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

Premier Sports Cup (League Cup)

Dundee were drawn in Group H alongside Queen’s Park, Hamilton Accies, Forfar Athletic and Stranraer. The games will take place in early July. 

Young Players Sign Up

15 players have put pen to paper in the last few weeks as Scott Robertson’s Development squad signed up for the new season.

Full timers from last season Cameron Blacklock, Craig Donald, Thomas Welsh, Luke Graham, Jack Wilkie, Callum Lamb, Tom Findlay, Ewan White and Ewan Murray have all signed extensions and will be with the club for another season.

Carter Kelly, Ruaridh Lynch, Ross Clark, Jamie Richardson, Aulay Martin and Lewis Lorimer have also now signed full time with the club. 

Players Leave Dens Park

With the 2021/22 season at an end, the club can confirm that the following players have departed Dens Park. Liam Fontaine, Danny Mullen, Declan McDaid, Christie Elliott and Charlie Adam. 

Also Vontae Daley-Campbell, Zeno Ibsen Rossi have returned to their Clubs after their loan spell. 

Call Up

Great news that Harry Sharp and Josh Mulligan has been called up for Scotland Under 21's. Both players finished the season well.

Photos From Player of the Year

 

Player of the Year 15th of May 2022

Had a great time at the Player of the Year at the Invercarse Hotel in Dundee with the Fife Dark Blues.

Ryan Sweeney had a busy night at the annual DSA Player of the Year awards on Sunday evening as he picked up both the Player’s Player of the Year award and the Andrew De Vries Player of the Year.

The De Vries trophy is voted for by the clubs supporters and is the official club Player of the Year award. Ryan and Cammy Kerr both picked up a number of individual supporters club trophies with Ryan coming out on top to win the overall award.

Max Anderson was presented with the Isobel Sneddon Young Player of the Year award. It’s the second consecutive win of the award for Max but due to covid restrictions last season, it is the first time he has been able to accept the award on stage.

Goal of the season was awarded to Charlie Adam for his stunning strike at Tannadice.

Livingston 2 Dundee 1, Tony Macaroni Arena, cinch Premiership, 15-May-22

Dundee played their last game of the season before life in the Championship next season. They started with the same team with beat Hibernian last Tuesday. 

Dundee started well and McMullen was unlucky not to score with a good shot to force the Livi keeper into a fine save. Minutes later Kerr headed down and Anderson hit the post. Ryan Sweeney then headed over the bar soon after. 

McMullen was again unlucky with a fine shot which needed a fine save, then Sharp made a fine save to deny Livingston taking the lead on half time.

Second half and the hosts started well and pushed Dundee back, Luke McCowan had come on for Paul McMullen at half time. 

Dundee then took the lead Rudden who played Marshall into space on the left. Marshall went for a high, flighted cross and Josh Mulligan headed firmly home at the far post. 

Back came Livingston and they managed to score twice in the last 13 minutes to win the game. We can only look forward to next season and hopefully bounce back up.

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, McGhee (c), Sweeney, Marshall (Daley-Campbell 75), Mulligan, Byrne, Anderson (Adam 75), McMullan (McCowan at half time), McGinn, Rudden (Mullen 63), Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Chapman, McCowan, Robertson.

Att: 1,629

Referee: John Beaton

Dundee 3, Hibernian 1, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 10-May-22

Manager Mark McGhee made four changes to the team which lost at St Mirren last Saturday. Josh Mulligan, Shaun Byrne, Max Anderson and Paul McMullan started, replacing Paul McGowan, Charlie Adam and Luke McCowan, who were named as substitutes, and Danny Mullen who was unavailable through illness. 

Dundee started well and scored after just three minutes, when Jordan Marshall played Zak Rudden in his shot was saved but it pushed out to Niall McGinn scored with a wee tap in. Hibernian came back into the game but were denied when Harry Sharp saved well and a few minutes later Cammy Kerr done well to block a effort. 

Hibernian levelled the game after 228 minutes slack play let them in and Scott scored with a neat finish. Right on half time it looked like Josh Mulligan had put Dundee ahead again when he headed home, but the linesman flagged it for offside. It looked onside so a tough decision to rule the goal off.

Second half Hibernian started well but they failed to take their chances, Dundee then made two changes Charlie Adam and Luke McCowan coming on for Shaun Byrne and Paul McMullan. It changed the flow of the game as Dundee stepped up a gear. 

After 68 minutes Dundee were back in the lead. McGinn and Marshall combined cleverly on the left. Marshall crossed deep beyond the far post and McCowan headed back for Josh Mulligan  to head home from close range.

Minutes late and another effort from Mulligan was cleared off the line, and then Rudden and McCowan missed great chances. But Dundee finished the game with a stunning third goal. Cammy Kerr made a great run and was stopped by the Hibernian defence , but the ball fell to Charlie Adam who curled home for a superb goal. 

What a finish Dundee ran out time and on the night they could have scored five or six. It was great to see. 

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, McGhee (c), Sweeney, Marshall, Mulligan, Byrne (Adam 61), Anderson

McMullan (McCowan 61), McGinn, Rudden (Fontaine 90+3). Unused Subs: Welsh (gk), McGowan, Chapman, Robertson, Daley-Campbell. 

Att: 5,452

Referee: Craig Napier

St Mirren 2, Dundee 0, SMiSA Stadium, cinch Premiership, 7-May-22

Dundee lost 2-0 in a poor game in their bid to try and stay up. They fell behind after only three minutes when Grieve scored from close range. Dundee tried to attack but looked well off the pace with the Paisley side taking control of the game. 

Young keeper Harry Sharp made a wonderful save to deny Main who had placed his header well. A poor half finish with St Mirren leading 1-0.

Second half and Dundee were the better side in the first ten minutes, but soon after Main made it 2-0 and that finished the game.

Dundee made a few changes to try and get back into the game but this failed and three massive points were lost.

Next Up is Hibernian at Home on Tuesday night.

Dundee : Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney, McGhee, Marshall, McGowan (Byrne 65), Adam (c) (Mulligan 60)

McCowan (McMullan 60, McGinn, Rudden (Anderson 73), Mullen. Unused Subs: Welsh (gk), Fontaine, Chapman, Robertson, Daley-Campbell.

Att: 5,564

Referee: David Dickinson

Aberdeen 1, Dundee 0, Pittodrie, cinch Premiership, 30-April-22

Dundee made two changes to the team from last week, Ian Lawlor was unavailable through illness so Harrison Sharp played in goal. Shaun Byrne was replaced by Niall McGinn who came in to face his old club.

Dundee had a good first twenty minutes and Danny Mullen was unlucky not to score when the Aberdeen keeper made a great save. Paul McGowan also had a good effort. Dundee finished the half as the better team, but failed to be ahead at the break.

Second half and Aberdeen started better as they pushed Dundee back a bit. Charlie Adam took a knock and was replaced by Josh Mulligan. Soon after and a Ryan Sweeney header was cleared off the line to deny Dundee a goal.

Harrison Sharp pulled off the save of the game, an outstanding stop from Christian Ramirez. The Dons’ striker had time and space to pick his spot from 18 yards but the young Dee keeper made a wonderful save to keep the ball out of his left hand bottom corner.

Dundee made changes to try and win the game sending on Zak Rudden and Luke McCowan for Max Anderson and Niall McGinn. 

Aberdeen took the lead when Ferguson scored from the penalty spot after Hayes had went down in the box. It looked a bit soft to me, but the Referee gave it.

Dundee tried to level the game the best effort was a Josh Mulligan header which went over the bar.

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr (Daley-Campbell 88), Sweeney, McGhee, Marshall, McGowan, Anderson (McCowan 68), Adam (c) (Mulligan 52), McMullan, McGinn (Rudden 68), Mullen. Unused Subs: Welsh (gk), Fontaine, Byrne, Chapman, Robertson.

Referee: William Collum

Att: 13,747

Dundee 1, St Johnstone 1, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 23-April-22

As Dundee play out the last five game of the season, they faced St Johnstone at Dens Park. Manager Mark McGhee started with the team which played at Tannadice last Saturday.

Dundee started well and Cammy Kerr and Max Anderson made some positive runs into the box. It paid off in 10 minutes when Anderson turned superbly into space on the corner of the penalty area and passed to Paul McGowan who set up Jordan Marshall to drill a low shot into the corner of the net from 18 yards.

Soon after McGowan had a good effort which on the wrong side of the post. Ryan Sweeney headed over after a good ball into the box. Perth saints came into the game and Lawlor had to make a fine save which he tipped the ball over the bar.

Second half and St Johnstone started well and Dundee looked to hit on the break, soon after Luke McCowan replaced Paul McMullen. Still saints pushed forward to try and level the game. 

But they did level the game when Rooney headed home from six yards out after twice Dundee had cleared efforts off the line.

The Dark Blues made a double substitution, sending on Zak Rudden and Niall McGinn for Shaun Byrne and Paul McGowan. Dundee had the better of the last 15 minutes, doing most of the late attacking.

But no vital second goal for Dundee and St Johnstone looked happy to take the draw. Next up for Dundee is a trip to Aberdeen next Saturday.

Dundee: Lawlor, Kerr, Sweeney, McGhee, Marshall, Anderson (Mulligan 81),  Byrne (Rudden 74), Adam (c), McMullan (McCowan 51), McGowan (McGinn 74), Mullen. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Fontaine, McDaid, Elliott, Ibsen Rossi.

Referee: Bobby Madden

Att: 7,937

Dundee United 2, Dundee 2, Tannadice, cinch Premiership. 9th April 2022

Dundee Manager Mark McGhee made two changes to the team with Charlie Adam and Max Anderson came in for Zak Rudden and Christie Elliott. The defence switched  back to a four man formation.

Both teams started a bit slow and scrappy and it United who got the vital first goal, Dundee gave the ball away and when it was put high into our box Lawlor went for the high ball and was never getting close to it. It was knocked on and gave Clark a simple header to score for the home side. 

Dundee came back and Danny Mullen miskicked the ball from a few feet from a certain goal, but it went into the arms of the home keeper. Both teams tried to get goals but the final balls were not good enough.  

In the second half Niall McGinn replaced Paul McGowan as Dundee looked to get back into the match, but soon after it was 2-0 United. A free kick was given and Mulgrew curled the ball home when likely a cross was expected.

Dundee came back and on 59 minutes it was 2-1 when after a great run from Cammy Kerr his cross was headed home by Danny Mullen. It again gave the Dundee fans a big lift. It was no surprize two minutes later it was 2-2. A good move and the ball was played to Charlie Adam and he scored from 30 yards out to set up a great finish to this game.

United missed two chances and put the ball over the bar from eight yards when really should have scored. The best two chances Dundee had when McGinn hit the bar with a dipping shot, and in injury time Sweeney headed over the bar.

Dundee deserved a win today but maybe it was right to be a draw, it was happier Dundee fans after the game.

Dundee: Lawlor, Kerr, Sweeney, McGhee, Marshall (Elliott 80), Byrne, Anderson, Adam (c) (Mulligan 72), McMullan, McGowan (McGinn at half time), Mullen. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), McDaid, McCowan, Rudden, Daley-Campbell, Ibsen Rossi.

Referee: Steven McLean

Att: 10,307

Dundee 2, Aberdeen 2, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 2nd April 2022

Dundee's only change to the team was Danny Mullen came in for Declan McDaid, who was on the bench. Dundee started well and went for goal straight away, Christie Elliott hit the ball with pace across the Aberdeen box. 

Aberdeen then had a couple of chances and Lawlor done well to save when the ball  hit the bar. The game went end to end with a lot of scrappy football as both teams struggled to get the final move to create the first goal.

Dundee went close when Mullen's shot shaved the bar, at the other end Cammy Kerr headed one off the line, but the first goal came on 41 minutes when Ramsay scored with a fine shot to give Aberdeen the lead in the first half which came minutes later.

Second half and Dundee had a effort blocked to deny Rudden, Aberdeen attack more and it made Dundee change it when Charlie Adam came on for Christie Elliott. 

It changed the game as Dundee looked better going forward, and on 59 minutes Dundee were level. A good free kick after Marshall was fouled and Adam's cross was headed home by Jordan McGhee. It gave the Dundee support a lift.

But on 81 minutes Aberdeen took the lead again when McRorie scored from close in a poor goal to lose, I think the defence was too busy watching the diving Aberdeen strike who went down  looking for a penalty. 

Dundee hit back on 86 minutes again another free kick for Charlie Adam and his ball was headed home by Danny Mullen. Bothe teams went for the winner but it ended 2-2.

A point which Dundee fully deserved and gives us more hope of winning games in the coming weeks.

Dundee: Lawlor, Elliott (Adam 59), Kerr, Sweeney, McGhee (c), Marshall, McMullan, Byrne, McGowan, Mullen, Rudden (McDaid 70). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Mulligan, McCowan, Daley-Campbell, Anderson, Ibsen Rossi, McGinn.

Referee: John Beaton

Att: 7,815

Dundee 1, Rangers 2, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 20-March-22

Dundee made five changes from the team beaten by Rangers in the cup last Sunday. Ian Lawlor, Christie Elliott, Shaun Byrne, Declan McDaid and Zak Rudden started in the places of Harrison Sharp, Lee Ashcroft, Max Anderson, Niall McGinn and Danny Mullen. Ashcroft and Mullen were injured. The other three were named as substitutes. 

They got off to a great start and scored on six minutes, good play from Rudden and Marshall and his cross was headed home by Christie Elliott to the delight of the Dundee fans. Both teams had chances soon after and McMullen just about got through on goal but the Rangers keeper got there first. 

Rangers got another soft penalty but this time they missed it, justice was done with that. Dundee got to half time pretty well even in the game.

Second half and the visitors made a few changes and it made a difference with more pressure on the Dundee defence with keeper Lawlor having to save a few. Dundee tried to hit on the break but it was tough going. Rangers did levelled when Ramsay scored from close range. 

It did look like Dundee were holding out for a vital point but Goldstone scored the winner for Rangers with 4 minutes to go. 

Dundee put in a lot of effort today, and were a lot better to watch than last week. Next up is Aberdeen at Dens a week on Saturday.

Dundee: Lawlor, Elliott, Kerr, Sweeney, McGhee (c), Marshall, McMullan, Byrne, McGowan (Anderson 53)*, McDaid (McCowan 82), Rudden (McGinn 71). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Mulligan, Robertson, Daley-Campbell, Ibsen Rossi-

Referee: Bobby Madden

Att: 7,669 

Dundee 0, Rangers 3, Dens Park, Scottish Cup 1/4 Final. 13-March-22

Dundee were beaten 3-0 in this Scottish Cup 1/4 tie at Dens Park. Rangers scored early after a bit of pressure. Dundee tried but were second best in the opening 20 minutes. The game was nearly finished when the Referee pointed to the spot to award a penalty. It was a very soft award and with Rangers scoring it was a long way back for the dark blues.

Second half and Rangers scored again to make the final score 3-0. A bad day at the office for Dundee, not helped by the small crowd for a 1/4 Final tie, sadly money and TV has a lot to answer for.  

At least now the club can focus on the final league run in which won't be easy.

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Ashcroft (Daley-Campbell 43), Sweeney, Marshall (McDaid 77), McGhee (c), McGowan, McMullan (Byrne 60), Anderson, McGinn (McCowan 60), Mullen. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Fontaine, Chapman, Mulligan, Elliott, Robertson, Ibsen Rossi.

Referee: Steven McLean

Att: 5,536 

Dundee 0, St Mirren 1, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 09-March-22

Dundee again had to make changes when Luke McCowan and Niall McGinn returned to the starting line up in place of Shaun Byrne and Vontae Daley-Campbell. A vital game for Dundee and they need the points as tougher games are coming up. 

Both teams knocked the ball about with out either keeper getting tested, Dundee had few efforts at goal and only a deflected shot from Max Anderson which went wide. It was much like that in the first half.

Second half and Dundee did much the same as the first half, they had efforts at goal which all went wild. The one thing that got me was a few decent crosses were put in but nobody up front to attack the ball.

St Mirren  should have scored but some how the player put the ball over the ball, it should have been a goal. Dundee tried to go forward but some of the players were now getting tired.

Dundee made two changes with Shaun Byrne and Zak Rudden being introduced in place of Luke McCowan and Declan McDaid but it was the visitors who continued with the pressure.

St Mirren looked the better side and had good efforts on goal, and a headed goal ruled out for a foul. But in injury time they got the winner when Ronan headed home. A poor goal to lose as he was not picked up. 

This goal will make it very hard for Dundee to stay up as the game will be harder before the split. I can only back my team on which l will do.

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Ibsen Rossi, Sweeney, Marshall, McGhee, Anderson (Daley-Campbell 82)

McMullan, McGinn, McCowan (Byrne 62), McDaid (Rudden 62) Unused Subs : Welsh (gk), Fontaine, Chapman, Mulligan, Elliott.

Referee:  John Beaton

Att: 5,069

Motherwell 1, Dundee 1, Fir Park, cinch Premiership, 05-March-22

Dundee were forced to make five changes from the team that drew with Hibs on Wednesday. Ian Lawlor was unavailable so Harrison Sharp came in for his league debut in goal. Lee Ashcroft, Shaun Byrne, Vontae Daley-Campbell and Declan McDaid all started, replacing Charlie Adam, Paul McGowan, Niall McGinn and Danny Mullen.

Dundee got off to a great start when Paul McMullen took control of the ball and cut inside to curl home to the delight of the Dundee fans. It really settled the side and they looked really up for the fight. It made  Motherwell  come out a bit and Dundee used this to hit on the break. 

The home side were level on 12 minutes when good play set up Elford who scored with ease, soon after Dundee were looking good and had efforts on goal which on another day they would go in. 

The defence looked a lot better and Harrison Sharp done really well in goal. It was 1-1 at half-time.

Second half and Motherwell put Dundee under pressure but they coped okay, soon after Dundee made two changes as Vontae Daley-Campbell was replaced by Jay Chapman who moved into the central midfield. Anderson went to the left and McMullan switched to the right wing.

The change almost paid immediate dividends. McMullan raced past Ojala and from the cross Declan McDaid hooked his shot past the angle of post and bar. A minute later McDaid had another go. His shot deflected off Jordan McGhee but Kelly was able to readjust and save.

In the last 15 minutes Motherwell went for a winner but Dundee battled well , defended well and seen out the time for a vital point.

Dundee :  Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney, Ashcroft, Marshall, Byrne, McGhee (c), Daley-Campbell (Chapman 57), Anderson, McMullan, McDaid (Mulligan 81)  Unused Subs : Welsh (gk), Fontaine, Robertson, Ibsen Rossi.

Referee: Andrew Dallas

Att: 4,435

Dundee 0, Hibernian 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 02-March-22

Dundee made five changes to the team, in came Jordan Marshall, Charlie Adam, Paul McMullen, Paul McGowan and Niall McGinn started. The five players who dropped out were Vontae Daley-Campbell, Zeno Ibsen Rossi, Josh Mulligan and Shaun Byrne who shifted onto the bench and Zak Rudden who was unavailable for Covid related reasons, as were Luke McCowan and Christie Elliot.

Dundee started slowly and visitors Hibernian were much the same, Jordan McGhee was unlucky when he shot over the bar after a good move. Hibs had forced Lawlor into a couple of saves but nothing to worry the keeper. 

Second half was just as slow but sparked into life when Charlie Adam came very close to a goal, his shot shaved the post. Hibernian were down to ten men when Bushiri was sent off for a off ball foul. 

This helped Dundee to have a spell but they failed to score as the game ended in a draw. Poor stuff from both teams in my view. Dundee will see it as points dropped which is vital in their fight to stay in the league. At least it was a lot better than last Saturday.

Dundee: Lawlor, Kerr, Sweeney, McGhee, Marshall (Ashcroft 80), Adam (c) (Byrne 64), Anderson

McMullan, McGowan, McGinn (Daley-Campbell 80), Mullen. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Fontaine, McDaid, Chapman, Mulligan, Ibsen Rossi.

Referee: David Munro

Att: 5,237

Tough Watch..

Hopefully Dundee can bounce back on Wednesday when they play Hibs at Dens Park. One thing for sure they really need to if they have any chance of staying in the top league. From my point of view they were too slow and never looked up for the challenge. 

Maybe tough on the young players but they need to step up. Livingston fully deserved the win but it was so easy for them after the first 20 minutes.

At least now new Manager Mark McGhee will see it's a big job ahead and it will take a lot of effort to make the play-off as l can't see any better in the final league position. 

It was a very tough watch on Saturday and l have seen a few in the last 41 years, it was the lack of fight which was bad. I will back the team and can only hope for the best until the end of the season.

Dundee 0, Livingston 4, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 26-February-22

Dundee's only change from Parkhead was Zak Rudden replaced Paul McMullen. Dundee were looking to get points in their fight to stay up this season. 

Dundee started on the attack but failed to create anything clear and it Livingston who struck first on six minutes. Poor defending let a strong cross which Lawlor parried and Anderson had a easy tap in to score. Dundee did attack in the next ten minutes with Rossi having a shot blocked after being set up by Cammy Kerr.

When Livingston attacked and put crosses in Dundee were struggling to cope and on 18 minutes it was 2-0. More poor marking and Pittman scored from a few yards out. Two minutes later and it 3-0 another poor goal to lose a long free kick and a low cross fell to Anderson in the box and he scored with ease.

Dundee sent on Paul McMullen for Zeno Ibsen Rossi as Dundee changed to 4-4-2 to try and get back into the game before half-time. Sadly they failed and were still struggling to attack that would lead to a fightback.

Second half and Dundee made two changes Charlie Adam and Niall McGinn came on for Shaun Byrne and Josh Mulligan. But Livingston looked like they would score again. They did but it was ruled offside. Dundee had a few attacks but never tested the Livi goalkeeper.

Again Livingston came close with two efforts just going wide, but on 65 minutes it 4-0 a simple low cross found Fitzwater scored with a well placed shot across Lawlor. As the game went on it looked like Livingston would score more, Dundee were second to best all over the pitch and fully deserved to lose this game. 

The final whistle went with sadly a lot of Dundee fans had left due to the game they had just watched.

Dundee: Lawlor, Daley-Campbell, Sweeney, McGhee (c), Ibsen Rossi (McMullan 23), Kerr,Mulligan (McGinn at half time), Byrne (Adam at half time), Anderson (McGowan 80), Rudden (Marshall 59), Mullen. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Fontaine, Elliott, McCowan. 

Referee: Bobby Madden

Attendance: 4,679.

Celtic 3, Dundee 2, Parkhead, cinch Premiership, 20-February-22

Dundee Manager Mark McGhee made two changes from the team that started at Peterhead. Vontae Daley-Campbell returned from suspension and Josh Mulligan retained his place after being a substitute on Monday. They replaced the injured Charlie Adam, and Niall McGinn, who was on the bench.

As usual at Parkhead Dundee were under pressure as Celtic had a lot of the ball, Dundee were playing a 5-3-2 formation so likely would hit on the break. Dundee were working hard to stop Celtic and they only went close once.

Dundee pushed forward and won two corners, the second one was successful when Danny Mullen peeled away to the back post and when McMullen's corner fell to the striker he kept his cool and side footed the ball home for the lead.

Celtic came back and within 8 minutes they were 2-1 up and this was the score at half time, it's a pity about the second goal and going in level at the break would have been better.

Second half and Dundee made  two changes when Niall McGinn and Luke McCowan replaced  Paul McMullan and Josh Mulligan.

Again it was more pressure from Celtic, but on 60 minutes it was 2-2 from a Niall McGinn provided a fine cross from the right and Ryan Sweeney headed powerfully inside Joe Hart’s right hand post from 15 yards.

Soon after and after great play and pass from Max Anderson Danny Mullen just put the ball over the bar, it was a good spell for Dundee.

Celtic scored what proved to be the winner with four minutes to go, it was a hat trick for the home striker. Zak Rudden replaced Zeno Ibsen Rossi for the three minutes injury time.

Dundee did push forward and had shouts for a penalty when the ball came off a Celtic player, but the referee waved play on and blew the full time whistle.

Dundee will feel a bit unlucky today, at the least the effort was there and if they will face the next two games in the same manner points should come their way.

Dundee: Lawlor, Daley-Campbell, McGhee (c), Sweeney, Ibsen Rossi (Rudden 90), Kerr, Anderson (Fontaine 83), Byrne, Mulligan (McCowan 53), McMullan (McGinn 53), Mullen. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), McGowan, Chapman, Elliott, Robertson.

Referee: Gavin Duncan

Att: 

Mark McGhee

A bit of a shock for me as Mark McGhee takes over as Manager, being honest likely would not be my choice. His record is not the best , but the main thing for me is  What he does now. I always back new Managers and in forty odd years watching Dundee FC l have seen a few.

Next up is Celtic away so hope we get a result when least expected, Dundee fans are not too happy on social media but that's the way it is now a days.

Good luck to Mark and the players for the rest of the season.

James McPake

Dundee have parted company with Manager James McPake as they now look out for a new manager. James has been with the club for eight years as a player before being current Manager.

The timing is a bit strange as Dundee have won their last two game, tough for James but the job is a results business these days. My feeling is not enough attacking football has not helped this squad.

I really hope the board gets it right as we really need to stay up for the future of the club. Time will tell Good luck to James on what he does as his heart was in the right position in his time as Manager.