Highlights From Motherwell Game

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Dundee 1 Motherwell 2, Dens Park, Premier League, 15-September-12

Dundee entertained top of the table Motherwell in what proved to be a good enough game. Despite the loss l thought Dundee played okay in spells but must take their chances as Motherwell proved to be vital in this league.

New signing Mark Kerr made his debut and worked hard in the midfield. Dundee could have scored early on but Toshney's effort was well saved by the keeper.  Dundee took the lead after 19 minutes when after a good build up found Baird out wide and his cross was superbly headed home by striker Colin Nish. A really fine goal which delighted the Dundee fans inside Dens Park. The game swung from end to end and the closest Dundee came to getting a second goal was when McAlister shot was straight at Randolph in the well goal.

Iain Davidson had to be replaced by Kyle Bendictus after he had picked up a injury, then as Dundee struggled to keep the ball Motherwell scored what was a pretty soft goal when Higdon scored fwith a six yard tap in. Barry Smith then put on  Mark Stewart for John Baird. then Motherwell scored from a corner a great cross was headed home powerfully by Mignonne again to Give Rab Douglas no chance. Martin Boyle replayed the tiring Mark Kerr as Dundee pushed forward looking for the equaliser and Colin Nish was unlucky not to score in the last frantic minutes. But Motherwell survived to take the points back to Larnarkshire.

Dundee deserved a draw today but got a harse lesson on taking your chances.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, McGregor, Toshney, Davidson (Benedictus - 74' ), Conroy,  Kerr (Boyle - 90' ), Baird (Stewart - 79' ), McAlister, Nish. Unused Subs: Baird, Easton, Riley and  Milne.
 

Ref: Clancy

 

Att: 5,176

Team News For The Visit Of Motherwell....

Dundee take on high flying Motherwell at Dens Park today in what should be a good attacking game of football. After the win at Tynecastle the players will be in confident mood. Sadly more bad news on the injury front with defender Davide Grassi will be out for around six weeks after having a knee operation, this will explain why the club had ex-Hibs defender Sean O'Hanlon on trial during the week. Manager Barry Smith won't be following up his interest in the player.

The other players still out are Stephen O'Donnell, Nicky Riley, Kevin McBride, Carl Finnigan, Mark Stewart, and Jamie McCluskey remain out. New signings Brian Easton and Mark Kerr are both in contention to make their Dundee debuts against Motherwell. 

Blast from the Past.... We can only hope for this kind of display and result later today.....



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Dundee Sign Mark Kerr.

Dundee have signed midfielder Mark Kerr the 30 year old has played for various clubs including Dunfermline Ath, Aberdeen, Hibernian, Dundee Und and Falkirk. He was linked with the club a few weeks ago.

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Blast From The Past

Blast From The Past

Dundee Sign Brian Easton.......

Dundee have complete the signing of left-back Brian Easton on a free transfer from English side Burnley. Brian who started his career with Hamilton Accies before moving to Turf Moor in 2009. He will be a very good signing for the Dark Blues, and will add competition for the left-back position.

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Tynecastle Highlights......

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Dundee Win at Tynecastle....

Hearts 0, Dundee 1, Tynecastle Stadium, Premier League, 02-September-12



Dundee started well at Tynecastle this afternoon and got their reward after only 3 minutes when Nish was fouled in the box. Up stepped Ryan Conroy to score Dundee's first SPL goal of the season. The Dark Blues have looked very dangerous and have hit Hearts on the break. McAlister shot over from 20 yards. Hearts have had chances in a end to end game and Rab Douglas has had a couple of good saves. then in 27 minutes gone penalty to Hearts when Paterson has been fouled. Up steps Sutton he shoots to the right and Rab Douglas brings off a superb save to the delight of the Dundee fans. Hearts keep the pressure up and Douglas makes a great save to his left to deny Carrick. The Dundee defence has done well with Grassi looking cool at the back. Up front Colin Nish has lead the line well and Davidson has been very good. Dundee reach half-time still 1-0 and look forward to the second half to hopefully add to their lead.

Into the second half and Hearts pinned Dundee back with Lockwood and Davidson  picking up yellow cards for fouls. Then Conroy clears one off the line when it looks a certain goal for Hearts. Manager Barry Smith then replaced Nish with Savo Milne after 73 minutes with Hearts still attacking the Dundee goal. Dundee have hit on the break when possible and the Hearts fans are getting frustrated. Dundee hold out to take the three points to take them off the bottom of the league.





Well done to the players for their efforts today shows you when they get written off  is when Dundee are dangerous.

Dundee: Douglas, Toshney, Lockwood, McGregor, Grassi,  McAllister, Irvine, Davidson, Conroy, Baird, Nish (Milne 73). Subs: Baird, Webster, Gallagher, Boyle, Reid

Att: 12,446

Ref: C Thompson.

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Dundee Crash Out......At Hampden..

Queens Park 2 Dundee 1, Hampden Park, League Cup, 29-August-12

Dundee crashed out of the League Cup tonight losing 2-1 to Third Division side Queens Park, they got off to the perfect start when Savo Milne scored after only 5 minutes into the game. However The Spiders drew level after 21 minutes when McGregor gave away a penalty after another clumsy challenge leading to his red card. Longworth scored with the spot kick. Going by reports Dundee were in control of the game until that point. Declan Gallagher came on with midfielder Webster making way.

The spiders got their winner when Burns was put clean through and he shot under Douglas to score.

Dundee were not able to dominate the game and reports suggest that Queens Park deserved their win so good luck to them. The Dundee fans who travelled to Glasgow will be very disappointed with this result. 

Dundee: Douglas,McGregor, Davidson, Grassi, Conroy, Lockwood, Irvine, McAllister, Webster, Baird, Milne Subs: Gallagher, O'Donell, Reid, Thomson, Baird

Att: 707

Ref: B Colvin

Ross County Highlights

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Dundee 0 Ross County 1, Dens Park, Premier League, 25-August-12

Dundee lost their second league game at Dens Park on Saturday, this time to Ross County. The Staggies getting a late penalty to seal the three points.

Ross County hit the bar early on and maybe should have scored with that move. Dundee did play some good stuff  at times with striker Colin Nish making his debut looking dangerous. Dundee had two half chances in the first half Colin Nish headed wide from a Benedictus cross, and Gary Irvine hit the post from a tight angle. Rab Douglas had a couple of saves but nothing to worry about.

Second half and with Kyle Benedictus had to come off after he was still suffering from a head knock he had picked up in the first half. Lewis Toshney came on and he looks comfy in defence. On the hour mark Mark Stewart went off injured with Martin Boyle coming on.

As the game looked to heading for a 0-0 draw defender McGregor gave away a penalty after a silly challenge on Corcoran. Brittain gave Rab Douglas no chance with a well taken spot kick.

Dundee tried hard to get back into the game but failed to create anything clear cut, only a McAlister header was near the target.

Dundee need to score soon to get the confidence going again, l thought Martin Boyle looked sharp and it's a pity he is suspended for Wednesday's trip to Hampden to face Queen's Park in the League Cup.

Dundee: Douglas, Benedictus (Toshney 47) Baird (84), Conroy, McGregor, Grassi, Irvine, O'Donnell, Davidson, McAlister, Nish, Stewart (Boyle 60) Subs Not Used: Alex Baird, Lockwood, Milne, Webster.

Att: 4,905

Ref: S.McLean

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Lewis Signs for Season's loan deal

Dundee have signed Lewis Toshney on loan for the rest of the season from Celtic, the defender was on loan at Kilmarnock last season amd by reports done really well. He will go into tomorrow squad for the home game v Ross County.

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Dundee Sign Colin Nish...

Dundee have signed Colin Nish on loan from Hartlepool United until January 2013. The big striker has also played for Dunfermline Ath, Kilmarnock and Hibernian. Rumours say two players will arrive on trial from Spain hopefully one is a creative midfielder.

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

Dundee Under 20's  lost 2-1 at Dens tonight it was 1-1 until late on, Savo Milne scored our goal.

Dundee are being linked with Midfielder Mark Kerr and Striker Colin Nish with rumours of two more players set to sign for the club. 

Dundee will appeal Stephen O'Donnell's red card in Sundays game at Tannadice. He might miss two games if the appeal fails.

Dundee play Ross County at Dens Park on Saturday. We need to take some points this week to kick start our season again.

Dundee Und 3 Dundee 0, Premier League, Tannadice, 19-August-12

Dundee lost the Dundee Derby on Sunday by 3 goals to nil. They started well and Nicky Riley had a  great chance but both times the United keeper saved his efforts. Dundee were just on top when United broke away and from a free kick they scored when Gunning headed home after Rab Douglas had missed the cross. Dundee were a bit shell shocked but worse was to follow when a free kick was blocked and United broke away to score again through Russell who's shot looked like going wide but hit Grassi with the ball ending in the far corner to put United in control. Then a couple of minute later Russell scored again to likely finish the game as a contest.

 

Second half and Dundee did have a go but they failed to set up any clear cut chances, and the only one of note was a Ryan Conroy shot which forced a good save. The Stephen O'Donnell and Russell got sent off when they clashed after a tackle in midfield. A booking would have been enough l think. Soon after new signing Martin Boyle got a run out and he looked sharp so we can hope he can do a job upfront in future games.

Nicky Riley was taken off with a hamstring injury so it was a gamble which did not pay off. Hopefully he will be back soon. Well done to the Dundee Fans they stuck by the players and gave them support to the end.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, Benedictus, Grassi, Conroy, O'Donnell, Davidson, McAlister, Riley, Baird. Subs: A.Baird, McGregor, Milne, Webster, Gallagher, Boyle, Stewart.

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Dundee Sign Striker Martin Boyle.....

Dundee have signed Montrose striker Martin Boyle on a two year deal, he will go into the squad for Sunday's game v Dundee United at Tannadice. The striker has done well over the last two seasons and had attracted interest from Celtic,Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. The Club payed a five figure fee to secure his signature. Welcome to Dens Martin.

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Photos From St Mirren game

Dundee 0 St Mirren 2