Dumbarton In The Scottish Cup Draw...............

Dundee will play Dumbarton away in the 4th Round of the Scottish Cup after the draw was made after the Brechin City game. The game will be played weekend of 22nd of January 2022

Dundee 3, Motherwell 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 27th November 2021

Dundee started well and might have scored early on but Danny Mullen effort was ruled offside. Motherwell put a effort in but were too busy looking to foul Dundee players. 

Dundee had went back to a back four and looked pretty solid as a team. They took the lead on 19 minutes when good play from Marshall his ball found Luke McCowan who took a nice touch and the young striker slotted home from 10 yards for a fine goal.

This settled Dundee and they could have added a few more but found the Motherwell keeper in fine form. The well had a few attacks but found the Dundee defence solid and they done well to set up Dundee attacks.

Dundee worked a sweet move down the left from a free kick when a high ball into the box was the obvious option. Marshall combined with McMullan who crossed for Max Anderson to hit a low drive that flicked off a defender and just past the post. Liam Kelly saved superbly from Lee Ashcroft’s header when the corner came over.

The pressure was relentless and McMullan’s fierce angled shot was pushed round the post by Kelly. From another corner Well could clear only as far as Paul McGowan lurking outside the penalty area. He quickly headed the ball back. Instead of shooting Adam fooled the defence by passing to McCowan who quickly moved the ball on for Danny Mullen to fire inside the post from eight yards.

Dundee could have added more up to half time, but it was a good half for them.

Second half and Motherwell made two changes to their team, but it made little difference and Dundee made it 3-0 when a good ball into the box fell kindly to Ryan Sweeney who knocked the ball home from 6 yards out to clearly finish the game.

Dundee kept going and the Motherwell keeper made two great saves to stop Dundee hitting five or more. The second half went quickly but it was a fine win for Dundee and the first time over the Steelmen in around ten games.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft (Fontaine 53), Sweeney, Marshall, Anderson (Elliott 68), Adam (c)

McMullan, McGowan (Griffiths 64), McCowan, Mullen. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Panter, Cummings, Lamb.

Referee: Craig Napier

Att: 4,747

Doug Cowie

Sad to hear of the passing of Doug Cowie who played a record 446 games for Dundee FC , he also won two League Cups with the club. Doug also played in two World Cups for Scotland in 1954 and 1958.

I was so lucky to sit at the same table as Doug at a Dundee FC player of the year. It was a wonderful night and Doug Cowie was a total gentleman and everyone had the highest regard for this player.

I will never see a player like this play for Dundee ever , and in my 40 plus years they has been a few, but to see the teams that Doug played in would have been just wonderful.

My thoughts and Condolences go to all of  Doug's Family and all his friends at this sad time. 

Dundee 2, Celtic 4, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 7th November 2021

Dundee lost this game 4-2 to Celtic at Dens park, who had their strikers in top form. They went 2-0 up in the first half. Danny Mullen  pulled one back when he headed home to make 2-1 at half-time.

At least Dundee fought well and Second half and it was 4-1 quickly as the game went Celtic's way. Lee Ashcroft headed home to make it 4-2 and they fought well to the end.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott (McGhee 63), Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, McMullan, Anderson, Adam (c) (McCowan 57), McGowan, Mullen (Cummings 71). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Panter, Lamb.

Referee: Alan Muir

Att: 8,604

St Mirren 0, Dundee 1, SMiSA Stadium, cinch Premiership, 30th November 2021

Manager  James McPake made three changes from the Ross County defeat. Max Anderson, Luke McCowan and Cillian Sheridan started, replacing Jordan McGhee, Leigh Griffiths and Jason Cummings, who were all on the bench.

Dundee played well for the 90 minutes and a great response from the the Ross County game. Max Anderson scored after 11 minutes with a fine finish after a tremendous move going forward by the dark blues. 

Dundee should have got a second soon after but some how the buddies cleared their defence. 

Dundee played some fine stuff with the subs that came on all done well. Going by the reports it was a fine support today at Paisley which would have helped the team.

A great three points which was well needed in this tough season back in the top league.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, Anderson (McGhee 75), Adam (c), McGowan (Elliott 85), McMullan, Sheridan (Mullen 55), McCowan Unused subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Griffiths, Cummings.

Referee: John Beaton

Dundee 0, Ross County 5, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 27th October 2021

Dundee lost this home game 5-0 to Ross County, they were unlucky not to score when Charlie Adam's shot was knocked over the ball by the County keeper, when on on a other night it goes into the net.

After seeing the County goals they deserved their win scoring some fine goals, for Dundee it was night to forget. Pretty glad l missed this game given the score line.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, McGhee, Adam (c), McGowan (McCowan 56)

McMullan (Mullen 37), Griffiths, Cummings (Sheridan 56). Unused subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Elliott, Panter.

Referee: David Dickinson. 

Att: 4,883

Hearts 1, Dundee 1, cinch Premiership, 23rd of November 2021

Dundee got a fine 1-1 draw at Tynecastle on which they had to battle hard all the way to the end. John Souttar put the home side in control scoring after 36 minutes. 

They put Dundee under a lot of pressure. But it was sub Jason Cummings who headed home with seven minutes to go to get a fine point.

Tynecastle is always hard going so a fine point for the dark blue on the road.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, McGhee, Anderson, Adam (c), McMullan (Cummings 61), Griffiths (Sheridan 68), McCowan (Mullen 61). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, McGowan, Elliott.

Att: 17,677

Referee: Gavin Duncan

Dundee 2, Aberdeen 1, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 16th October 2021

Dundee were rewarded with three fine points after beating Aberdeen 2-1 at Dens Park. James McPake made three changes to the starting eleven. Charlie Adam, Leigh Griffiths and Luke McCowan came in for Liam Fontaine, Paul McGowan and Jason Cummings.

Dundee got got off to a fine start and took the game to their visitors who have been struggling this season. Luke McCowan was really unlucky and forced Woods into a fine save to keep it 0-0 at half-time. Dundee had some fine play but missed the final ball.

Second half and it took Dundee just four minutes to take the lead with a fine goal, great lead up work from McInatosh, McCowan the ball fell to Paul McMullen who floated a fine high pass to Leigh Griffths who scored his first goal after returning to Dens with a fine low finish. 

Aberdeen did come back into the game but Dundee defended well and made it 2-0 on 62 minutes when Luke McCowan took down the ball well and curled a great sot past Woods to put the Dee into the driving seat.

Aberdeen came back and scored to make the game tighter, Dundee battled well defended well and seen out the 11 minutes of injury time due to injuries to Lee Ashcroft and Shaun Byrne, Shaun had to go off injured.

A fine three points for the dark blues and one l hope they can build on.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, McGhee, Byrne (Anderson 90), Adam (c)

McMullan, Griffiths (Sheridan 57), McCowan (Mullen 71). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Elliott, Cummings, Lamb.

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 6,876

Dundee Catch Up

 I have missed the last 5 games or so due to being in Hospital and off my work. The good news is I'm on my way back. I'm happy it's likely down to my fitness that has helped and l look forward to the Motherwell game in a week. I will do small match reports Happy we were able to keep Aberdeen's good run going.

St Johnstone 3, Dundee 1, McDiarmid Park, cinch Premiership, 02-October-21

Dundee made two changes with Paul McGowan and Jason Cummings starting in place of Leigh Griffiths and Max Anderson. 

I missed the game but going by reports and what i have seen highlights, they seemed to be well off the pace. St Johnstone could have scored at least twice before they did on 31 minutes when Kane shot home after a fast break. Eight minutes later and it was 2-0 when Kane scored from a couple yards. 

Another poor goal to lose and Dundee offered very little in a poor half for the dark blues.

Second half and within a minute it was 3-0 when May scored with a fine finish across the keeper. The game was was over and a few Dundee fans headed for the exit gates.

Ryan Sweeney headed home on 74 minutes as Dundee, so at least it's a goal for the dark blues who are struggling to find their feet.

So hopefully the International break will give the players time to sort out stuff on the training field.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Fontaine (McCowan at half time), Marshall, McGhee (c) (Anderson 70), Byrne (Sheridan at half time), McGowan, McMullan, Cummings. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Elliott, Panter, Lamb.

Att: 5,097

Referee: Greg Aitken

Andrew and Alexander at the Football..........................

 

Dundee 0, Rangers 1, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 25th September 2021

Dundee Manager James McPake made one change from Wednesday night. Ryan Sweeney came in for Paul McGowan as the Dee switched to five at the back.

Dundee got off to a fast start, taking only six seconds to get their first shot in. From the kick off Paul McMullan startled Rangers by racing past three players before his shot from 18 yards was blocked. The ball was quickly returned into the penalty area but Leigh Griffiths couldn’t get any power in his header.

Then Jordan McGhee send in a header but it was straight at the Rangers keeper, Rangers did have some attacks and scored on 16 minutes when Aribo finished well when he was sent clear on goal.

Leigh Griffiths had two efforts on goal as Dundee kept attacking when they could. The striker who carring a injury came off after 39 minutes replaced by Jason Cummings.

Dundee were dangerous right from the start of the second half. Ryan Sweeney got onto the end of Paul McMullan’s free kick but sent his header straight at McLaughlin.

Max Anderson robbed Glen Kamara in midfield but with Rangers’ defence wide open he overhit the pass that should have sent Cummings clear.

Anderson hit a fine long pass for McMullan whose first touch with his chest took the last man, Goldson, out of the game. McMullan raced in on goal, rounded the keeper, but was flattened by McLaughlin’s challenge before he could roll the ball into the empty goal.

Referee Bobby Madden decided the keeper’s goal-saving foul was worth only a yellow card and McLaughlin stayed on the field to block Cummings’ penalty kick. The ball rebounded high into the air and McLaughlin was able to gather it as it came down.

Dundee kept going until the end the closest they came is when McGhee headed wide, good play from Jordan Marshall who had two great runs down the wing.

I was not over impressed by Rangers and Dundee should have got a draw and they played well. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Fontaine, Marshall, McGhee (c), Byrne (Jakubiak 73), Anderson (McGowan 61), McMullan, Griffiths Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), McCowan, Panter, Sheridan, Cummings.

Att: 8,574

Referee: Bobby Madden

St Johnstone Photos........................

 

Dundee 0, St Johnstone 2, Dens Park, League Cup 1/4 Final, 22nd September 2021

Dundee made one change  Liam Fontaine keeping his place after replacing Ryan Sweeney during the Derby on Sunday.

Dundee started well and early on Clarke had to tip the ball over the bar after a shot was deflected from a corner and it was heading for the net. 

Adam Legzdins tipped over a 25 yarder from David Wotherspoon before the Dee almost scored from a fast break. Leigh Griffiths’ cross was met by Jordan McGhee’s diving header but the ball flew straight at Clark and the keeper parried. Either side and it would have been a goal.

Then Leigh Griffiths went close with a snap shot which just went past the post. Cammy Kerr came close just on half time when his effort was well saved by Zander Clarke.

Dundee flew at Saints from the start of the second half. Anderson’s burst through the middle was stopped by a cynical foul. Griffiths’ shot from the resulting free kick was parried by Clark into the path of Paul  McMullan but the winger shot against the keeper’s body.

But as in recent weeks Dundee paid the price when Saints took the lead when Rooney scored from close range, it changed the game a bit and Dundee pushed forward in search of a goal. 

With six minutes to go Saints scored again when Crawford fired home from 15 yards to end Dundee's hopes of a semi final place.

They played well enough on the night, but failed to take their chances and paid the penalty.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Fontaine, Marshall, Anderson (McCowan 80), Byrne, McGhee (c) (Sheridan 74), McMullan, Griffiths, McGowan. Unused Subs: Lawlor ,Sharp, Jakubiak, Elliott, Robertson, Panter.

Att: 4,707

Referee: Steven McLean

Dundee United 1, Dundee 0, Tannadice, cinch Premiership, 19th September 2021

Dundee boss James McPake made two changes from the team that drew with Livingston. Paul McGowan and Paul McMullan started, replacing Luke McCowan and Alex Jakubiak, who were on the bench.

Dundee started well and Leigh Griffiths was unlucky to see his header go just wide after a superb cross from Jordan Marshall. Soon after the same pair combined again this time Leigh Griffith's shot was well saved by the United keeper. 

Ten minutes from half time and Ryan Sweeney was replaced by Liam Fontaine, Ryan had not recovered from a injury picked up earlier. Dundee keeper Adam Legzdins made a great save to deny Pawlett pushing his shot onto the post. 

Second half and the game became pretty scrappy, but Shaun Byrne had a great chance but his shot was saved by the United keeper , the ball fell to Griffiths but the ball would not come down in time and his effort went over the bar. 

Alex Jakubiak came on for Max Anderson and Jason Cummings replaced Paul McGowan as Dundee knew that this was a game they could win and refused to settle for a point.

But it was United who  grabbed the vital goal when Harkes shot home from the edge of the box, Dundee pushed forward to try and level the game and came close twice in the final minutes, first  Sheridan was about to shoot but a good tackle denied the big striker. Then Jordan Marshall has a shot which was blocked on the line.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr (Sheridan 85), Ashcroft, Sweeney (Fontaine 35), Marshall, Anderson (Jakubiak 60), Byrne, McGhee, McMullan, Griffiths, McGowan (Cummings 74). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), McCowan, Panter.

Referee: John Beaton.

Att: 12,806

Photos From Livi Game....................

 

Dundee 0, Livingston 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 11th September 2021

Dundee  made four changes from the team that played Motherwell. Jordan Marshall, Ryan Sweeney and Alex Jakubiak returned to the starting eleven, and Leigh Griffiths made his debut, second time around. Jason Cummings and Liam Fontaine moved onto the bench, while Charlie Adam and Paul McMullan were injured. 

Dundee started well and McGhee had a early chance but his cross was too close to the keeper, then McCowan sent Max Anderson clear but his shot was well saved by the Livi keeper. 

Luke McCowan had a 20 yard shot deflected over the bar as Dundee pushed for the opener. Leigh Griffiths then missed with a header, again the Livi keeper saved well when he pushed a Ryan Sweeney header on to the bar. 

Second half and the game became a bit flat, Cammy Kerr had a effort but he sent it over the bar. McCowan and Griffiths had half chances as the game got worse with too many stray balls as both teams struggled in the last twenty minutes.

Dundee made made changes Jason Cummings and Declan McDaid replaced Alex Jakubiak and Luke McCowan. 

So it ended a draw which Dundee will look at two points dropped, we need to start winning our home games and hopefully get our first league win at Tannadice next Sunday.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Sweeney, Marshall, Anderson (McGowan 81), Byrne, McGhee (c)

McCowan (McDaid 64), Griffiths, Jakubiak (Cummings 64). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Panter, Sheridan.

Att: 5,015

Referee: Alan Muir

Leigh Griffiths Signs For The Dee................

 

Dundee have signed Leigh Griffiths on a season loan from Celtic, it should prove a very good deal for the club. Leigh will wear No 29 this season. 

Photos From Motherwell.....................................

 This was the 34th game l have seen between Dundee and Motherwell at Fir Park, with Dundee wining 13 games, losing 11 and 10 draws. 

Motherwell 1 Dundee 0, Fir Park, cinch Premiership, 28-August-21

Dundee made one change for the game at Motherwell,  Cammy Kerr replaced the injured Christie Elliott. The dark blues backed by a good support started well and Max Anderson had a good effort blocked.

Next chance and Dundee nearly took the lead when a curling shot from Paul McMullen came off the bar and bounced down on the line and the well defence managed to clear. 

Just before the 30 minute mark Dundee suffered a blow when Charlie Adam had to be replaced by Paul McGowan. The midfielder seemed to be limping.

Motherwell came into the game and it took a good block from Cammy Kerr to deny Watt, but a minute later the same player glanced a header towards the goal and it went in close to the post. 

A poor goal to lose and after having so much of the ball it was hard to take.

Second half  and Dundee had a few chance but Liam Fontaine and Jason Cumming failed to really test the Motherwell keeper. 

After 60 minutes Dundee sent on Cillian Sheridan in the place of Shaun Byrne. It looked a bold move, but the holding midfielder was hardly missed against a home side that was sitting so deep.

A lovely quick turn and pass by Max Anderson allowed Jason Cummings to spin past his marker and shoot from the edge of the penalty area, but Sean Kelly saved.

With 10 minutes to go Motherwell were reduced to 10 men when Carrol was sent off for a poor tackle on Max Anderson. Dundee pushed forward but failed to get the vital goal to earn  a point. 

Time ran out and although they were the better team over the 90 minutes,  they did not do enough to merit a win.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Ashcroft, Fontaine, McGhee, Anderson, Byrne (Sheridan 60), Adam (c) (McGowan 28), McMullan, Cummings, McCowan (McDaid 78) Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Sweeney, Robertson, Panter.

Att: 4,998

Referee: Willie Collum