Luke has been a joy to watch and I wish him all the best in his future career, apart when he plays against Dundee.
He was Dundee's captain and was our Player of the year last season, He also was players player last season.
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Luke McCowan
Friday, August 30, 2024
Transfer Last Day Update Plus Others Yesterday
The nineteen-year-old Austrian midfielder has just signed for Burnley after leaving Austrian side Floridsdorfer AC II and immediately joins Dundee on loan for the 24/25 season.
Last season Adewumi played 30 league matches for Floridsdorfer AC in Austria’s 2 Liga last season.At international level, he has played for Austria’s Under 19s and has been called up to the Under 21s squad.
Young defender Sebastian Lochhead has moved to English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee.
Sixteen-year-old Seb was part of the Dundee FC development squad, but has trained regularly with the first team since the beginning of pre-season.
He played for the first team last season when only 15 years old. Good luck at Wolves in the future.
The twenty-year-old Frenchman has just signed for Burnley after leaving Bordeaux and immediately joins Dundee on loan for the 24/25 season.
Vetro came through the Bordeaux youth set-up, playing for their Under 19s and B side. He made his first team debut in 2022, and last season, he made 15 appearances for Bordeaux in Ligue 2.
Twenty year-old Braybrooke joins The Dee from Leicester City where he has been since the age of six working up through the youth development system into the first-team squad. He made his first team debut in the English League Cup against Newport County in November 2022.
For Leicester City Under 18’s, he played 21 times scoring once, before moving up to the Under 21’s where he has played 49 times scoring four times. The defensive midfielder has also represented England at international level, playing 11 times for England Under 18’s, 3 times for England Under 19’s and twice for England Under 20’s.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Hibernian 2, Dundee 2, Easter Road, William Hill Premiership, 24th August 2024
Dundee started the game in a very positive mood and played some great passing moves, they attacked from the start, It was no surprize when they took the lead on 8 minutes.
Scott Tiffoney and Ziyad Larkeche combined neatly on the left with Simon Murray who crossed to the far post. The Hibs defence made a mess of the cross, allowing it to reach Lyall Cameron. Faced with a crowd of defenders Cameron calmly played a pass sideways to Scott Tiffoney in space and he finished well from eight yards,
Dundee continued to impress and were unlucky not to score a second when Cameron shot home, the move just before saw a Murray shot blocked by Palmer-Houlden and he was ruled off-side.
Hibernian came back into the game and won a few kicks which Dundee coped with and they also hit on the break as the game went from end to end.
But right on time at the end of the half Hibernian scored when Boyle scored from a free kick to level the game at 1-1.
Second half and Hibernian made a few changes and they had a go at Dundee. Dundee also had some breaks as well but this half was more even.
Luke McCowan was unlucky with a free kick when he his shot hit the outside of the post, but as the game got into the last 20 minutes or so Hibernian took the lead when Bowie scored after turning well and scoring with a neat finish.
At least Dundee kept at it and made changes when Main and Ingram replaced Tiffoney and Palmer-Houlden. This made Dundee look strong strong again and forced a few corners.
Robertson came on for Larkeche, and finally it payed off on 88 minutes a good move involving McCowan and Portales and his knock on put Simon Murray clear to score the vital goal to make the score 2-2.
Dundee really went for the winner and were unluck in injury time when the ball would not fall right in the box. Hubernian themselved hit the bar before the end.
A draw was fair in the end and at least Dundee fought back to keep their unbeated run going,
Dunee: McCracken, McGhee, Portales, Koumetio, Larkeche (Fin Robertson 79), Cameron, Sylla, McCowan (c), Palmer-Houlden (Main 75), Murray, Tiffoney (Ingram 75). Unused Subs: Carson (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Graham, Lochhead.
Referee: Colin Steven
Att: 15,710
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Dundee 6, Airdrie 1, Dens Park, League Cup, 17th August 2024
Dundee attacked from the start and had a few efforts on goal, Luke McCowan went closest with a shot which just wide of the post. Dundee looked to be in the mood and it was surprize when they did on 12 minutes.
From a McCowan corner Airdrie failed to clear and the ball fell to Seb Palmer-Houlden to knock the ball home to score a few yards out.
Dundee then missed a few chances when it looked easier to score, the goals it seemed would follow.
Scott Tiffoney forced the Diamonds keeper to make a great reflex save to turn his header over the ball.
The second goal came when Jordan McGhee headed home on from Cameron's corner. Airdrie themselves at least played some tidy football and were a wee bit unlucky not to score.
Second half and the visitors made three changes to their team, they had a good spell for ten minutes and pushed Dundee back.
But as it happens in football a great pass forward from Luke McCowan put Scott Tiffoney clear and he went on to smash the ball home to make it 3-0. A well worked goal and likely finished the game score wise.
Just before the third goal Fin Robertson replaced Deb Palmer-Houlden who had picked up a wee injury.
Soon after Airdrie were reduced to ten men when MacDonald was sent off for a last man foul on Murray.
Curtis Main replaced Simon Murray after 70 minutes and minutes later is was 4-0. From another Cameron corner Antonio Portales headed home which flew into the corner of the net.
A couple of minute late it 4-1 when Frizzell scored a fine goal when he kept going and fired the ball home.
Ryan Astley came on for Mo Sylla to play in central defence with Jordan McGhee moving into the holding midfield role.
Dundee kept going and Curtis Main made it 5-1 with a clever flick to score from a McCowan cross.
In injury time Dundee made it six. McCowan’s cross beyond the far post was met with Robertson’s volley. Wright saved, but Lyall Cameron headed into the roof of the net from almost on the goal line..
That was the final score in a game Dundee were too powerful for a good Airdrie side who at least played football.
Also great to have six different scorers which must please Dundee manager Tony Docherty.
Dundee: Carson (c), Ingram, Portales, McGhee, Larkeche, Cameron, Sylla (Astley 73), McCowan
Palmer-Houlden (Fin Robertson 53), Murray (Main 70), Tiffoney. Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Graham, Lochhead.
Referee: Euan Anderson.
Att: 3,327
Monday, August 12, 2024
Dundee 3, Hearts 1, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership. 10th August 2024
Dundee started brightly and forced a early corner after a Lyall Cameron shot was saved. They looked quick on the break with both full backs pushing forward.
Herats had a lot of the ball but never troubled the Dundee defence and the midfield was picking up a lot of second balls.
Midway through the first half Dundee broke through. A poor kick out by Zander Clark was picked up by Luke McCowan. This season, instead of opting for the extravagant chip, McCowan played in Scott Tiffoney on the left and he cut inside to score with a low shot inside Clark’s near post.
A long ball from Ziyad Larkeche allowed Palmer-Houlden to race in from the right. Clark parried his fierce shot and saved again from Lyall Cameron’s acrobatic follow up volley.
Gerald Taylor caught Tiffoney with a dreadful late tackle wide of the Hearts penalty area. It was only a yellow card , it looked a red to me.
But minutes later Taylor put the ball into his own net, after a Simon Murray cross into the box.
Then Dundee broke away Tiffoney was fouled inside the box and it was a penalty to Dundee.
Up stepped Luke McCowan to score with ease to make it 3-0 Dundee. To the deelight of the Dundee fans.
Hearts made three changes at half-time and attacked for the first few minutes of the second half.
But it was Dundee who scored next only for it ruled out for hand ball in the build up by Mo Sylla, it was Cameron who put the ball into the net. The Hearts fans were leaving in big numbers.
Hearts continued to dominate possession but they offered more threat than in the first half. Yan Dhanda sent a half volley over the bar from a cross by fellow substitute Yutaro Oda.
After 61 minutes Hearts pulled a goal back. Dundee couldn’t clear a free kick from the left. Ex Dee Malachi Boateng, who came on at half time, sent over a dangerous cross and Frankie Kent headed in from close range. There was another VAR delay to check for possible offside, and again it didn’t go Dundee’s way.
Dundee had to reorganise the defence when Ziyad Larkeche was stretchered off after 69 minutes. Billy Koumetio came on to make his debut in central defence with Jordan McGhee moving to left back. It was an unfamiliar defence but there was little sign of that.
The Dark Blues could have settled the game when Palmer-Houlden made a fantastic run from the half way line through the Hearts midfield and sent Tiffoney in on goal, but the winger clipped his finish over the bar.
McCracken had a couple of saves near the end , but Dundee dug deep to secure the three points. All the players played well today and played some great football. It was also great to see the pitch looking wonderful.
Dundee: McCracken, Ingram, Portales, McGhee, Larkeche (Koumetio 72), Cameron, Sylla, McCowan (c), Palmer-Houlden, Murray (Main 89), Tiffoney (Fin Robertson 90+6). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Carson (gk), Astley, Graham, Lochhead.
Referee: Don Robertson
Att: 7,266
Dundee United 2, Dundee 2, Tannadice, William Hill Premiership, 4th August 2024
Dundee started slowly and United had a few chances early on, they opened the scoring with a simple goal but very poor for Dundee's point of view Trapanovski finished with ease.
Three minutes later and it was 1-1 when good play from McCowan and Murray and ball fell nicely for Seb Palmer-Houlden to score from six yards out.
This did not settle Dundee who lost too many ball in midfield and it was no surprize when United scored again with a very similar goal. Theis time Thomson scored with a simple tap in.
United looked more dangerous going forward but Dundee got to half-time 2-1 down.
Second half and Dundee started okay but still needed to change their formation, they got lucky when Und broke and the ball was heading towards the net, but Lyall Cameron saved Dundee with a great run back to clar the ball near the goal line.
Dundee then made a change Scott Tiffoney coming on for Ethan Ingram, and they moved to a 4-3-3. Tiffoney had a shot blocked as Dundee stepped up a gear.
The Dee then made their final substitutions, sending on Curtis Main and Josh Mulligan for Seb Palmer-Houlden and Lyall Cameron.
They looked much better and went on to dominate the game. United were seen as sittingg back and hoping it was enough.
After that fright the Dark Blues went up the park and won the penalty that brought them back into the game. Murray ran into the penalty area and was wiped out by Ross Graham. The linesman’s flag was up for offside, but a VAR check was announced on both the offside decision and Graham’s challenge. After a minute or so referee David Dickinson was told that Murray was onside and he should go to the VAR monitor. A further tense delay ensued before the referee returned to signal his decision – Dundee penalty! Luke McCowan sent his spot kick down the middle and the Dee were level after 79 minutes.
McGhee headed over soon after and Murray missed from close range but was ruled off-side.
The a great ball from Murray found Main who somehow put the ball over the bar from 2 yards.
It ended 2-2 with Dundee much better in the last 30 minutes of the game. Overall a draw was about fair as United were better in the first half.
Dundee:McCracken, Portales, McGhee, Graham,Sylla, Ingram (Tiffoney 64), McCowan (c), Cameron (Mulligan 73), Larkeche, Palmer-Houlden (Main 73), Murray. Unused Subs: Carson (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Fin Robertson, Richardson, Lochhead.
Referee: David Dickinson.
Att: 12,616.
Dundee Sign Billy Koumetio
The 21-year-old Frenchman came through the youth set up at Olympique Lyon, before moving to US Orléans. He then moved to England joining Liverpool at the age of 16 and represented them at Under 18’s,19’s and 21’s level. In July 2022 he joined Austria Vienna on loan playing 11 times. He then had loan spells at USL Dunkerque and Blackburn Rovers.
Koumetio has also represented France at Under 18 and Under 20 level.
Billy will wear the no 20 jersey this season. Billy joins fellow Frenchmen Mo Sylla and Ziyad Larkeche at Dundee.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Dundee Sign Ziyad Larkeche on Loan
Left-back Larkeche moves north of the border after playing 22 times for the Championship side last season.
The 21-year-old came through the youth system at PSG before moving to Fulham in 2020. He then went out on loan to Barnsley where he got his first taste of regular football playing 23 times in all competitions for The Tykes. Last summer he joined Championship side Queen’s Park Rangers. Larkeche has also played six times for the French national side at Under 20’s level.
Ziyad will wear No 21 this season.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Dundee 6, Inverness CT 0, Glebe Park, League Cup, 27-July-24
Dundee started quickly and scored in the 1st minute, Ethan Ingram hurled over a long throw, Seb Palmer-Houlden nodded on and Simon Murray stretched to get a touch to send his shot looping in slow motion over the keeper 1-0 Dundee.
After 18 minutes it was 2-0 when a great Josh Mulligan run he then played in Simon Murray who scored with ease. Four minutes later it was three. Luis Longstaff sent a dodgy backpass towards Newman. Seb Palmer-Houlden was lurking and nipped in to drag the ball past the helpless keeper and score with a very tidy finish from a tight angle.
Mulligan had another great run but shot just wide of the far post, Dundee were playing some superb football. No 4 arrived afer Robertson found Simon Murray to poke home to complet his hat-trick.
Seb Palmer-Houlden got his second goal when he shot home after a good pass from Ingram to make the half-time score 5-0 to blow ICT away. It could have been more.
Second half Lyall Cameron came on for Luke McCowan ICT battle well and blocked a few Dundee efforts on goal,
Curtis Main and Scott Tiffoney replaced Murray and Palmer-Houlden just before the hour. It made no difference to Dundee’s dominance. Ryan Astley also came on for Mo Sylla with Jordan McGhee stepping forward into the midfield enforcer roled in which Sylla excelled today.
Dundee scored no 6 when a great ball in from Cameron and Antonio Portales headed home after 79 minutes. Dundee kept going to the end and were denied any more goal by decent ICT defending.
A great win for the dark blues and it will make them seeded in the draw which takes place on Sunday.
Dundee: Carson, Portales, McGhee, Graham, Sylla (Astley 75), Ingram, Mulligan, McCowan (c) (Cameron 58), Fin Robertson, Palmer-Houlden (Tiffoney 58), Murray (Main 58). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Tiffoney, Main, Cameron, Richardson, Lochhead.
Referee: John Beaton
Att: 1,057
Dundee 3 Annan Ath 1, Glebe Park, League Cup, 23-July-24
Annan started the game well and showed why they done well last season. Curtis Main and Simon Murray combined well with each other and also with the attacking midfielders, Luke McCowan and Lyall Cameron. The Dark Blues repeatedly worked their way into promising positions without being able to end moves with shots that troubled Jamie Smith in Annan’s goal. Annan had fewer attacks but were also able to mount good moves without having any worrying attempts on goal.
Dundee had some efforts on goal but they scored on 34 minutes when followling a corner McCowan had a second chance to cross and found Simon Murray to score with a header.
Dundee were in control but Annan scored just before half-time after a neat move.
Second half Annan started well and hit the post which saved Dundee, it was a bit of luck Dundee would need over the next 20 minutes.
Midway through the second half Dundee made three substitutions, sending on Luke Graham, Scott Tiffoney and Seb Palmer-Houlden to replace Fin Robertson, Ryan Astley and Curtis Main. They switched to four at the back with Graham and Ingram as advanced full backs and Tiffoney attacking from the left wing.
As it looked like the game going to penalties Dundee scored after a good wee run from Sylla he found Simon Murray who scored from eight yards.
Annan pushed forward to try and save the game, but McCowan raced clear to cross for Seb Palmer-Houlden to head against the bar he followed up to score the killer third goal.
A tough game as Annan played well on the night.
Dundee: McCracken, Astley (Graham 66), McGhee, Portales, Sylla, Ingram (Mulligan 86), McCowan (c), Cameron, Fin Robertson (Tiffoney 86), Main (Palmer-Houlden 66), Murray. Unused Subs: Carson (gk), Sharp (gk), Richardson, Lochhead.
News From Dens Park
Goalkeeper Ruaridh Lynch who is part of Dundee FC’s Development squad has joined Cowdenbeath. Craig joins the Lowland League side on a season long loan deal. It will help get game time at a higher level.
Max came through the club’s youth academy and made his first team debut in September 2019 coming on as a second-half substitute against Elgin City in the Tunnocks Caramel Wafer Cup. Max’s performances and progression at the club were recognised in recent years with him winning the Isobel Sneddon Young Player of the Year award for 2020/21 and then again in 2021/22.
Max was part of the Dundee side that won the Scottish Championship in 22/23. During his time at Dundee Max played 94 times competitively scoring eight goals.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Arbroath 0, Dundee 2, Gayfield , League Cup Group D, 16th July 2024
But they had Jon McCracken to thank when he dived and made a great save from Murray's spot kick. At least it made Dundee get back into the game and they had several chances in the first half.
Luke McCowan was denied twice by McAdams in the Arbroath goal who pulled off a couple of great saves. Antonio Portales was unlucky when his header came back of the post.
Just before half time McCracken had to save well again from Murray and then at the other end Main beat the keeper but his effort was cleared off the line.
Sylla went close from a corner at the start of the second half but his looping header dropped just over the bar. Dundee were in control and went 1-0 up when Tiffiney was fouled in the box. Luke McCowan stepped up to score with ease.
Cameron and Robertson had shots blocked as Dundee went in to kill the game with a second goal, Arbroath did hve a wee spell on attack and forced a few corners but never troubled the dark blues defence.
The Dark Blues soon reasserted control and three substitutions gave them fresh impetus. Seb Palmer-Houlden, Josh Mulligan and Simon Murray came on for Curtis Main, Lyall Cameron and Scott Tiffoney.
After 78 minutes it was 2-0 Murray had a shot saved but it fell to Ethan Ingram who smashed the ball home to seal the three points.
Dundee saw the rest of the game out with out adding to the final scoreline. Another vital win which puts them top in the group.
Dundee: McCracken, Astley, McGhee, Portales, Sylla, Ingram, McCowan (c), Cameron (Mulligan 72), Fin Robertson, Main (Palmer-Houlden 61), Tiffoney (Murray 72). Unused Subs : Carson (gk), Sharp (gk), Anderson, Graham, Richardson, Lochhead.
Referee: Chris Graham.
Att: 1,776
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
News from Dens
Dundee will play their two League Cup home games at Glebe Park Brechin. It is to give the pitch plenty time to recover for our first League game against Hearts on the 10th of August.
Dundee sign Simon Murray on a three year deal from Ross County, a great signing for the club.
Sunday, July 14, 2024
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