saves. I think we got off with a break from the ref when O'Brien went down in the box but the ref booked him for diving. I thought it was a penalty. But in 42 minutes Dundee got the vital second goal and what a goal is was, Gary Harkins used some skill to make space and he beat the keeper with a superb chip from the edge of the box.
 

 

Morton started the second half very positively and Rab Douglas had to look sharp on a few occasions, but they did pull one back when O'Brien scored a fine goal, it was end to end stuff now and Dundee defended well to keep the Ton at bay, but Harkins could have scored again but the Morton keeper saved well. But with 18 mins to go Leighton McIntosh wrapped up the 3 points when clean through he tried to chip the keeper who saved but the ball fell kindly and he headed home to send the Dundee fans wild with delight.

So another fine performance and now might just need a point at Dingwall to make sure of First Division football next season.

Dundee: Douglas, Benedictus (Webster 69) McKeown, Weston, Lockwood
Riley, O’Donnell, Irvine, Forsyth, Harkins, McIntosh. Unused subs: Gibson (gk), Rennie, Bartlett, Tulleth

Att: 2,069

Ref: Kevin Clancy

Dundee 1 Stirling Albion 1, Dens Park, First Division, 10-April-11

Dundee started with Lockwood and Benedictus taking up the centre half spots, Connor Rennie stayed at right back, with Craig Forsyth moving to left back. Nicky Riley returned to the team. Weston, Irvine and McKeown all missed the game due to suspension.

Both teams started quite slowly and not much goalmouth action for the first 15 mins. At the least the young players had settle in okay, with Graham Webster having a few good touches. But as Dundee were starting to look dangerous Stirling scored Rab Douglas made a good diving save but Mullen followed up to score from the rebound. Dundee then change and put Bartlett back to left back and moved Forsyth further forward. It worked and Dundee looked more dangerous going forward, and Harkins was unlucky with a shot which hit the post.

Into the second half and Dundee started well and McIntosh forced Reidford into a diving save, then O'Donnell was unlucky when his shot came back off the bar. But the goal did come in 49 minutes when a good run from Forsyth and then found Leighton McIntosh who placed the ball into the corner for a well taken goal. Dundee's tails were up but they could not find the killer touch in front of goal. Stirling give them their dues still tried to push forward but Dundee's defence kept them out. Our best chance fell to Kyle Benedictus but his header was way off target from 15 yards out.

So in the end a point is good considering the young team that were playing. It also meant that Stirling Albion were relegated so only at worse is a playoff spot for Dundee this season. But 4 more points might be enough to avoid that.

Dundee: Douglas, Rennie, Benedictus, Lockwood, Bartlett, Riley, Webster (Tulleth 73), O'Donnell, Forsyth, Harkins, McIntosh. Subs: Gibson, Carnegie, Hutcheon, Irons.

Att: 4,177

Ref: Gary Hilland

Raith Rovers 2 Dundee 1, Starks Park, First Division, 02-April-11

More to follow

Dundee 2 Cowdenbeath 2, Dens Park, First Division, 26-March-11

more to follow

Dundee 1 Dunfermline Ath 1, Dens Park, Division One, 22-March-11

Dundee started the game without Stephen O'Donnell who failed a fitness test, but Craig McKeown plays. Up front we start with Leighton McIntosh and trialist Jake Hyde, on the bench is fellow trialist Craig Robertson. Dundee started well and took the game to the pars, but after fine open play they could only gets shots in from the edge of the box, the best chance fell to Forsyth but his shot failed to trouble Smith in the Dunfermline goal. But as happens often the visitors took the lead when Burke scored  from way out with a well struck shot, he could have been closed down quicker but a good goal. Soon after and more neat play saw Irvine have a chance but his shot was straight at the keeper.

Second half and Dundee attacked and Jake Hyde just about scored when good play from Harkins and McIntosh put  him clear and his lob on goal was well finger tipped over the bar by Smith. Soon after and Rhys Weston took a heavy looking knock after being fouled by Buchanan he tried to carry on but had to go off. Robertson came on with Benedictus moving back and Gary Irvine back to right back. Dunfermline were looking to kill off the game and looked dangerous a few time but good defending kept them out. But with 19 mins to go Dundee won a free kick and when Harkins
curled it into the box Jake Hyde scored with a neat header to level the game. Again Dens went wild with deelight. The Pars pushed forward but they lacked the finishing touch, we  did have a chance late on but a Harkins  free kick went harmlessly over the bar.

So another point in the battle to stay up, well played again to the players. The fans were again top class, it's great going to DFC games this season. Big game on Saturday v Cowdenbeath just hope Rhys Weston's injury is not too bad, l think he might miss the game.

Dundee: Douglas, Benedictus, McKeown, Weston, (Robertson 65), Lockwood, Riley, Irvine, Harkins, Forsyth, Hyde, McInatosh. Subs unused: Gibson, Rennie, Bartlett, Tulleth.

Att: 4,507

Ref: M Tumelty

Photos From Falkirk

 

Our Bus had a wee smash going to the game

 

Falkirk 2 Dundee 2, New Falkirk Stadium, Division One, 20-March-11

Dundee came back from being 2-0 down to grab a vital point, on which their second half performance they deserved it. In a nice sunny day the wind did make it difficult. In the first half Falkirk took control of the game and Rab Douglas had to look sharp a few times, before the bairns took the lead on 27 minutes, a long ball to the back post was headed back and Tam McManus scored with a good volley which gave Douglas no chance. For the remaining period of the half we battled away without creating much.

Second half and Dundee started to take the game to Falkirk and played some neat football, but in one such move broke down and Falkirk broke away they neatly fed in Stewart who beat Douglas to make it 2-0. Dundee came back and got a break when a great run from Riley his pass found Gary Irvine to score his first goal for the club. Now Falkirk looked nervous and Dundee pushed them back. Harkins was getting into great positions but his final ball or shot was not happening. Then it was party time for the Dundee fans when great play from Riley again he passed to Craig Forsyth who came in and finished well to tie the game at 2-2. Then the tiring Leighton McInatosh was replaced by Connor Rennie. There was only going to be one winner now but Falkirk managed to hold on. A big blow for their promotion hopes. Dundee what can you say This Team never gives up, and keep on surprising even me, they deserve everything they get. Also forgot to mention Rhys Weston's life saving tackle second half if there is a better defender in this division well I've not seen him yet. I also though Nicky Riley had his best game for the dee, and Leighton McInatosh done really well.

Dundee: Douglas, Benedicus, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Irvine, O'Donnell, Forsyth, Harkins, McInatosh (Rennie 85) Unused Subs: Gibson(GK), Bartlett, Tulleth, Webster.

Ref: W Collum

Att: 4,099

Latest News From Dens Park

Sean Higgins will be out for a the rest of the season after having a knee operation, the slight injury has proved to be worse than first thought. It's a blow as he has done really well since Leigh Griffiths left the club. With Jonny Stewart has gone back to his club Hearts. So we are struggling to field a team with no proven strikers. Young Leighton McInatosh is also out injured. I think Connor Rennie will come in on Saturday, unless manager Barry Smith pulls off another trialist.

Dundee 2 Queen of the South 1, Dens Park, Division One, 12-March-11

Dundee became record breakers on Saturday as they beat the clubs longest run of league games unbeaten. A day of wind and rain greeted the teams as they came out. With Craig McKeown returning and Neil McCann playing his last game as a trialist. Dundee did start the game fairly well but Queen's were blocking everything that fell to the Dundee forward line. The best chance fell to Harkins but his shot was off target. As some times happens Queen's broke away and scored a simple goal when after good play McMenamin had a simple tap in. Dundee pushed forward but had to settle for 1-0 down at half time.

Dundee started the second half in positive fashion, and soon had chances best falling to Riley who's fierce shot tested Hutton, then McCann had a couple of efforts but just lacked the pace to trouble the keeper. The Doonhamers did have a chance when they broke away but Wetherston took a touch too much and went down after Douglas's challenge he was booked for diving. But the equaliser did follow soon after when great link up play set up Sean Higgins who finished it with a curling well placed shot. Now is was all Dundee as they went for the winner, they pumped loads of cross in Higgins missed a great chance from 8 yards but did not connect with the ball. Then Lockwood fired one just over. but the got the winner with just 4 minutes left more great one touch football led to O'Donnell who's shot hit the bar, Craig Forsyth followed up to head the rebound home to sent Dens Park wild. They kept their cool Holmes headed wide near the end, but it's was Dundee's day and another vital 3 points.

It's been a pleasure to watch this team over the last 20 games 14 wins and 6 draws well done to everyone from Dens Park from Top to Bottom and my fellow Dees.

Dundee:Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Harkins, O’Donnell, Forsyth, McCann, Higgins. Unused subs: Gibson (gk), Benedictus, Stewart, Rennie, Bartlett

Ref: C.Thomson

Att: 4,242

Latest News From Dens

Neil McCann is likely to play his third and last game for Dundee, Graham Bayne has joined Dunfermline so won't be involved. Craig McKeown will return after missing Cowdenbeath on Tuesday due to suspension.

The deadline for the CVA to be cleared has passed with nobody appealing, so now the club can move forward and the process in paying off the creditors begins.

Cowdenbeath 1 Dundee 3, Central Park, Division One, 12-March-11

On a wet windy night in Fife Dundee made it 19 games undefeated to equal the club's record. They were made to fight for it and the third goal killed the game. First goal came form Sean Higgins who had a simple tap in, after good play from Forsyth. Second half and Dundee got a penalty on 46 minutes when Riley was bundled off the ball, it did look soft. But up stepped Matt Lockwood to sidefoot home with ease. Cowdenbeath did pull one back to make things tight, Dundee had chances as well three one on ones with the keeper but they missed the lot. But with 6minutes to go a great cross from Johnny Stewart was headed home by Craig Forsyth to seal the 3 points. Trialist Graham Bayne played the full 90 mins and done well.

So another three vital points for the club. Hope they can break the record on Saturday when Queen of the South visit Dens Park.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Benedictus, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, O’Donnell, Harkins, Forsyth, Higgins (Stewart 73), Bayne. Unused subs: Gibson (gk), Rennie, Bartlett, Tulleth

Ref: B.Colvin

Att: 977