Dundee 2 Manchester City 0, Dens Park, 13th July 2014

Dundee returned from a weeks training in Budapest in the squad to play Manchester City were German trialists Defender Thomas Konrad and striker Luka Tankulic, also playing was winger Kieron Cadogan who has played for Crystal Palace.

Both teams started well without troubling both keepers, but the game changed on 26th minute when Boyata barged Gary Harkins off the ball to give the home side a dream penalty. Up stepped Gary Harkins who scored with rebound after Caballero saved the first effort. City attacked straight away but McPake done well to force the striker wide and the shot hit the side netting.

Eight minutes from half time and it was 2-0 for the home side, a Harkins corner was met by Luka Tankulic and his side foot effort was deflected off the unlucky Boyata to the delight of the home fans.

Second half and both teams made a load of changes Manchester City came more into it but Dundee played well kept it simple with some neat football. On loan keeper Grant Adam only had a couple of saves to make and in the end Dundee ran out well deserved winners to pick up the sponsors trophy.

DUNDEE: Adam, Irvine (McGinn 45), McPake (Benedictus 60), Konrad (Wighton 75), Dyer (Kerr 75), Cadogan (Riley 60), Thomson (Davidson 45), McBride (Boyle 60), McAlister (Roberts 45), Harkins (Stewart 60), Tankulic (MacDonald 60), Letheren.

MANCHESTER CITY: Caballero, Bossaerts (Richards 45), Boyata (Rekik 45), Denayer (Nastasic 45), Kolarov (Leigh 45), Fernando (Garcia 45), Huws, Rodwell (Nasri 45), Navas (Sinclair 45), Guidetti 
(Zuculini 45), Jovetic (Negredo 45).

Att: 6,859

Ref: B Madden

 

Gary Harkins Back For A Third Time

Gary Harkins has joined Dundee for a third time after his St Mirren contract was cancelled by mutual consent. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder has penned a two-year contract with Paul Hartley's Scottish Premiership newboys, becoming their ninth addition of the close season.

 

Harkins started his career as a centre back at Blackburn Rovers and after a series of loan spells down south he returned to Scotland with Partick Thistle.

He switched to Dundee in 2009 and scored 22 goals before moving to Kilmarnock in 2011. After two years at Rugby Park he returned to Dens Park but left for St Mirren six months later.

Harkins scored twice for the Buddies but spent the second half of last season on loan at Oldham Athletic.

News From Dens Park..

Dundee have revealed chief executive Scot Gardiner will leave the club at the end of June. Gardiner was recruited in 2012 to help stabilise the club and build a solid platform for the future. Dundee also revealed that as part of a restructuring process, director John Nelms will serve as their managing director, director Ian Crighton has taken an executive role as chief financial officer and director Steve Martin will be commercial director.

 

Dundee have signed former St Mirren midfielder Paul McGowan and ex-Dumbarton defender Paul McGinn on two-year contracts. Paul Hartley said he was delighted to get both players. I think they will add much needed strength to our squad.  

Holiday In Manila

While on Holiday with my Wife Carmie and Son Andrew we spend nearly three weeks in the Philippines which we visited family and friends. Also we were able to meet up with fellow DFC Neil Wallace who has lived in the Philippines for the last six years. It was great to spend some time together below are some photos:

News From Dens

Dundee will play Kilmarnock at Dens park on the opening of the SPFL Premiership. The club will get the SPFL Championship Flag after winning it last season. It will be another great day for DFC fans.

Gary Irvine is set to sign a new 1 year deal to stay at Dens Park it will be his fifth season at the club, meanwhile Ryan Conroy has left the club he done well enough in his time at Dens, he leaves with best wishes in his future career.

Signing target Kane Hemmings  has signed for Barnsley likely money talks in this move.

Pre-Season Games....

Dundee will play several pre-season friendlies they are listed below:     

13-July-14: Dundee v Manchester City, Dens Park, Kick-Off 4pm

16-July-14: Brechin City v Dundee, Glebe Park, Kick-Off 7:45pm

19-July-14: Morecambe v Dundee, Globe Arena, Kick-Off 3pm

22-July-14: Dundee v Hearts, Dens Park, Kick-Off 7:45pm

Another Four Depart Dens Park...and More News

Declan Gallagher 

Dundee have confirmed that Declan Gallagher, Stephen Hughes and Sean Bonnett-Johnson and Matt Lockwood have left the club. Hughes played 1 games for Dundee with Bonnett-Johnson made the squad but never played for the first team. Matt Lockwood spend 4 seasons at Dens and played a big part in the club staying in the First Division after a 25 point punishment. Declan Gallagher played in every game last season scoring 4 goals. Best wishes to all four players in their future where ever they go.

Dundee are still talking to Kevin McBride about a contract and the club also say that season tickets sales are up from last season's figures.

Blast From The Past...

Dundee FC Season 1980-81

News From Dens Park

Dundee have appointed Gerry McCabe as Assistant Manager, he has signed a two year deal. Prior to Queen of the South, Gerry was previously Assistant Manager at Kilmarnock, Hibs, Plymouth Argyle, Dumbarton and Dunfermline.

Simon Ferry

Dundee have signed midfielder Simon Ferry from Portsmouth he has played for Swindon Town and Celtic, Simon was also at Dundee as a young lad. Paul Hartley is keen to play him in a attacking midfield role.

Dundee trio Kyle Benedictus, Nicky Riley, and Ryan Conroy have all been told they are free to leave despite having a contract for this coming season.

Willie Dyer and Martin Boyle have signed new contracts for next season. Great news for the Dens Park faithful.

Dens Park News Round Up

Dundee have signed Ex Hibs players midfielder Kevin Thomson and central defender James McPake, and Alloa keeper Scott Bain. Kevin Thomson will be Dundee's captain next season.

Dundee have signed strikers Philip Roberts he has played for Inverness Caley Thistle and Falkirk after starting out with Arsenal. Also joining after signing a pre-contract is striker Greg Stewart

As expected Paul Hartley has started to build his squad for next season here is the list of players who have moved on or being released by the club: Christian Nade, Craig Beattie, Dan Twardzik, Gavin Rae, Stephen O'Donnell, John Gibson, Leighton McIntosh, Jamie Reid, and Steven Doris.

Champions

Dumbarton Photos....

Champions.....

Dundee 2 Dumbarton 0, Dens Park,

Alloa Photos.....

Dundee Take Giant Step Towards The Title...

Alloa Ath 0 Dundee 3,

Morton Photos..................

Dundee Pay The Price For Missed Chances.............

Morton 0, Dundee 0, Cappielow, SPFL Championship, 19-April-14

Dundee travelled through to Cappielow on Saturday to take on bottom club Morton to try and secure a vital three points in the race for the Championship title. But sadly it was the home side that took all three points as Dundee were left to rue missed chances.

They started with the same team as last week and started well and forced corner after corner but the delivery on these were very poor from Riley and later McAlister started taken them as Dundee tried to make their pressure tell. Morton got to half-time as Dundee piled forward but failed to trouble the Morton keeper.

Second half and after Nade came on for Wighton the big striker missed a great chance after Kerr had played him in but sadly he put the ball wide with the goal gaping. A few minutes later and McDonald should have scored when from six yards he shot straight at the keeper really it should have been a goal. But with games like this  Dundee got hit with a sucker punch when good play from Vine and his cut back was fired home by Imrie to give the home side a good win. Dundee tried to push for a late goal but Morton held on.

Today Dundee failed to make good use from their pressure 16 corners and 20 shots at goal with only 6 on target tells it own story. It now makes the Alloa game a must win as Hamilton went top again after beating Alloa  2-1 at New Douglas Park.


Dundee: Letheren, Kerr (Beattie 79), Gallagher, Davidson, Dyer, Boyle, Rae, McAlister, Riley, Wighton (Nade 61), MacDonald.

Ref: M. Northcroft

Att: 2,117

Cowdenbeath Photos...

Dundee Shine At Home At Last......

Dundee 4 Cowdenbeath 0, Dens Park, SPFL Championship, 12-April-14

Dundee moved two points clear of Hamilton as the dark blues beat Cowdenbeath at Dens by four  goals to nil. This is the best l have seen Dundee play at home all season.

Team wise Cammy Kerr came in for the suspended Gary Irvine and young striker Craig Wighton started upfront. The home side took the lead after only 4 minutes gone with a delightful move started with a cool pass which gave Craig Wighton a opening and the young striker  took it coolly to slot home from 15 yards. A great start and it set the tone for the rest of the game, Dundee kept up the pressure and made it 2-0 just before half-time when Wighton played a great pass to sent Martin Boyle clear and the striker smashed the ball home to the delight of the home fans.

Second half and Dundee continued to play The Blue Brazil happy to try and keep the score down, so no big surprise when Jim McAlister scored the third goal after good wing play and cross from Nicky Riley. The fourth and final goal came soon after Wighton again played in Martin Boyle who fired in a unstoppable shot which had the Dens Park Fans shouting for more.

Dundee used their subs to give run outs to Nade, Conroy and Beattie. A good win and news that Hamilton had dropped points it happy Dundee fans heading home.


Dundee: Letheren, Kerr, Davidson, Gallagher, Dyer, Boyle, Rae, McAlister, Riley (78), Wighton (Beattie 81), MacDonald (Nadé 73).

Ref: C. Thomson

Att:4,751