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Dundee play Hamilton this Saturday, the clubs first game for nearly three weeks, on the the fitness front only Nicky Riley looks to be out due to illness this week has stopped the winger from full training.

Dundee have been given a cash boost from a unnamed source, the club are keeping the person involved to themselves for this welcome backing.
 

Gavin Rae has left the club to join for Aberdeen, which is a blow to our midfield. But most of us knew this was very possible, l thank Gavin for his efforts on the pitch and wish him all the best for his future. 

Partick Th O Dundee 0, Firhill, First Division, 21/January/12

More to follow...................Dundee's team today: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, O'Donnell, McGregor, McKeown, Chisholm, Rae, McCluskey, Milne, Conroy. Subs: Gibson, Bayne, Hyde, Weston, Benedictus.

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Nicky Riley will miss the trip to Firhill on Saturday due to his hamstring injury. It will be tough as usual down Maryhill way, but Dundee played well on Tuesday and more of the same might be enough to claim the three points.  

Photos from the Kilmarnock game.....

Kilmarnock 2 Dundee 1, Rugby Park, Scottish Cup 4th Rd Replay , 17/January/12

Dundee lost 2-1 at Rugby Park on Tuesday night in the replay of the Scottish Cup tie. They started with the same team again which started the last two games. Nicky Riley was ruled out on Friday was the only player out.


The first half got off to a good start with Dundee knocking the ball about nicely and could have taken the lead when Savo Milne should have done better missing from about 8 yards out, but it would not have counted as he was ruled offside. As Killie struggled to get their passing game going it was route one when they scored the first goal. A long ball was knocked on by Gary Harkins and Heffernan took a good touch to score with a well placed shot. It was a bit hard on Dundee who looked more likely to score in the first 20 minutes, but it got tougher on 43 minutes. Gavin Rae was set to pass when he was tackled from behind the ball fell kindly for Harkins who fed in Shiels to score with a high shot past Douglas. 


Second half started with no team changes for Dundee, and they took the game to Killie straight away, but the Killie keeper had little to save. But on 62 minutes they pulled a goal back when a great pass found the forward running Irvine who's cross was headed home powerfully by the on rushing Gavin Rae to give Dundee a lifeline. They kept pushing forward but did not have a clear cut chance apart from Milne being put through but his shot was easy for Bell to save. Graham Bayne came on for Ross Chisholm to try and find that vital goal, but time ran out and Kilmarnock will face Hibernian in the next round. 


I can't fault the players over the two games they gave everything they had. It will let us concentrate on the league now, and first we face a trip to Firhill on Saturday.  

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McGregor, McKeown, Lockwood, McCluskey, Chisholm (Bayne 82), O'Donnell, Conroy, Rae, Milne. Unused Subs: Gibson, Weston, Benedictus, Hyde.

Att: 4, 618

Ref: S. O'Reilly

Killie Preview

Dundee head for Rugby Park tonight to face SPL club Kilmarnock in the replay of the Scottish Cup 4th Round after the teams drew 1-1 just over a week ago. Team wise Nicky Riley has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, otherwise everyone else is fit. 


Dundee should have a big support tonight so let's back the team and roar them onto victory and the reward is a away trip to Easter Road to face Hibernian on the 4th of February.

Dundee 3 Livingston 0, Dens Park, First Division, 14/January/12

Dundee kept up their recent good form in the league going with a well earned 3-0 win over Livingston at Dens park on Saturday. They did not start greatly but as the game progressed their was only going to be one winner. Team wise Nicky Riley was on the bench along with Rhys Weston. So it was the same team as last week. 


Dundee took until the 18th minute to open the scoring when after a good move was ended when Rae found Ryan Conroy with a neat pass and the winger got the angle right and shot home with a superb finished. This set the tone of the game and only a couple of good saves from Livi keeper McNeil kept the eager Dundee attack out. 


Second half and Dundee attacked from the start and Livi looked dangerous on the break and Rab Douglas made a great save from a Fox lob, and soon after Deuchar should have scored but put his effort well over the bar to Dundee's relief. Dundee put Hyde and Riley on for Milne and McCluskey. 


It paid off soon after when a Riley cross was headed on by McKeown for Neil McGregor  to chest home his first goal for the club. Soon after and it was 3-0 and game over a O'Donnell corner was headed home by Nicky Riley to seal the game and three points. 


Another good team performance with everyone playing well for each other, the only down point was sub Nicky Riley having to go off, he will miss the cup replay at Kilmarnock on Tuesday. 

Dundee: Douglas,Irvine, McGregor, McKeown, Lockwood, McCluskey( Riley 69, (Bayne 87), Chisholm, O'Donnell, Conroy, Rae, Milne (Hyde 69). Subs Not Used: Gibson, Weston.

Att: 4, 176

Ref: C. Charleston.

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Dundee 1 Kilmarnock 1, Dens Park, Scottish Cup 4th Rd, 07/January/12

Dundee just about knocked out SPL side Kilmarnock in the 4th Rd of the Scottish Cup, in fact they should have after missing a second half penalty. Dundee started with a five man midfield with Savo Milne the lone striker. Jake Hyde dropped to the bench. 

Dundee started very well and attacked the Killie goal straight away, but the closest they came was long range chip effort from Ross Chisholm. On 15 minutes good play sent Savo Milne clear and he knocked the ball under Bell to give Dundee the lead, both Linesman and Ref seemed to give the goal. The Killie players went to the linesman to complain and soon after the Ref ruled it was offside, to the fury of the Dundee fans. Soon after Gavin Rae had a shot which was close but went just over the ball. Against the run of play Kilmarnock opened the scoring when Pascali scored with a header, a poor goal for Dundee to lose. Dundee kept their work rate up and went in at half-time 1 nil down.

Second half was only 21 seconds old when Dundee levelled the cup-tie when good work from Rae set up Conroy who's pinpoint cross was finished by Savo Milne to send the Dundee fans wild with delight. Then Killie had their best spell in the game and Douglas pulled off a tremendous save from Hay's shot. But back came Dundee and great wing play from McCluskey set up Conroy who pushed in the back the ref pointed to the spot to give us a great chance to go ahead. Up stepped Matt Lockwood but sadly is was a poor effort and was easy saved for the Killie keeper. Dundee kept up the pressure and they sent on Hyde for McCluskey. Then after another great move Milne was one to one with Bell but the keeper saved well, it was then knocked back into the box Ryan Conroy's placed header was brilliantly saved by Bell. 

Both teams played until the end no more goals so it's a replay on the 17th of January at Rugby Park. I thought the whole team played well today. So well done lads..

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McGregor, McKeown, Lockwood, McCluskey (Hyde 74), Chisholm, O'Donnell, Conroy, Rae, Milne. Unused subs; Gibson, Bayne, Benedictus, McIntosh.

Att; 3, 446

Ref; S.O'Reilly.

Cup Prices For Kilmarnock Visit ect...

It will be £15 for Adults and £8 for Concessions,U16 and Students Fans are reminded to turn up early for the 12:30 Kick Off.


Dundee will find out soon if midfielder Gavin Rae will extend his stay at the club until the end of the season. Hopefully that will be the case as he has played well in the last two months.

Raith Rovers 0 Dundee 1, Starks Park, First Division, 02/January/12

Dundee got back on track with a well deserve win at windy Starks Park on Monday. It was the same line up as last week except Craig McKeown came in for the injured Rhys Weston. 


Dundee started brightly and took the game to the Rovers but the game settled down to a midfield battle and chances were pretty thin on the ground. But at least Dundee took control of things and just before the winning goal. Jake Hyde headed  just wide, but the winner did come on 37 minutes when good play from Rae released Nicky Riley who's good early cross was met by Jake Hyde who scored with a superb header. It was what Dundee deserved and set up the second half nicely.

The windy conditions did not help the fare in the second half but Dundee made most of the chances but found the Rovers keeper in good form. He made 2 great saves from Conroy and somehow kept a late Bayne header out which looked netbound.
 The only down point was a wee injury to Nicky Riley but hopefully he will be fit for the Scottish Cup tie v Kilmarnock on Saturday. Again another great three points and will put a wee bit of pressure on leaders Ross County who's game was off.  

Dundee; Douglas, Irvine, McGregor, McKeown, Lockwood, Riley (McCluskey 88), Chisholm, Rae, Conroy
Hyde (Bayne 65), Milne. Unused Subs: Gibson, Benedictus, McIntosh.

Att; 3,626

Ref; D Somers

Latest News From Dens...

Dundee head for Stark's Park on Monday for a league game. Rhys Weston is a injury doubt but hopefully he will be fit. Stephen O'Donnell is suspended still, and I see that Ex Dee striker Pat Clarke has signed a loan deal with the Rovers.


Ex Dundee midfield Gary Harkins will miss the Scottish Cup tie next Saturday after breaking his ankle, the game will be shown live on BBC 1Scotland with a 12:15 kick-off. I wish Gary a speedy recovery.

Later

Have a Happy New Year when it comes to all my fellow Dundee  Supporters and All the Best for 2012

Dundee 0 Morton 1, Dens Park, First Division, 26/December/11

Dundee's home form continued in what was a poor result for the club. With Falkirk playing Ross County it was a chance to gain some ground on them at the top of the league. Team wise Chisholm came into replace O'Donnell and Riley came back into the side. 


Dundee started okay but had no clear cut chances Hyde had a lob from 25 yards saved on the line but it was the visitors who scored on 20 minutes good fast wing play from Campbell and his cross was met by Jackson who just beat Douglas to score from six yards.  Dundee tried to come back but the ball would not fall and conditions were difficult with a swirling wind. 


Second half and just two minutes in Dundee got the chance to level when Irvine was chopped down in the box, but Lockwood had his penalty saved by the Ton keeper it was a good height for Cervi. Dundee kept at it and were unlucky a few time with Hyde coming close. Manager Barry Smith send  Calum Elliot on to boost the strikers with Milne going off. 


But the vital goal would not come with Hyde and Chisholm unlucky with good efforts. Morton have won twice at Dens this season they played well enough today to merit it, but we need to pick up our home form if we have any chance of winning the league.


Dundee; Douglas, Irvine, McGregor, Weston (McKeown 83), Lockwood, Riley, Chisholm (Bayne 86), Rae, Conroy, Hyde, Milne (Elliot 59). Unused Subs; Gibson, McCluskey.


Att; 5,862


Ref; J. Beaton.

Ross County 1 Dundee 1, Victoria Park, First Division, 17/December/11

Dundee came back from Dingwall with a well earned point playing a long time with 10 men after Stephen O'Donnell got sent off in the first half. That was just after Dundee had scored and had taken control of the game. The goal coming after good play from Jamie McCluskey whose cross fell nicely for Savo Milne to score. 


Second half and County came back into it and pushed Dundee back a bit, but they looked dangerous on the break. But with just nine minutes remaining ex-dee Colin McMenamin scored with shot from 10 yards. They pushed for a winner and Rab Douglas had a great save using his leg to block a certain goal. 


Overall a draw seems to be the fair result, pity Dundee had been down to ten men as they would have likely won the game. 


Dundee: Douglas,Irvine, McGregor, Weston, Lockwood, McCluskey (Chisholm 38), Rae, O'Donnell, Conroy, Hyde (Bayne 76), Milne (Elliot 63). Unused subs; Gibson (gk), McKeown

Att: 3,046


Ref: G Salmond

Dundee 2 Queen of the South 1, Dens Park, First Division, 10/December/11

Dundee secured three very vital points against Queen of the South at Dens in what turned into a nail biting finish. Dundee started very brightly and took the lead after Riley set up Irvine to cross which found Milne who's shot was touched past the keeper by Jake Hyde to open the scoring to the delight of the home fans. Dundee continued to play neat one touch football and it was no surprise when Dundee got their second goal. A great deep cross from Conroy found Nicky Riley at the back post to volley home. Nicky was forced off the pitch and decided to celebrate with the fans in Bobby Cox. When he returned he was booked a silly rule It's entertainment after all is it not? 

Second half and Dundee started well and looked to get the third goal to finish the game, but it's was Queen's who scored a good cross found Higgins who glanced a header past the helpless Rab Douglas in the Dundee goal. A poor goal to lose and it will make a game of it now. Not long after and Riley went down after being fouled it look a bit soft but there was contact but the ref seen it differently and sent off Riley for his second yellow card. Now the game could go anyway with both teams down to 10 men. Sub Calum Elliot nearly scored a sensational goal after great footwork got him pass 3 men but he pulled his shot wide.


Dundee had chances after this but so did the Doonhammers and Rab Douglas made a couple of great stops. The game ended 2-1 to the relief of the home support. Dingwall next week and losing Nicky Riley will be a blow. Also I hope Stephen O'Donnell is fit after he failed to come out for the second half.


Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Weston, McGregor, Lockwood, Riley, Rae, O'Donnell(Benedictus 46), Conroy, Hyde (Elliot 73), Milne (McCluskey 82). Subs not used: Gibson, McKeown. 


Att: 5,019 


Ref : C.Richmond.


Photo (C) of  SNS Scotland.

News From Dens Park

Calum Elliot will be at Dens for another month, the striker is getting stronger and will push for a first place soon.

Dundee hope to raise £500,000 more on the back ground of this  Here

Fans can pay just £10 for Saturday's game at Dens v Queen of the South with U16's getting in free. If this proves a success it will be repeated for the Morton game on Boxing Day.

Hamilton A 1 Dundee 6, New Douglas Park, First Division, 03/December/11

Dundee turned in a six star performance at New Douglas Park on Saturday, I missed the game due to work. Now to the goals the first on 20 minutes came when a mistake from the Hamilton keeper who dropped the ball and Savo Milne had a simple tap in. The second on 37 minutes came when a quick long ball found Savo Milne who's first touch was sheer class and the finish even better as he lobbed the keeper from just outside the box. The third came a few minutes later when a quick throw in found Conroy and he laid it off to Stephen O'Donnell who fired in a unstoppable shot which gave Hutton no chance.

Second half now and the Fourth goal came on 47 minutes when good play from Riley and Hyde his cross was simply back-heeled into the net by Savo Milne to complete his hat trick. Dundee got the fifth when good midfield play from Gavin Rae he won the ball and played in Nicky Riley who smashed the ball home to the delight of the Dundee fans. The Sixth goal came when poor defending from the Accies and Gavin Rae smashed the ball high into the net. Hamilton did get one back and it was a cracker too Imrie scoring with a fine finish.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McGregor, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, O'Donnell, Rae, Conroy, Hyde (Elliot 68), Milne (McCluskey 84). Subs Not Used: Gibson, McKeown, Benedictis.

Att: 1,964

Ref: M.Tumilty

News From Dens Park

Dundee's Scottish Cup tie v Kilmarnock at Dens will be shown live on the BBC. The game kicks off at 12:30 on the 7th of January 2012.

Half time Challenge

  
This photo was on the Fife Dark Blues Website more info at : http://www.fifedarkblues.co.uk/ 

From the left: Paul Scott, Stuart Smith, Billy Todd, Peter Campbell and Callum Campbell.

Photo(C) Fife Dark Blues.

Dundee 4 Falkirk 2. Dens Park, First Division, 26/November/11

Dundee moved to within two points of second-place Falkirk by beating the Bairns at Dens Park. Dundee got off to the perfect start when Gavin Rae headed home a Nicky Riley cross after eight minutes and, three minutes later, Jake Hyde converted a rebound after Steven Milne's header had hit the crossbar. What a start for the Dark Blues. It was end to end stuff with some fine fine attacking football from both sides. An own goal by Rhys Weston reduced Falkirk's deficit in the 35th minute, the defender turning Kallum Higginbotham's cross into his own net. That was the half time score with a exciting second half to look forward to.

The second half started brightly for Dundee and Milne was unlucky to see his shot hit the crossbar, but Dundee got their third goal soon after good link up play set up Nicky Riley to cross and Jake Hyde volleyed home his second on 67 minutes, only for Falkirk's Jay Fulton's drive to bring the visitors back to within a goal again. After this it was pretty tense but the Bairns keeper saved well from Irvine and Rae to keep the Dee out. But with five minutes left again great play from Riley who lobbed the ball high into to the path of Savo Milne who finished well with a fine shot to put the game beyond Falkirk and seal the points.

A great game of football with plenty of goals, that is what the fans want to see. Long may it continue.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Lockwood, McGregor, Weston, Riley, Rae, O'Donnell, Conroy, Milne, Hyde (Elliot 69). Subs Not Used: Gibson, Chisholm, McKeown, McCluskey.

Ref: S. Conroy

Att: 4,507