Dundee 2 Raith Rovers 1, Dens Park, Division One, 12/February/11

Dundee came back from 1-0 down to snatch the 3 points against league leaders Raith Rovers at Dens Park this afternoon. In a evenly contested first half saw both teams creat chances, Dundee's best were from a neat pass from Harkins put O'Donnell through but keeper McNeil saved well, and later a Harkins shot which tested the keeper once more. Raith looked dangerous and came close a few times.

Second half and Raith took control of the game and pushed Dundee back. It was no surprize when they scored when Murray headed home from a corner, they went for the killer second goal and came close a few times. With good defending kept them out. Dundee changed things and Neil McCann came on to replace Stewart and play up front, with Harkins moving back to midfield. It did the trick as Dundee looked more comfy. Craig McKeown then came close with a fierce low drive from 25 yards that shaved the outside of the post. Raith looked comfy and made changes to maybe sit on what they had.

Then with 6-7 minutes to go Dundee won a freekick about 30 yards out up stepped captain Gary Harkins to score with a wonder strike right in the top corner to level the match at 1-1 to send the Dundee fans wild. This really changed the flow of the game as Dundee pushed for the winner, and it came deep into injury time when after a pass back from a Raith player to his keeper was punished. From it Rovers cleared to give away a corner which Forsyth took, it was cleared as far as Lockwood who's high cross was headed down by Forsyth to Neil McCann who spun to hook the ball high towards the goal, it dipped enought to go just under the bar and into the net to send Dens Park crazy. Neil McCann ran towards the south enclosure to celebrate, and was mobbed by his team mates.

Raith had only time to kick off before the the final whistle was blown, what a feeling that was with Dundee fans still singing dancing it was a great comeback to keep our home record going.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Stewart, (McCann 57), O’Donnell, Forsyth, Higgins, Harkins. Unused subs: Gibson, Smith, Rennie, Bartlett

Ref: G Salmond

Att: 5,105

Queen of the South 1 Dundee 2, Palmerstone Park, Division One, 05/February/11

Dundee kept their unbeaten run of league games going with a hard fought win at Palmerstone home of Queen of the South on Saturday, never a good place for Dundee in the past 25 years or so. They did not play at their best , but took their chances and defended well.

In the first half most of the play was from Queens who came close a few times, Dundee's first chance came when Matt Lockwood took a free kick but Hutton was equal to it saving well. Then against the run of play Dundee scored good play on the wing and Tom Brighton's cross fell to Harkins who's shot was blocked, the ball fell to Craig Forsyth who drilled the ball home to give Dundee the lead. Queens had a chance on half time but it was well cleared.
Second half and much the same vein with Queens attacking and Dundee defending well. Johnston tested Douglas with a curling shot but Rab held on well to make a good save, minutes later and Forsyth hit the post after Riley had picked him out with a cross. A minute later and Queens were level when McGuffie headed home a Johnston cross to give Douglas no chance. Dundee then made a change with trialist Greacen replacing Jonny Stewart. Keeping the 4-4-2 formation Rhys Weston moved into central midfield. It proved successful as Greacen won most long balls Queens put in, and Dundee scored again soon after and it proved to be the winner. Good play from Nicky Riley and when a shot was blocked and spun high in the air he jumped to win the header which fell to Sean Higgins who's bicycle kick ended up in the net with Hutton stunned, the keeper did not even move. Wild celebration's followed from the Dundee fans who's long wait for a win here was about to happen.

Dundee held on to claim three more vital points and with Stirling losing 3-1 at home to Raith it moved the Dark Blues off the bottom of the league. So happy Dundee fans heading home tonight.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Riley, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Forsyth, Harkins, Stewart (Greacen 68), Brighton, Higgins. Subs Not Used: Gibson, Rennie, Bartlett, Webster.

Att: 2,006

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Dundee 1 Falkirk 0, Dens Park,

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

News From Dens Park...

Dundee should have a full squad for the visit of Falkirk to Dens Park. Matt Lockwood will return after illness, Tom Brighton should play again with Leigh Griffiths set to say farewell before his transfer to Wolves. Sean Higgins will miss out due to his red card last week.

Jocky Scott has been appointed as Stirling Albion manager, our ex player/manager gets my best wishes apart when we play them. It will add some spice to the fixture.

Dundee Earn Vital Draw at East End Park

Dunfermline Ath 0 Dundee 0, East End Park, Division One, 15/January/11

Dundee earned a vital point at East End Park on Saturday with a hard fought 0-0 draw. With Leigh Griffiths in England with Wolves over a future transfer deal, manager Barry Smith played trialist Tom Brighton, the ex Clyde, Millwall and St Mirren striker done well by reports. I missed the game due to work so can't comment too much. I seen the highlights on DFCTV so the team done well. The only down point was losing Sean Higgins to a second booking early in the second half. He has to maybe calm down a bit as our squad is not big enough for that just now.
The reports also say the Dundee fans backed the team superbly as they have done so since administration. I think everyone has pulled together and say we can do this.... And Together we will.

Match report Here

Photos From Sunday..........

 

Dundee 0 Motherwell 4, Dens Park, Scottish Cup 4th Rd, 09/January/10

In this Scottish Cup 4th Rd tie at Dens Park Dundee were well beaten by 4 goals to nil. Motherwell got off to the perfect start scoring early through ex-dee John Sutton on 3 minutes when he shot past Rab Douglas after Murphy done well on the wing. Dundee did come into it and Griffiths was unlucky when he was ruled offside he looked on to me. Motherwell's midfield done a good job on giving Dundee's midfield no room to create much.

Second half and with my thoughts we got to half time and still only 1-0... lets have a go...but Motherwell got their vital second goal when again John Sutton scored with a cool finish on 47 minutes. After this The Well were happy to sit on their lead and hit on the break. Leigh Griffiths was really unlucky when he hit the bar from a free kick which took a big defection from a well player. Soon after Sean Higgins went in with a wreckless tackle which ended up players getting booked on either side. Dundee had a few chance but failed to take them and Motherwell killed the game with a good goal Jennings scoring with a well placed header from a corner on 81 minutes. And to complete the scoring Murphy scored for the steelmen with another cool finish.

Dundee tried their best today, maybe just a off day for them. The league will be more important now, so starting with Dunfermline next week the focus will be on to get more points to close the gap at the bottom.

Dundee: Douglas,Irvine,Lockwood,McKeown,Weston,Forsyth,O'Donnell, Stewart (Benedictus 63)Harkins,Griffiths,Higgins. Subs: Gibson, Benedictus, Webster, Ross Carnegie, Mcintosh

Ref: Conroy

Att: 4,285

It was good to catch up with some Motherwell mates before and after the game, we have known each other for around 30 years so we had a few beers together. Here's to the next Dundee v Motherwell game.

Mon the Dee!!

Some great Dundee FC goals thanks for posting these on You Tube

Some Photos From County Game

 

Dundee 2 Ross County 0, Dens Park, Division One, 03/January/2011

Dundee kept their unbeaten run under Barry Smith with a hard fought tussle with Ross County on Sunday. The low point was the injury to Darren McCormack who suffered a broken ankle after a tackle involving Craig Forsyth who was blameless things like that happen in football and we all hope he makes a speedy recovery.

Dundee started the game very well and after a sweeping move involving Irvine, Higgins, and Griffiths who set up Craig Forsyth who shot over when really he should have scored. The game swung from end to end and Ross County had a couple of shots which were too close for comfort. But Dundee kept their shape at the back and got their reward on 28 mins when Forsyth made a run into the box and was tackled from behind to which the ref gave a penalty. Up stepped Matt Lochwood and he gave the staggies keeper no chance with a high placed shot hit with some venom. Then not long after that Forsyth made a great run to the byeline and when he hit the ball across the goal it just needed a touch to make it 2-0.
Second half now and the game started at much the same vain, but after just 5 mins McCormack clashed in a tackle with Forsyth in which straight away you knew it was a bad injury. A full 7 minutes of treatment was needed. The game then got a bit nasty with some wreckless tackles going in and in one 5 minute spell 5 players were booked. But at least Dundee players kept their composure, and played some nice one touch football. Ross County did miss a great chance when Barrowman headed wide when it looked easier to score.

Dundee wrapped up the points when after great play in a flowing move started by Harkins and with some clever play led to a wee chip from Griffiths putting Harkins into the box and he finished with a fine shot. In the final few minutes County sub Kettlewell got his second yellow card with another needless tackle. So that was that another three points. Next week we have the Scottish Cup tie v Motherwell to look forward to, and live on SKY with a 13:15pm kick-off.
Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Robb, Harkins, O'Donnell, Forsyth (Stewart 90), Griffiths, Higgins. Subs Not Used: Geddes, Benedictis, Mcintosh, Rennie.

Att: 4,725
Ref: F McDermott

Award for Leigh as well...

Leigh Griffiths was named young player of the month, he has been in great form lately. Sadly for us Dundee FC fans he will likely be sold to ease the club forward, and out of administration. I just hope we get a decent fee for him, but l feel he might have to go to England for that to happen.

Barry Smith and More News

Dundee's Barry Smith is manager of the month for November, after a nine game unbeaten run which have seen the Dark Blues go up the table. No matter what happens with the appeal you can't fault the spirit at Dens Park.

The Boxing Day game at Queen of the South has been called off due to a frozen pitch. Our next game is on January 2nd 2011 when Ross County come to Dens Park.

Photos From Stirling Game

 

Dundee 2 Stirling Albion 0, Dens Park, First Division, 18/December/10

Dundee claimed all 3 points to keep their recent good record of results going. Stirling had a couple of early chances but Rab Douglas was equal to their efforts. Dundee got better as the half continued with Nicky Riley unlucky not to score after a great Griffiths pass. But with 10 minutes to go to half time they made the vital breakthrough, when Stephen O'Donnell skipped past two players to finish with a touch of class.

Second half and Dundee attacked straight away and on 46 minutes Leigh Griffiths finished the game after taking advantage of some slack Stirling defending, and he went round the keeper to make it 2-0. The home support were up for it now, and we should have added to the scoreline. Our best efforts were from O'Donnell and Forsyth but the Stirling keeper had a good game.

So 3 more points Manager Barry Smith must take great credit for this great run as do the players and fans who have all pulled together as one. 


Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley (Stewart 62), O’Donnell, Harkins, Forsyth, Higgins, Griffiths (McIntosh 90)
Unused subs: Cervi, Benedictus, Tulleth

Att:3,842

Ref: N. Watters

Latest News From Dens

Young striker Leighton McIntosh has turned down a move to either of the old firm. They both offered a 5 figure fee to take him in the January transfer window. Dundee let him talk to both but to the delight of manager Barry Smith he said he really wanted to stay at Dens Park. My view is he will get more of a chance of first team football with Dundee.

Dundee 3 Cowdenbeath 0, Dens Park, First Division, 14/December/10

Dundee entertained Cowdenbeath at Dens on Tuesday and turned in a very professional performance to win the game 3-0 to give the Dark Blues fans every reason to go home happy.

Straight away the home team attacked and early on Griffiths was unlucky when his header was cleared off the line. Dundee's movement and passing was a joy to watch. But it took to the 37th minute to make the breakthrough when McKeown set Griffiths away his shot was well saved by the Cowdenbeath keeper but Craig Forsyth followed up to blast the ball home high into the net. It was all Dundee now and they should have got a second but Riley shot just wide, and then Griffiths chipped over while in a great position.
Second half and Cowdenbeath changed their formation to 4-4-2 to try and have a go at Dundee. But the home sides tails were up and they attacked the Cowden goal, a second goal had to come and it did when a great Griffith's pass put Nicky Riley clear and he shot home with a low drive. A few minutes later the game all but over when good play from a corner O'Donnell cross for Craig McKeown to head home powerfully to make it 3-0.

After that Barry Smith sent on Jonny Stewart for his home debut and young striker Leighton McIntosh followed soon after. In fact young Leighton had a great chance when clean through but the Cowdenbeath keeper made a fine a handed stop. So that's 3 more points for the Dark Blues may this form continue into 2011.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, McKeown, Weston, Riley, O'Donnell, Harkins, Forsyth, Griffiths (Mcintosh 87), Higgins (Stewart 78). Subs Not Used: Cervi, Benedictis, Tulleth.

Att: 3,503

Ref: Steven Mclean

Morton 0 Dundee 1, Cappielow, First Division, 11/December/10

Dundee took 3 very good points after beating Morton 1-0 thanks to a Matt Lockwood penalty after 62 mins. By reports not a great performance but solid enough to claims the points.

What l seen on DFC.TV Morton striker Graham missed 2 great chances after Rab Douglas had made good saves, the second one the ball seemed to bounce up. Dundee did get the penalty after a foul by O'Brien on O'Donnell. Matt Lockwood made no mistake from the kick. Morton did have a goal chalked off minutes later but it was ruled offside. Leighton McIntosh came on and the young striker done well holding the play up.

So a great result which puts Dundee on up the table and keeps the unbeaten run now to seven games.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Harkins, O'Donnell, Forsyth, Higgins (Mcintosh 84), Griffiths. Subs Not Used: Cervi, Benedictis, Stewart, Tulleth.

Att: 1,568

Ref: E Smith (Scotland).

Game On..

Dundee's game at Morton has passed a pitch inspection, so the dark blues return to action for the first time since their great win at Dingwall in November.

Dundee Sign Two Players On Loan..........

Dundee have signed Johnny Stewart a midfielder from Hearts, and Celtic goalkeeper Dominic Cervi on 3 month loan deals. Both will go into the squad for the Morton game at Cappielow if it passes a 08:30am pitch inspection. 

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

As expected the Cowdenbeath and Raith Rovers games were called off due to the winter weather, which has been hitting Scotland in the last week.

Dundee fans have launched a Dee-Fiance scarf, to raise money for the Dark Blues. You can buy them now.

The Motherwell game in the Scottish Cup will Kick-off at 13:15 to suit SkyTV.