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Andrew Shinnie has been called up for the Scotland U21's, he has played very well for us lately. He will missed the away games at Ross County and Dunfermline. Giorgos Efrem has also been called up for the friendly v Georgi and will miss the Ross County game as well. Dundee had hoped that he would be excused seeing it was only a friendly. However the Cyprus FA are standing firm.

Dundee 2 Queen of the South 3, Dens Park. First Division, 10/March/09

Dundee had made an ultra positive start against Queens, with Freddie Daquin at the heart of their attempts to establish an early lead. The Frenchman went close with a volley from the edge of the area then turned provider for Giorgos Efrem with a smart cutback. Efrem left Lee Robinson rooted to the spot as he turned the ball goalwards at pace, but it cannoned back off the inside of the upright and, when the Cypriot winger sought to net the rebound, his powerful drive hit Antoine-Curier and flew to safety. Unfortunately, neither Daquin nor the Dark Blues could sustain that level of performance and as both faded QoS started to find their way. The visitors looked unfortunate to be denied a penalty when David Cowan seemed to block a Stephen Dobbie shot with his hands. But they struck with three minutes of the first-half remaining when Barry Wilson was able to meet, unchallenged, a high hanging Paul Burns cross to direct a volley across Rab Douglas and in at the far post. Dundee levelled on 54 minutes thanks to a superb strike from Antoine-Curier who had three defenders in close attendance as he received the ball on the 18 yard line. However, he patiently worked enough of an opening to let loose a powerful shot that Robinson got a hand to but couldn’t keep out. Nine minutes later, though, the home side conceded another soft goal—Dobbie being allowed to burst in from their left flank and somehow drill the ball into the far corner from an unlikely angle. Another quality finish from Antoine-Curier on 68 minutes, surging into the box, drawing Robinson and slotting the ball away, hauled the home side back into things. With 15 minutes left, Dundee got caught out again by more weak defending. Douglas pulled off a terrific save, turning a netbound long-range Dobbie volley over the bar, although from the resulting Ryan McCann corner Martyn Lancaster rose almost unchallenged to power in a header that Douglas touched onto the post but couldn’t keep out.
Attendance—3757
Dundee—Douglas, Paton, Malone, McHale, Mackenzie (Benedictus 67), Cowan, Shinnie, Daquin (Gilhaney 85), McMenamin, Antoine-Curier, Efrem. Subs not used—Williams, Deasley, Roy.
Referee—John Mckendrick.

A very poor result for our promotion push, we missed Colin Cameron a lot. But overall we played well. But we lost silly soft goals, we must now win every game now to have any chance.

St.Johnstone 0 Dundee 0, McDiarmid Park, First Division, 28/February/09.

Dundee failed to break down St.Johnstone on Saturday, the fans were asked to come early and I was in the ground at 14:15. Which was a bit of a shock for me,but seeing I was working that night it was understandable. In what was a good start by Dundee forcing a few corners but nothing came of them. The ball was up in the air too much as both teams cancelled each other out. McMenamin could have scored from a Antoine-Curier cross, but the ball was too behind him and saints cleared. Only other note was a Andrew Shinnie shot which just went over Main's cross bar. Saints had chances as well, but thought Milne took a dive in the box. My view is the ref was right. The second half was more of the same with few chances, and nobody able to get on the end of crosses and corners. The only save Main had was a shot by Shinnie which was deflected towards the goal, which he pushed away for a corner. So it ended 0-0 which was about fair overall.
Dundee: Douglas, Paton, Malone, McHale, MacKenzie, Cowan, Shinnie, Cameron, McMenamin, Antoine-Curier, Efrem. Subs Not Used: Roy, Lauchlan, Posniak, Daquin, Gilhaney.
Att: 7,238
Ref: S Conroy
In what was a poor game the only bonus was that we did not get beat, with Partick Th winning at least it puts pressue on St.Johnstone. Special word for the Dundee fans who turned up in great numbers....pity we could not get that winning goal.

Dundee 4 Livingston 1, Dens Park, First Division, 21/February/09

Dundee produced a sensational second-half display to secure victory over Livingston. Livingston dominated much of the first period but failed to make their pressure tell the half ended goalless. And how did they miss the two chances that fell to One.The hosts were a different side in the second half and took the lead in the 48th minute through Andrew Shinnie and what a goal is was a 30 yarder high into the net, then after a great ball from McHale putting Georgios Efrem through to score with ease extended their lead. Mickael Antoine-Curier's volley made it 3-0 after another great pass from McHale, and the Frenchman also grabbed the fourth before Livingston managed a late consolation from Raffaele De Vita.

Dundee: Douglas, Paton, Cowan, McHale, McKeown, Benedictus, Shinnie, Cameron, McMenamin, Efrem, Antoine-Curier. Subs Not Used: Williams, Posniak, Gilhaney, Deasley, Roy.
Att: 3,679
Ref: S Finnie (Scotland).

Some great goals and so happy that we done it at home. Lets just keep it going , it's what we do now that counts. A big game next week at Perth, and a big Dundee support will attend.

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The game at Ross County was called off on Friday, the pitch failed a morning inspection. Due to snow and ice, Dens is also under snow. Manager jocky Scotts will take no more interest in the trialist left back who played against the Scotland Under 21's, he will keep a eye on the striker who needs to get back to match fitness after injury.

Livingston 1 Dundee 2, Almondvale, First Division, 07/February/09

Dundee revived their lingering promotion prospects with a hard-fought victory over Livingston. And in 77 seconds they took the lead when Mickael Antoine-Curier, fired past Roddy McKenzie. The French striker missed a great chance when he shot just wide. Giorgis Efrem made it two after 33 minutes, the on-loan Rangers midfielder firing in from an Eric Paton cross. Tony McParland pulled one back with a superbly struck second-half free-kick, but Leigh Griffiths was sent off with 13 minutes remaining. Dundee also had chances second half and could haved added to the score line.
Dundee: Douglas, Paton, Malone, McHale (Posniak 86), McKeown, Lauchlan, Shinnie, Colin Cameron, McMenamin, Antoine-Curier, Georgios Efrem. Subs Not Used: Roy, MacKenzie, Daquin, Gilhaney.
Att: 1,535
Ref: C Boyle.

A massive result for Dundee, and a great performance from the whole team. What a difference Colin Cameron and Giorgis Efrem made, we could have scored 5 or 6 in the first half alone. A pity St.Johnstone got a draw, but it's what we do that matters. Our next 3 games will make or break our season.

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BBC Alba will screen live television coverage of three Scottish First Division matches this season. The matches will have Sunday afternoon kick-offs, and an announcement regarding the end-of-season play-off matches is expected later. Dundee will be on Sunday 22nd of March v Partick Thistle with a 15:15 kick-off.

Eddie Mearns has left the Club after his contract was terminated on transfer deadline day - this will allow Eddie to sign for a new club at any time.

Dundee manager Jocky Scott has handed extended deals to defender Craig McKeown and midfielder Paul McHale. The pair have been signed for a further two and a half years at Dens Park. McHale began his career at Rangers and had spells at Cowdenbeath and Clyde.

Dundee have signed Cypriot youth international Georgios Efrem on loan from Rangers until the summer. The 19-year-old winger will begin training with his new team-mates on Monday after watching Saturday's 2-1 win over Clyde in Division One.

Dundee 2 Clyde 1, Dens Park, First Division, 31-January-09.

Dundee moved to within seven points of leaders St.Johnstone with this win over Clyde. The visitors had the better of the first half and took the lead through Willie McLaren, but Dundee, who have found goals virtually impossible to come by this season, stunned the Bully Wee with strikes from Colin McMenamin and Mickael Antoine-Curier. Rab Douglas, Dundee's goalkeeper, signed a new two-year deal with the club on Friday and showed his worth within two minutes by clawing away a McLaren shot which looked destined for the bottom left-hand corner. McLaren was not to be denied, though, as he scored the opener on 12 minutes. Dundee's Eric Paton, tried to knock the ball across his own 18-yard line, giving McLaren the opportunity to chip a shot over Douglas from the edge of the area. Dundee had offered virtually nothing in an attacking sense but equalised with their first moment of real quality. Mark Gilhaney, recalled to the team for the first time since October, sent in a delightful ball for McMenamin, who flicked a header beyond David Hutton. Amazingly, Dundee turned the game on its head three minutes later as Antoine-Curier burst through on goal before lashing the ball into the bottom corner. In what was a poor second half with both keepers having not much to do save wise. We just need to create more chances and our wingers must get more crosses into the box, also a fit Colin Cameron will be a massive boost. A very good 3 points and may prove a turning point in our season.

Dundee: Douglas, Paton, Malone, McHale (MacKenzie 85), McKeown, Lauchlan, Shinnie, Posniak, McMenamin, Antoine-Curier, Gilhaney (O'Brien 78). Subs Not Used: Daquin, Deasley, Roy.
Att: 3,217

Ref: C. Charleston

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Dundee boss Jocky Scott continued his planning for the future today when he fixed up the man he believes might be the best goalkeeper in the country right now on a new long-term contract. Rab Douglas has pledged his future to the Dark Blues until at least the summer of 2011. The 36-year-old former Scotland man’s performances since resurrecting his career by returning to Dens Park last summer on a one-year deal have attracted attention from elsewhere. Today, though, the big man stuck to his intention of seeing out his career as a Dark Blue when he penned his new deal.

Dundee have signed up Montrose goalkeeper Tony Bullock on a pre-contract agreement. Bullock, 36 left Ross County recently and is currently playing at Montrose until the end of the season, but will train full-time with the Dark Blues ahead of his summer move.

Eric Paton has signed a new 3 year deal at Dens Park , I see it as a massive boost as he has been one of the better players this season. Hopefully Rab Douglas and Gary McKeown follow suit. Manager Jocky Scott has done well retaining his services as rumours had it St.Johnstone were interested. Andrew Shinnie has signed now unti the end of the season. Eddie Mearns and Bob Davidson remain at the club, Clyde were linked with Davidson ans Mearns played a trial with Ayr United.

Airdrie United 1 Dundee 0, Excelsior Stadium, Irn Bru First Division, 24/January/09..

Dundee made changes Williams coming in for Antoine-Curier, and Benedictus replacing the injured Lauchlan. Dundee made the first attack with Daquin getting to the line , but his cross is cleared. The game was halted after three minutes when referee Brian Winter noticed that Dundee had two No.5 jerseys on the park and Kyle Benedictus had to leave the pitch to put on his allocated No.6 top.The match threatened to get off to an open start when McLachlan crossed for Di Giacomo and his drive forced a fine save from Rab Douglas. The ball was cleared to the other end and Colin McMenamin got in behind the Diamonds' defence, but he screwed his shot wide.Both teams saw this as a sign to close their opponents down and although Kevin McDonald had a drive deflected wide neither keeper was called into much action in the rest of the half.Airdrie came close to breaking the deadlock when Simon Lynch went on a solo run in 56 minutes and rattled Douglas' bar.Airdrie finally went ahead when Hazley sent in a free kick from the left low into the box where Lynch flicked the ball into the air and Di Giacomo ran in to volley it through Douglas' legs from seven yards out.Dundee tried to hit back and Eddie Malone crossed from the left for McMenamin but he headed straight into Robertson's arms. Airdrie came within inches of another goal when McKenna headed goalward where Eric Paton cleared off the line. Dundee did have a late chance but McHale's shot was blocked, it broke to McMenamin his shot also blocked with Airdrie being able to clear..and that was it as the full time whistle went..
Dundee: Douglas, Paton, Malone, McHale, McKeown, Benedictus, Daquin (Young 78), Shinnie (Antoine-Curier 58), McMenamin, Williams (Cowan 46), O'Brien. Subs Not Used: MacKenzie, Roy.
Att: 1,303
Ref: B Winter
I missed the game so can't comment too much on the performance, but I don't like the idea of one striker, we won't score enough goals playing tactics like this, the bottom line is the midfield is not good enough, the wingers don't deliver enough quality crosses in..and leaving Curier our top goal scorer on the bench is crazy..

Dundee 0 Morton 0, Dens Park, Irn Bru First Division, 17/January/09

Dundee were indebted to an inspired display from keeper Robert Douglas as they secured a draw against Morton. The ex-Scotland international was in tremendous form and pulled off three fantastic saves to keep Morton at bay. Masterton's first effort, a 20-yard dead ball, whizzed just wide on 15 minutes but as the clock ticked down he got even closer.Team-mate McGuffie then forced a save out of Douglas from 20 yards and the Dark Blues No 1 continued his heroics from the resultant corner to save a header from the visiting midfielder.The game was in Morton's hands at this stage but the home side could well have taken an undeserved lead on the half hour had Colin McMenamin reacted quicker to Mickael Antoine-Curier's rebounded 15-yard strike.Then, Masterton had two more free-kick efforts to trouble Dundee – one cracking off the base of the post and the other turned wide by Douglas.The second half followed much the same vein as the first with Douglas again underlining his worth with a fingertip save from Brian Wake on 59 minutes. Dundee's best chance of the game came in the 69th-minute when Mickael Antoine-Curier's shot was parried into the path of Colin McMenamin. However, the striker, blasted over an open goal from just six yards out.
Dundee: Douglas, Paton (Posniak 59), Malone, McHale, McKeown, Lauchlan (Cowan 26), Daquin( Young) Shinnie, McMenamin, Antoine-Curier, O'Brien. Subs Not Used: Deasley, Roy.
My MoM goes to Rab Douglas four outstanding saves, he has been brilliant all season. But it's 2 more points dropped and with St.Johnstone drawing at Partick Th, it was a big chance to cut the lead.

Team News....................

For the game against Morton at Dens, Dundee will be without central defender Gary MacKenzie and Mark Gilhaney, who have both been ill.David Cowan recovered from the head knock he picked up against Celtic last week. Colin Cameron has joined Arbroath on loan for a month, a good move it will get his fitness up to speed quicker.
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Celtic 2 Dundee 1, Parkhead, Scottish Cup, 10/January/09

I missed the first 12 minutes due to the turnstyles not working, just in time to see Artur Boruc's fresh-air swipe in the 14th minute allowed Colin McMenamin to put the First Division side in front. It had been another blunder from the goalkeeper that handed the visitors a surprise lead early in the game. The Poland international looked well placed to deal with David O'Brien's long pass forward, but he completely mis-timed his attempted clearance, allowing McMenamin to knock the ball into an empty net. Boy did we enjoy the next 20 minutes leading the game.
Celtic continued to stutter when striker McDonald drove wide of the target and Brown headed a Shunsuke Nakamura free kick into the side-netting. McDonald had another shot that bounced off Jim Lauchlan's head before McGeady fired into the arms of former Parkhead keeper Rab Douglas from the rebound. The home side's increasing pressure paid off when the energetic Brown drove down the left and into the Dundee box before pulling the ball back to McDonald.
The Australian mis-hit his shot from 14 yards, but the ball ricocheted off several Dundee defenders to land in front of Brown, who stroked it home from close range. With the interval looming, McGeady eased the home fans' nerves when he cut in from the left and curled a wonderful shot from the edge of the box high past Douglas. A poor goal to give away..giving McGeady too much room and letting him cut inside.Celtic were more relaxed after the break and McGeady had another effort from 20 yards tipped over the bar by Douglas. Dundee were seldom seen as an attacking force, but McMenamin flashed a drive from 20 yards past the post on the hour mark to indicate a threat. Douglas was required to pull off a fine save from Vennegoor of Hesselink's drive after the Dutchman had been put through by Nakamura's incisive pass. McDonald then messed up another chance when he chipped over the crossbar from the edge of the box after neatly turning Lauchlan. Then in the last minute Boruc dropped the ball in his 6 yard box, but Antoine-Curier was on the wrong side. Time run out and we were out of the Scottish Cup.

Dundee: Douglas, Paton, Lauchlan, McKeown, Malone, Shinnie (Antoine-Curier 78), Cowan (Benedictus 90), Posniak (McHale 68), O'Brien, Daquin, McMenamin. Subs Not Used: Roy, Williams.
Att: 23,070
Ref: C Murray

It was a good day out in Glasgow, game wise the Dundee players gave their all , and could not ask for more. The fans were great and backed the team non stop.I would have given Antoine-Curier more time..at least the last 25minutes. Also pity about the size of the home support.

Dundee 1 Dunfermline Ath 0, Dens Park, Irn Bru First Division, 03/January/09.

DUNDEE gave their promotions cances a boost with a hard fought victory at Dens against Dunfermline. The Pars knew that, with their promotion rivals' match frozen off, they could cut the gap at the head of the table to only two points, but despite dominating possession could not see the game out. They did not deserve to lose, but didn't look like title winners – and left Dundee with nothing after Eric Paton's stunning free kick won the match. Despite enjoying the better of the play the visitors found Rab Douglas, the home keeper, in miserly form. Douglas saved well from Stephen Glass after 12 minutes, diving low to his left to block the long-range shot. He bettered that effort 60 seconds later, though, with a fine diving save after Andy Kirk met a Greg Ross delivery yards from goal. Dundee gradually emerged as an attacking force, with dead balls whipped in by Andrew Shinnie their most potent source. He played in an excellent free kick on 24 minutes but the Dark Blues had nobody willing to attack the ball. Given the lack of cutting edge for Dundee, it seemed likely that a dead ball would be their best chance of scoring and so it proved on 67 minutes. With Shinnie fouled on the edge of the box by Steven Bell, Dundee had a free-kick 20 yards out which Paton flicked over the wall and beyond Paul Gallacher into the top corner. The hosts should have doubled their lead minutes later when Freddy Daquin raced through on goal but he pulled his shot embarrassingly wide. And Dundee could have extended their lead when Colin McMenamin crashed the ball off Gallacher's left-hand post after a low cross from Freddie Daquin. Dunfermline did force a few corners near the end, but we survived it. God know how the ref added 6 minutes injury time!!

Dundee: Douglas, Cowan, Lauchlan, McKeown, Malone, Daquin, Posniak (Antoine-Curier 54), Shinnie, Paton, O'Brien, McMenamin. Subs Not Used: Roy, Benedictus, McHale, Williams.
Att: 5,033
Ref: A Law

MoM goes to Eddie Malone, his best game for a while, also Antoine-Curier did well well when he came on, I hope he plays on Saturday against Celtic, alongside McMenamin. Be positive Dundee

Queen of the South 0 Dundee 1, Palmerstone, First Division, 27/Dec/08.

Dundee looked the more sure-footed against out-of-sorts Queens. It came as little surprise when the visitors seized the initiative after half an hour through Colin McMenamin as the striker pounced from a couple of yards out to force home David O'Brien's low strike from the angle of the box. Dundee were visibly buoyed and at times were allowed to stroke the ball about at their leisure as the home support turned on the Queens players. Stephen Dobbie tried to haul the hosts back into it with a couple of long-range shots which just missed the target. But it was Dundee who should have extended their lead just before the interval, only for O'Brien to shoot straight at Queens keeper Bryn Halliwell from 14 yards.Queens emerged a livelier outfit after the break. Dobbie went close again when he was just pipped to a through ball by Dundee keeper Rab Douglas, but the visitors remained a live threat on the break and Andrew Shinnie should have doubled their lead just after the hour when he ran clear on goal and rolled his shot past the post.Queens rallied towards the end, but an equaliser wouldn't have provided a fair reflection.
Dundee: Douglas, Malone, Cowan, McKeown, Lauchlan, Paton, Shinnie, Posniak, Daquin (McHale 76), O'Brien, McMenamin (Gilhaney 89).Subs Not Used: Roy, Williams, Deasley.
Booked: Cowan, McKeown.
Att: 2,616
Ref: E Smith
A big win for Dundee, but this weekend's game against Dunfermline is really important. We must win this, and I don't care how we do it!

Dundee 0 Partick Thistle 0, Dens Park,First Division, 20/December/08

Dundee created two fantastic early chances but, in keeping with their luck in front of goal this season, neither were capitalised on. The first certainly should have been, as Bryan Deasley met David O'Brien's cutback 16 yards out, but he fired straight at goalkeeper Jon Tuffey. No blame could be apportioned for the second, though, as Mikael Antoine-Curierslammed a shot on target from 20 yards. Partick soon emerged as a force, though, and could have taken the lead on 12 minutes when Liam Buchanan rose inside the penalty area, but he directed his header wide.Buchanan was afforded another free header on 50 minutes when Simon Donnelly picked him out with a free kick. His header looked destined for the net until Jim Lauchlan got in to nod over his own bar.Partick defender Kevin McKinlay almost scored an own goal only seconds later when he looked set to bundle the ball in but managed to change his feet just in time, instead knocking the ball just wide. Douglas pulled off a sensational double save on 63 minutes to keep Partick out. A poor performance overall, and now we must start winning games. If it was not for Rab Douglas we would have dropped all 3 points.
Dundee: Douglas, Williams (Daquin 71), Malone (Forsyth 86), McHale, McKeown, Lauchlan, Shinnie, Posniak, Antoine-Curier, Deasley (McMenamin 71), O'Brien. Subs Not Used: Roy, Gilhaney.
Att: 3,569
Ref: C Thomson
MoM: Rab Douglas.

Clyde 1 Dundee 0, Broadwood Stadium, First Division, 13/Dec/08

Clyde recorded a narrow win over Dundee in a match which both sides finished with 10 men. Following a scoreless first half, Clyde substitute Scott Gemmill set up Willie McLaren to score the winning goal in the 66th minute. Gemmill was sent off two minutes later after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession. Darren Young was red carded for the visitors four minutes from the end for a professional foul on Alan Trouten.
Dundee: Douglas, Paton (Cowan 78), MacKenzie, McKeown, Malone, Shinnie, Posniak, McHale, O'Brien (Young 83), Davidson (McMenamin 72), Deasley.Subs Not Used: Lauchlan, Roy.
Booked: Shinnie.
Att: 1,176
Ref: C Murray
A bad result for the club, with St.Johnstone getting a last minute winner, the gap is now 12 points. We can't affort to lose many more game now, and must go on a run of wins to get back in the pack.

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Dundee will play Celtic at parkhead in the 3rd round of the Scottish Cup, the game will be played on the 10th of January 2009.

Saturdays game against Livingston has been called off, due to a frozen pitch. Livi have not used their undersoil heating. The will will be played on Wednesday night.

Kyle Benedictus is the IRN BRU Phenomenal Young Player of the Month for November. The youngster who made his debut and a further two appearances during the month before picking up a calf injury which has sidelined him for a month paid tribute to team-mate Jim Lauchlan for his help in settling into the first team squad "He’s been brilliant with me in training and is talking me through every day" said Kyle "We train together and he’s taken me step-by-step, telling me where to stand and how to defend in certain positions. He’s been a constant source of encouragement and I think working closely with him in training can only make me a better player." 

Jocky Scott has joined youngster Kyle Benedictus picking up an award for the month of November. Jocky has been awarded the IRN BRU Phenomenal Manager of the Month only a few days after Kyle was chosen as the Young Player of the Month. He only took over the club for his third spell in charge two days before the month started and was thrown into the deep end with a game against Airdrie United on the 1st. Since then he has guided Dundee to four games unbeaten. Meanwhile the game against Livi has been called off again, after a pitch inspection at 2pm. No new date has been arranged.

Dundee 1 St.Johnstone 1, Dens Park, First Division, 29/Nov/08

TWO managers at contrasting ends of the career spectrum pitted their wits against each other in a pulsating Tayside derby and emerged with honours even. Derek McInnes marked 12 months in charge at Perth with a draw to stretch St Johnstone's unbeaten sequence to 10 matches and extend their advantage to four points at the top of the table. But old hand Jocky Scott, clearly relishing his return to Dens Park, ensured his youthful rival's nerves were frayed as the Dark Blues attempted a courageous second half salvage job, having slipped behind to a 28th minute goal dispatched by Stevie Milne, a striker who was once lauded by home fans. Fearful of trailing 11 points off the pace being set by St Johnstone and inspired by Scott's half-time input, Dundee dominated the second period and roused their support in a stadium hosting its biggest crowd of the season.They were good value for a 74th minute equaliser dispatched neatly by Mickael Antoine-Curier, who broke off tiring defender Kevin James to plant a low shot past keeper Alan Main.McInnes raised eyebrows among travelling supporters when he restored fragile club captain James to the backline after a three-month absence, with former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris making his first start of a campaign undermined by a hamstring ailment.Scott opted to leave Andrew Shinnie, a loan recruit from Rangers, on the bench while Gary McKenzie returned to central defence.While the diminutive Morris, whose CV includes Champions League credits, snapped into tackles, clearly intent on making up for time whiled away on a treatment tables, he tired as the game wore on.Robert Douglas plucked a rising 20-yard Kevin Moon volley from the top corner in the 12th minute and the Dark Blues relied on the pace of Brian Deasley to stretch Saints on the counter attack, with James fortunate to escape a caution when his elongated limbs sent the striker crashing to the turf.Seconds before the Perth side took a 28th minute lead, Main, fast approaching his 41st birthday, proved sprightly to handle a testing Antione-Curier header low at the post.His hoisted upfield clearance was cheekily dummied by intended target Derek Holmes, allowing Liam Craig to steal in behind the Dundee rearguard. He played in Stevie Milne and the one-time Dens favourite buried a close range shot into the corner of the net.Dundee almost snatched an equaliser seconds before the interval but Main was a match for Chris Pozniak's low snapshot. But in contrast to the first 45 minutes, Dundee swarmed forward and the Perth side lost much of their guile when Morris departed in the 69th minute.Dundee had two penalty claims dismissed by referee Brian Winter as pressure built on the visitors' defence. But they finally got the ball in the visitors' net on 74 minutes when Antoine-Curier turned home David O'Brien's cross. Saints, however, were denied a late winner by keeper Douglas as Milne slammed a shot towards the target. Antoine-Curier should have scored in stoppage time, but lacked the composure to convert Paul McHale's subtle pass.

Dundee: Douglas, Paton, Malone, Williams (McHale 61), MacKenzie, McKeown, Daquin (Shinnie 55), Posniak, Antoine-Curier, Deasley, O'Brien. Subs Not Used: Lauchlan, Davidson, Roy.
Att: 6,537
Ref: B Winter (Scotland).

Dave McKinnon Leaves Dens Park.............

Dundee chief executive Dave MacKinnon has confirmed his resignation and will leave Dens Park at the end of November. MacKinnon has been in the role for two and a half years. Last month, Jocky Scott returned as manager at Dundee for the third time and MacKinnon is confident that the First Division club is in good hands. With the appointment of Jocky Scott, the board now have someone with the experience, contacts and knowledge to take on the running of all football related matters.