Hamilton Photos and Andrew's After Match Treat

Dundee 1, Hamilton Accies 0, Dens Park, Ladbroked Premiership, 05-May-18

Neil McCann had to make two changes to the team with Sofien Moussa and Genseric Kusuga  being replaced by Roarie Deacon and Darren O'Dea. Both sides started well with some keen tackles going in.

Mark O'Hara was then injured in a head knock and it took several minutes to get the young midfielder back up and playing. But Dundee took the lead on 18 minutes with a sweetly taken goal good wing play from Wighton and his cut back was just behind Kevin Holt but he done superbly to control the ball and smash a unstoppable shot past the stunned Accies keeper. 

The Dundee fans were up for this game and it a great atmosphere inside Dens for a change. Dundee kept at the task working hard and playing with skill and smart one touch football. Hamilton were pushed back and nearly went two down when Caulker headed over. Then McGowan tried his luck from 25 yards out which the keeper saved.

Second half and Dundee replaced O'Hara with Lewis Spence. The Accies started well and Parish had to push a good effort away for a corner. Dundee still hit on the break and Cammy Kerr was unlucky after a fine run and shot was well saved by the Accies keeper.

After 74 minutes Dan Jefferies came on for Roarie Deacon who had tired and fresh legs were needed. Dundee could not fine the clear cut chance which would finish the game Kevin Holt went close a shot. 

But on 86 minutes Hamilton took a quick throw in and Dan Jefferies was late with a tackle and it was a penalty. Up stepped Dougie Imrie and his spot kick was superbly saved by Elliot Parish to the sheer delight of the Dundee fans. It was a match winning save and it proved that way in injury time Craig Wighton was replaced by Cedwyn Scott. 

Time ran out and this was a massive three points for the club, it also means Dundee can't finish bottom and need a point to make sure of no play off spot. But really  their goal difference should be enough. 

I was really pleased with the whole team and it was great to see Cammy Kerr back to his best and Craig Wighton looks so good now and a real talent for next season. After the game it was revealed that Mark O'Hara had lost three teeth so it was magnificent he played onto half time.

Dundee: Parish,Kerr, Caulker, O’Dea, Holt, O’Hara (Spence at half time), Kamara, Deacon (Jefferies 74), McGowan (c), Wighton (Scott 89), Murray. Unused subs: Ferrie , Leitch-Smith, Aurtenetxe, Wolters.

Att: 5,195

Ref: Steven McLean. 

On this day in Season 19944-45 Dundee beat Raith Rovers 4-0 at Dens Park. Goals were scored by Turnbull (3), and Smith. That season Ronnie Turnbull scored 39 goals.

Motherwell Photos

Motherwell 2, Dundee 1, Fir Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 28-April-18

Dundee started the same team against Motherwell which faced St Johnstone last week. But inside a couple of minutes they were faced with a change when Moussa had to go off injured and was replaced by A-Jay Leitch-Smith. 

Dundee had a good early chance when a good run and cross from Murray and Wighton headed wide of the goal. Dundee had a big let off when Motherwell hit the post Parrish was able to save the rebound effort on the line.

Parish done well again later as he pushed a long range drive from Main as The Steelmen looked dangerous on the break. But on 23 minutes Dundee took the lead Caulker headed back across goal and Generisic Kusanga bundled the ball over the line to give Dundee the lead.

However the lead lasted about 3 minutes as Motherwell levelled with a similar goal but Bowman headed home from close range.

At the start of the second half. Dundee were dealt another blow when Genseric Kusunga could not continue and was taken away in a stretcher. Darren O'Dea came on for the dark blues. Motherwell took the lead when Kipre  headed home at the back post. Dundee kept coming forward and Leitch-Smith should have scored but his first touch let him down. 

Dundee really pushed Motherwell back and should have scored on a few occasions and then as time was just about up Caulker headed down to O'Hara who somehow blasted the ball over from 7 feet out.

Not our best midfield display today but the players gave it their all. It was good to see Cammy Kerr having a great game. His forward runs were brilliant to watch.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr, Holt, Caulker, Kusunga (O’Dea HT), Kamara, Moussa (Leitch-Smith 3’), O’Hara, Murray, McGowan, Wighton (Scott 79′). Unused Subs: Ferrie, Aurtenexe, Wolters, Spence

Ref: Nick Walsh 

Att: 4,064

On this day 56 years ago Dundee became Champions of Scotland winning 3-0 at St Johnstone goals from Alan Gilzean(2),  and Andy Penman. 

Blast From The Past

St Johnsone Photos

Dundee 2, St Johnstone 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 21-April-18

Dundee Manager Neil McCann made three changes Cammy Kerr, Paul McGowan and Craig Wighton came in for Lewis Spence who was on the bench and Roarie Deacon and Josh Meekings who were out injured. 

Dundee got off to a perfect start scoring inside the first  minutes a Holt free kick was sent goalwards by O'Hara and hit the post went along the line and Sofien Moussa was on hand to tap in to give the Dark Blues the lead. It was just the start the Dundee fans wanted and they got behind the team.

St Johnstone came back strongly and Parish had to make a couple of saves as the Perth Saints looked strong in midfield. As the first half came to a close Dundee came close twice with Wighton and Kamara both had good efforts which just went wide of the goal.

Craig Wighton again was unlucky early in the second half when good play he was denied by the Saints keeper, then he saved well from a Simon Murray pile driver. Saints came close when Miller hit the bar. Moments later Murray was again denied by Clark in the Saints goal this time diving full stretch to push the shot behind the game.

With only five minutes to go Saints scored when MacClean scored from around eight yards out , it a sloppy goal to lose. But three minutes late Dens went wild when Cammy Kerr's high cross was headed home superbly by Sofien Moussa. 

With three minutes stoppage time to go the crowd got  right behind the team to see out the time and seal three massive points for the Dark Blues. It was not a great game to watch but the players all dug in to get the result.

I was pleased for Sofien Moussa who has worked his socks off for the last few games and deserves his goals today. It was also great to see Craig Wighton back after being out injured for nearly a year,  and the young striker had a great game.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr, Caulker, Kusunga, O’Hara, Kamara, McGowan (c), Holt, Wighton, Moussa, Murray (Leitch-Smith 84) Unused Subs: Ferrie , O’Dea, Aurtenetxe, Wolters, Spence, Scott.

Att: 5,592.

Ref: Don Robertson. 

On this Day in the  1899-1900 Season Dundee drew 1-1 with Sunderland in a friendly game at Dens Park. McDermott scored for Dundee in front of a 5,000 crowd.

Season Ticket Prices

Dundee FC have announced Season Ticket Prices for Season 2018-19.

Photo (C) of Dundee Football Club

Gate prices for 2018/19 are as follows –

Adult – Premium £30, Cat A £26, Cat B £24

Students/O65’s/Disabled – Premium £22, Cat A £19, Cat B £16

U18’s – Premium £15, Cat A £12, Cat B £10

U12’s – Premium £8, Cat A £5, Cat B £2


My views are it will be hard on the DFC fans who go to 70% of the games and have to pay £30 for games v Celtic, Rangers ect. They might just miss out on these games and watch them on the TV

Myself I can't plan much until the fixtures are out, as I work every second weekend and it will affect the price I pay for my Son as well. 

Post -Split Games

The SPFL today released the post-split fixtures for the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Dundee’s post-split fixtures are as follows –

Sat 21st April, 3pm – Dundee vs. St. Johnstone

Sat 28th April, 3pm – Motherwell vs. Dundee

Sat 5th May, 12.30 – Dundee vs. Hamilton Accies (Live on Sky Sports)

Tues 8th May, 7.45pm – Ross County vs. Dundee

Sat 12th May, 3pm – Dundee vs. Partick Thistle

News From Dens

In the last two games before the split Dundee earned a 0-0 draw with Celtic at Parkhead. Which was a hard earned point for the club. Then on the Saturday they were beaten 4-0 by Rangers at Ibrox. I missed both games due to work. I suppose a point is better than nothing at least the teams around us  did not gain any advantage. 

Team v Celtic,  Parish,Caulker, Meekings, Kusunga, O’Hara, Kamara, Spence, Holt, McGowan (Wighton 87), Deacon (Moussa 65), Murray (Leitch-Smith 76). Unused Subs: Ferrie (gk), Kerr, Aurtenetxe, Wolters.

Att: 55,768.

Ref: Alan Muir. 

Team v Rangers.  Parish (Ferrie 84), Caulker (c), Meekings, Kusunga, O’Hara, Kamara, Spence (Wighton 57), Holt, Deacon, Moussa (Leitch-Smith 74), Murray. Unused Subs: Kerr, Aurtenetxe, Wolters, Scott.

Att: 49,142.

Ref: Greg Aitken.  


Players Sign Up 

Genseric Kusanga, Lewis Spence, Josh Meekings, Dan Jefferies and Cedwyn Scott have signed new deals for next season which is great for the club. 

Hearts Photos

Dundee 1, Hearts 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 01-April-18

Dundee earned a 1-1 draw with Hearts on Sunday which they fully deserved. Manager Neil McCann made two changes with Jon Aurtenetxe and Simon Murray replaced Kevin Holt and A-Jay Leitch Smith who were on the bench along side Craig Wighton who was in the squad for the first time this season.

Hearts started well and scored on two minutes when a good passing move set up Callaghan who fired a shot home to the joy of the Hearts support. Dundee attacked from then on and caused the Hearts defence a lot of problems, Roarie Deacon went down in the box but was adjudged to have taken a dive and was booked for the Referee. Soon after the Hearts keeper saved well from Murray who had tried a chip shot. But on 27 minutes Dundee were level good play from O'Hara set up Deacon who's cross was bundled home by Sofien Moussa at the back post. Dundee fully deserved to be level and they continued up to half time pushing Hearts back.

Second half started and Darren O'Dea was replaced by Genseric Kusunga  Darren was injured in the first half and had tried to carry on. Dundee had a great chance when Caulker's header was cleared off the line and Moussa followed up but his was shot was turned round the post for a corner. With ten minutes to go Kevin Holt came on for Jon Aurtenetxe and soon after Simon Murray raced clear but instead of passing back to McGowan he went for the shot which went wide. Near the end McGowan was again unlucky when his rising shot just cleared the bar.

Dundee had to settle for a draw in the end but it could have been all three points, Hearts did not do much today and all the Dundee players gave their all. It was good to stop the run of defeats and it was much better to watch.

Dundee:Parish, Caulker, Meekings, O’Dea (c) (Kusunga 54), Deacon, O’Hara, Kamara, Aurtenetxe (Holt 80), McGowan, Moussa (Leitch-Smith 84), Murray. Unused Subs: Ferrie, Kerr, Spence, Wighton

Ref: Kevin Clancy.

Att: 5,496

Paul McGowan Signs New Deal

Dundee Midfielder Paul McGowan has signed on for another year with the option of another year. He was linked with a move to St Johnstone this week in the Scottish Sun this week.

Aberdeen 1, Dundee 0, Pittodrie, Ladbrokes Premiership, 21-March-18

Dundee lost 1-0 in a poor game at Pittodrie, going by reports Dundee were very poor and Aberdeen not far behind the dark blues. A Jay Smith-Leitch missed a one on one with the dons keeper . He Roarie Deacon hit the top of the bar. Aberdeen got the winning goal when Elliot Parrish made a mess of coming for a cross and Shinnie had a easy tap in to seal the three points for the dons 

Second half was a non event for the dark blues going by reports and it's a worry for the Dundee fans on where the next goal is coming from far less points. I could have went but the kids wanted to go and see Peter Rabbit which we did it's looks like I got better value for my money than going to Aberdeen. I will be at the Hearts game on a week on Sunday.

Dundee: Dundee: Parish, Holt, Caulker, O’Dea, Leitch-Smith, Kamara, Moussa (Murray 45), O’Hara, McGowan, Deacon, Meekings (Kerr 78). Unused Subs: Ferrie, El Bakhtaoui, Aurtenetxe, Lambert, Curran

St Johnstone Photos

Dundee 0, St Johnstone 4, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 10-March-18

Manager Neil McCann made three changes to the side which lost to Motherwell two weeks ago in the Cup. A Jay Leitch -Smith, Jesse Curran and Lewis Spence replaced the suspended Paul McGowan and Glen Kamara, while Sofien Moussa dropped to the bench.

Perth Saints had the better start as Dundee struggled to get going, and lost Lewis Spence to injury on 18 minutes. Jordan Piggott came on to replace the young midfielder. But six minutes later Saints took the lead slack play from Dundee and Davidson's shot spun of Jordan Piggott with the ball ending up in the net.

Soon after Dundee had a couple of chances with Murray and Deacon going close for the dark blues. Just eight minutes before half-time and Saints go 2-0 up. Another sloppy goal to lose with Kane having a easy tap in after good play from McLean.

Second half and Moussa was on for  Cammy Kerr and soon after the game was over as a contest another poor goal seen Alston score after Parrish saved the first effort from Kane. Minutes later it was 4-0 as Kane fired home to complete a poor day for the dark blues.

With the next four games against Aberdeen (H), Hearts (H) and Celtic and Rangers (Away) it looks a tough run in to the split. Lets hope Ross County and Partick Thistle struggle to pick up points or we are in big trouble.

Dundee: Parrish, Kerr, Parish, Kerr (Moussa 45), Caulker, Meekings, Aurtenetxe, Curran, Spence (Piggott 18), O’Hara, Deacon, Leitch-Smith, Murray (El Bakhtaoui 65). Subs Unused: Malherbe, Kusunga, O’Dea, Lambert 

Att: 5,365 

Ref: Craig Thomson

Dundee 0, Motherwell 2, Dens Park, Scottish Cup 4th Round, 10-February-18

Dundee were knocked out of the Scottish Cup by Motherwell losing the game 2-0. I missed the game due to work. What I have seen the two goals were very poor. Tanner scored the first one just after 30 minute mark when his shot beat the Dundee keeper.

Worst was to follow early in the second half when Holt headed home with the Dundee keeper in no-mans land. Dundee did have chances but failed to take them on the day.

Dundee: Parish, Kusunga, O’Dea (c), Holt (Deacon 65), Kerr, O’Hara, Kamara, McGowan (Lambert 79), Aurtenetxe, Leitch-Smith, Moussa.  Unused Subs: Malherbe, El Bakhtaoui, Curran, Spence, Waddell.

Ref: Bobby Madden

Att: 4,663

Dundee 1, Ross County 4, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 03-February-18

Dundee lost 4-1 to bottom club Ross County, on the day they were very poor and County fully deserved the three points. It was a big chance for Dundee to climb the table and move clear from the bottom three.

The Staggies scored just after half time and although Kerr Waddle headed home to level the game. County scored two quick fire goals and that was added to in the final minute.

The final score was 4-1. It was a bad day at the office for the dark blues.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr, Waddell, O’Dea (c), Holt (El Bakhtaoui 89), O’Hara, Kamara (Deacon 77), McGowan, Leitch-Smith, Haber (Spence 53), Murray. Unused Subs: Malherbe, Kusunga, Aurtenetxe, Lambert.

Ref: John Beaton

Att: 4,971

News From Dens Park...

Dundee have signed central defender Genseric Kusunga, subject to international clearance. Genseric is an Angolan international and has experience of playing in both the Europa League and Champions League.

He came through the ranks at Servette in Switzerland before moving to FC Basel in 2010 where he got experience of European football. Genseric played two seasons down at Oldham playing in the same team as Gary Harkins. He played 30 times for the Latics scoring two goals.

Most recently he has played with União da Madeira in Portugal. Genseric has signed until the summer and will wear number 5 for the club.

The transfer window shut with Jack Hendry being sold to Celtic also going to Celtic is Scott Bain on loan via Hibernian.

Scott Allan returned to Celtic then went to Hibernian on loan. Hibernian striker Simon Murray signs for Dundee on loan until the end of the season. 

Inverness CT 0, Dundee 1, Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Scottish Cup 4th Rd Replay, 30-Jan-18

A Scott Allan goal after 47 minutes was enough to see Dundee progress into the next round of the Scottish Cup. They will now face Motherwell at Dens Park on the 10th of February.

Dundee: Parish, Kerr (c), Hendry, Waddell, Holt, O’Hara, Kamara, Allan, Leitch-Smith, Moussa (Deacon 84), El Bakhtaoui (Spence at half time). Unused Subs: Malherbe (gk), O’Dea, Aurtenetxe, Wolters, Lambert.

Att: 1,746.

Ref: Stephen Finnie.