Hearts 2, Dundee 0, Tynecastle, Ladbrokes Premiership, 15-October-16

Dundee  made three changes for the visit to Tynecastle. Darren O’Dea and Nicky Low were injured and Cammy Kerr was dropped to the bench.  Kosta Gadzhalov, James Vincent and Tom Hateley came into the starting eleven.

Dundee started very well and played some neat football and were unlucky when Hateley hit the bar after El Bakhtaoui was fouled. Hearts were dangerous on the break and Scott Bain had to make a couple of decent saves to keep the jambos at bay. Hearts were the better side but Dundee have done well to go in at the break still level at 0-0.

Dundee started the second brightly and were unlucky when after good play from Teijsse the ball broke to Hateley who smashed a powerful shot off the far post. Then Hamilton made a good save from El Bakhtaoui, from the corner  Gadzhalov's header shook the bar. It was the 4th time Dundee had hit the woodwork.

But in so many games like this who have to take your chances and Hearts did when Paterson headed home a simple goal for Hearts and it change the game a wee bit. Dundee made changes putting on Michael Duffy and Cammy Kerr to replace James Vincent and Tom Hateley, then with five minutes left replaced Gadzhalov with Rory Loy.

But Hearts sealed the game when Johnsen scored with minutes to go, it was tough on the dark blues who had played well in spells.

It was a good day out in Edinburgh and it was great to meet up with Mike Taylor and his son Andrew and daughter Amy. Mike lives in Shetland so it was great to have a few beers before and after the game.

Dundee: Bain,  Gomis, Gadzhalov (Loy 85), Holt,  Hateley (Kerr 76, McGowan, Vincent (Duffy 76), O’Hara, Williams,  El Bakhtaoui, Teijsse. Unused subs: Gourlay (gk), Etxabeguren, Ross, Wighton.

Att: 16,512

Ref: Kevin Clancy.

Dunee 0, Celtic 1, Dens Park,Ladbrokes Premiership, 01-October-2016

Dundee Manager Paul Hateley made three changes to the side which lost in Inverness. Mark O’Hara and Kevin Gomis returned from suspension while Danny Williams started after coming on as a substitute last Saturday. Nick Ross and Julen Etxebeguren moved onto the bench and Tom Hateley misses due to injury.

Celtic started well and Scott Bain made two good saves to keep them at bay, the Dundee strikes were working hard with Jordi Teijsse winning a lot of headers. Dundee had a half chance near half time when El Bakhtaoui reached the byline with neat skill and his cross to the near post where Teijsse, under pressure, couldn’t get his header on target.

Second half and Celtic opened the scoring when Scott Brown started the move the ball fell back to him after Dembele's shot was blocked by O'Dea and he beat Scoot Bain from 10 yards.

Craig Wighton came on as a straight replacement for Faissal El Bakhtaoui. In the last 10 minutes Nick Ross and Rory Loy replaced Nicky Low and Danny Williams. Dundee did have a late chance a great run from Cammy Kerr his cross was just missed by Mark O'Hara.

Overall the whole team worked hard but Celtic are a well organised side and difficult to break down.

Dundee: Bain,  Gomis, O’Dea (c), Holt,  Kerr, McGowan, O’Hara, Low (Ross 80), Williams (Loy 83),  El Bakhtaoui (Wighton 64), Teijsse, Unused Subs: Mitchell, Vincent, Etxabeguren, Quigley.

Att: 8,827.

Ref: Andrew Dallas.

Inverness C T 3, Dundee 1, Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Ladbrokes Premiership, 24-September-16

Dundee lost 3-1 in the Highland with ICT scoring two goals in the first 20 minutes, worse was to follow when ICT scored early in the second half. Going by reports and what media I have seen the team struggled. Highlights did show they had half chances. But football you have to take them.

Nicky Low pulled one back with 7 minutes to go with a well taken free kick, but it did end up 3-1 for the home side.

I missed the game due to work and was quite glad when l got the result and report from the game. With Celtic next in the league I just hope the team are really up for it. Go for a win as really we have to.

At least Kevin Gomis and Mark O'Hara will be back and just hope the fans back the team as we need a result to boost our season, and we are long overdue to beat Celtic at Dens. The last time a Tommy Coyne goal gave Dundee all three points.

Dundee: Bain,  Kerr, Etxabeguren, O’Dea (c), Holt,  Hateley (Loy 54), Ross (Williams 75),  Duffy (Teijsse 60), McGowan, Low,  El Bakhtaoui. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Vincent, Gadzhalov, Wighton.

Ref: K Clancy

Att: 2,884.

Aberdeen Photos...........

Dundee 1, Aberdeen 3, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 18-September-16

Dundee entertained struggling Aberdeen to Dens park on Sunday, Darren O'Dea made the team after injury, Julen Etxabeguren replaced the suspended Kevin Gomis, and Danny Williams came in for Craig Wighton on the left wing.

Aberdeen started brightly and attacked from the kick -off. But it was Dundee who scored on 12 minutes when Kevin Holt scored with a well placed shot after a smooth ten passing movement from the Dee. But soon after Aberdeen levelled when Maddison scored with a low drive, a shot which Scott Bain should have saved.

Paul McGowan rolled the ball across for Mark O’Hara, whose shot from 16 yards was charged down. A fast break from a corner ended with El Bakhtaoui curling a shot narrowly past the post from 20 yards. Aberdeen did have possession but failed to get through the Dundee defence.

Second half and Scott Bain had two great saves from Shinnie and Maddison, Dundee broke forward and El Bakhtaoui was bundled off the ball and could have been a penalty.

Late on Aberdeen scored when a Hayes cross was headed home by Stockley, Dundee then made changes with Duffy and Loy replacing Ross and Hateley. Earlier Wighton had replaced Williams.

In the final minutes Aberdeen got a penalty when Etxabeguren was adjudged to foul Burns, it looked to me that the defender played the ball first. McLean scored from the spot to make the final score 3-1.

It is clear Dundee need a big striker and soon they can't play with one upfront at home and if they do it's going to be a long season.

Next up is a trip to Inverness which is not a happy hunting ground for the Dee..

Dundee: Bain,  Kerr, Etxabeguren, O’Dea (c), Holt,  Hateley (Loy 86), Ross (Duffy 80),  O’Hara, McGowan, Williams (Wighton 68),  El Bakhtaoui. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Vincent, Low, Gadzhalov.

Ref: S McLean

Att: 6,321.
Referee: S McLean.

More Killie Photos.............

Dundee 1, Kilmarnock 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 10-September-16

Dundee gave Tom Hateley his debut instead of Danny Williams, with Craig Wighton coming in for the injured Michael Duffy.

Cammy Kerr was brought down at the attacking corner flag and when new boy Tom Hateley fired the free kick into the 6 yard box, Faissal El Bakhtaoui fired the ball into the roof of the net from close range to give Dundee the lead and score his first goal for The Dee. It was the good start that Dundee needed and they quickly created some half decent chances.

Kilmarnock levelled on 32 minutes when Coulibaly scored with an overhead kick on the far corner of the six yard box which sent the ball back the way it came and past Scott Bain. A great goal for the visitors. That was the score at half-time a quick half as time just seemed to fly in.

Second half and Dundee did attack and McGowan set up Wighton but the young striker had his two shots saved by McDonald maybe the second one Craig should have done better. Then Hateley had a long range effort which just flew over the bar.

Loy and Teijsee  both came on with 15 minutes left as Dundee looked to win it, but a few minutes later Kevin Gomis was sent off after a two footed tackled earned the Dundee player a straight red.

Teijsee had a couple of chances but missed both, El Bakhtoui was then just wide with a shot from outside the box.

It ended 1-1 in a game where Dundee should have won, but one thing is pretty clear we need a striker just to take the chances we created.

Dundee: Bain, Holt, O’Dea (Etxabeguren 36’), Hateley (Loy 73’), O’Hara, Ross, McGowan, El Bakhtaoui, Kerr, Wighton (Teijsse 73’),  Gomis. Subs: Mitchell, Low, Williams, Smith

Ref: D Robertson

Att: 5,111

Tom Hateley Signs.................

Dundee FC have signed Tom Hateley on a two year deal. Tom has been without a club since ending a two year spell with Polish side Śląsk Wrocław in the summer.

Tom has already got experience of playing in the Scottish top flight. After starting his career at Reading, he move North of the border in 2009 when he joined Motherwell. In a four year period at Fir Park he played over 150 times.

In 2014, he moved back down South for a short spell with Tranmere Rovers before a move to Poland where he joined Śląsk Wrocław. A really good signing for the club, and well worth the wait.

Motherwell 0, Dundee 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 26-August-2016

Dundee earned  0-0 draw at Fir Park, in a first half  Motherwell were far the better side and had a lot of the ball. New signing Kevin Gomis looked cool and settled in to the game at ease.

Dundee's first real chance came on 20 minutes when El Bakhtaoui found space in the right hand side of Motherwell’s box but his shot was saved by the feet off Samson. The ball rebounded straight back to the striker and it took a brilliant block from McManus to stop a certain goal. Motherwell kept up the pressure but the Dundee defence kept them with some good defending.

Dundee started the second half better forcing a early corner and when the ball broke to Duffy the strikers shot was just wide. McDonald came close for the home side with a shot which was just wide.

El Bahktaoui and Tait clashed when the Motherwell defender fell over the advertising boards as they chased a long ball into the box and  the referee had to step in to calm them down.

Paul Hartley put on Rory Loy for Williams, Motherwell threw a few crosses into the box before Lasley tried a shot from the edge of the box but O’Hara through his body on the line to block.

In the end however both sides had to settle for a point as an entertaining game finished goal less and the Dark Blues might be slightly the happier after a much improved second half.

Dundee: Bain, Holt, O’Dea, Duffy, Williams (Loy 65’), O’Hara, Ross, McGowan, El Bakhtaoui, Kerr, Gomis.  Subs: Mitchell, Extabeguren, Gadzhalov, Curran, Quigley, Smith

Ref: Andrew Dallas

Att: 4,708

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

Dundee Midfielder Mark O’Hara has been called up for the Scotland under 21 squad for the upcoming UEFA European Championship Qualifiers against FYR Macedonia and Ukraine.

The first match will take place at Tynecastle on Friday, 2nd September and the following week the squad fly to take on Ukraine in Obolon, Kyiv on Tuesday, 6th.

Dundee have been linked with ex Motherwell player Tom Hateley reports say he was having talks with Paul Hartley yesterday, he has also been linked with a move to Hibernian and Partick Thistle.

Dundee U20's earned a 2-2 draw with Aberdeen at Glebe Park, Mark Smith headed home on 65 minutes and in injury time Matthew Henvey headed home to earn the draw.

Dundee included trialist Lynel Kitambala in the side. He's 27 year old and of French nationality. His last club was with Union SG who play in the Belgium 2nd division.

Dundee 1, Hamilton Academical 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 19th August 2016

Dundee drew 1-1 with Hamilton at Dens Park on Friday, at the a rain sodden Dens Dundee started well , but it was Hamilton scored first when Lyon scored a cracker from 30 yards out which gave Scott Bain no chance. But Dundee hit back to level on 16 minutes when Mark O'Hara scored at the back post from a Danny Williams corner.

Going by reports Dundee struggled after the first 15 minutes and Hamilton in the second half should have won it.

A point is good if that was the case, we need to start playing for 90 minutes, and hopefully McGowan will be back for the trip to Fir Park. I missed the game due to my Holiday in London.

Dundee: Bain, Etxabeguren, O’Dea (c), Holt,  Kerr, Vincent (Teijsse 62), O’Hara, Ross, Williams
Loy, El Bakhtaoui. Unused Subs: Mitchell, Gadzhalov, Curran, Quigley, Smyth.

Att:5,287

Ref: Kevin Clancy

Defender Signs............................

Dundee have signed central defender Kévin Gomis on a deal until the end of the season. 27 year old, Kévin has been with Nice in Ligue 1 in his home country of France over the past five years. He joined Nice in 2011 from the Portuguese top flight where he had played for Naval for two seasons.

He was also on loan with Nottingham Forest in 2014. Kévin will wear No 55 this season and should be in the squad for the trip to Motherwell on Saturday.

Other photo v Rangers

Dundee 1, Rangers 2, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 13th August 2016

Dundee started with just Rory Loy upfront with five across the midfield to face a shaky looking Rangers if last weeks result was anything to go by. Dundee seemed to give Rangers too much respect and as a result struggled to play passes to each other in a packed midfield.

Rangers scored twice before the first half ended first when Forrester scored on the turn when the Dundee defence struggled to clear, and then Miller scored after the ball fell nice I'm and he smashed it home pass a helpless Bain. But Mark O'Hara headed home from a Danny Williams corner just before half time to give the home fans some hope.

 

Second half and Paul Hartley finally changed Nick Ross, Yordi Teijesse and Faissal El Bakhtaoui for James Vincent, Rory Loy and Michael Duffy. It was the change to two strikers and finally Dundee looked more dangerous going forward. Rangers did have some break away but could not add to their score line. Dundee did have a few chance but sadly they could not score with Teijesse and Holt going close with headers. Time ran out and Rangers held on to their 2-1 win. I was disappointed with the tactics used today at the start, I think we need to attack teams as Rangers are not world beaters.

My MoM goes to Mark O'Hara

Dundee: Bain,  Kerr, Etxabeguren, O’Dea (c), Holt,  Vincent (Ross 58), McGowan,  Williams, O’Hara, Duffy (El Bakhtaoui 68),  Loy (Teijsse 68). Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Gadzhalov, Wighton.

Att: 9,702

Ref: C Thomson

Greg and Gary Departs Dens Park.....

Both Greg Stewart and Gary Harkins have left Dens Park, as expected striker Greg Stewart has moved to Championship Side Birmingham City in a three year deal. The fee was disclosed but rumours say it was £500,000 upfront. Let's hope Greg is successful and moves on to the Premiership where Dundee would get extra cash.

Gary Harkins has left the club by mutual consent the midfield who was on his third spell at the club has joined Ayr United on a two year deal.

All the best to both Greg and Gary in their future careers.

Josh Skelly has joined Arbroath on loan it will his second spell at Gayfield it will help the U20 striker progress.

Some photos from last week....

Ross County 1, Dundee 3, Global Energy Stadium, Ladbrokes Premiership, 6th August 2016

Dundee travelled up to Dingwall in the hope of 3points and a good start to the season, and the DFC fans were not disappointed with the dark blues coming away with all 3 points. Greg Stewart was ruled out with a injury and plenty rumours of Greg signing for a club in England were doing the rounds in the pub before the game.

Dundee started well and had a few chances before taking the lead in 13 minutes when a great ball from Williams released O'Hara and his cut back was well finished by Rory Loy to give Dundee a 1 nil lead, just before the goal Kevin Holt had cleared one off the line. Soon after and O'Hara had a great chance but put his effort just wide. Dundee were well on top and they got a penalty after O'Hara was fouled in the box. Up stepped Rory Loy to drill the ball home to the delight of the big Dundee support behind the goal. That was the score at half-time and it well deserved after a good half.

Second half and County pushed Dundee back and the defence and midfield done well clearing their lines and as the rain got heavier. A great break away from Dundee sealed the 3 points a great ball from Loy to Duffy who first time ball send Paul McGowan free to score number three. A great goal and it was vintage Dundee.

Ross County kept going and finally scored when Curran finish in the six yard box. Scott Bain had a few good saves but that is how the game finished and it was happy DFC fans who left Dingwall. A great team performance and l thought all the team played well. My MOM went to Kevin Holt who had his best game for the Dee

Dundee: Bain,  Kerr, Etxabeguren, O’Dea (c), Holt,  Vincent, McGowan,  Williams (El Bakhtaoui 72), O’Hara, Duffy (Ross 80),  Loy. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Teijsse, Gadzhalov, Curran, Wighton.

Att: 3,669

Ref: Bobby Madden.

Dundee 7, Forfar Ath 0, Dens Park, Betfred Cup, 30th July 2016

More to follow...........

Kane Hemmings Leaves Dens Park...

Dundee striker Kane Hemmings has joined Oxford United on a three year deal, a clause in his deal was met by the English club rumoured to be £250,000. Kane done well at Dens last season and it would have been very hard to keep him. At least he won't play against the Dark Blues this season.

A few Dundee fans are not happy with deal ect, myself the fee could have been higher but with the clause it was hard to see someone going above it.

Players come and go from Dens Park it's part and parcel of supporting DFC maybe one day we will get top dollar when we sell someone.

All the best to Kane at his new club hope he does well.

Peterhead 2, Dundee 1, Balmoor Stadium, Betfred League Cup, 26-July-16

Thanks To Dougie Todd for the Photo

Dundee look certain to crash out of the Betfred Cup after a poor performance against Peterhead. Going by reports not much happened in the first 20 minutes of note. Dundee had plenty of the play but failed to add the killer touch. Peterhead took the lead when McAllister scored from 25 yards out with the ball going under the Dundee wall.

With two mins to go McAllister broke into the box he went over Bain and the Dundee goalie was booked and McAllister scored from the spot. Dundee striker Greg Steawrt pulled one back with a clever finish to give the dark blues hope. But Peterhead held out to take all three points.

Dundee: Bain, Kerr, Etxabeguren, O'Dea (c), Holt, Vincent , Hara (McGowan 26), Stewart, Wighton (Duffy 62), Williams, Loy. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Black, Curran.

Ref: N Walsh.

Oor Bobby

With my son Andrew

Dundee 6, Dumbarton 2, Dens Park, Betfred League Cup, 23-July-16

In a must win game for the Dark Blues they struggled badly in the first 45 minutes with a lot of passing but not forward enough for my liking. They did have efforts on goal but too easy for the Sons goalie to save. Dundee did score first when Greg Stewart curled in a beauty from the edge of the box after Cammy Kerr was tripped.

But more sloppy play followed and they let Dumbarton back level with a very poor goal to lose. The ball was bouncing in the six yard box and somehow crossed the line for Wright to claim the goal, worse was to follow and another mix up in the Dundee defence and Buchanan scored after a effort was knocking onto the ball off the line by Kerr. That was it at half-time with the Dark Blues booed off.

Second half and Dundee started brightly and inside two minutes were level when Kane Hemming was played in by Loy's pass and he smashed the ball home. All of a sudden and Dundee looked good going forward and even more so when O'Hara came on for Vincent. It was no surprise when Darren O'Dea scored the third with a great header. Soon after it was 4-2 when Greg Stewart got his second with a cool finish inside the box. Soon after it was 5-2 again Stewart netting with easy after good play from Holt. Yordi Teijsse replaced Rory Loy and set up goal number six with a delightful flick that released Kane Hemmings and he made no mistake.

Dundee seen out the rest of the game with Dumbarton players looked shell shocked at the end. No wonder because most Dundee fans never seen that final score line at half-time.


Dundee:Mitchell, Kerr, Etxabeguren, O'Dea (c), Holt, Stewart, Vincent (O'Hara 61), Ross, Duffy (Williams 67), Hemmings, Loy (Teijsse 76), Unused Subs: Bain (gk), Black, Curran, Wighton.

Att: 2,319

Ref: Kevin Clancy.

East Fife 1, Dundee 1, ( EF Won 4-2 on Penalties) New Bayview, Betfred League Cup, 16-July-16

Dundee started their with a 1-1 draw with East Fife, Kane Hemming scored with a good volley after 36 minutes to put Dundee in control. Second half and East Fife came more into it and levelled with 13 minutes to go when Kevin Smith curled home a free kick.

Extra time failed to split the sides and East Fife won on Penalty kicks 4-2, Loy and Vincent missing for the Dark Blues. A poor start for Dundee and likely due to a poor second half performance. I missed the game due to work and will be at Dens next week for the Dumbarton game.

Dundee: Mitchell, Kerr, Etxabeguren, O'Dea (c), Holt, O'Hara, Ross, Williams, Duffy (Vincent 65), Wighton (Loy 73), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Gourlay (gk), Teijsse, Black.

Ref: Barry Cook

Dens News Round-Up

Dundee have signed striker Michael Duffy on a season long loan, he played for Alloa Ath last season on loan. The young striker signed for Celtic after doing well at Derry City.

Dundee beat Dumbarton 2-1 in their first Pre-Season game Cammy Kerr put Dundee ahead in the first half,  the Sons levelled in the second half. But Cammy Kerr scored his second soon after. All the players got a run out.

Dundee: Bain (Mitchell half time), Etxabeguren (Allan 65), Gadzhalov, O'Dea, Kerr, Harkins (Colquhoun 75 (Black 78)), Holt (Dryden 78), O'Hara, Ross (Wighton 58), Teijsse (Loy half time), Williams (Stewart half time)

Dundee will start with a game at Ross County on the 6th of August when the League kicks-off. First home game will be against Rangers at Dens the following week.

News From Dens....

Craig Wighton has signed a new contract with the club. The young striker has done really well in the last two years, and has a bright future in the game. It's great news for Dundee fans as it will end the speculation that he was going to Hearts. His new contract will run until the end of Season 2018-19.

Dundee's home games in The Betfred Cup will be priced at £12 and £6 which is good, East Fife away will be all ticket. Prices are £13 and £10 and Kids for £5. Peterhead away will be £12 and £6.

Some Photos....

Inverness

New Home Top

New Away Top

New Striker Yordi Teijsse

Dens Park Round Up

Kane Hemmings fine season was rewarded when he picked up the Andrew De Vries trophy at the annual DSA Player of the Year awards on Sunday evening.
The award voted for by the Clubs supporters is the official Club Player of the Year award and was given to Kane after an incredible season infront of goal for the Dundee striker.

Dundee's 2016/17 season will kick off with a trip to East Fife in the Betfred Cup. Listed below  is the full fixtures for Dundee:

Saturday 16th July - East Fife vs. Dundee - 3pm
Saturday 23rd July - Dundee vs. Dumbarton - 3pm
Tuesday 26th July - Peterhead vs. Dundee - 8pm
Saturday 30th July - Dundee vs. Forfar - 3pm

Kostadin Gadzhalov has signed a new one year deal with the club. Kosta featured 15 times for the club during the 2015/16 season scoring his first goal for Dundee in the derby in May. I'm happy with this news as it means our squad is getting stronger.

Dundee  have signed Dutch striker Yordi Teijsse, Yordi signs after a prolific season in the Hoofdklasse division in his homeland that saw him hit the net 31 times for Quick Boys as they won the title. The young striker has signed a two year deal.

Dundee have signed Mark O'Hara who played for Kilmarnock for the last 4 years, the 20 year old defender is highly rated and has been capped for Scotland at U19 and U21 level.

Dundee will play Alloa and Dumbarton in Pre-Season games away from home, and for Pre-Season training camp will be in Austria this year.

Last Three Games

Dundee lost 1-0 to Hamilton  at Dens, a poor performance again at home cost the dark blues, Nick Ross should have scored in a rare chance for the home side.

Next Game and Dundee drew 1-1 with Kilmarnock I made the game, but it was end of the season fare, Rory Loy scored with a fine header and Dundee did play some decent stuff in the first half.

Second half was a different story and Kilmarnock deserved their draw in the end, a sloppy goal for Dundee to lose.

Last game was up in Inverness and again Dundee failed to win in the Highland going down 4-0, I travelled up but was very disappointed with the result. Our season was over a few weeks ago when we beat United at Dens.

Here's to next season which hopefully see Dundee with a stronger defence and  midfield.

Dundee 2, Dundee United 1, Ladbrokes Premiership, 02-May-16

In the last Derby of the season Dundee came out winners by 2 goals to 1. They had t do it the hard way with United scoring first when Ofere put the visitors ahead after 53 minutes with a low finish. Dundee stormed back and levelled when Gadzhalov headed home to the delight of the Dundee fans. A draw was enough to put United down to The Championship.

But deep into injury time Dundee got the winning goal when Stewart played a wee pass to Craig Wighton and the young striker placed his shot into the corner to send the Dundee fans wild.

This goal put out bitter rivals down and it was good to see Dundee fans so happy with this result.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Gadzhalov, O'Dea, Holt, McGowan (Etxabeguren 15), Ross, Stewart, Harkins (c), Wighton, Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Konrad, Meggatt, Arturo, Colquhoun, Curran.

Ref: W Collum

Att: 10,088

April Round-Up

Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 02-April-16

Dundee beat Ross County 5-2 in which was a fine performance from the Dark Blues, early goals from Stewart and Hemmings put Dundee in control. The Staggies pulled a goal back soon after and had a wee spell of pressure. But Loy scored Dundee's third on 37 minutes. Just before half-time County scored again to make the half-time score 3-2.

Second half and Dundee had early chances but could not add to the score, but with 20 minutes to go Wighton replaced Loy, and soon after the young striker put Dundee 4-2 up to seal the three points for the home side. In the final minute Stewart scored a wonderful solo goal to send the Dundee fans home happy.

Dundee: Mitchell, Konrad, Etxabeguren (Meggatt 72), O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart (Curran 94), Loy (Wighton 79), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Gourlay (gk), Arturo, Colquhoun, Waddell.

Ref: A Dallas

Att: 5,095

Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 05-April-16

Dundee earned a good point when the drew 0-0 with Celtic at Dens, I missed the game due to work even I had booked holidays for the previous dates. But had to miss it when it fell on a back-shift again for the third time.

Dundee: Bain, Konrad, Etxabeguren, O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart, Loy (Harkins 61), Hemmings (Wighton, half time). Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Meggatt, Arturo, Curran, Waddell.

Ref: K Clancy

Att: 9,566

New Douglas Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 09-April-16

In the last game before the split Dundee had to win to finish in the top six, but a very poor performance and Hamilton won 2-1, the home side scored twice in the first half. Although Dundee pulled one back in the second half when Harkins scored with a  well taken goal to give the Dundee fans some late hope. The Accies held out to deny Dundee a top six place.

Dundee: Bain, Konrad, Etxabeguren (Low 55), O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart
Hemmings, Wighton (Harkins at half time). Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Meggatt, Arturo, Gadzhalov, Colquhoun.

Firhill Stadium, Ladbrokes Premiership, 23-April-16

Dundee won 2-1 and played well by reports Kane Hemmings scored both goals for the Dark Blues. A very good three points for the dark blues.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Gadzhalov, O'Dea, Holt, McGowan, Ross, Stewart, Harkins (c) (Colquhoun 89), Wighton (Kerr 70), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk)

Ref: N Welsh.

Att: 2,769