Nathan Signs...........

Dundee have signed Nathan Ralph on a two year deal. English left back Nathan signs after leaving National League side Woking.

 He was with both Ipswich Town and Peterborough United as a youth player before moving to join Yeovil Town where he made 35 appearances for the League One side. 

Nathan then moved to Woking after a loan spell with Aldershot Town. This will be Dundee's fourth signing of the season.

Jack Hamilton Signs.......

Dundee have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jack Hamilton from Hearts the fee is reported to be around £100,000. Jack has signed a three year deal with the club.

Jack played 63 games for Hearts after signing for them when he was just 14 years old. A great signing for the club and will be interesting who takes the No 1 spot next season.

News From Dens Park

In Group D Dundee will face Dunfermline, Stirling Albion, Brechin City and Peterhead in The Betfred Cup which was drawn live on BT2.

Mark O'Hara has left the club to join Peterborough United on a three year deal, Dundee will get a undisclosed training compensation package.

On May 20th Dundee Football Club was 125 years old The oldest and only club in the city of Dundee!

Dundee FC have signed Kharl Madianga subject to international clearance. The French midfielder played in Bulgaria with FC Lokomotiv GO.

Dundee FC are delighted to announce that Elton Ngwatala has today become the first signing of the summer. The 24 year old midfielder has spent three seasons with Kidderminster Harriers. He has signed a two year deal with the club.

Partick Photos

Dundee 0, Partick Thistle 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 12-May-18

For the final games Dundee made four changes to the team which played at Ross County, in came Keeper Calum Ferrie, Defenders Daniel Jefferies and Genseric Kusunga and Roarie Deacon. Darren O'Dea was suspended. Elliot Parish and Randy Wolters moved to the bench. Steven Caulker was injured.

Partick started well and Ferrie made a fine save early on. The young keeper looked confident in commanding his box and was also quick to shout to his defenders. Dundee struggled to create anything and it seemed end of season fare. 

Paul McGowan was unlucky after a fine run and the Thistle keeper done well to save his shot. But 10 minutes into the second half and Paul had to go off injured. Randy Wolters came on with Wighton moving into a more central position.

Dundee lost their way a wee bit going forward was much slower and less direct. Partick then got the vital goal to leap ahead of Ross County who were winning at Perth. Dundee saw the game out with very little in chances. They never seem to win the last game of the season to send The Dundee fans home early. It was a good enough crowd who turned up today and deserve just a wee bit more.

Dundee: Ferrie, Kerr, Kusunga, Jefferies, Holt, Spence, Kamara, Deacon (El Bakhtaoui 74), McGowan (c) (Wolters 35), Wighton (Scott 60), Murray. Unused Subs: Parish, Curran, Aurtenetxe, Moore.

Att: 6,756

Ref: Steven McLean

On this day in Season 1983-84 Dundee beat St Johnstone 2-0, both goals were scored by Iain Ferguson.

Ross County 0, Dundee 1, Gobal Energy Stadium, Ladbrokes Premiership, 8-May-18

Dundee made sure of Premier League football next season with a fine 1-0 win at Ross County. Simon Murray getting the vital goal in the second half with a looping header from a Wolters cross. Dundee defended well and hit County on the break. It also means Dundee will finish 9th with Hamilton also safe from the play off spot. It looks like Partick Thistle as Ross County need to win at Perth and the Jags to lose at Dens this Saturday.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr, Caulker, O’Dea, Holt, Spence (Kusunga 86), Kamara, Wolters (Deacon 61), McGowan (c), Wighton (El Bakhtaoui 68), Murray. Unused Subs: Ferrie , Leitch-Smith, Aurtenetxe, Piggott.

Att: 3,976 

Ref: Andrew Dallas.

On this day in Season 1964-65 Dundee beat St Johnstone 2-1, goals from Cameron and Penman. It was in the Summer Cup.

Hamilton Photos and Andrew's After Match Treat

Dundee 1, Hamilton Accies 0, Dens Park, Ladbroked Premiership, 05-May-18

Neil McCann had to make two changes to the team with Sofien Moussa and Genseric Kusuga  being replaced by Roarie Deacon and Darren O'Dea. Both sides started well with some keen tackles going in.

Mark O'Hara was then injured in a head knock and it took several minutes to get the young midfielder back up and playing. But Dundee took the lead on 18 minutes with a sweetly taken goal good wing play from Wighton and his cut back was just behind Kevin Holt but he done superbly to control the ball and smash a unstoppable shot past the stunned Accies keeper. 

The Dundee fans were up for this game and it a great atmosphere inside Dens for a change. Dundee kept at the task working hard and playing with skill and smart one touch football. Hamilton were pushed back and nearly went two down when Caulker headed over. Then McGowan tried his luck from 25 yards out which the keeper saved.

Second half and Dundee replaced O'Hara with Lewis Spence. The Accies started well and Parish had to push a good effort away for a corner. Dundee still hit on the break and Cammy Kerr was unlucky after a fine run and shot was well saved by the Accies keeper.

After 74 minutes Dan Jefferies came on for Roarie Deacon who had tired and fresh legs were needed. Dundee could not fine the clear cut chance which would finish the game Kevin Holt went close a shot. 

But on 86 minutes Hamilton took a quick throw in and Dan Jefferies was late with a tackle and it was a penalty. Up stepped Dougie Imrie and his spot kick was superbly saved by Elliot Parish to the sheer delight of the Dundee fans. It was a match winning save and it proved that way in injury time Craig Wighton was replaced by Cedwyn Scott. 

Time ran out and this was a massive three points for the club, it also means Dundee can't finish bottom and need a point to make sure of no play off spot. But really  their goal difference should be enough. 

I was really pleased with the whole team and it was great to see Cammy Kerr back to his best and Craig Wighton looks so good now and a real talent for next season. After the game it was revealed that Mark O'Hara had lost three teeth so it was magnificent he played onto half time.

Dundee: Parish,Kerr, Caulker, O’Dea, Holt, O’Hara (Spence at half time), Kamara, Deacon (Jefferies 74), McGowan (c), Wighton (Scott 89), Murray. Unused subs: Ferrie , Leitch-Smith, Aurtenetxe, Wolters.

Att: 5,195

Ref: Steven McLean. 

On this day in Season 19944-45 Dundee beat Raith Rovers 4-0 at Dens Park. Goals were scored by Turnbull (3), and Smith. That season Ronnie Turnbull scored 39 goals.

Motherwell Photos

Motherwell 2, Dundee 1, Fir Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 28-April-18

Dundee started the same team against Motherwell which faced St Johnstone last week. But inside a couple of minutes they were faced with a change when Moussa had to go off injured and was replaced by A-Jay Leitch-Smith. 

Dundee had a good early chance when a good run and cross from Murray and Wighton headed wide of the goal. Dundee had a big let off when Motherwell hit the post Parrish was able to save the rebound effort on the line.

Parish done well again later as he pushed a long range drive from Main as The Steelmen looked dangerous on the break. But on 23 minutes Dundee took the lead Caulker headed back across goal and Generisic Kusanga bundled the ball over the line to give Dundee the lead.

However the lead lasted about 3 minutes as Motherwell levelled with a similar goal but Bowman headed home from close range.

At the start of the second half. Dundee were dealt another blow when Genseric Kusunga could not continue and was taken away in a stretcher. Darren O'Dea came on for the dark blues. Motherwell took the lead when Kipre  headed home at the back post. Dundee kept coming forward and Leitch-Smith should have scored but his first touch let him down. 

Dundee really pushed Motherwell back and should have scored on a few occasions and then as time was just about up Caulker headed down to O'Hara who somehow blasted the ball over from 7 feet out.

Not our best midfield display today but the players gave it their all. It was good to see Cammy Kerr having a great game. His forward runs were brilliant to watch.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr, Holt, Caulker, Kusunga (O’Dea HT), Kamara, Moussa (Leitch-Smith 3’), O’Hara, Murray, McGowan, Wighton (Scott 79′). Unused Subs: Ferrie, Aurtenexe, Wolters, Spence

Ref: Nick Walsh 

Att: 4,064

On this day 56 years ago Dundee became Champions of Scotland winning 3-0 at St Johnstone goals from Alan Gilzean(2),  and Andy Penman. 

Blast From The Past

St Johnsone Photos

Dundee 2, St Johnstone 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 21-April-18

Dundee Manager Neil McCann made three changes Cammy Kerr, Paul McGowan and Craig Wighton came in for Lewis Spence who was on the bench and Roarie Deacon and Josh Meekings who were out injured. 

Dundee got off to a perfect start scoring inside the first  minutes a Holt free kick was sent goalwards by O'Hara and hit the post went along the line and Sofien Moussa was on hand to tap in to give the Dark Blues the lead. It was just the start the Dundee fans wanted and they got behind the team.

St Johnstone came back strongly and Parish had to make a couple of saves as the Perth Saints looked strong in midfield. As the first half came to a close Dundee came close twice with Wighton and Kamara both had good efforts which just went wide of the goal.

Craig Wighton again was unlucky early in the second half when good play he was denied by the Saints keeper, then he saved well from a Simon Murray pile driver. Saints came close when Miller hit the bar. Moments later Murray was again denied by Clark in the Saints goal this time diving full stretch to push the shot behind the game.

With only five minutes to go Saints scored when MacClean scored from around eight yards out , it a sloppy goal to lose. But three minutes late Dens went wild when Cammy Kerr's high cross was headed home superbly by Sofien Moussa. 

With three minutes stoppage time to go the crowd got  right behind the team to see out the time and seal three massive points for the Dark Blues. It was not a great game to watch but the players all dug in to get the result.

I was pleased for Sofien Moussa who has worked his socks off for the last few games and deserves his goals today. It was also great to see Craig Wighton back after being out injured for nearly a year,  and the young striker had a great game.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr, Caulker, Kusunga, O’Hara, Kamara, McGowan (c), Holt, Wighton, Moussa, Murray (Leitch-Smith 84) Unused Subs: Ferrie , O’Dea, Aurtenetxe, Wolters, Spence, Scott.

Att: 5,592.

Ref: Don Robertson. 

On this Day in the  1899-1900 Season Dundee drew 1-1 with Sunderland in a friendly game at Dens Park. McDermott scored for Dundee in front of a 5,000 crowd.

Season Ticket Prices

Dundee FC have announced Season Ticket Prices for Season 2018-19.

Photo (C) of Dundee Football Club

Gate prices for 2018/19 are as follows –

Adult – Premium £30, Cat A £26, Cat B £24

Students/O65’s/Disabled – Premium £22, Cat A £19, Cat B £16

U18’s – Premium £15, Cat A £12, Cat B £10

U12’s – Premium £8, Cat A £5, Cat B £2


My views are it will be hard on the DFC fans who go to 70% of the games and have to pay £30 for games v Celtic, Rangers ect. They might just miss out on these games and watch them on the TV

Myself I can't plan much until the fixtures are out, as I work every second weekend and it will affect the price I pay for my Son as well. 

Post -Split Games

The SPFL today released the post-split fixtures for the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Dundee’s post-split fixtures are as follows –

Sat 21st April, 3pm – Dundee vs. St. Johnstone

Sat 28th April, 3pm – Motherwell vs. Dundee

Sat 5th May, 12.30 – Dundee vs. Hamilton Accies (Live on Sky Sports)

Tues 8th May, 7.45pm – Ross County vs. Dundee

Sat 12th May, 3pm – Dundee vs. Partick Thistle

News From Dens

In the last two games before the split Dundee earned a 0-0 draw with Celtic at Parkhead. Which was a hard earned point for the club. Then on the Saturday they were beaten 4-0 by Rangers at Ibrox. I missed both games due to work. I suppose a point is better than nothing at least the teams around us  did not gain any advantage. 

Team v Celtic,  Parish,Caulker, Meekings, Kusunga, O’Hara, Kamara, Spence, Holt, McGowan (Wighton 87), Deacon (Moussa 65), Murray (Leitch-Smith 76). Unused Subs: Ferrie (gk), Kerr, Aurtenetxe, Wolters.

Att: 55,768.

Ref: Alan Muir. 

Team v Rangers.  Parish (Ferrie 84), Caulker (c), Meekings, Kusunga, O’Hara, Kamara, Spence (Wighton 57), Holt, Deacon, Moussa (Leitch-Smith 74), Murray. Unused Subs: Kerr, Aurtenetxe, Wolters, Scott.

Att: 49,142.

Ref: Greg Aitken.  


Players Sign Up 

Genseric Kusanga, Lewis Spence, Josh Meekings, Dan Jefferies and Cedwyn Scott have signed new deals for next season which is great for the club. 

Hearts Photos

Dundee 1, Hearts 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 01-April-18

Dundee earned a 1-1 draw with Hearts on Sunday which they fully deserved. Manager Neil McCann made two changes with Jon Aurtenetxe and Simon Murray replaced Kevin Holt and A-Jay Leitch Smith who were on the bench along side Craig Wighton who was in the squad for the first time this season.

Hearts started well and scored on two minutes when a good passing move set up Callaghan who fired a shot home to the joy of the Hearts support. Dundee attacked from then on and caused the Hearts defence a lot of problems, Roarie Deacon went down in the box but was adjudged to have taken a dive and was booked for the Referee. Soon after the Hearts keeper saved well from Murray who had tried a chip shot. But on 27 minutes Dundee were level good play from O'Hara set up Deacon who's cross was bundled home by Sofien Moussa at the back post. Dundee fully deserved to be level and they continued up to half time pushing Hearts back.

Second half started and Darren O'Dea was replaced by Genseric Kusunga  Darren was injured in the first half and had tried to carry on. Dundee had a great chance when Caulker's header was cleared off the line and Moussa followed up but his was shot was turned round the post for a corner. With ten minutes to go Kevin Holt came on for Jon Aurtenetxe and soon after Simon Murray raced clear but instead of passing back to McGowan he went for the shot which went wide. Near the end McGowan was again unlucky when his rising shot just cleared the bar.

Dundee had to settle for a draw in the end but it could have been all three points, Hearts did not do much today and all the Dundee players gave their all. It was good to stop the run of defeats and it was much better to watch.

Dundee:Parish, Caulker, Meekings, O’Dea (c) (Kusunga 54), Deacon, O’Hara, Kamara, Aurtenetxe (Holt 80), McGowan, Moussa (Leitch-Smith 84), Murray. Unused Subs: Ferrie, Kerr, Spence, Wighton

Ref: Kevin Clancy.

Att: 5,496