Blast From the Past Pre-Season Tour Of Germany 1984

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The Ground Now 35 years on

SG E Bad Kreuznach

Aberdeen Photos

Dundee 1, Aberdeen 2, Dens Park, Betfred Cup, 18-August-19

Dundee went out of the Betfred Cup with a 2-1 defeat after extra time against Premier side Aberdeen. Dundee made two changes to the team Shaun Byrne and Josh Todd came in for Paul McGowan and the injured Kane Hemmings.

Dundee started very well and they took the game to the Dons , Josh Todd went close with a header, after a great move Finlay Robertson set up Danny Johnson who spun and his shot smacked off the post to the relieve of the visitors. 

Dundee were not giving the dons any time on the ball and it paid off with 2 minutes before half-time, Jamie Ness's cross was heading for Jordan Forster who was fouled to give the home side a penalty. Danny Johnson made no mistake from the spot to give the Dee a well deserved lead.

Second Half and Aberdeen did have a chance but it never troubled Jack Hamilton, soon after Shaun Byrne went close after great play again from Fin Robertson. Declan McDaid also went close with a 22 yard drive.

Andrew Nelson came on for Danny Johnson who had put so much effort in as the loan striker. Logan was lucky to stay on the pitch with two bad tackled on Dundee players. Dundee made more changes as Dundee looked to hang on for a 1-0 win. 

But deep in injury time the dons levelled when Considine bundle the ball over the line after Hamilton had made a tremendous save at his far post. It was a hard one to take so late on.

As normal Aberdeen grabbed a winner in extra time Cosgrove heading home in the first half of extra time. Dundee kept at it but could not find the goal to force Penalty kicks.

Dundee more than matched the Dons over the 90 minutes and Aberdeen will be glad they got through. For Dundee the future looks great if they can perform like this in the league.

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, McGhee, Forster, Marshall, Ness (c) (McGowan 73), Robertson (Moore 97), Byrne, McDaid, Johnson (Nelson 61), Todd (Meekings 85). Unused Subs: Ferrie , Anderson, Cunningham.

Att: 5,740

Ref: William Collum 

On this day in 1928 Dundee lost 4-2 away to Partick Thistle, it was a league game. Campbel and Townrow scored for the dark blues. 

Dundee 1, Ayr United 0, Dens Park, Ladbrokes Championship, 10-August-19

Dundee's first league game at home was against  Ayr United and it was a nice sunny day perfect for a game of football. Dundee made three changes Jamie Ness came back after injury, Declan McDaid kept his place in the team after coming on as sub last week, and Kane Hemmings made his debut after his signing on Thursday. Josh Meekings, Shaun Byrne and Andrew Nelson moved back to the sub's bench. 

Ayr got us away as both teams looked to win this game. Dundee pushed Ayr back and Kane Hemmings was unlucky with a shot which was deflected over the bar. The visitors came into the game and Jack Hamilton made a vital save at his near post. Dundee again playing neat football but let down with the final ball not being fast or good enough to really trouble the Ayr defence.

Declan McDaid went close with a long range shot which flew past the post, it was Dundee's last chance of the first half as the home team struggled a wee bit after a good start.

Second half got underway and it was now heavy rain for the players so the conditions had changed big time. Dundee still struggling in the midfield and Manager James made two changes Josh Todd and Andrew Nelson replaced Paul McGowan and Danny Johnson. Dundee also switched to a 4-4-2 formation and looked a lot better.

Jack Hamilton made a good save to deny Forrest and at the other end Kane Hemmings had a shot blocked by the Ayr keeper Doohan. 

Dundee upped the pace a wee bit and it paid off on 74 minutes when after a good flowing move saw the ball being crossed by Jordan Marshall and Andrew Nelson headed home to give Dundee the lead to the delight of the home support. It was a fine goal for the young striker.

In the closing 15 minutes both teams had chances but Ayr never troubled  Jack Hamilton, and Josh Todd was denied a certain goal but some how Doohan blocked his effort. That would have sealed the game for the Dee.

Deep into injury time and the visitors got a corner, but the cross was taken well by Jack Hamilton. So it ended 1-0 for Dundee who were made to fight for the three points. They will have to be sharper against certain teams in the future, but the main thing was getting the win and the three points. Another clean sheet is a bonus. Sponsors MoM was given to Jordan Marshall who had a fine game overall.

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, McGhee, Forster, Marshall, Robertson, Ness , McGowan (Todd 56), McDaid, Hemmings (Byrne 84), Johnson (Nelson 67) Unused Subs: Ferrie , Meekings, Moore, Anderson. 

Att: 5,520 

Ref: Alan Newlands 

On this day in 1993 Dundee drew 1-1 at Meadowbank Thistle in a League Cup 2nd Rd game. It was a own goal from Davidson which spared the dark blues. Crowd was 811

Dunfermline Photos......

Dunfermline Ath 2, Dundee 2, Championship, East End Park, 02-August-19

Dundee started the game with the team which beat Inverness CT last Sunday. A big Dundee support has travelled for the live game on Friday night.

Dunfermline started really fast and Dundee struggled big time with the direct approach from the Pars. Meeking's could have put Dundee ahead , but his powerfully header was well saved by Ryan Scully.

But on 12 minutes the home side scored a good goal Nisbet raced clear and his cross was smashed home by Dow. It was not a surprise and it looked like Dundee were going to get a hiding if they can't get to grips with the pace from the home team.

It was 2-0 after a simple cross was headed home by Nisbet with the Dundee defence posted missing. It could have been three soon after when Nisbet curled a shot off the bar.

Just on half-time Dundee got a big break, a Cammy Kerr cross bounced up and hit the arm of a defender. Referee Aitken pointed to the spot, Danny Johnson made no mistake from the spot.

Manager James McPake made two changes to the team, Meekings and Nelson was replaced by Todd and McDaid. Dundee started well and looked much better the formation back to 4-4-2. Dunfermline could now only hit on the break and Nisbet went close. 

After 74 minutes it was 2-2 Johnson was fouled in the box and again the Referee pointed to the spot, Danny Johnson again scored with ease. It was all Dundee in the last 15 minutes with McGhee went close with a 20 yard shot.

It ended 2-2 so a point was good for the second half show, the home side will feel hard done bye as both penalties looked soft.

Dundee: Hamilton,McGhee, Forster, Meekings (Todd), Kerr, Robertson, Byrne, Marshall, McGowan, Nelson (McDaid), Johnson. Unused Subs: Ferrie , Moore, Cameron, Mulligan, Cunningham. 

Att: 5,227. 

Ref: Greg Aitken.

On this day in 1970 Dundee lost 5-0 against Millwall, the game was played in North America. Crowd was 7,000

Aberdeen Next Up

Dundee will host Aberdeen in the Second Round of the Betfred Cup, after the draw was made at Dens Park. The game will be played on either 17th or 18th of August.

Not the best of draws, but all the pressure will be on Aberdeen. Dundee can just have a go at them and maybe a upset will be on the cards.

Dundee 1, Inverness CT 0, Dens Park, Betfred Cup, 28-July-19

Dundee beat Inverness CT 1-0 at Dens Park to win the Group and for Inverness is was a exit for them in the Betfred Cup. I missed the game due to work, but just watched it on BT Sports. 

Dundee Manager gave new striker Danny Johnson a starting place, with Jordan McGhee coming back into the side. Declan McDaid and Josh Mulligan  were back on the bench.

Dundee started well and the link up play was good. Their passing was much better and they seemed to be up for it. Inverness struggled to get going in the early stages. Danny Johnson should have scored when the ball fell nicely in the box, but the new striker's effort flew wide of the goal. Jack Hamilton made a good save after the ball was deflected towards the bottom corner of the goal. 

Danny Johnson made up for his early miss when he got a powerful shot on target to give Dundee the lead. The Caley keeper should have done better, and really should have saved it. Dundee finished the half much the better side. 

Second half and it was mainly one way traffic with Dundee missing a few chance to finish the game. Paul McGowan was unlucky after a mazy run. Inverness seemed to be out of ideas and really Dundee were never in any danger. James McPake  send on Declan McDaid and Josh Todd for Danny Johnson and Paul McGowan in the later stages.

So a good win for Dundee who looked much better, and it was good that East Fife got through to the second round with our City rivals missing out.

Next game is at Dunfermline which will be a test, a good support should travel and I hope we can start the league with a positive result.

Dundee: Hamilton, McGhee, Forster, Meekings, Kerr, Robertson, Byrne, Marshall, McGowan (McDaid 79), Nelson (Mulligan 90+1), Johnson (Todd 66) Unused Subs: Ferrie , Moore, Cameron, Cunningham.

Att: 2,066

Ref: Nick Walsh. 

On this day in 1984 Dundee beat SV Elvesberg 3-1 on their tour of West Germany. The goals were scored by Albert Kidd (2), and Ray Stephen I remember the game well it was my second game of that tour.

Danny Johnson

Dundee have signed Motherwell striker Danny Johnson on a two year deal. Danny scored 8 goals for the well last season. He joined the Fir park club in 2018 after scoring a lot of goals for Gateshead.

He has played a lot of football in England and what l have seen he will do well for the dark blues this season. 

Peterhead Photos

Dundee 0, Peterhead 0, (Dundee won 4-2 on pens) Dens Park, Betfred Cup, 20-July-19

Dundee and Peterhead drew 0-0 at Dens Park, a game which was my first of the season. 

Manager James McPake made three changes Josh Meekings and Declan McDaid returned to the side, and Josh Mulligan startred his first game for the club. Jordan McGhee and Craig Curran were on the bench and Jamie Ness was unavailable due to injury. 

Dundee got off to a slow start and struggled to get the ball forward quick enough. Derek Lyle came close for the visitors and Jack Hamilton had to push a effort over the bar as Peterhead were the better side in the first half. 

Second half was slightly better but Dundee never really make the Peterhead keeper make any saves, with only a Byrne and Nelson efforts which were both just wide of the target.

Jack Hamilton made a good save to deny Peterhead all three points near the end. The game went to Penalties again Dundee won the extra point winning 4-2. Dundee went first with McDaid's effort saved by the keeper, Gibson scored, Curran scored, Leith put his over the bar, Cunningham and Nelson scored, Smith scored his. Stevenson hit the bar with his leaving McGowan to score to win it 

for the Dens men.

It might prove to be a vital point for the dark blues and one that might make them get through to the next stage of the Betfred Cup. Myself I though the whole team struggled mainly and hopefully they will be better the next time I see them at East End Park a week on Friday. The squad still looks a bit weak and hopefully James McPake can get the players which we need.

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Forster, Meekings , Marshall, Robertson, Byrne (Cunningham 75), Mulligan (Curran 62), McGowan, McDaid, Nelson. Unused Subs: Ferrie, McGhee, Strachan, Anderson, Fisher 

Att: 2,322

Ref: Greg Aitken

Gordon Strachan

Dundee have appointed Gordon Strachan as Technical Director. Gordon will bring a wealth of experience to the club having played and managed at the highest level.

In his role at Dundee, he will focus on helping the club develop the best young players that we can while working closely with Head of Academy Stephen Wright and the other coaches in the Academy set up.

Gordon started his career with Dundee and made his debut in 1973 for the club. He went on to played for Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United, Coventry City as well as representing his country on 50 occasions. 

He moved into management in 1996 with Coventry and then was in charge at Southampton, Celtic, Middlesbrough before taking over in charge of the national team. 

His knowledge, experience and contacts in the game will be a huge asset to the Academy structure at the club. 

This is a big step forward for the club, and one I hope it is successful. 

Cove Rangers 0, Dundee 0, Balmoral Stadium, Betfred Cup, 17-July-19

Dundee drew 0-0 at Cove Rangers last night, but won the Penalty shoot-out 3-2 to gain the extra point. Manager James McPake made three changes Jordon Forster came in for his debut, Finlay Robertson and Craig Curran started instead of Declan McDaid and Josh Todd who were on the bench. Josh Meekings was rested after coming back from a long injury, and saves him playing on a plastic pitch twice in four days. 

Going by reports the game started slowly and it took until the 20th minute before the dark blues got a effort on the goal. A Cammy Kerr shot which just went wide, Jamie Ness was next but his shot was too straight at the keeper. Cove had a couple of efforts but both were saved well by Jack Hamilton, then Paul McGowan was unlucky to see his header hit the post with the keeper beaten, Craig Curran missed the rebound. Second half and Dundee started brightly when Andrew Nelson's header was just over the bar, 10 minutes into the half and Josh Todd and Declan McDaid replaced Finlay Robertson and Craig Curran.

Both teams had changes with Nelson coming very close late on, so on to Penalty's to decide who got the bonus point. Cove went first: Martin Scott scored, Jordan McGhee scored 1-1, next four kicks were missed by Jamie Masson (over the bar), Jordon Forster (over the bar), Harry Milne (over the bar), Andrew Nelson (keeper saved), Daniel Park and Declan McDaid both scored. Daniel Higgins missed (over the bar) to leave Paul McGowan to win it for Dundee which he did.

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Forster, McGhee, Marshall, Ness (Mulligan 70), Robertson (Todd 55), Byrne (c), McGowan, Nelson, Curran (McDaid 55). Unused Subs: Ferrie , Fisher, Cameron, Cunningham. 

Att: 1,410. 

Ref: John McKendrick.

Raith Rovers 0, Dundee 3, Starks Park, Betfred Cup, 13-July-19

Dundee started their first game in the BetFred Cup with a 3-0 win at Raith Rovers on Saturday. They started the game well and Andrew Nelson scored with a well taken goal after just 14 minutes. After 29 minutes it was 2-0 after McDaid was fouled in the box. Andrew Nelson blasted the ball home with ease to put Dundee in full control.

Second half going by reports Dundee were in control, although Rovers did play a bit better, but a third goal sealed the win for the dark blues. A neat lay-off by Byrne to play in Craig Curran to get his first goal for the club. 

My brother told me they were a lot more positive going forward, and he said the team played well.  Early days yet so l won't get carried away. Next up is the trip to Cove Rangers who have our ex boss Paul Hartley in charge.

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, Meekings , McGhee, Marshall, Ness, Byrne, McDaid (Curran 72), McGowan, Todd (Robertson 67), Nelson (Cameron 79). Unused Subs: Ferrie , Forster, Mulligan, Cunningham.

Ref: Lloyd Wilson

Att: 2,584 (1,384 Dees)

Dundee 1, Blackpool 0, Dens Park, Friendly, 09-July-19

Dundee beat Blackpool 1-0 in their last pre-season game at Dens Park. A goal from Andrew Nelson just before half-time separated the sides. 

It was a mistake from the Seasiders keeper when he kicked the ball off Nelson and ball rolled into the empty net. Going by reports Dundee played some neat football in the first half. Both teams made lots of changes during the game. 

Dundee: Hamilton, McGhee (Kerr 59), Forster (Fisher 85), Meekings (c), Todd, Byrne (Marshall 59), Ness (Cameron 74), McDaid (Mulligan 85), McGowan, Curran (Robertson at half time), Nelson (Cunningham 85). Unused Subs: Ferrie , Strachan, Anderson.

Att: 2,405

Ref: Craig Napier

Next up for the Dark Blues is a trip to Kirkcaldy to play Raith Rovers in the BetFred Cup

Dundee's New Kits....................

I think I will need to see them in the flesh before I make my mind up on them. The home one I don't like the badge. It does not look right for me, my view is it's either the badge they have used lately or the other one. I might change my mind when I see it!  

The away is better looking but not sure of the collar on how it buttons up. Other wise it's nice. For me the badge looks better than the home top.

All Photos (C) of Dundee Football Club

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

Dundee lost 2-1 in a closed door friendly with Scunthorpe. The Irons took a early lead, but Paul McGowan levelled with a great strike from 20 yards. Later on Scunthorpe took the lead again. It was a good test and work out for the players. ExDees Andy Dales and James Horsfield both played for Scunthorpe. 

Dundee: Ferrie, Kerr, McGhee (Fisher), Ness (Cameron), Forster (McDaid), Byre (Robertson), Nelson (Curran), McGowan (Moore), Marshall, Anderson (Todd), Mulligan.

Dundee will play Dunfermline Athletic on Friday 2nd August, the game will be live on BBC Scotland Kick-Off 7.05pm. Other games to be moved our listed below.  

Friday 30th August : Dundee United v Dundee, BT Sports, Kick-Off 7:45pm

Friday 27th September: Queen of the South v Dundee, BBC Scotland, Kick-Off 7:05pm

Friday 25th October : Ayr United v Dundee, BBC Scotland, Kick-Off 7:05pm

Friday 1st November: Dundee v Morton, BBC Scotland, Kick-Off 7:05pm 

I never seen the Dunfermline fixture being changed I was looking forward to the day out in Dunfermline! Instead l will rushing to get to the game after work. I will also need to get some time off as I finish at 6pm.

 I was planning to go to Ayr but now will need a holiday to go. Likely will miss the Tannadice game now as transport is not great after 6pm in fife after my work. The only game I'm off for on the Friday is the Morton game , so I will be able to go now. 

Likely the next Derby will be Friday as well so will need a early finish at work to be able to go. It's the kick -off time of 7:05 makes it hard for me to attend I'm sure their is a lot of other Fans in the same boat!

Dundee drew 0-0 with English side Nottingham Forest. Going by reports it was a even game, it would have been a good work out for the squad with 19 players being used by Manager James McPake. It was good to see a few Dundee Fans making the trip across to Spain, a three week holiday this coming November ended my interest on going I did check the flights details ect. 

Dundee: Hamilton, Kerr, McGhee, Meekings (Forster), Todd (Mulligan),Byrne (Ness) McGowan(Cameron),McDaid (Anderson), Curran (Nelson), Robertson (Moore), Marshall (Fisher).

Dens Update.....................

Dundee will play Nottingham Forest tomorrow night, the game will be at the Pinatar Arena in Spain. The game will  kick-off  at17:30 local time.

Dundee beat Brechin City 2-1 at Glebe Park on Saturday, Declan McDaid got his first goal for the club. Youngster Lyall Cameron got the winner in the second half, after Brechin's trialist had levelled the game. A total of 22 players were used so a decent work out for the players.

Dundee: Hamilton, Fisher, Meekings (c), McGhee, Mulligan, Byrne, Murphy, Marshall, McDaid, Nelson, Todd. 

Dundee FC (2nd half) Ferrie, Kerr, Fisher (Rodger 80), McGhee (Strachan 80), Marshall (Moore 59), Robertson, Murphy (Anderson 59), Cameron, McGowan, Curran, Cunningham

Jordan Forster

Dundee have signed Jordon Forster on a two year deal with the club, with an option of a further year. Centre half Jordon progressed through the Hibernian youth ranks and went on play 79 times for the Easter Road club. 

He moved down south to join Cheltenham Town in 2017. A regular with the League Two side last season, he played 35 times. 

Jordon will join the squad as they head to Spain for a pre-season training camp next week.

Kerr Waddell has left the club following the expiry of his contract in the summer. After progressing through the Dundee youth academy.

Kerr made 22 appearances for the club. He scored some vital goals. Last season he made 28 appearances for Morton last season.

Jamie Ness

Dundee have signed Jamie Ness on a two year deal with the club with an option of a further year. 

Midfielder Jamie returns to Scotland after seven seasons south of the border.

A product of the Rangers youth academy, Jamie progressed to the first team where he made 18 appearances before a move to Stoke City in the English Premier League.

During his time with Stoke he had loan spells with Leyton Orient and Crewe Alexandra and in 2015 moved to Scunthorpe United. After two season with Scunthorpe he moved to Plymouth Argyle where he was a regular for two seasons. 

Jamie will wear number 4 this season.