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