Photos from Ross County Game

 

 

Ross County 0 Dundee 3, Victoria Park, 13/November/10

In what was a early start for us getting up at 06:20, we travelled up to Dingwall to give the team our support, and I'm so glad that did. In which was the first time l've seen them win away from home this year. We arrived in the Mallard at 1pm so good timing, so we had time for some food and beer.

To the game now and as the Partick game we started positive and took the game to County , with some good passing moves early on. We took the lead on 16 minutes when Riley's cross was put away sweetly from the inform Leigh Griffiths. We kept on playing football and Riley should have scored when he missed the goals with a diving header. Craig Forsyth who had replaced Jamie Adams caught my eye with some great runs pulling the County defence all over the place. We could not add to the tally but were worth our half time lead.

Second half and County came back into the game, and for a good 10 mins put the Dundee defence under pressure , but they came through okay and broke away to get the vital second goal. A great run from Griffiths who done well to keep the ball in, he composed himself to pick out the in coming Nicky Riley to volley home for a superb goal..Vintage Dundee simple as that. Now it was Dundee time to pressure and they got the killer third goal when Griffiths broke clear he kept his cool to score with a well placed finish in the corner to send the Dundee fans wild with delight.

That was that and Dundee played out the game with ease, they looked so solid today, with their confidence must be sky after this display. With three very important games coming up in December with Cowdenbeath(H), Morton (A) and Stirling Albion (H).

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, O'Donnell, McKeown, Weston, Riley, Harkins, Griffiths (Witteveen 87), Higgins, Forsyth. Subs Not Used: Findlay, Benedictis, Bartlett, Webster.
Att: 2,331
Ref: S O'Reilly

Some highlights  Here 

Jamie Recalled

Sadly Jamie Adams has been recalled by St Johnstone, he has been in great form over the last fews weeks. With St Johnstone struggling a wee bit result wise I can see the reason for the early recall. Anyway all the best Jamie for the future.

Dundee will play Dundee United on Monday 6th of December with a 19:45 kick-off. The game will be played at Dens Park, tickets are priced at £16 for adults and £8 concessions.

One for Christmas..

Well done to Mhairi for this great idea to raise funds for Dundee FC sure to sell well...More Here 

Dundee v Partick photos...

Big Red Card For the SFL

Match Highlights Here  Thanks to Partick Thistle FC

Dundee 2 Partick Th 1, Dens Park, First Division, 06/November-10

Tommy Coyne

Dundee fans turned up in good numbers and their support were rewarded with a fine 2-1 victory over Partick Thistle. Before kick-off they held up their Red Cards in protest of the 25 points decision from the SFL.

Like last week Dundee opened in whirlwind fashion and attacked the Jags goal from the start, they should have scored early when O'Donnell shot wide with the goal at his mercy. Soon after a Harkins shot just flew over the bar. Partick did attack and Douglas had to save, from his throw out released Riley who cut inside fed Griffiths and Leigh hit a unstoppable 35 yard shot past ex-dee keeper Scott Fox to give the dee the lead. poor good football followed but Dundee could not get that second goal.

Second half and Partick came back into it with some good football, Dundee defended well with everyone working hard with blocks and tackles, but Partick did level scoring with a shot which went through a ruck of players to give Douglas no chance in the Dundee goal. Dundee got a second wind to attack again, but lacked the composer to finish off their moves. Soon after and Douglas made a great save to keep the score level, Forsyth came on for Riley, and Witteveen replaced Griffiths, after more Dundee pressure we finally scored when a Lockwood cross came off Jamie Adams to spin into the nets to give Dundee the lead. But back came the jags and Douglas made a tremendous save to deny Kinniburgh with minutes left. Dundee held out to seal a much needed 3 points, and it gets Barry Smith his first victory as Dundee boss.

Dundee; Douglas, Irvine, Weston, McKeown, Lockwood, Riley (Forsyth 73), O'Donnell, Adams, Harkins, Griffiths (Witteveen 83), Higgins. Subs not used; Findlay, Benedictus, Bartlett
Att; 6,022

Ref; C Richmond

Dundee Hit With 25 Points

Dundee were hit with a 25 point punishment for falling into administration for the second time, first time in 2003 they were a premier league club. This time we are in the Scottish football league, who have no set rules for this. I don't know where they got the 25 points from, and it will put the club 20 points behind bottom club Morton. It will mean a real fight to stay in the division. The club will appeal this decision, and the fans must fight this..I'm sure we will.

Falkirk 3 Dundee 3, Division One, 30/October/10

In what a thrilling game of football at the new brockville stadium on Saturday where both teams shared six goals. In a contest which went from end to end, and produced some excellent football from both sides.

Dundee opened at pace and were a goal up inside 2 minutes when after a blocked free kick, the ball feel to Leigh Griffiths who curled a great chip into the net. He raced up the park to celebrate with Dundee keeper Rab Douglas. Then minutes later after a slick move Griffiths scored again but was ruled offside. But the second goal was just delayed and it came after a chipped pass from Griffiths came off a Falkirk defender and Sean Higgins scored with ease to sent the Dundee fans wild with delight. For the rest of the half Dundee pushed for a third but had to settle for 2-0 lead at half-time.

Teams coming out

Second half and a more positive Falkirk came out and took the game to their hosts, but found Rab Douglas in good form. Dundee still looked dangerous and should have had a penalty when Higgins was held and pushed in the box but ref Winters waved it away. Falkirk did score after a good move put Stewart through and he scored with ease. Before Dundee could compose themselves the bairns were level when Stewart headed home pass Douglas to level the game.

Dundee sent Witteveem on for Higgins and he nearly put Dundee ahead but the Falkirk keeper saved well. But soon after after a Riley headed down to Griffiths whose came back off the post and Witteveen prodded home to spark wild celebrations from the Dundee fans. But with just 7minutes left to hold out, back came Falkirk to level again from the penalty spot when McKeown was adjusted to foul Deuchar and up stepped Miller to score to level again.

The game ended that way , but was a great game of football plenty goals action saves what you play your money for.

Dundee;Douglas, Irvine, Weston, McKeown, Lockwood, Riley, O'Donnell, Adams, Harkins, (Forsyth 75), Griffiths, Higgins (Witteveen 62) Subs not used; Findlay, Benedictus, Bartlett

Att; 4,667

Ref; Brian Winter

Dundee 2 Dunfermline Ath 2, Dens Park, Division One, 23/October/10

Dundee battled back from a first half which left them 2 nil down, after Ref Dougie McDonald gave two penalties to Dunfermline in a 3 minute spell. But battle they did to the delight of the home support.

Dundee opened brightly and took the game to their hosts and in the first 30 mins created a few chances the best falling to Leigh Griffiths but his shot was just wide. Then the ref pointed to the spot after he judged Matt Lockwood had handled, a very harsh decision from the view l got. Up stepped Gibson to score with ease, then just 3 minutes later a cross into the box as the pars striker jumped with Lockwood the ball came off his arm of the luckless defender, and McDonald again pointed to the spot. Gibson scored to put the Pars up two nil, then after that in a Dundee break away, to the dismay of the home support as Higgins tried to jump for a header in the box he was held down, the ref waved away Dundee's claims. He was soundly booed off the park at half time.

Second half and Dundee started in a positive mood, and got their early break when a pass from Harkins put Griffiths clear after the pars centre half slipped, and he lifted the ball over Smith to score to put the Dees back into the game. Dundee's tails were up now and from the backing they were getting from the stands pushed Dunfermline back to defend Dundee's attacks. It was no surprise when after good play from Griffiths out wide he crossed to Higgins who headed home to level the game. As he ran towards the Derry who were going mental to celebrate. Dundee pushed forward again in search of the winner , but had to be careful of Dunfermline breakaways. But in the end it finished 2-2, a great fightback from the players today. The fans really backed the team today long may that continue. The first penalty was a joke, but i would have given the second, my gribe with the Refs just now is they have to be more consistent with their decisions.

Dundee; Douglas,Irvine, Weston, McKeown, Lockwood, Riley (Forsyth 69), O'Donnell, Adams, Harkins, Griffiths, Higgins. Subs not used; Findlay, Benedictus, Webster, McIntosh

Att; 5,636

Ref; D McDonald

Stirling Albion 1 Dundee 1, Forthbank, Division One, 16/October/10

After yesterday's events at Dens Park Dundee travelled to Stirling on league business, a very big support came through to back the Dark Blues.

Dundee came out to loud cheers from the stands, and as the game got underway they started in a very positive mood. Dundee created a few good chances Riley headed over from a good Lockwood cross, then a McKeown volley was push away for a corner by Stirling keeper Reidford. Then Riley had another good chance after he was played in by Higgins only to deny by a fine stop from Reidford. Stirling just about scored when Forsyth hit the underside of the bar.

Second half and it turned out to be a more evenly balanced contest. Griffiths did score early on but his effort was ruled offside. But it was Griffths who again was put clear from a over the top by Higgins and the young striker scored with help off the post. The Dundee fans celebrated Sparky's fine finish, next attack and Harkins had a shot saved where he should have scored. Then Griffiths had another chance but put the ball over from a good position. Then Stirling scored from a corner when Forsyth headed home leaving Douglas helpless to level the game.Then Stirling had a player sent off after the second last defender took out Griffths as he was about to race clear.

As both teams pushed forward in search for a winner, it turned into to a good contest. Higgins had a header cleared off the line, then manager Barry Smith send on Craig Forsyth for Nicky Riley and he was unlucky when he hit a post with a header. Stirling had chances as well. Final Dundee chance fell to Griffths but he knocked it wide.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Adams, O'Donnell, Harkins, Griffiths, Higgins (Forsyth 78).Subs Not Used - Findlay, Benedictis, Carnegie, Mcintosh.
Att: 1,578

Ref: C Thompson

Black Friday

It's a sad day for everyone connected with Dundee FC, after administrator Bryan Jackson announced the Management, Players, and Staff who would lose their jobs. I wish them all the best for the future. He also painted a bleak future if the funding is not found for the club, with Christmas time being a deadline. More on this List of Players ect  and Bryan Jackson Press Conference Statement

Dundee 2 Morton 1, Dens Park, First Division, 02/October/10

In what has been a hard time for Dundee FC due to the threat of future of the club. The Fans backed the team, and the players dug in to grind out a result. Misun missed out due to injury with Adams moving back to centre half, with Witteveen, O'Donnell and Riley all starting.

The gamble on striker Witteveen fitness failed, and was replaced by McMenamin on 15 mins. Morton looked the better side and we had to defend well to keep them out, but against the run of play Dundee took the lead. A Griffiths shot spun high and when it came down O'Donnell was fouled for a penalty. Up stepped Matt Lockwood who scored with ease for his first goal for the club. But back came Morton and they levelled when Keans header hit the bar and Weatherstone scored from the rebound. Soon after O'Donnell hits the bar with a decent effort.

Second half and Forsyth replaces O'Donnell, to tighten up the midfield. With Morton looking dangerous on the break. But after a good move Dundee earn a corner, which Lockwood took and was headed home superbly by McMenamin to put the Dee 2-1 up. Soon after Riley is so unlucky with a overhead kick on which keeper tips onto the bar. Morton did attack , but Forsyth has stopped the threat turning into goals. Near the end Dundee go close when McMenamin cuts it back just behind Higgins and Riley when it should have been a goal. But Dundee hung on to claim the three points.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, Adams, McKeown, O'Donnell (Forsyth 46), Riley, Kerr, Witteveen (McMenamin 15), Harkins, Griffiths (Higgins 80). Subs Not Used: Fox, Kuqi.
Booked: Irvine.

Att: 4,068

Ref: E Norris

Photos (C) Dundee FC

Tough Times Ahead For Dundee FC

As Dundee FC move closer to Administration, here is some of the headlines from BBC Sport:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/9015786.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/9034209.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/9044022.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/9085810.stm

And from Dundee FC online:

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news_detail_iframe.asp?h=FANS-INVITED-IN&newsid=1225

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news_detail_iframe.asp?h=FANS-REP-BELIEVES-THERE-IS-A-FUTURE&newsid=1231

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/news_detail.asp?h=JIM-THOMSON-ON-THE-FAN

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/news_detail.asp?h=SCOTT-GLENDAY-INTERVIEW&newsid=1234

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/news_detail.asp?h=STUART-THANKS-THE-FANS&newsid=1235

http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/news_detail.asp?h=UPDATE-FROM-HARRY&newsid=1236
One thing l'm sure the fans of Dundee FC will work and fight hard to save our club, we all have to do our bit however small.

Some Cowdenbeath Photos



Cowdenbeath 2 Dundee 1, Central Park, First Division, 25/September/10

In what was a differcult away game at any time, but given the rumours going round just now with a unpaided tax bill, now even harder. Dundee took a decent support and it was nice and sunny for the game. Team wise Irvine replaced the injured Paton, with Kerr and Higgins instead of O'Donnell and Riley.

In the first half we struggled to get going and Cowdenbeath took the lead after bad defending , the ball broke back to the incoming Ramsay who beat Douglas with a low shot into the corner. Dundee did respond and Griffiths was unlucky when Hay touched his shot onto the post. But too many times we just hit long balls up to striker Kuqi which was pretty pointless. Worse was to follow when Fairbain scored from a 35 yard free kick, it did look like Douglas should have kept it out.

Second half and Manager Chisholm send on O'Donnell and McMenamin for Misun and Kuqi, we pushed Cowden back and created about 5 great chances with both McMenamin and Griffiths missing one on ones with the keeper. Poor poor finishing, Leigh also hit the bar when it looked he must score. Dundee did pull one back in 83 mins when Griffiths turned well in the box and smashed the ball home from 10 yards to give us hope. But Cowdenbeath did manage to hold out to claim a fine victory, they seemed happy to defend deep in the second half.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Misun (O'Donnell 46), Lockwood, Adams, Kerr, Harkins, Higgins (Riley 65), Kuqi (McMenamin 46), Griffiths.Subs Not Used: Fox, Forsyth.

Att: 1,154

Ref: C Charleston

Dundee 0 Raith Rovers 0, Dens Park, First Divison, 18/September/10

Dundee drew 0-0 with Raith Rovers at Dens, in which we can thank Rab Douglas who made a fabulous save from Baird's spot kick. Centre half Milan Musan made his debut after signing on a month's loan from Celtic.

In the first half we had a few chances, but Griffiths missed both of them. The first he just failed to turn the ball home at the back post, and then he was clean through but the ball got tangled up among his feet and he put the ball just wide. Then at the other end after Raith had got back into the game, Tate went down after a Adam's challenge and Ref Somners pointed to the spot, a very soft award to the disbelief of the Dundee support. But Rab Douglas made a brilliant stop, in Dundee's next move Harkins fired over when he should have done better.
Second half and not many too chances were created, with both side untroubled with Dundee hitting too many long balls up to the strikers, we need to do better midfield wise. So a draw was fair in the end.

Dundee: Douglas, Paton, McKeown, Misun, Lockwood, Riley (Higgins 76), Adams, O'Donnell (Forsyth 69), Harkins, Kuqi (McMenamin 58), Griffiths. Subs Not Used: Fox, Irvine.
Att: 4,532

Ref: D Somers

Dunfermline Ath 3 Dundee 1, East End Park, First Division, 11/September/10

Dundee lost 3-1 at East End Park on Saturday. I missed the game due to work. I have chosen to go the Cowdenbeath game in two weeks time instead. In what was a even looking first half with both teams having chances, we fell 1 nil down when after a good save from Scott Fox the ball broke and a silly tackle from Riley gave the Pars a penalty on which Gibson scored sending Fox the wrong way. The second goal on 42 minutes looked bad from a defensive view. Nobody picked up Bell's run and after a good flick on by Kirk, put him through and he finished with ease.

Into the second half and after some Dundee pressure we pulled one back, after a miss from Kuqi, we got a corner. Taken by Lockwood and headed home by midfielder Gary Harkins to give Dundee a lift. Both teams did attack with not many chances, our best came from a Griffith shot which looked in, but Smith made a great one handed save. The ref somehow did not spot the keepers touch.

Then the roof fell in when a terrible mix up between Paton and Fox, who both missed the ball, leaving a simple tap in for ex-dee Pat Clarke to make it 3-1 and game over. We must start to work really hard away from home, be positive and stop giving bad goals away. It does make the next four game very important, and l hope the fans do get behind the team. But they have to stand up and be counted now.

Dundee: Fox, Paton, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley (Forsyth 71), Adams (McMenamin 85), O'Donnell, Harkins, Kuqi (Higgins 71), Griffiths. Subs Not Used: Findlay, Irvine.

Att: 4,037

Ref: S Conroy

Dundee Sign Striker

Dundee have signed striker Njazi Kuqi on a one year deal, he has been playing in Germany for the last two and a half years for Tus Koblenz. He is a Kosovan, but has played 3 times for Finland and scored 3 goals. More Information Here

Dundee 2 Falkirk 0, Dens Park, First Division, 28/August/10

Dundee beat Falkirk 2-0 at Dens this afternoon, in what was as good as I seen them play for ages. For the full 90 minutes they played well, even though the second half was tough with the loss of Rab Douglas. As expected David Witteveen made his debut, and straight away you could see he was up for it, his link up play was a joy to watch. It gave Griffiths and Harkins the room needed to play. Dundee really attacked in the first half and misses a few chances, but close to half-time the vital break through came when Harkins put a decent ball into the box towards Stephen O'Donnell who done really well to follow up and finish off with a shot across the keeper. Who earlier had denied him with a good save from a clever lob. The second was good as well just on the stroke of half time this time Nicky Riley with a clever header which looped over the keeper to send the Dundee fans wild, after Griffiths had found him with a chipped cross.

Into the second half and Dundee came out in much the same manner, playing some good stuff. Falkirk were trying to get back into the game and forced Rab Douglas into a couple of saves. The game changed on 54 mins when Falkirk sub Finnigan raced clear, Douglas came out and fouled him outside the box. The result big Rab was sent off, manager Gordan Chisholm sent keeper Fox for Griffiths, then later Harkins for McMenamin. Falkirk started to push forward and the defence and hard working midfield had to really work hard. But they stem the flow and could have added a third when a great shot from O'Donnell hit the underside of the bar. Dundee did hold out to claim a very good 3 points. Everyone played well today, with Stephen O'Donnell having his best game for the club. Was very impressed with Witteveen, his link up play was great, and it helped Leigh Griffiths. Now we have set the standard now, long may this continue.

Dundee: Douglas, Paton, McKeown, Weston, Lochwood, Riley, Adams, O'Donnell, Harkins (McMenamin 55), Witteveen (Higgins 74), Griffiths (Fox 55) Subs not used: Irvine, Kerr.

Att: 4,345

Ref: W Collum.

Latest News From Dens

David Witteveen

Dundee have signed Hearts striker David Witteveen on a three month loan deal, he should make his debut tomorrow against Falkirk. He was on loan at Morton at the end of last season, he looked a handful then.

Also Matt Lockwood has signed for rest of the season, which is great news as he has looked the part in the last two games.

Brechin City 2 Dundee 2,(Brechin won 3-1 on pens aet) Glebe Park, Cis Cup, 24/August/10

Dundee crashed out of the Cis Cup after a penalty shoot out defeat to Brechin City, in a even first half with bithe teams having chances. Rab Douglas had to look lively a few times, Dundee also had a few chances.

Second half and O'Donnell on for the injured Grant, then maybe the break we need when Brechin were reduced to 10 men, but it seemed to inspire the home side . They scored twice in a minute with two great finishes from striker Rory McAllister which gave Douglas no chance. Dundee did push forward and soon after Griffiths pulled one back with a low shot from the edge of the box, now all Dundee pressure and it payed off with Griffiths scored after a clever flick from Harkins. Now the game was on, and really should have won the tie here. Foryth was also sent off to even up the sides. A few more misses and into the last minute we got a penalty Griffiths grabbed the ball, but his spot kick flew high and wide to give Brechin a lifeline.

In extra time and it was all Dundee apart from a few break aways from Brechin. So penalties would decide the outcome. Brechin scored their first 2 , Harkins scored Dundee first, then Paton missed, Brechin missed, then O'Donnell missed, Brechin scored to make it 3-1, Riley had to scored to keep Dundee in it, but blasted high over the bar to send the Glebe Park faithful wild with delight. That was it Dundee were out.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine (Riley 70), Lockwood, McKeown, Weston, Forsyth, Grant (O'Donnell 46), Adams (Paton 72), Harkins, McMenamin, Griffiths. Subs Not Used: Fox, Kerr.

Att: 1,090

Ref: S Finnie

Dundee 0 Ross County 0, Dens Park, First Division, 21/August/10

Dundee drew 0-0 in a poor game against Ross County, in what was a game of few chances. Jamie Adam replaced injured Dominic Shimmin at centre, with Nicky Riley coming back in after his suspension. Both keepers had a couple of saves first half, but Dundee miss the cutting edge, and badly need a targetman kind of striker. Gary Harkins came closest when he hit the bar with a curling freekick.

Rhys Weston came on and replaced Jamie Adam who struggled a wee bit at centre half. The second half was not much better, the only bonus was not losing the game. We have the cup game at Brechin on Tuesday to find a solution to our goal scoring problem. Also forgot about Matt Lochwood's performance he was far our best player.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lochwood, Grant, McKeown, Adams (Weston 46), Riley, Harkins, Forsyth, Griffiths, McMenamin (Higgins 70). Subs Not Used: Fox, O'Donnell, Paton.

Att: 3,946

Ref: C Thompson

Dundee Sign Lockwood

Dundee have signed left back Matthew Lockwood on a short term deal, he has trained with Dundee this week. He has played a lot down in England his clubs include Nottingham Forest, Leyton Orient, Bristol Rovers, Colchester and QPR where he started his career.

Welcome to Dens Matthew. More Info Here

Partick Thistle 1 Dundee 0, Firhill, First Division, 14/August/10

Dundee lost 1-0 at Firhill yesterday in their first away game in the league, again l missed the game due to work. So l can't comment too much on the performance, after watching the highlights on DFTV is seemed that the teams were very evenly matched in the first half, with Dundee having a few chances from break aways and some decent free kick positions. But seemed strange the Leigh Griffiths took most of them, I would rather have Sparky in the box trying to put the ball in the net. I know he can take a decent free kick , but so can Gary Harkins.

Second half and it seemed that The Jags took control of the game, the 3-5-1 does not work for me, I like teams to attack , maybe not all the time but to be positive and change it if we have to defend. Anyway that's just my view fans want to watch attacking football with goals and goalmouth action. Partick Thistle did score the one and only goal of the game when Boyle scored with a back post header which went across the goal and in. It did look a poor goal to lose.

Dominic Shimmin and Charlie Grant both made their debuts and done well by reports, but they will need time to get their fitness up.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Shimmin, Forsyth, O'Donnell (Higgins 76), Grant (McHale 76), Adams, McMenamin, Harkins, Griffiths Subs Not Used: Fox, Kerr, Benedictus

 

Att: 2,801

 

Ref: F McDermott

Here and Here

Links above to match reports ect.

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

Dundee have signed midfielder Charlie Grant from Celtic, he has had a tough time with injuries over the last 3 years. Hopefully that is behind him now, he has played for the last 8 months. Charlie has signed up for a year and goes into the squad for tomorrow's game at Firhill.

More info Here

It has been confirmed that Netan Sansara has left the club, maybe another move for Bob Harris is back on. Time will tell....

Stenhousemuir 4 Dundee 1, Ochilview, Alba Cup 2nd Rd, 10/August/10

Well what can you say about that scoreline, I'm glad l was working nightshift. Going by reports is was a shocking performance from Dundee.

They were 2 nil down in the first 15 mins, with goals from Alex Williams and Grant Anderson, into the second half and Paul Quinn scored a third for Stenhousemuir. Although Leigh Griffiths pulled one back with a clever finish to give us hope. But Kevin Motion sealed a well deserved victory for Stenhousemuir, well done and good luck for the next round.

As for Dundee that performance is not good enough, we need to buckle down and work harder. Starting with the league game at Firhill on Saturday.

Dundee: Fox, Irvine, McKeown, Weston (Paton 17), Sansara, Riley (McMenamin 66), McHale ( O'Donnell 46), Harkins, Forsyth, Higgins, Griffiths. Subs Not Used: Douglas, Kerr

Att: 665

Ref: E Brines
Match Highlights: Here

Dundee 1 Queen of the South 0, Dens Park, First Division, 07/August/10

Dundee beat Queen of the South on Saturday, thanks to a great free kick from Gary Harkins. In a game that left back Netan Sansara made his debut, after signing on at the club for a month. He had played for Walsall before being released.

Dundee played well enough overall, they scored when Gary Harkins fooled the Queens keeper with a clever free kick on 22 minutes. But a crazy second half seen Dundee give away a penalty, Sansara was booked, then Rab Douglas made a great save to deny Holmes. Then Netan Sansara got send off, picking up a second booking. Not clear on what he did, but it was the lineman who flagged. Then 2 minutes later Riley was send off for his second bookable tackle, on which seemed a wee bit harsh.

Down to nine men , we defended well and deserved the 3 points, thought Craig McKeown was outstanding, with Gary Harkins having a good game in midfield. So a good three points for the Dark Blues.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Sansara, Riley, McHale (Higgins 77), Forsyth, Harkins (Paton 85), McMenamin, Griffiths (O'Donnell 77). Subs Not Used: Fox, Kerr.

Att: 4,644

Ref: S O'Reilly

Latest News From Dens Park

Dundee will play Brechin City (Away) in the 2nd Round of the Cis Cup, it will be played on the 24th or 25th of August. Details of the full draw can be seen Here

Welcome Rhys Weston

Some information on new signing Rhys Weston, just seen his interveiw and he comes across very well. Welcome to Dens Park Rhys... More info Here

Photo (C) Fansfc.com

Late News

Rumour has it Dundee have made a bid for Queen of the South left back Bob Harris, £30,000 plus either Brian Kerr, Paul McHale or Eric Paton.

Dundee 3 Montrose 0, Dens Park, Cis Cup 1st Round, 31/July/10

Dundee won 3-0 this afternoon in the Cis Cup at Dens Park, the dark blues were given a big boost when Rhys Weston signed a one year deal, and went straight into the team at centre half. Jamie Adams made his debut for the club in midfield.

 

I missed the game due to work, so can only go by reports and l will see the goals later on DFC TV. Dundee scored the first goal on 33 mins when a good pass from McKeown put Nicky Riley through and he finished with a cool chip from a tight angle. That was the half time score.

 

Into the second half and l send a text to my mate Dougie, to see if it was still 1-0. His reply made me smile it read " 3-0 Dees, on the rampage now" So that was Dundee safely into the next round. The other two goals came from the penalty spot after Jamie Adams was fouled in the box, up stepped Leigh Griffiths (70mins) to side foot home. Then Griffiths laid one on for MoM Nicky Riley (76mins) who smashed the ball into the top corner for a fine finish.

 

Dundee:Douglas, Irvine, McKeown (McHale 75), Weston, Forsyth, Riley, O'Donnell, (Paton 71), Adams, Harkins, McMenamin (Higgins 66), Griffiths. Subs not used: Fox, Kerr.

 

Att: 2,111

Jamie Signs On Loan

St.Johnstone midfielder Jamie Adams has joined Dundee on loan until the end of the year. He has played for Kilmarnock, and Queen of the South (Loan) and Partick Thistle(Loan).

 

A Few years ago....

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Dundee beat Forfar Ath 4-1 tonight at Station Park. Manager Gordon Chisholm played the trialists who have been at the club in the last week. They included Johnny Flynn. Gordon Gilbert, Rhys Weston and Ryan McCann who is training with Dundee just now. Anyway a good work out for the players with goals from Foryth(2), McMenamin and Griffths.

Dundee will play Stenhousemuir away in the next round of the Alba Cup, the draw was made on Tuesday afternoon.

Dundee 2 Alloa Ath 1, Dens Park, Alba Cup 1st Round, 24/July/10

Dundee came from behind to snatch victory with two late goals, against a well organised Alloa Athletic side. Dundee took a while to get going, but Nicky Riley was putting in a lot of work. That was the tone for the first half, as we struggled to make any impact up front.

Into the second half and again we struggled to find any flow to our moves, with over hit or too many passes. We did have have a great chance when good play by Leigh Griffiths out wide, his cross in and somehow Antoine-Curier did not throw himself into the six yard box to get the touch. It would have been a certain goal. Alloa kept hitting on the break and took the lead when ex Ayr player Scott Walker headed home, and not long after after they were very unlucky when Scott hit the bar.

Lucky for us that Higgins and McMenamin were on for the tiring Riley and out of form Curier by this time and with just 4 minutes left McMenamin headed home powerfully to level, and with time just about up Higgins scored after a scramble in the Alloa box. His powerful shot hitting keeper Robertson before spinning high into the net.
 

That was that and Dundee were through, it did look like we were going out, but the two subs did the trick.

 

Dundee: Fox, Irvine, Forsyth, McKeown, Benedictus, Kerr, Riley, O'Donnell, Harkins, Griffths, Antoine-Curier. Subs: Douglas, McHale, Paton, McMenamin

Dundee Sign Gary Irvine

Dundee have signed Gary Irvine on a one year deal, after missing out out on Jason Talbot this is a big boost for the club. Gary has played for St.Johnstone and has a lot of experience, he is also versatile and can play in a number of positions.

 

He should make his debut tomorrow v Alloa Ath at home in defence of the Alba Cup. Welcome to Dens Gary.

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Arbroath 1 Dundee 1, Gayfield, Friendly, 17/July/10

Dundee drew 1-1 with Arbroath at Gayfield this afternoon. The Red Litchies took in the lead in the first half when Jordyn Sheerin shot home from the edge of the box.

Second half and Rab Douglas replaces Scott Fox in goal. Dundee take the game to their hosts and go close on a few occasions, but Douglas is forced to make a couple of saves. Dundee bring on a few subs and McMenamin just about scores but the ball hits Griffiths and Arbroath clear.

After good play by the trialist leftback his pass puts Higgins clear and his shot is saved but Colin McMenamin is there to force the ball home. Both team go forward to try and get the winner, but it ends 1-1.

Dundee:Fox, Trialist, Benedictus, McKeown, Paton, Forsyth, O'Donnell, Riley, Harkins, Curier, Griffiths. Subs:McMenamin, McHale, Kerr, Higgins, Rennie, Bartlett, Gibson, Douglas.

Dundee sign O'Donnell and Riley

Dundee have signed midfielders Stephen O'Donnell and Nicky Riley. Stephen has signed a 1 year deal, with Nicky signing on for 6 months. Both should make their debut at Arbroath tomorrow. The game kicks off at 2pm.
 

Pat Clarke has left the club to sign for Dunfermline Ath, he made 4 starts and 16 subs appearances. Scoring 2 goals.

Dundee Start Pre-Season Training





The Dundee players returned for pre-season training at Caird Park yesterday,they were joined by some new faces who are on trial at the club. Ex St Mirren winger Stephen O'Donnell, ex-Alloa defender Scott Buist and Nicky Riley who started at Celtic, and had a spell at Hamilton last season.


From Left; Nicky Riley, Scott Buist and Stephen O'Donnell

 

Manager Gordon Chisholm says more will join in the coming weeks, and rumour has it that we are close to signing 3 new players.

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(C) alloaathletic.co.uk,

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