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Kane Hemmings fine season was rewarded when he picked up the Andrew De Vries trophy at the annual DSA Player of the Year awards on Sunday evening.
The award voted for by the Clubs supporters is the official Club Player of the Year award and was given to Kane after an incredible season infront of goal for the Dundee striker.

Dundee's 2016/17 season will kick off with a trip to East Fife in the Betfred Cup. Listed below  is the full fixtures for Dundee:

Saturday 16th July - East Fife vs. Dundee - 3pm
Saturday 23rd July - Dundee vs. Dumbarton - 3pm
Tuesday 26th July - Peterhead vs. Dundee - 8pm
Saturday 30th July - Dundee vs. Forfar - 3pm

Kostadin Gadzhalov has signed a new one year deal with the club. Kosta featured 15 times for the club during the 2015/16 season scoring his first goal for Dundee in the derby in May. I'm happy with this news as it means our squad is getting stronger.

Dundee  have signed Dutch striker Yordi Teijsse, Yordi signs after a prolific season in the Hoofdklasse division in his homeland that saw him hit the net 31 times for Quick Boys as they won the title. The young striker has signed a two year deal.

Dundee have signed Mark O'Hara who played for Kilmarnock for the last 4 years, the 20 year old defender is highly rated and has been capped for Scotland at U19 and U21 level.

Dundee will play Alloa and Dumbarton in Pre-Season games away from home, and for Pre-Season training camp will be in Austria this year.

Last Three Games

Dundee lost 1-0 to Hamilton  at Dens, a poor performance again at home cost the dark blues, Nick Ross should have scored in a rare chance for the home side.

Next Game and Dundee drew 1-1 with Kilmarnock I made the game, but it was end of the season fare, Rory Loy scored with a fine header and Dundee did play some decent stuff in the first half.

Second half was a different story and Kilmarnock deserved their draw in the end, a sloppy goal for Dundee to lose.

Last game was up in Inverness and again Dundee failed to win in the Highland going down 4-0, I travelled up but was very disappointed with the result. Our season was over a few weeks ago when we beat United at Dens.

Here's to next season which hopefully see Dundee with a stronger defence and  midfield.

Dundee 2, Dundee United 1, Ladbrokes Premiership, 02-May-16

In the last Derby of the season Dundee came out winners by 2 goals to 1. They had t do it the hard way with United scoring first when Ofere put the visitors ahead after 53 minutes with a low finish. Dundee stormed back and levelled when Gadzhalov headed home to the delight of the Dundee fans. A draw was enough to put United down to The Championship.

But deep into injury time Dundee got the winning goal when Stewart played a wee pass to Craig Wighton and the young striker placed his shot into the corner to send the Dundee fans wild.

This goal put out bitter rivals down and it was good to see Dundee fans so happy with this result.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Gadzhalov, O'Dea, Holt, McGowan (Etxabeguren 15), Ross, Stewart, Harkins (c), Wighton, Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Konrad, Meggatt, Arturo, Colquhoun, Curran.

Ref: W Collum

Att: 10,088

April Round-Up

Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 02-April-16

Dundee beat Ross County 5-2 in which was a fine performance from the Dark Blues, early goals from Stewart and Hemmings put Dundee in control. The Staggies pulled a goal back soon after and had a wee spell of pressure. But Loy scored Dundee's third on 37 minutes. Just before half-time County scored again to make the half-time score 3-2.

Second half and Dundee had early chances but could not add to the score, but with 20 minutes to go Wighton replaced Loy, and soon after the young striker put Dundee 4-2 up to seal the three points for the home side. In the final minute Stewart scored a wonderful solo goal to send the Dundee fans home happy.

Dundee: Mitchell, Konrad, Etxabeguren (Meggatt 72), O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart (Curran 94), Loy (Wighton 79), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Gourlay (gk), Arturo, Colquhoun, Waddell.

Ref: A Dallas

Att: 5,095

Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 05-April-16

Dundee earned a good point when the drew 0-0 with Celtic at Dens, I missed the game due to work even I had booked holidays for the previous dates. But had to miss it when it fell on a back-shift again for the third time.

Dundee: Bain, Konrad, Etxabeguren, O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart, Loy (Harkins 61), Hemmings (Wighton, half time). Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Meggatt, Arturo, Curran, Waddell.

Ref: K Clancy

Att: 9,566

New Douglas Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 09-April-16

In the last game before the split Dundee had to win to finish in the top six, but a very poor performance and Hamilton won 2-1, the home side scored twice in the first half. Although Dundee pulled one back in the second half when Harkins scored with a  well taken goal to give the Dundee fans some late hope. The Accies held out to deny Dundee a top six place.

Dundee: Bain, Konrad, Etxabeguren (Low 55), O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart
Hemmings, Wighton (Harkins at half time). Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Meggatt, Arturo, Gadzhalov, Colquhoun.

Firhill Stadium, Ladbrokes Premiership, 23-April-16

Dundee won 2-1 and played well by reports Kane Hemmings scored both goals for the Dark Blues. A very good three points for the dark blues.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Gadzhalov, O'Dea, Holt, McGowan, Ross, Stewart, Harkins (c) (Colquhoun 89), Wighton (Kerr 70), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk)

Ref: N Welsh.

Att: 2,769

News From Dens Park.

Dundee Football Club  have announced that James Vincent and Danny Williams have both signed pre-contract agreements with the Club. Both players are currently contracted to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. They will both sign 3 year deals in the summer at Dens.

Also news that Darren O'Dea has signed up for 3 years, and Paul McGowan has signed a 2 years extension to his current deal. A busy day for the club which will delight the fans of the club.

Dundee will also appeal the Red Card given to Scott Bain on Sunday, Scott is away on international duty with Scotland this week.

Alexander Is A Dee Just Like His Brother Andrew

Dundee Und 2, Dundee 2, Tannadice, Ladbrokes Premiership, 20-March-16

The Dundee Derby ended 2-2 in a thrilling game of football on Sunday, a big crowd was inside Tannadice for a game which both clubs needed a win. Dundee to keep their bid to finish in the top six, and United to try and climb off bottom place.

Both teams started slowly and it took a while for the first chances to fall, a shot from McGowan which did not trouble the United keeper. Dundee forced a few corners but they came to nothing, but took in the lead after 34 minutes when a long ball into the box fell nicely to Kane Hemmings and the Dundee striker kept his cool to score to send the Dundee fans wild with delight.

Dundee lost their second defender when Konrad had to leave the field with a head knock, he had earlier came on for Kosta Gadzhalov who injured a shoulder.

Dundee did make it 2-0 when a pass from McGowan send Stewart clear out wide and his cross was swept home by Hemmings to score his second goal of the game right on half time.

United came back into the came when a long ball caught out the Dundee rear guard and Scott Bain dived at the feet of McKay, the Referee send Bain off and McKay scored from the spot. After this Dundee changed to a 5-4-1 system, with striker Hemming upfront alone. Dave Mitchell came on and Nicky Low was the man to go off. United pushed forward and it took some good defending and Keeper Mitchell done well with a couple of great saves and took his crosses cleanly, but in the 92nd minute United scored to grab a point.

It was tough on the Dundee players who gave it all they had with McGowan and Kerr were outstanding. Good support from the Dundee fans today as well.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Gadzhalov (Konrad 15 (Low 39 (Mitchell 51))), O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan, Harkins (c), Ross, Holt, Stewart, Hemmings. Unused Subs: Meggatt, Loy, Arturo, Wighton.

Ref: S McLean.

Att: 11,603

Dundee 0, Hearts 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 12-March-16

Dundee lost 1-0 to Hearts in a game where Dundee could have drawn or even won. Hearts were the better side in the first half and had a few good chances which forced Scoot Bain into some good saves. Dundee did have a couple chances and Kerr and Stewart were unlucky not to score for the home side.

Hearts scored early in the second when a good pass put Walker in the clear and he rounded Bain to score via the post. But before that McGowan forced a good save from the Hearts keeper and Kerr put a effort over the bar when maybe he should have hit the target. Both teams had chances but Hearts held on to take all three points.

Dundee: Bain, Gadzhalov (Wighton 72), McGinn, O'Dea, Kerr, McGowan, Harkins (c) (Loy 79), Ross, Holt, Stewart, Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell, Konrad, Meggatt, Low, Arturo.

Ref: W. Collum.

Att: 6,195

Photos From Ibrox....

Rangers 4, Dundee 0, Ibrox Stadium, Scottish Cup 1/4 Final, 6-March-16

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Celtic 0, Dundee 0, Celtic Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 2-March-16

Dundee earned a well deserved 0-0 draw at Celtic Park on Wednesday night, a game they could have won with minutes to go Kosta Gadzhalov some how missed a header from 6 yards out when it looked easier to score. It was good to see youngster Craig Wighton and Cammy Kerr both having good games.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Etxabeguren, Gadzhalov, Kerr, McGowan, Ross, Low (Harkins 69), Holt
Wighton (Stewart 75), Loy (Hemmings 67), Unused Subs: Mitchell, Meggatt, Arturo, Andy Black

Ref: J Beaton.

Att: 41,451

Dundee 1 Inverness CT 1, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 27-February-16

Dundee earned a well earned point from a tough accouter with Inverness Caley Thistle, the jags took a early lead when Ross Draper scored after 13 minutes, going by reports Dundee played well and in the second half really pushed ICT back and it was no surprize when Kane Hemmings headed home with just 4 minutes from time.


Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Etxabeguren, O'Dea (Gadzhalov at half time), Holt, McGowan, Ross, Stewart, Harkins (c), Loy (Wighton 64), Hemmings. Unused subs: Mitchell, Low, Arturo, Andy Black, Kerr

Ref: A Dallas

Att: 5,048

Dundee 5 Dumbarton 0, Dens Park, Scottish Cup, 23-February-16

Dundee eased their way into the Scottish Cup quarter finals with an fine 5-0 win over Dumbarton. Goals from Paul McGinn and Kane Hemmings sent the Dee on their way in the first half. Two more goals by Greg Stewart and one by Kevin Holt completed the scoring in a match that the Dark Blues dominated from start to finish.

I missed the match due to work so can only go by reports which did suggest that Dundee were never in trouble in this replay, so a trip to Ibrox now for the 1/4 final tie.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Konrad, O'Dea (Etxabeguren 76), Holt, McGowan, Ross, Stewart, Harkins (Wighton 58), Loy, Hemmings (Arturo 58). Unused Subs: Mitchell, A Black, Gadzhalov, Kerr
Goals: McGinn (16), Hemmings (28), Stewart (50, 90), Holt (79)

Ref: S Finnie.

Att: 3,532 

Andrew At Rugby Park

Kilmarnock 0, Dundee 0, Rugby Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 20-February-16

Dundee started with the same team for the third time in a row, they struggled from the off with the home side causing the Dundee defence a lot of problems. Gary Holt cleared one of the line and O'Dea had to look lively to stop a certain goal with a fine tackle to deny Magennis who looked lively.

Dundee did have a couple of efforts when Stewart's shot was deflected wide, and Loy put one over the ball inches over the ball. Scott Bain made a great save on his line and McGinn headed one off the line to deny Killie the lead.

Second half and Dundee were much better and came into the game more pushing Killie back, Hemmings  was really unlucky with a shot which was well saved by McDonald, the keeper also saved well from a McGowan shot as Dundee turned the screw. Killie did attack but found O'Dea and Konrad in fine form to snuff out any danger.

Dundee forced a few corner at the end but could not get the vital winner. A good point l suppose from a tough venue, the midfield struggled a wee bit to get going. The team worked hard to earn a point.


Dundee: Bain, Holt, Konrad, Stewart, Loy, Hemmings, Ross, McGowan, McGinn, O’Dea, Harkins(c) (Wighton 83’) Subs: Mitchell, Etxabeguren, Arturo, Black, Gadzhalov, Kerr

Ref: Euan Anderson

Att: 3,688

Dundee 2, St Johnstone 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 12-February-16

Friday football returned to Dens Park when local Tayside rivals St Johnstone were the visitors. Dundee started the same line up which played against Dumbarton last week. Dundee started well with Harkins and Stewart having efforts on goal.

Dundee did take the lead on 20 minutes when a fine move set up Stewart and his shot was saved and pushed out by the saints keeper, Kane Hemmings was on hand to score from eight yards. Dundee were in total control until half time.

Second half and The Perth Saints started well and Wotherspoon put a shot wide to the relief of the Dundee defence. Dundee's first attack produced the vital second goal. Harkins robbed Swanson on the half way line and send a delightful ball to send Kane Hemmings who ran on and smashed the ball home to the delight of the Dundee fans.

Dundee kept attacking the Perth Saints and Stewart was really unlucky with a shot which cannoned of the ball. No more goals were to follow in the game. A fine performance from the whole team and a very good three points which puts Dundee into fourth place in the table.


Dundee: Bain, McGinn, Konrad, O'Dea, Holt, McGowan, Ross, Stewart, Harkins (c)(Etxabeguren 85), Loy (Low 81), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell, Arturo, Gadzhalov, Kerr, Wighton

Ref: Craig Thomson.

Att: 4,876 

Award for Kane Hemmings

Kane Hemmings has been named Ladbrokes Premiership player of the month for January.
The striker who has scored 16 goals this season, scored five goals in five games as Dundee held onto their top six position and beating the target of 15 goals set by manager Paul Hartley at the beginning of the season. He started the month by netting in the Dundee derby to set up The Dee for a victory over Dundee United. The striker followed this up with goals against Partick Th, Falkirk, and a late penalty last week against Motherwell. Well done Kane

Dumbarton 0, Dundee 0, The Cheaper Insurance Direct Stadium, Scottish Cup 5th Rd, 06-February-16

Dundee and Dumbarton will have to do it again after a 0-0 on Saturday afternoon. On a pitch that looked heavy both team done well to try and play football. Dundee made no changes to their starting line-up from the eleven who started against Motherwell.

They started brightly and were unlucky after 4 minutes when after good play from Stewart set up Ross who took a touch and cracked a shot off the post. Dundee kept up the pressure with some neat play but lacked the composure to trouble the sons defence. Harkins was unlucky with a 25 yard effort, and soon after Hemmings seen his effort cleared off the line.

The second half was mainly a scrappy affair with the pitch cutting up now did not help the flow of football. Dundee came close a couple of times in the dying minutes. But it will be a replay at Dens to settle this tie.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, O'Dea, Konrad, Holt, McGowan, Ross (Arturo 71), Stewart, Harkins, Loy (Low 78), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Etxabeguren, Gadzhalov, Kerr, Wighton

Ref: S Finnie.

Att: 1410

Dundee 2, Motherwell 2, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Premiership, 30-January-16

Dundee had to settle for a 2-2 draw against a improved Motherwell side from earlier in the season, The steelmen got off to a great start scoring in 3 minutes when Cadden scored from 15 yards for a fine goal. Dundee came back quickly and after great wing play from Steward his chipped pass found Paul McGowan and the midfielder fired the ball high into the net. Minutes later and Loy hit the ball from 8 yards out. Motherwell regained the lead Pearson played a neat one-two and ran on the score with ease. Dundee kept playing football and were unlucky a few times not to level the game. The closest was a 30 yard shot from Holt which the Well did well to tip over the ball.

Second half and it was much the same with both teams having a go, Arturo came on for his debut, replacing Loy after 69 minutes, and Craig Wighton came on for Loy 10 minutes later. Gary Harkins had a shot deflected just past the post on 86 minutes, and in the scramble that followed the corner Dundee were awarded a penalty. It looked pretty soft Cadden had fouled Holt in the box, Kane Hemmings scored from the spot after the protest had died down.

So a draw it was in the end, maybe on another day Dundee would have taken all three points.

Dundee: Bain, McGinn, O’Dea, Konrad, Holt, McGowan, Ross (Wighton 79)
Stewart, Harkins, Loy (Arturo 69), Hemmings. Unused Subs: Mitchell (gk), Etxabeguren, A Black, Gadzhalov, Kerr

Ref: J. Beaton.

Att: 4,960